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King Edward Vi Collection (page 3)

"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: Memorial of Christs Hospital, Newgate Street, London, c1850

Memorial of Christs Hospital, Newgate Street, London, c1850. Showing eleven views of the hospital and eighteen portraits, including that of the schools founder, King Edward VI (top)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Monument to King Edward VI, Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London, c1740

Monument to King Edward VI, Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, London, c1740. The memorial was destroyed during the English Civil War

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Statue of Edward VI, Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1822. Artist: T Mills

Statue of Edward VI, Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1822. Artist: T Mills
Statue of Edward VI, Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1822. Statue by Nicholas Stone, in a niche over the west doorway of the chapel

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, Henry and William, Dukes of Gloucester, and Henry, Prince of Wales, (c1700)

Edward VI, Henry and William, Dukes of Gloucester, and Henry, Prince of Wales, (c1700)
Edward VI, Henry, Duke of Gloucester and William, Dukes of Gloucester, and Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Prince of Wales, c1700

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (c1630). Artist:s Passaeus

Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (c1630). Artist:s Passaeus
Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (c1630). King Edward VI is wearing a fur-lined robe, a tunic and a flat cap with feather, with his thumb placed in his girdle

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (1793). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi

Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (1793). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Edward VI, King of England, c1552, (1793). King Edward VI is wearing a flat cap with a feather and a loose coat with fur collar over a tunic

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). Artist: George Vertue

King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). Artist: George Vertue
King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). The charter gave Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse. Edward VI is surrounded by the Lord Mayor

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: View of Cheapside Cross, London, 1809

View of Cheapside Cross, London, 1809. View of the Cross as it appeared in 1547, with part of the procession of Edward VI to his coronation at Westminster

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750)

Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750). The king is surrounded by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Barnes and Aldermen of the City of London

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Statue of Edward VI in St Thomass Hospital, Southwark, London, 1825. Artist: G Yates

Statue of Edward VI in St Thomass Hospital, Southwark, London, 1825. Artist: G Yates
Statue of Edward VI in St Thomass Hospital, Southwark, London, 1825. The hospital moved to Lambeth in 1862 when the site was acquired for London Bridge Station

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of Essex

Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of Essex
Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Portrait of Edward (1537-1553) aged about 14. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he became king in 1547 when just 9 years old

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, 1935

Edward VI, 1935. Edward (12 October 1537-6 July 1553) was King of England and King of Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

Edward VI, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward VI, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, c1787

Edward VI, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI as Prince of Wales, c1538. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Edward VI as Prince of Wales, c1538. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Edward VI as Prince of Wales, c1538. Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England and Ireland. The painting is part of the Mellon Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: A Man and Woman of The Time of Edward VI, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

A Man and Woman of The Time of Edward VI, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man and Woman of The Time of Edward VI, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The Statue of Edward VI, 1886. Artist: J Mills

The Statue of Edward VI, 1886. Artist: J Mills
The Statue of Edward VI, 1886. From the front of the Guildhall Chapel. Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales (Not by Holbein), c1550-1599, (1945)

Edward, Prince of Wales (Not by Holbein), c1550-1599, (1945)
Edward, Prince of Wales (Not by Holbein), c16th century (1945). After Hans Holbein the Younger ( c1497-1543). The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Richard, Baron Rich, c1532-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Richard, Baron Rich, c1532-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Richard, Baron Rich, c1532-1543 (1945). Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496/7-1567), was Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Edward VI of England from 1547 until January 1552

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales, c1540-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Edward, Prince of Wales, c1540-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Edward, Prince of Wales, c1540-1543 (1945). Edward VI (1537-1553) was King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales, 1538 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Edward, Prince of Wales, 1538 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Edward, Prince of Wales, 1538 (1945). The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle. From The Drawings of Holbein at Windsor Castle by K. T. Parker

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Shrewsbury School, 1923

Shrewsbury School, 1923. Shrewsbury School, founded in 1552 by Royal Charter under King Edward VI. In 1571 the school was augmented by Queen Elizabeth I

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Berkhamstead School, 1923

Berkhamstead School, 1923. Berkhamstead private school, founded in 1541 by John Incent, Dean of St Pauls Cathedral under the licence of Henry VIII

