Old English Collection

Beowulf manuscript page
Page from the Old English manuscript of " Beowulf" in the British Museum. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c. 1895, (1914). Artist: William Morris
Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c.1895, (1914). Page from The Tale of Beowulf Done Out of the Old English Tongue. Trans. By William Morris and A. J. Wyatt

Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In
5307541 Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In'.; (add.info.: Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In': a mid-13th century Old English song of Spring)

Harold (colour litho)
7190969 Harold (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold. Teachers World (Evans Brothers, late 1930s).); © Look and Learn

Set of George III colonial Old English pattern dessert forks, Gibraltar, c. 1790 (silver)
3329386 Set of George III colonial Old English pattern dessert forks, Gibraltar, c.1790 (silver) by Cowper, Henry (fl.1790); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old English Capitals (litho)
6002055 Old English Capitals (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English Capitals)

Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of Saint Clement s
LLM460258 Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of Saint Clements by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of Saint Clement s)

Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together
LLM460253 Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together)

Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun
2625487 Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex

Old English (litho)
6002058 Old English (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are
LLM460257 Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are)

The King was in his counting-house, Counting out his money
LLM460254 The King was in his counting-house, Counting out his money by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King was in his counting-house, Counting out his money)

Page from The Architects Compendium (colour litho)
2809945 Page from The Architects Compendium (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architects Compendium and Catalogue (Compendium Publishing)

Three Blind Mice... See How They Run
LLM460259 Three Blind Mice... See How They Run by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Blind Mice... See How They Run)

Hush-a-bye, baby, On the tree top
LLM460256 Hush-a-bye, baby, On the tree top by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hush-a-bye, baby, On the tree top)

Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun
2625488 Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex

Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow?
LLM460255 Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistress Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow)

Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, Eating a Christmas pie
LLM460252 Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, Eating a Christmas pie by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, Eating a Christmas pie)

Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun
2625489 Late medieval broadsword, with earlier Viking blade and bearing the arms of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex

Late medieval heraldic device of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex
2625490 Late medieval heraldic device of the De Bohun family, Earls of Hereford and Essex, 13th/14th century (metal) by English School; height

The Walls of Old England (Bude), c1886, (1914). Artist: Edward John Poynter
The Walls of Old England (Bude), c1886, (1914). From King Alberts Book. [The Daily Telegraph, London, 1914]

Orlando Fiacco Tizian Portrait Old English Old Man
Orlando Fiacco, Tizian, Portrait of Tizian as Old English, Portrait of an Old Man, Portrait of Old Man, Painting, Portrait, Titian, Height, 62 cm (24.4 inches), Width, 52, cm (20.4 inches), Signed

Old English breed sow, artwork C016 / 5558
Old English breed (Sus scrofa) sow, artwork. Plate 3 from The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands, Vol. 2 (1842) by David Low

Sus sp. hog, Old English breed
Plate 3 from The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands Vol. 2, 1842, by David Low (1786-1859)

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"Exploring the Richness of Old English: From Beowulf Manuscripts to Colonial Silverware" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Old English. Marvel at the intricacies of a Beowulf manuscript page, where ancient tales come alive through delicate calligraphy and illustrations. Transport yourself to 1895 with Kelmscott Press's exquisite printing of The Tale of Beowulf, designed by the visionary artist William Morris. Delve into history as you admire Harold, depicted in vibrant colors through lithography. Feel the weight and elegance of George III colonial Old English pattern dessert forks from Gibraltar, crafted meticulously in silver during 1790. Let your eyes wander over Old English Capitals lithographs, capturing the essence of an era long gone. Recall childhood rhymes like "Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of Saint Clement's, " evoking memories that transcend generations. Picture a majestic monarch accompanied by loyal subjects as they venture forth together on a captivating journey. Discover weaponry steeped in legends; hold a late medieval broadsword with its Viking blade adorned with De Bohun family arms. Admire how craftsmanship intertwines with heritage throughout centuries. Uncover more hidden treasures within Old English lithographs that showcase timeless beauty and artistic prowess. Recall nursery rhymes such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or envision The King counting his riches diligently within his counting-house. Immerse yourself further into this captivating realm through colorful pages from The Architects Compendium - each stroke revealing architectural wonders waiting to be explored. Old English is not merely a language or style; it represents an entire universe filled with stories untold and legacies preserved for future generations to cherish. Step into this enchanting world where history comes alive before your very eyes – an ode to our past woven seamlessly into our present.