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Background imageRaleigh Collection: Pageant, Sherborne, Dorset

Pageant, Sherborne, Dorset
Pageant, Sherborne, near Yeovil, Dorset, England. Showing Colonel Goodden as Sir Walter Raleigh Date: 1905

Background imageRaleigh Collection: BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). ndian Village Secota

BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). ndian Village Secota or Secoton and her garden. Folio 93 of fida tamen narratio Admiranda of commodis et incolarum ritibus Virginiae

Background imageRaleigh Collection: British Country Scene - Girl and Horse

British Country Scene - Girl and Horse
Colour lantern slide of a girl with a horse and foal.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. The Whip is a melodrama by Henry Hamilton (playwright) and Cecil Raleigh

Background imageRaleigh Collection: HMS Raleigh, British heavy cruiser

HMS Raleigh, British heavy cruiser
HMS Raleigh, British Hawkins class heavy cruiser. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Officers of the 1st London Cyclists Company, WW1

Officers of the 1st London Cyclists Company, WW1
Officers of the 1st London Divisional Cyclists Company. Reading from left to right the names are, back row: 2nd Lieut. R. H. White, 2nd Lieut. R. A. Shuffrey, 2nd Lieut. W. V. Alloway and 2nd Lieut

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Poster, Coronation Easter Parade of bicycles

Poster, Coronation Easter Parade of bicycles
Poster, Join the Coronation Easter Parade with a bicycle built by Raleigh Industries. Get your New Elizabethan model here. Date: circa 1953

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Poster, Dynohub cycle light

Poster, Dynohub cycle light
Poster, Sturmey-Archer Dynohub, the worlds best cycle light. See and be seen at night. Made by Raleigh of Nottingham

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Poster, I am a Silver Knight

Poster, I am a Silver Knight. I am a member of the Circle of Silver Knights, open to owners of Raleigh, Rudge and Humber tricycles. Let us show you the latest models

Background imageRaleigh Collection: The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1849 - Punch

The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1849 - Punch
" Sir Patrick Raleigh" welcomes Queen Victoria to Ireland on her royal visit in 1849, as she lands at the docks. Date: August 1849

Background imageRaleigh Collection: HMS Raleigh

HMS Raleigh, cruiser, during her sea trials Date: 1920s

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Alexander Raleigh

Alexander Raleigh
ALEXANDER RALEIGH churchman Date: 1817 - 1880

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Capitol North Carolina Raleigh General Government

Capitol North Carolina Raleigh General Government
Artokoloro

Background imageRaleigh Collection: ROANOKE LANDING, 1585. The landing of the English at Roanoke Island in 1585

ROANOKE LANDING, 1585. The landing of the English at Roanoke Island in 1585. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition, remained home in England

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Satellite view of Raleigh, North Carolina

Satellite view of Raleigh, North Carolina, 1984

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh. by F. Zitcharo

Sir Walter Raleigh. by F. Zitcharo

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Charles S. Raleigh, Law of the Wild, American, 1831 - 1925, 1881, oil on canvas

Charles S. Raleigh, Law of the Wild, American, 1831 - 1925, 1881, oil on canvas

Background imageRaleigh Collection: I. Dick Whittington. 2. Old Bow Church in 3. Richard Coeur de Lion. 4. Sir Walter Raleigh

I. Dick Whittington. 2. Old Bow Church in 3. Richard Coeur de Lion. 4. Sir Walter Raleigh. 5. Queen Elizabeth. SOME NOVELTIES OF THE COMING LORD MAYORs SHOW, LONDON, , ENGRAVING 1884, UK, britain

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Raleighs House at Youghal, Ireland, Irish, Eire, 19th century engraving

Raleighs House at Youghal, Ireland, Irish, Eire, 19th century engraving

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleighs (1552-1618) First Smoke

Sir Walter Raleighs (1552-1618) First Smoke
BAL2877 Sir Walter Raleighs (1552-1618) First Smoke by Anonymous; Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Their sitting at meat, 1590 (engraving)

Their sitting at meat, 1590 (engraving)
XJF1072666 Their sitting at meat, 1590 (engraving) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: plate XVI, from America, Part I)

