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King Edward Vi Collection

"King Edward VI: The Young Monarch of Tudor England" In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into the life and reign of King Edward VI

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Portrait of Jane Seymour by Holbein, 1536, (1936). Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger

Portrait of Jane Seymour by Holbein, 1536, (1936). Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Jane Seymour, 1936. Jane Seymour (c1508- 1537). Queen of England 1536-1537, third wife of King Henry VIII. She died two weeks after birth of a son who would become King Edward VI

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel)

Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel)
7305789 Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel) by Scrots, Guillaume (fl.1537-53) (follower of); 38x31 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Sovereigns of the Line of Tudor; King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary

Sovereigns of the Line of Tudor; King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary
958055 Sovereigns of the Line of Tudor; King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth I (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The seven King Edwards (colour litho)

The seven King Edwards (colour litho)
3103921 The seven King Edwards (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seven King Edwards)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Tonbridge School, 1923

Tonbridge School, 1923. Tonbridge School, an independent day and boarding school for boys in Tonbridge, Kent, founded by Sir Andrew Judde and qualified under Royal Charter by Edward VI in 1553

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI (oil on panel)

Edward VI (oil on panel)
7337890 Edward VI (oil on panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); 43.2x33 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The Bluecoat School at Horsham, Sussex (litho)

The Bluecoat School at Horsham, Sussex (litho)
8672084 The Bluecoat School at Horsham, Sussex (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bluecoat School at Horsham, Sussex)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI

Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI
FLO4645938 Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI of England

Edward VI of England
5305124 Edward VI of England.; (add.info.: Perspective portrait of King Edward VI of England (1537-1553) King of England and Ireland. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) (1542-1587) with Archibald Douglas (circa 1489-1557)

Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) (1542-1587) with Archibald Douglas (circa 1489-1557)
NWI4946094 Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) (1542-1587) with Archibald Douglas (circa 1489-1557) Earl of Angus and her nephew Edward VI of England (1536-1553) - Mary, Queen of Scots

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: portrait of Edward VI as a child (1537-1553), c.1900 (engraving)

portrait of Edward VI as a child (1537-1553), c.1900 (engraving)
863738 portrait of Edward VI as a child (1537-1553), c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Edward VI (1537-1553) king of England and Ireland from 1547. Son of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI of England

Edward VI of England
5305123 Edward VI of England.; (add.info.: Perspective portrait of King Edward VI of England (1537-1553) King of England and Ireland. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Queen Mary I on her arrival in London

Queen Mary I on her arrival in London
5312122 Queen Mary I on her arrival in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Queen Mary I (1516-1558) on her arrival in London in 1553 to claim her throne

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Sir Henry Sidney's return to Dublin after a victory reception

Sir Henry Sidney's return to Dublin after a victory reception
3585758 Sir Henry Sidney's return to Dublin after a victory reception; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Sir Henry Sidney's return to Dublin after a victory reception)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Margaret Clement (ne Giggs), foster daughter of Thomas More, wife to John Clement

Margaret Clement (ne Giggs), foster daughter of Thomas More, wife to John Clement, tutor to the More children
FLO4638502 Margaret Clement (ne Giggs), foster daughter of Thomas More, wife to John Clement, tutor to the More children. (Mislabeled as Mother Jak)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Elizabeth Jenkes, Lady Rich, wife to Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567)

Elizabeth Jenkes, Lady Rich, wife to Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567)
FLO4645922 Elizabeth Jenkes, Lady Rich, wife to Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496-1567), Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Jane Seymour, Queen of England, wife of King Henry VIII, daughter of Sir John Seymour

Jane Seymour, Queen of England, wife of King Henry VIII, daughter of Sir John Seymour, mother of King Edward VI
FLO4645690 Jane Seymour, Queen of England, wife of King Henry VIII, daughter of Sir John Seymour, mother of King Edward VI

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Dessert course in the Grand Banquet on November 9th at the Lord Mayor's Table, Guildhall

Dessert course in the Grand Banquet on November 9th at the Lord Mayor's Table, Guildhall
FLO4669308 Dessert course in the Grand Banquet on November 9th at the Lord Mayor's Table, Guildhall. A wood panelled room with statues of King Edward VI, Queen Elizabeth and King Charles I

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving)

Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving)
8632386 Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England, c.1550. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England, c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England, c.1550

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

Edward VI, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Edward VI, (c1911). King Edward VI of England was the son of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Edward was crowned in 1547 at the age of nine, but fell ill and died aged 15

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Historical Aspects of Hampton Court; Edward VI. And the Protector Somerset- The Night Alarm'

Historical Aspects of Hampton Court; Edward VI. And the Protector Somerset- The Night Alarm', 189 Creator: Unknown
Historical Aspects of Hampton Court; Edward VI. And the Protector Somerset- The Night Alarm', 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward's School, Bury St. Edmund's, 1850. Creator: Unknown

King Edward's School, Bury St. Edmund's, 1850. Creator: Unknown
King Edward's School, Bury St. Edmund's, [in Suffolk], 1850. This very interesting festival, in commemoration of King Edward's School, founded at Bury St

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession, c.1572 (oil on panel)

The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession, c.1572 (oil on panel)
NGW215391 The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession, c.1572 (oil on panel) by Heere, Lucas de (1534-84); 131.2x184 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving)

Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving)
5913142 Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VI of England, in cap with feather, ermine robe)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Prince Edward, aged 1, later King Edward VI of England. 1812 (engraving)