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Sherborne School, 1923

Sherborne School, 1923. Sherborne School, private school in Dorset. The schools origin dates back to 8th century linked with Sherborne Abbey and it was refounded in 1550 by King Edward VI

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Christs Hospital, 1923

Christs Hospital, 1923. Christs Hospital, private and boarding school in Sussex. The school was founded in 1552 by King Edward VI

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England from 1547, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

Edward VI, King of England from 1547, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward VI, King of England from 1547, (1932). The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, 1859

Edward VI, 1859. King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. He was crowned at the age of nine, third monarch of the Tudor dynasty and raised as a Protestant

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, 1554. Artist: Taylor

Edward VI, 1554. Artist: Taylor
Edward VI, 1554. After Samuel Wale (c1721-1786). From New Complete and Authentic History of England, by Edward Barnard. [Alex Hogg, London, 1783]

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The Coronation procession of Edward VI, 1547 (1904)

The Coronation procession of Edward VI, 1547 (1904). Edward VI (1537-1553) was King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Jane Seymour, 1537. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Jane Seymour, 1537. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Jane Seymour, 1537. Painting housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. From A History of Painting, Volume IV by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan, (1914)

A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan, (1914)
A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1914.]

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794 Artist

English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794 Artist: Alex Hogg
English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794. Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth, James I. Spencers New History of England

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, keeping his Diary, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage

Edward VI, keeping his Diary, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Edward VI, keeping his Diary, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The coronation of Edward VI, 20 February 1547, (1902)

The coronation of Edward VI, 20 February 1547, (1902). The procession through the streets of London of the nine-year-old king

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Latimer Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550 (c1920)

Latimer Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550 (c1920). From Story of the British Nation, volume II, by Walter Hutchinson (London, c1920s)

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI, 1784

King Edward VI, 1784. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1784]

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: The statue of Edward VI, from the front of the Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886

The statue of Edward VI, from the front of the Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. Artist: William Griggs
The statue of Edward VI, from the front of the Guildhall Chapel, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI (1537-1553), 1901-1910

King Edward VI (1537-1553), 1901-1910. From the Kings & Queens of England card game, by the food and drinks manufacturer the Mazawattee Tea Company

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: King Edward VI and Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Hampton Court, 19th century

King Edward VI and Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Hampton Court, 19th century

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England. Artist: R Sheppard

Edward VI, King of England. Artist: R Sheppard
Edward VI, King of England. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old. His rule was characterised by harsh Protestant reform

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Prince Edward, later King Edward VI, c1540, (1902). Artist: Bruckmann

Prince Edward, later King Edward VI, c1540, (1902). Artist: Bruckmann
Prince Edward, later King Edward VI, c1540, (1902). The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward VI (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Jane Seymour, Queen Consort of England and third wife of Henry VIII. Artist: Cornelis Vermeulen

Jane Seymour, Queen Consort of England and third wife of Henry VIII. Artist: Cornelis Vermeulen
Jane Seymour, Queen Consort of England and third wife of Henry VIII. Jane (1509-1537) was queen for less than two years. She died of puerperal fever

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Henry VIII and Prince Edward, (1902)

Henry VIII and Prince Edward, (1902). Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) and his son, the future King Edward VI (1537-1553) who died in his teens

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Diary of Edward VI, 1551. Artist: King Edward VI

Diary of Edward VI, 1551. Artist: King Edward VI
Diary of Edward VI, 1551. Diary of his reign extending from his accession, 21 January 1547, to 30 November 1552, the plate representing a portion of a page with entries of 18-20 March

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Latimar Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550, (c1902-1905)

Latimar Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550, (c1902-1905). Bishop Hugh Latimer In the Preaching-Place at Westminster. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England

Edward VI, King of England. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward VI (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old. His rule was characterised by harsh Protestant reform

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England, (1804). Artist: J Chapman

Edward VI, King of England, (1804). Artist: J Chapman
Edward VI, King of England, (1804). The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward VI (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old. His rule was characterised by harsh Protestant reform

Background imageKing Edward Vi Collection: Edward VI, King of England. Artist: T Brown

Edward VI, King of England. Artist: T Brown
Edward VI, King of England. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward VI (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old. His rule was characterised by harsh Protestant reform




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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.