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"King John: A Historical Legacy Reflected in Limerick's Scenic Beauty" Nestled along the majestic River Shannon

Background imageKing John Collection: King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)

King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Private Collection

Background imageKing John Collection: King John Signs Magna Carta, 1882. Artist: Anonymous

King John Signs Magna Carta, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
King John Signs Magna Carta, 1882. Private Collection

Background imageKing John Collection: King John by William Shakespeare. Performed at Covent Garden on Saturday 20th April 1811

King John by William Shakespeare. Performed at Covent Garden on Saturday 20th April 1811. Artist: Neagle (1765-1822)
King John by William Shakespeare. Performed at Covent Garden on Saturday 20th April 1811. Private Collection

Background imageKing John Collection: Great Seal of King John, 1203. Artist: Historic Object

Great Seal of King John, 1203. Artist: Historic Object
Great Seal of King John, 1203. Found in the collection of Eton College

Background imageKing John Collection: King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous

King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Background imageKing John Collection: John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
John, 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 John Collection: John, 1788

John, 1788. John (1166-1216), King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell & R Baldwin, Edinburgh, 1788]

Background imageKing John Collection: King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912

King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912. The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215

Background imageKing John Collection: Langstons interview with King John, 1912

Langstons interview with King John, 1912. Stephen Langton (c. 1150 - 9 July 1228) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Background imageKing John Collection: A Woman of the Time of John, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

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

Background imageKing John Collection: A Man of the Time of John, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

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

Background imageKing John Collection: The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1864. The barons and nobles of England at a private meeting in St. Edmundsbury in 1214, reviewing the Charter of Henry I

Background imageKing John Collection: King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Background imageKing John Collection: John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Background imageKing John Collection: The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Background imageKing John Collection: King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). On 3rd July 1205, John became involved in a dispute with Pope Innocent III that led to the kings excommunication

Background imageKing John Collection: King John basely Stabbing his Nephew Prince Arthur, previous to throwing him into the Sea, c1787

King John basely Stabbing his Nephew Prince Arthur, previous to throwing him into the Sea, c1787
King John basely Stabbing his Nephew Prince Arthur, previous to throwing him into the Sea, near Cherbourgh, c1787. From A New

Background imageKing John Collection: King John, (1166-1216), c1787

King John, (1166-1216), c1787. aAso known as John Lackland, was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

Background imageKing John Collection: Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). The barons compelled King John to sign this document at Runnymede in 1215. From Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon

Background imageKing John Collection: John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The lower image depicts barons with the Magna Carta

Background imageKing John Collection: Arthur speaks in King John: Act IV, Scene I, c1875. Artist: Sir John Gilbert

Arthur speaks in King John: Act IV, Scene I, c1875. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Arthur speaks in King John: Act IV, Scene I. Or Hubert, if you will, cut out my tongue, So I may keep...King John, c1875. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Background imageKing John Collection: King John, 1793

King John, 1793. From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]

Background imageKing John Collection: Henry III presented to the Barons by the Earl of Pembroke, 1216 (1793)

Henry III presented to the Barons by the Earl of Pembroke, 1216 (1793)
Henry III, after the death of his father King John, presented to the Barons by the Earl of Pembroke, 1216 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Background imageKing John Collection: Magna Charter Signed by King John, 1215, (c19th century)

Magna Charter Signed by King John, 1215, (c19th century)
Magna Charter Signed by King John, C19th century. Illustration of King John (24 December 1166 - 18/19 October 1216) signing the Magna Carta, with Archbishop Stephen Langton and the Barons in 1215

Background imageKing John Collection: King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech

King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech
King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. A satirical illustration of King John sighing the Magna Carta. King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215

Background imageKing John Collection: The Death of King John, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson

The Death of King John, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Death of King John, 1902. John I, King of England from 1199. John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The barons compelled the King to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215

Background imageKing John Collection: Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen Consort of King Charles II, 1912

Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen Consort of King Charles II, 1912
Catarina de Braganca (1638-1705) was the second surviving daughter of King John IV of Portugal (1604-1656) (at the time Duke of Braganza) and his wife, Louise of Guzman (1613-1666)

Background imageKing John Collection: Limerick - Thomond Bridge and King Johns Castle, 1896

Limerick - Thomond Bridge and King Johns Castle, 1896. The current bridge was built in 1836, replacing an earlier bridge. King Johns Castle is a 13th century castle located on Kings Island in

Background imageKing John Collection: King Johns charter, 1207 (1910)

King Johns charter, 1207 (1910). King Johns charter invited immigrants to move and settle in Liverpool and was seen by many as the foundation for Liverpool?s growth

Background imageKing John Collection: King John of England, c17th century. Artist: P Vanderbanck

King John of England, c17th century. Artist: P Vanderbanck
King John of England, c17th century. John (1167-1216) reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

Background imageKing John Collection: Blanche of Castile (1188-1252), niece to King John. Artist: Thomas Trotter

Blanche of Castile (1188-1252), niece to King John. Artist: Thomas Trotter
Blanche of Castile (1188-1252), niece to King John. Blanche of Castile was born in Spain, the third daughter of Alfonso VIII, king of Castile, and Eleanor of England

Background imageKing John Collection: The crown resigned to the Popes legate by King John (1167-1216), 1213

The crown resigned to the Popes legate by King John (1167-1216), 1213. Following a dispute between King John and Pope Innocent III regarding Johns insistence on his sole right to elect a new

Background imageKing John Collection: King John (1167-1216), 1804. Artist: J Chapman

King John (1167-1216), 1804. Artist: J Chapman
King John (1167-1216), 1804. John reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. He succeeded to the throne as the younger brother of King Richard I

Background imageKing John Collection: The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta c1215

The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta c1215
The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta, c1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of

Background imageKing John Collection: King John, 1787

King John, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]

Background imageKing John Collection: John kneeling for forgiveness before his brother Richard

John kneeling for forgiveness before his brother Richard
Prince John kneeling for forgiveness before his brother King Richard I. Richard (1157-1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199

Background imageKing John Collection: King Henry III (1207-1272) after the death of his father King John (1167-1216), 19th century

King Henry III (1207-1272) after the death of his father King John (1167-1216), 19th century. Artist: Saunders
King Henry III (1207-1272) after the death of his father King John (1167-1216), 19th century. Henry is seen here being presented to the barons by the Earl of Pembroke

Background imageKing John Collection: King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 1215

King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional

Background imageKing John Collection: King Johns passage of the Wash. Artist: Nicholson

King Johns passage of the Wash. Artist: Nicholson
King Johns passage of the Wash. King John (1167-1216) reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

Background imageKing John Collection: King John swearing fealty to the Pope before Princes Arthur and Hubert, 19th century

King John swearing fealty to the Pope before Princes Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. Artist: T Sherratt
King John (1167-1216) swearing fealty to the Pope before Princes Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. John reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

Background imageKing John Collection: King John (1167-1216) refusing to sign the Magna Carta when first presented to him, 1215

King John (1167-1216) refusing to sign the Magna Carta when first presented to him, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to

Background imageKing John Collection: King John (1167-1216) kneeling before the Popes legate, 1213

King John (1167-1216) kneeling before the Popes legate, 1213. Following a dispute between King John and Pope Innocent III regarding Johns insistence on his sole right to elect a new Archbishop of

Background imageKing John Collection: The barons compelling King John (1167-1216) to ratify the Magna Carta, 1215

The barons compelling King John (1167-1216) to ratify the Magna Carta, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of

Background imageKing John Collection: Magna Carta, English charter originally issued in 1215

Magna Carta, English charter originally issued in 1215. Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, limited the rights of the monarch

Background imageKing John Collection: Queen Eleanor intercedes for John

Queen Eleanor intercedes for John. A print from The Boys Own Paper

Background imageKing John Collection: King John of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

King John of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
King John of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199

Background imageKing John Collection: The Monument of King John of England, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, 1786. Artist: Goldar

The Monument of King John of England, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, 1786. Artist: Goldar
The Monument of King John of England, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, 1786. John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart)

Background imageKing John Collection: King John of England, (1824). Artist: Worthington

King John of England, (1824). Artist: Worthington
King John of England, (1824). Portrait of John (1167-1216) who ruled 1199-1216




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"King John: A Historical Legacy Reflected in Limerick's Scenic Beauty" Nestled along the majestic River Shannon, King John's Castle stands as a testament to the tumultuous reign of one of England's most infamous monarchs. Part of the Magna Carta preamble, King John left an indelible mark on history that still resonates today. In England, Newark's ancient castle fell victim to destruction during the civil war, but King John's Castle has stood strong for centuries, and is a reminder of the power and influence wielded by the Plantagenet dynasty, which included notable kings like Henry II and Richard I. Artistic renditions capture pivotal moments in King John's life. James William Edmund Doyle depicts Richard pardoning his brother in the 12th century, showcasing familial bonds amidst political turmoil. Goldar’s portrait from 1787 immortalizes this controversial ruler with regal elegance. Crossing over to Ireland, County Limerick proudly boasts its own connection to King John through St. Johns Castle and its reflection upon the tranquil River Shannon at sunset. The view from Thomond Bridge offers a breathtaking panorama that encapsulates both history and natural beauty. Limerick City Marina provides another vantage point where one can admire not only King John’s Castle but also Saint Mary’s Cathedral against a stunning backdrop of vibrant hues as daylight fades into twilight. The Flight of Wild Geese Fountain serves as a poignant symbol of heritage while harmoniously blending with King John’s Castle at sunset - an enchanting sight that captures both past and present within County Limerick. As day turns into night, visitors are treated to an ethereal ambiance surrounding this historic landmark – King John’s Castle bathed in soft golden light against the shimmering waters of River Shannon; it is truly a sight worth beholding. So come immerse yourself in history and nature alike; let your senses be captivated by the allure of King John's Castle and its picturesque surroundings.