Plantagenet Collection

Map of England and France, 1154
England and France at the accession of Henry II, 1154. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910. Creator: Henry Payne
Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910

Angevin kings holdings in France and Britain
British Isles and France under the Angevins, 1100s-1400s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou. circa 1151

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. Laurence Olivier in the title role of the 1956 film production of William Shakespeares Richard III

Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199). King of England (1189-1199). Crusader forces praying before going into battle. Gustave Dore engraving

Treaty of Bretigny territory settlements, 1360
England and France after the Treaty of Bretigny, Hundred Years War, 1360. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122)
HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122?-1204), into the royal city of Winchester, England, 1154

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet

Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937. The central portrait is Elizabeth, Queen Consort of George VI. The others, clockwise from top are: Alexandra, Consort of Edward VII; Isabel

Middleham Castle, 12th century. Artist: Robert Fitzrandolph
Inside the great tower of Middleham Castle, the main home of Richard III, 12th century

Anne of Warwick (1456-1485), queen consort of King Richard III, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

Representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, 1849. Artist: Lemercier
Representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou (1113-1151), on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France, 1849

First meeting of Elizabeth Woodville and King Edward IV

Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots

King Stephens queen petitioning to the Empress Matilda for the release of her husband, 1141 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Edward IV, 15th century King of England, c1540. A Plantagenet of the Yorkist line, Edward (1442-1483) came to the throne in 1461

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. King Richard III confronted by Queen Elizabeth about the disappearance of her sons (Act IV)
SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. King Richard III confronted by Queen Elizabeth about the disappearance of her sons (Act IV, scene 4)

Richard III and the sons of Edward IV
Richard III, as Duke of Gloucester, orders the sons of the late King Edward IV be parted from their mother, Elizabeth Woodville. 1480s

Yorkist cannons and archers at Tewkesbury (litho)
IL350915 Yorkist cannons and archers at Tewkesbury (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, which took place on 4 May 1471)

Richard the Lionheart (colour litho)
2775125 Richard the Lionheart (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard the Lionheart)

Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle, illustration from Cassell
STC385231 Flight of Matilda from Oxford Castle, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Ricketts

John (1167-1216) King of England from 1199, engraved by the artist (engraving)
STC99261 John (1167-1216) King of England from 1199, engraved by the artist (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

SHAKESPEARE: KING HENRY V. King Henry wooing Princess Katharine of France (Catherine de Valois): steel engraving by W. Greatbach after W.F. Yeames, A.R.A. late 19th century

Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III."
5855414 Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III."; (add.info.: Bignon in the role of Raoul de Foulques in "Richard III." Married to the celebrated Madame Albert)

Miss Kate Bateman in the role of Richmond from the Shakespeare play Richard III
7261203 Miss Kate Bateman in the role of Richmond from the Shakespeare play Richard III.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Kate Bateman in the role of Richmond from the Shakespeare play Richard)

Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving)
8629533 Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry V, King of England (chromolitho)
8655811 Henry V, King of England (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V (1386-1422), King of England with his great seal and coin Postcard

The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho)
8661462 The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Flag on the Battle Field (litho)
8670406 The Flag on the Battle Field (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flag on the Battle Field)

King Edward IV (1442-1483) and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) (1452-1485)
NWI4945113 King Edward IV (1442-1483) and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) (1452-1485) - King Edward IV and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III

Hundred Years War (1337 to 1453): Edward III of England (1312-1377) leading the English army through the Somme in
NWI4945960 Hundred Years War (1337 to 1453): Edward III of England (1312-1377) leading the English army through the Somme in France

Man's costume in the time of Richard III (1452-1485), wearing a long sleeve tunic on ecarlate stockings
FLO4672192 Man's costume in the time of Richard III (1452-1485), wearing a long sleeve tunic on ecarlate stockings. From a royal manuscript

Heads of historical and mythical figures in the headdresses of the era of King Henry VII
FLO4685591 Heads of historical and mythical figures in the headdresses of the era of King Henry VII. Queen of Sheba 2, King Solomon 3, Empress Helena 9, and Emperor Constantine 20, 23