Prince Edward, aged 1, later King Edward VI of England. 1812 (engraving)
7234558 Prince Edward, aged 1, later King Edward VI of England.1812 (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Edward, aged 1)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI of England, 1537-1553. 1812 (engraving)

King Edward VI of England, 1537-1553. 1812 (engraving)
7234560 King Edward VI of England, 1537-1553. 1812 (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI of England, 1537-1553)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales, aged 3-5. 1812 (engraving)

Edward, Prince of Wales, aged 3-5. 1812 (engraving)
7234559 Edward, Prince of Wales, aged 3-5.1812 (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward, Prince of Wales, aged 3-5)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel)

Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel)
7305788 Edward VI (1537-1553), 1537-53 (oil on panel) by Scrots, Guillaume (fl.1537-53) (follower of); 38x31 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward the Sixth. A. D. 1547 to 1553 (colour litho)

King Edward the Sixth. A. D. 1547 to 1553 (colour litho)
670103 King Edward the Sixth. A.D. 1547 to 1553 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward the Sixth. A.D. 1547 to 1553)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Portrait of King Edward VI of England, as a young man in velvet cap and doublet

Portrait of King Edward VI of England, as a young man in velvet cap and doublet, with orb and sceptre
6337241 Portrait of King Edward VI of England, as a young man in velvet cap and doublet, with orb and sceptre by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VI of England)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving)

Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving)
7147366 Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Hampton Court Palace: The Chapel Court, as seen from Prince Edwards (Edward VI) Lodgings (engraving)

Hampton Court Palace: The Chapel Court, as seen from Prince Edwards (Edward VI) Lodgings (engraving)
7179045 Hampton Court Palace: The Chapel Court, as seen from Prince Edwards (Edward VI) Lodgings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel Court)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England (engraving)

Edward VI, King of England (engraving)
7185459 Edward VI, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The Sanatorium, King Edward VI School, Sherborne (engraving)

The Sanatorium, King Edward VI School, Sherborne (engraving)
7164049 The Sanatorium, King Edward VI School, Sherborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sanatorium, King Edward VI School, Sherborne)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: English coins from the reign of King Henry IV to that of George III (engraving)

English coins from the reign of King Henry IV to that of George III (engraving)
7147357 English coins from the reign of King Henry IV to that of George III (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI (engraving)

King Edward VI (engraving)
7147342 King Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI (1537-1553)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth (litho)

Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth (litho)
7166051 Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Hampton Court Palace: The Ghost of Mrs Penn, Edward VIs Nurse (engraving)

Hampton Court Palace: The Ghost of Mrs Penn, Edward VIs Nurse (engraving)
7179044 Hampton Court Palace: The Ghost of Mrs Penn, Edward VIs Nurse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ghost of Mrs Penn, Edward VIs Nurse)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI persuaded by Cranmer to the death of Joan of Kent (engraving)

Edward VI persuaded by Cranmer to the death of Joan of Kent (engraving)
7192629 Edward VI persuaded by Cranmer to the death of Joan of Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI, 1597. Creator: Unknown

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI, 1597. Creator: Unknown
Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI, 1597

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI (colour litho)

King Edward VI (colour litho)
3642186 King Edward VI (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI. Illustration for one of a series of postcards depicting the kings)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Letter from Prince Edward, future King Edward VI, to his mother (engraving)

Letter from Prince Edward, future King Edward VI, to his mother (engraving)
5228580 Letter from Prince Edward, future King Edward VI, to his mother (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter from Prince Edward)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales (aquatint)

Edward, Prince of Wales (aquatint)
726847 Edward, Prince of Wales (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VI of England and Ireland)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI of England and Ireland (aquatint)

King Edward VI of England and Ireland (aquatint)
726846 King Edward VI of England and Ireland (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI of England and Ireland)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Destruction of the manuscripts and missals at Oxford in the reign of Edward VI

Destruction of the manuscripts and missals at Oxford in the reign of Edward VI
LLM456015 Destruction of the manuscripts and missals at Oxford in the reign of Edward VI by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Coronation of Edward VI

Coronation of Edward VI
LLM457862 Coronation of Edward VI by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Edward VI)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The monument of King Edward VI (engraving)

The monument of King Edward VI (engraving)
603639 The monument of King Edward VI (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monument of King Edward VI in Henry VIIs Chapel in Westminster Abbey)




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"King Edward VI: The Young Monarch of Tudor England" In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into the life and reign of King Edward VI, a pivotal figure in English history. The portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger showcases Jane Seymour, his mother and Henry VIII's third wife. Painted in 1536, it captures her grace and beauty for eternity. As part of the illustrious Line of Tudor sovereigns, including his father King Henry VIII and sisters Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I, Edward VI inherited a kingdom filled with both promise and challenges. Tonbridge School's depiction from 1923 reminds us that even at an early age, young Edward showed great potential as he prepared to take on the responsibilities that awaited him. Engravings from 1812 reveal Prince Edward at different stages in his childhood. These glimpses into his formative years offer insight into the upbringing that shaped him into a future king. Edward VI ascended to the throne in 1547 at just ten years old. His reign was marked by religious reforms influenced by Archbishop Cranmer; depicted vividly in one engraving urging him to consent to Joan of Kent's execution. Despite his short rule ending tragically at sixteen years old, King Edward VI left an indelible mark on English history. His dedication to Protestantism laid foundations for future monarchs' religious policies. Through these paintings and engravings spanning centuries, we are reminded of King Edward VI's significance as a young ruler who navigated complex political landscapes during turbulent times.