Queen Mary I Collection

The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving)
XJF328605 The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving)
2795302 Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Engraving of Thomas Cranmer, 1851 (engraving)
1574481 Engraving of Thomas Cranmer, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) English prelate and Protestant martyr. Archbishop of Canterbury

Queen Mary I on her arrival in London
5312122 Queen Mary I on her arrival in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Queen Mary I (1516-1558) on her arrival in London in 1553 to claim her throne

Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. London stage production. The Laureate has been careful to depict the more human relations

Mary I, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Mary I, (c1911). Queen Mary I of England. From a painting by Joannes Oorvus. In the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911"

Queen Mary by Sir Anthony More; Exhibited at the Tudor Exhibition, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Queen Mary by Sir Anthony More; Exhibited at the Tudor Exhibition, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Mary Tudors chair, Winchester Cathedral. Artist: Kerr
Mary Tudors chair, Winchester Cathedral

Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, 1515, (1902). Mary (1516-1568) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

Queen Mary I of England, (1796). Artist: J Adam
Queen Mary I of England, (1796). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Artist: Emperor Charles V
Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Letter in French from Charles V to Mary I, his daughter-in-law, expressing the desire to see his son King Philip, her husband

Elizabeth accompanies her sister, Queen Mary, on her entry into London (colour litho)
3100960 Elizabeth accompanies her sister, Queen Mary, on her entry into London (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth accompanies her sister)

Contre-sceau de Marie Tudor et de Philippe II (engraving)
3645167 Contre-sceau de Marie Tudor et de Philippe II (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contre-sceau de Marie Tudor et de Philippe II)

Queen Mary I, signature with that of Philip of Spain, her husband (engraving)
5228581 Queen Mary I, signature with that of Philip of Spain, her husband (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I)

Mary (Queen of England) (engraving)
978655 Mary (Queen of England) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary (Queen of England)

Return of Catholic Prelates under Mary I (engraving)
727869 Return of Catholic Prelates under Mary I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of Catholic Prelates under Mary I)

Victorian scrap: Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I
LLM462560 Victorian scrap: Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I. Victorian scrap.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving)
2795316 Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Mary I (colour litho)
6025115 Queen Mary I (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I. Illustration for a Halifax Building Society presentation booklet entitled Monarchs)

Portrait of Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (engraving)
819639 Portrait of Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I of England and Ireland)

Footprint of George Marsh, Smithills Hall, Bolton (b / w photo)
3093981 Footprint of George Marsh, Smithills Hall, Bolton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footprint of George Marsh, Smithills Hall, Bolton)

The Convocation at Oxford (engraving)
727070 The Convocation at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Convocation at Oxford)

Queen Mary I (coloured engraving)
3656883 Queen Mary I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Queen Mary I
LLM456778 Queen Mary I by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck.); © Look and Learn

Title page for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving)
2795301 Title page for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martyrs for True Religion denying the Errors of Popery (engraving)
3621193 Martyrs for True Religion denying the Errors of Popery (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrs for True Religion denying the Errors of Popery)

Cardinal Pole reconciling the realm of England to the Roman Communion (engraving)
2792928 Cardinal Pole reconciling the realm of England to the Roman Communion (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mary, Queen of Scots (aquatint)
726794 Mary, Queen of Scots (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots)

Triumphant Entry of the Catholic Bishops into London, under Mary I (engraving)
662530 Triumphant Entry of the Catholic Bishops into London, under Mary I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Elizabeth I receiving the news of the death of her sister Queen Mary (colour aquatint)
3103672 Queen Elizabeth I receiving the news of the death of her sister Queen Mary (colour aquatint) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of Mary (engraving)
2792926 Coronation of Mary (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Mary. Illustration for The Church of England by H D M Spence (Cassell, 1905)

Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving)
2795305 Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Mary (engraving)
670395 Queen Mary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary. Illustration for The Pictorial History of England (W & R Chambers, 1858)

Title Page for a Copy of a Letter sent from the Court of the Queen of England
488984 Title Page for a Copy of a Letter sent from the Court of the Queen of England (woodcut and letterpress) by Italian School

Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (aquatint)
726832 Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I, Queen of England and Ireland)

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving)
819640 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots, from the original at Leith)

Queen Mary I (chromolitho)
962871 Queen Mary I (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I. From a set of late 19th century Willss cigarette cards)

Mary I, Queen of England, 1600-1627. Creator: Francis Delaram
Mary I, Queen of England, 1600-1627

Princeps Maria Henrici VIII Regis Angliae Filia, 1647. 1647
Princeps Maria Henrici VIII Regis Angliae Filia, 1647

The marriage feast at Cana, early 14th century, (1942). Creator: Unknown
The marriage feast at Cana, early 14th century, (1942). Below, in an initial letter S, the throwing overboard and casting up of Jonah. From the Queen Mary Psalter, in the British Library, London

Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) English Bishop of London educated at RGS, Newcastle and Pembroke College, Cambridge

Martyr, (1499-1562), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Martyr, (1499-1562), 1830. Peter Martyr Vermigli (1499-1562) Italian-born Reformed theologian, considered an authority on the Eucharist

I. Knox, (c1513-1572), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Knox, (c1513-1572), 1830. John Knox (c1513-1572) Scottish minister, theologian, and writer, educated at St Andrews University

Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Hugh Latimer ( c1487-1555) English bishop, fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, Bishop of Worcester before the Reformation

Mary, (1516-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mary, (1516-1558), 1830. Mary I (1516-1558) Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 until her death, best known for her attempts to reverse the English Reformation

S. Gardiner, (1483-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Gardiner, (1483- 1555), 1830. Stephen Gardiner (1483- 555) English bishop and politician during the English Reformation, educated at Trinity Hall

Cranmer, (1489-1556), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cranmer, (1489-1556), 1830. Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I

Bonner, (c1500-1569), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bonner, (c1500-1569), 1830. Edmund Bonner (c1500-1569) Bishop of London from 1539-49 and again from 1553-59, educated at Pembroke College, Oxford

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Queen Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary, " was a significant figure in English history. Born on February 18, 1516, she was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Her reign marked a tumultuous period characterized by religious conflict and political instability. Mary's ascension to the throne in 1553 brought hope for stability after years of religious turmoil during her father's reign. She aimed to restore Catholicism as the official religion of England, leading to conflicts with Protestant reformers who had gained influence under her half-brother Edward VI. The Union of the Roses between the families of Lancaster and York symbolized Mary's attempt to unite a divided nation. This plate engraving from 1589 captures the significance of this union in shaping her reign. One notable event during Queen Mary's rule was her marriage to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, depicted in an artwork from 1902. Their union represented an alliance that sought to strengthen England politically while maintaining Catholic traditions. Despite her efforts towards reconciliation, Queen Mary faced opposition from Protestants who refused to renounce their beliefs. The woodcuts from John Foxe's Acts and Monuments depict gruesome scenes such as burnings at the stake - Thomas Hawkes and Thomas Watts being among those executed for their Protestant faith. In addition to internal conflicts, Queen Mary faced external pressures as well. A letter from Emperor Charles V highlights his support for her mission to restore Catholicism in England while acknowledging challenges ahead. Perhaps one of the most infamous events associated with Queen Mary is Lady Jane Grey's execution witnessed by herself - portrayed vividly in an engraving capturing this tragic moment. Lady Jane Grey became a pawn in power struggles following Edward VI's death but ultimately paid with her life due to political maneuvering beyond her control. Queen Mary I passed away on November 17, 1558; however, she left behind a legacy that continues to be debated.