King Richard III of England, Duke of Gloucester, 1452-1485, or his father Richard, Third Duke of York 1411-1460
FLO4678450 King Richard III of England, Duke of Gloucester, 1452-1485, or his father Richard, Third Duke of York 1411-1460

The Battle of Agincourt, 1850
3478070 The Battle of Agincourt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled The Battle of Agincourt, a major English victory in the Hundred Years War. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving)
3329861 Richard III of England, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Richard III 1452-1485) King of England Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry VII of England
3329430 Henry VII of England; (add.info.: Portrait Henry VII of England (1457-1509) the first Monarch of the House of Tudor. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bust of King Henry VI
3330339 Bust of King Henry VI; (add.info.: Bust of King Henry VII of England (1457-1509). Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Warwick's death at the Battle of Barnet, Act V, Sc. II from Henry VI, from William Shakespeare, 1872 (engraving)
1577190 Warwick's death at the Battle of Barnet, Act V, Sc. II from Henry VI, from William Shakespeare, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Shakespeare, William, Knight, Charles (editor)

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Sandwich, Kent, 14 March 1194. Wood engraving c1880
538361 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Sandwich, Kent, 14 March 1194. Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: Richard, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine)

Portraits of the kings of Henry Tudor (Henry VII, 1457-1509) on the left, Henry VI King of England (1422-1471)
NWI4946324 Portraits of the kings of Henry Tudor (Henry VII, 1457-1509) on the left, Henry VI King of England (1422-1471) in the center, and the Duke and Duchess of Suffolk (behind)

King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van Leemput after Hans
FLO4706393 King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van Leemput after Hans Holbein the Younger, circa 1667

Richard accepts the Crown of England and becomes Richard III, 1483 (Richard (1452-1485)
ELD4872863 Richard accepts the Crown of England and becomes Richard III, 1483 (Richard (1452-1485) was invited to assume the crown by the Duke of Buckingham (1455-1483)

Barons Humphrey (VI) of Bohun (circa 1249-1298) and Roger Bigot opposing the policy of King Edward I of England
ELD4872759 Barons Humphrey (VI) of Bohun (circa 1249-1298) and Roger Bigot opposing the policy of King Edward I of England concerning the financing of military campaigns by taxes

Sir John Cheney or Cheyne, the Vigorous Knight, Master of the Horse to King Edward IV, bodyguard to Henry VII
FLO4678525 Sir John Cheney or Cheyne, the Vigorous Knight, Master of the Horse to King Edward IV, bodyguard to Henry VII, 1442-1499

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The Plantagenet dynasty, known for their Angevin kings' vast holdings in both France and Britain, left an indelible mark on history. It all began with Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, whose marriage to Empress Matilda laid the foundation for this powerful lineage. Shakespeare immortalized one of the most infamous Plantagenets in his play "Richard III, " brilliantly portrayed by Laurence Olivier in the 1956 film adaptation. This captivating tale delves into the Machiavellian schemes and ruthless ambition that characterized Richard's reign. The Houses of York and Lancaster, two branches of the Plantagenet family tree, engaged in a bitter struggle for power during the Wars of the Roses. Their origins traced back to Edward III and culminated in Henry VII's ascension to the throne. A vividly illustrated genealogy showcases their heraldry and badges. Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart, epitomized chivalry and valor during his eventful rule from 1157-1199. His exploits on crusade earned him legendary status throughout Europe. The Treaty of Bretigny marked a significant territorial settlement between England and France in 1360 under Edward III's reign. This agreement reshaped borders while preserving peace between these historical rivals. Henry II's coronation journey with his queen Eleanor of Aquitaine captured imaginations as they entered Winchester en route to London in 1154. This momentous event symbolized their joint rule over England's vast domains. Elizabeth Woodville's first meeting with King Edward IV sparked a love story that would forever intertwine her fate with that of her husband's turbulent reign. Their union brought about political alliances but also sowed seeds of discontent within court circles. The mysterious disappearance of "The Young Princes in The Tower" remains one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries.