King Of England Collection (#46)

Sheriff Hutton Castle, 12th century
Sheriff Hutton Castle, stronghold of Richard III, 12th century

Helmsley Castle, 12th century. Artist: Walter l Espec
Helmsley Castle in Yorkshire, 12th century

Buffavento Castle, 11th century
Buffavento Castle in the Kyrennia Mountains. It was defended by Isaac Comneus (Despot of Cyprus 1184-91) against Richard the Lion Heart, 11th century

Statue of the Burghers of Calais, 19th century. Artist: Auguste Rodin
Statue of the Burghers of Calais in bronze, relating to the taking of Calais in 1347 by Edward III of England, 19th century

Stained glass image of King Canute, 11th century

Byland Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey dissolved by Henry VIII

Mosaics above the west door of the Cathedral in Monreale, 12th century
Mosaics above the west door of the Cathedral in Monreale, Sicily, 12th century

A mosaic of Doubting Thomas, 12th century
A mosaic of Doubting Thomas in the nave of Monreale Cathedral in Sicily, 12th century

Monreale cathedral in Sicily, 12th century
Monreale cathedral in Sicily, from the Cloisters, erected by William II, 12th century

The Seal of William II, 11th century
The Seal of William (Rufus) II, 11th century

Illustration of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, 19th century. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Illustration of Richard III (2 October 1452 - 22 August 1485) at the Battle of Bosworth in August 1485, from a Chronicle of England by James Doyle, printed by Edmund Evans, 19th century

Illustration of King John signing the Magna Carta, 19th century. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Illustration of King John (24 December 1166 - 18/19 October 1216) signing the Magna Carta, with Archbishop Stephen Langton and the Barons in 1215 AD, from a Chronicle of England by James Doyle

Statue of William of Orange commemorating the Battle of the Boyne
Statue of William of Orange (4 November 1650 - 8 March 1702) commemorating the Battle of the Boyne (1690) in Sandy Row. This battle was a crucial moment in James IIs

Stained thirteenth century glass image of King Cnut (985 / 95-1035)
Stained glass image of King Cnut from Canterbury Cathedral

Statue of King William III of England as a Roman Emperor, Hull, England
Statue of King William III (1650-1702), depicted as a Roman Emperor, Hull, England. Also known as William of Orange

Stained glass image of Edward the Confessor
Stained glass representation of King Edward the Confessor (1003-1066), from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

Anglo-Saxon Silver Penny of Cnut, pointed helmet type
Silver penny of Cnut (990-1035), pointed helmet type, showing both sides. From the Chester and Shrewsbury mints

Anglo-Saxon Silver Penny of Edward the Confessor
Silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1003-1066), full figure, showing the reverse face, from the Chester Mint

Anglo-Saxon Silver Penny of Cnut
Silver penny of Cnut (990-1035), quatre-foil style, showing the obverse side

Anglo-Saxon Silver Penny of Harold II
Silver penny of Harold II (1022-1066), minted 1066, showing the obverse side

Stained glass depiction of King Henry VIII of England, Canterbury Cathedral
Stained glass depiction of Henry VIII (1491-1547), from the Chapter House in Canterbury Cathedral

Stained glass window of King Cnut, 15th century
Stained glass window of King Cnut (985 or 995 to 12 November 1035) from Canterbury Cathedral. 15th century

Easby Abbey, Yorkshire, founded 1152
Easby Abbey, Yorkshire, in July. The abbey was founded in 1152 by Roald, Constable of Richmond Castle, and dissolved by Henry VIII

Seal of King William II of England
The seal of William II (1056-1100), depicting a man on horseback. He was commonly known as William Rufus, possibly because of his red faced appearance

John Skelton, (c1460-1529), 16th century. Skelton, English poet and satirist, was tutor to Prince Henry (Henry VIII). From an edition of Collyn Clout his satirical poem of 1522 which contained

Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, Normandy, France. The abbey, which is dedicated to St Etienne (Stephen), was founded by William of Normandy (William I of England)

Statue of William the Conqueror, Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, Normandy, France
Damaged statue of William the Conqueror, Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, Normandy, France. William (1027-1087) founded the abbey, which is dedicated to St Etienne (Stephen), and is buried there

Empress Matilda escaping from the besieged Oxford Castle, 1142 (c19th century). Matilda was the wife of Henry V of Germany, daughter of Henry I of England and mother of Henry II

Battle of Crecy, France, August 1346 (1864). A major engagement of the Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453)

