James Sangster And Collection

Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, 1864. Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling with ornate stained glass windows

The Coronation Chair, c1845, (1864). The Coronation Chair, known historically as St Edwards Chair or King Edwards Chair, is a wooden throne on which the British monarch sits when he or she is

Battle of Flodden, (1513), c1910
The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field was a conflict between England and Scotland. The battle was fought in the county of Northumberland in northern England on 9 September 1513

Knights Templar on the Field of Battle, c1910. The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, commonly known as the Knights Templar or Templars

Chantry Chapel, c1845, (1864). After Thomas Scandrett (1797-1870). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities

St. Johns College Chapel, Cambridge, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

St. Georges Hall, Windsor, c1845, (1864). St Georges Hall is the largest green-oak structure built since the Middle Ages

Interior of the Temple Church, c1845, (1864). The Temple Church is a late 12th-century church in the City of London located between Fleet Street and the River Thames

Rochester Castle. - Interior, c1845, (1864). 12th-century keep or stone tower, which is the castles most prominent feature, is one of the best preserved in England

Whitehall Chapel, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight. [James Sangster and Co

Westminster Abbey. - Henry The Sevenths Chapel, c1845, (1864). The structure of the chapel is a three-aisled nave composed of four bays

Entrance to the Chapel of Edward the Confessor, c1840, (1864). Edward the Confessor, (1003-1066), also known as Saint Edward the Confessor, was among the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England

Elizabethan Sideboard or Court Cupboard, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Methley Hall, c1845, (1864). Former seat of the Earl of Mexborough. After Thomas Scandrett (1797-1870). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864)
Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845 (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Tomb of Sir Francis Vere in Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864). Sir Francis Vere (c1560-1609) was an English soldier, famed for his military career

The Bodleian Library, Oxford, c1845, (1864). The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and one of the oldest libraries in Europe

Painted Screen, St. Georges Chapel, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

The Last Glimpse of Home, (1633-1701), c1910
The Last Glimpse of Home, c1910. When James II and VII (1633-1701) was exiled to France a small body of English and Scottish gentlemen went into exile with him

A Gentleman of the Stuart Period, (17th century), c1910
A Gentleman of the Stuart Period, c1910. The Stuart period usually refers to the period between 1603 and 1714 and sometimes from 1371 in Scotland

John Gutenberg Showing Part of the First Printed Book to Faust, (14th century), c1910
John Gutenberg Showing Part of the First Printed Book to Faust, c1910. Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg (c1398-1468) was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer

Otterburn - The Advance of Hotspur, (1388), c1910
Otterburn - The Advance of Hotspur, c1910. Sir Henry Percy (1364-1403), commonly known as Sir Harry Hotspur, was known as one of the most valiant knights of his day

The Lobby of the House of Commons, c1910
The Members Lobby is a hallway in the Palace of Westminster used by members of the House of Commons, the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

Christopher Columbus, (1451-1506), c1910
Christopher Columbus, Genoese navigator and explorer. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus (1451-1506) set out in 1492 to discover a westward route to Asia

The Return of Warbeck, c1910. An illustration of the legendary character Warbeck of Wolfstein. From a Pictorial Record of Remarkable Events in The History of the World

Catherine Douglas Barring the Door, (15th century), c1910
Catherine Douglas, later Catherine Kate Barlass, was a historical figure who tried to prevent the assassination of King James I of Scotland (1394-1437) on February 20, 1437

The Finding of Hamilton at Lucknow, c1910. The discovery of Colonel Hamilton by his brother after he was initially thought to have died during the Indian Mutiny

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James Sangster was a passionate historian and photographer, capturing the essence of historical landmarks with his lens. In 1864, he stood in awe before the majestic Kings College Chapel in Cambridge, its intricate architecture telling tales of centuries past. Transporting himself further back in time, James found himself amidst the remnants of the Battle of Flodden in 1513. His camera froze a moment from this c1910 scene, immortalizing the valor and tragedy that unfolded on those very grounds. Fascinated by medieval history, James ventured into battle once again through his photographs. The Knights Templar on the Field of Battle came alive before him as if it were still c1910. Their armor glistened under sunlight while their swords clashed against enemies unseen. Not limited to battles alone, James explored renowned halls and churches across England's prestigious universities. At Christ Church Hall in Oxford during c1845 (1864), he captured an atmosphere steeped in academia and tradition. The Coronation Chair stood proudly beside Chantry Chapel at Westminster Abbey; both symbols of power and faith frozen forever within James' frame. Strolling along St John's College Chapel at Cambridge University during c1845 (1864), James marveled at its grandeur while contemplating generations who had passed through its doors seeking knowledge and enlightenment. His journey continued to St George's Hall in Windsor Castle where echoes of royal celebrations resonated throughout time itself - a glimpse into regal opulence preserved by his photography skills since c1845 (1864). The Temple Church's interior transported viewers back to ancient times as they admired its architectural beauty meticulously documented by James during that same period. Rochester Castle revealed its hidden secrets within its walls when viewed through James' lens - each photograph revealing stories whispered only to those who dared listen closely enough. Whitehall Chapel emanated serenity amidst bustling London streets; a sanctuary for reflection amid chaos captured perfectly by James in c1845 (1864).