King Canute trying to turn back the tide, early 11th century (early 20th century). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

Anne Boleyn (c1504-1536), second wife of Henry VIII of England, c1880. The divorce of Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon and his subsequent marriage to Anne Boleyn caused a political

Richard I Coeur de Lion (Lionheart), 12th century King of England, 1528. Artist: Wynkyn de Worde
Richard I Coeur de Lion (Lionheart), 12th century King of England, 1528. Richard (1157-1199), shown here in armour mounted on a caparisoned horse, became king in 1189

Henry VIII being presented with Cranmers Bible, 1540 (1824)
Henry VIII being presented with Cranmers Bible, the first authorised edition of the Bible in English, 1540 (1824)

Richard II, King of England, presiding at a tournament, 1377-1379 (15th century). Watched by the king, mounted knights in armour joust with lances

James I, King of England and Scotland, 1621. Artist: Daniel Mytens
James I, King of England and Scotland, 1621. James (1566-1625) became King of Scotland in 1567 and England in 1601. The son of Mary Queen of Scots

Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in mounted combat, 1191 (13th century)
Richard I, Coeur de Lion (Lionheart) (1157-1199), king of England (1189-99) and Saladin (1137-93) in mounted combat during the Crusade of 1191. Encaustic tiles (1250-1260) from Chertsey Abbey, Surrey

The Siege of Namur, scene before the final attack, 5 August 1695. Artist: Jan van Huchtenburg
The Siege of Namur, scene before the final attack, 5 August 1695. The army of the Grand Alliance, commanded by William III (1650-1702) of England

Henry VIII, King of England, c1520. Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father, Henry VII, in 1509. Obsessed with passing the throne on to a male heir, he had six wives in the course of his reign

Bayeux Tapestry, 1070s. The tapestry, which tells the story of the events leading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, was probably commissioned by Odo, Bishop of Bayeux

Henry VIIs first act of parliament with an initial portrait of the king, late 1480s. With a border illuminated with depictions of flora and fauna

William Caxton, English printer, presenting a book to King Edward IV, 1477. Caxton (c1422-1491) presenting the king with what is considered to be the first book printed in England

King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215 (c1860). John (1167?-1216) became King of England in 1199

William I, the Conqueror, King of England, c1067 (19th century). William (1027-1087) receiving the English leaders after the Norman conquest of 1066

William of Orange landing with his army at Torbay, Devon, 5 November 1688. A protestant, William of Orange (1650-1702) was invited by a conspiracy of English notables to depose the Catholic James II

Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII, c1536, (19th century?)
Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII, c 1536, (19th century?). Later engraving of Jane Seymour (1509-1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII, was queen for less than two years

Players Cigarette Card of Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, c1530, (early 20th century). The daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Catherine (1485-1536) married Henry (1491-1547) in 1509

Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Richard III (1452-1485), last Yorkist king of England from 1483, on a white horse

Harlech Castle, 19th century. Artist: John Wright Oakes
Harlech Castle, 19th century. The construction of Harlech Castle, on a cliff overlooking Cardigan Bay in Wales, was begun by the English king Edward I in 1283

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"Unveiling the Legacy: The Kings of England Through Time" William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne, 1668: Witness the triumph and determination as William of Orange secures his place in history during this pivotal battle. Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, 1540: Delve into the complex persona and grandeur embodied by one of England's most iconic monarchs, captured flawlessly by Holbein. A Feast - Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century: Step back in time to a lavish feast depicted on this ancient tapestry, offering a glimpse into medieval royal indulgence. Edward refuses succor to his son at Crecy, 1346: Experience heart-wrenching drama as James William Edmund Doyle immortalizes Edward III's difficult decision on the battlefield. Charles I (chromolitho): Explore an artistic portrayal that encapsulates both regal authority and vulnerability during a tumultuous period in English history. Portrait of Jane Seymour by Holbein, 1536: Discover Hans Holbein's exquisite artistry as he captures Queen Jane Seymour's grace and poise amidst Tudor court intrigue. Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403: Relive a fateful moment when Harry Hotspur meets his demise in this captivating depiction that echoes bravery and sacrifice. William the Conqueror: Uncover how one man forever altered English history through conquest and laid foundations for future kings to follow with awe-inspiring strength. Catherine Howard, 1935: Peer into Catherine Howard's enigmatic life through this portrait that hints at her youthful beauty overshadowed by tragic circumstances. Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century.