Background imageRaleigh Collection: ROANOKE LANDING, 1585. The landing of the English at Roanoke Island in 1585

ROANOKE LANDING, 1585. The landing of the English at Roanoke Island in 1585. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition, remained home in England

Background imageRaleigh Collection: SIR WALTER RALEIGH (1552-1618). English adventurer, courtier, and writer

SIR WALTER RALEIGH (1552-1618). English adventurer, courtier, and writer. Painting by unknown artist

Background imageRaleigh Collection: JOHN R. MOTT (1865-1955). American Methodist leader

JOHN R. MOTT (1865-1955). American Methodist leader. Mott being awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his service as General Secretary of the National War Work Council of the YMCA during

Background imageRaleigh Collection: MAP: JOHN WHITE, c1585. The camp of Englishmen on St

MAP: JOHN WHITE, c1585. The camp of Englishmen on St. Johns Island at Sir Walter Raleighs Virginia. Drawing by John White, c1585

Background imageRaleigh Collection: MAP: JOHN WHITE, c1585. Map of Sir Walter Raleighs Virginia (the eastern coast

MAP: JOHN WHITE, c1585. Map of Sir Walter Raleighs Virginia (the eastern coast of North America from Cape Lookout to the Chesapeake Bay). Drawing, c1585, by John White

Background imageRaleigh Collection: SHAW UNIVERSITY, c1899. African American men playing croquet outside the medical

SHAW UNIVERSITY, c1899. African American men playing croquet outside the medical dormitory at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

Background imageRaleigh Collection: SHAW UNIVERSITY, c1899. The pharmacy building at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina

SHAW UNIVERSITY, c1899. The pharmacy building at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

Background imageRaleigh Collection: GUIANA: GOLD CASTING, 1599. How the Native Americans of Guiana used to make gold castings

GUIANA: GOLD CASTING, 1599. How the Native Americans of Guiana used to make gold castings. Copper engraving, 1599, by Theodor de Bry

Background imageRaleigh Collection: VIRGINIA PAMPHLET, 1588. Title-page of Thomas Harriots Report of the new found land of Virginia

VIRGINIA PAMPHLET, 1588. Title-page of Thomas Harriots Report of the new found land of Virginia, London, 1588, which promoted share buying

Background imageRaleigh Collection: George Carew, Baron Carew of Clopton, Earl of Totnes (1555-1629) English soldier

George Carew, Baron Carew of Clopton, Earl of Totnes (1555-1629) English soldier, statesman and antiquary. Friend of Walter Raleigh. Engraving

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Thomas Cavendish (1560-1592) English circumnavigator. Commanded one of the vessels

Thomas Cavendish (1560-1592) English circumnavigator. Commanded one of the vessels sent by Walter Raleigh to establish a colony in Virginia. In 1586-1588 completed the third circumnavigation

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Humphrey Gilbert (1539ja-1583) English soldier and navigator, half-brother of Walter Raleigh

Humphrey Gilbert (1539ja-1583) English soldier and navigator, half-brother of Walter Raleigh. In 1583 took possession of Newfoundland for the English crown

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I

Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I. Half-brother of Humphrey Gilbert. Said to have introduced Tobacco and Potatoes into England

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I

Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I. Half-brother of Humphrey Gilbert. Said to have introduced Tobacco and Potatoes into England

Background imageRaleigh Collection: View of Fayetteville Street From State Capitol

View of Fayetteville Street From State Capitol
Street scene showin the view down Fayetteville Street to the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the distance. City buildings are visible and vintage automobiles line the street

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Some Novelties Of The Coming Lord Mayors Show

Some Novelties Of The Coming Lord Mayors Show
I. Dick Whittington. 2. Old Bow Church In 3. Richard Coeur De Lion. 4. Sir Walter Raleigh. 5. Queen Elizabeth. Some Novelties Of The Coming Lord Mayors Show, London, , Engraving 1884, UK, Britain

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Raleighs House at Youghal, Ireland, Irish, Eire, 19th century engraving

Raleighs House at Youghal, Ireland, Irish, Eire, 19th century engraving

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Raleigh, Sir Walter (1554-1618)

Raleigh, Sir Walter (1554-1618)

Background imageRaleigh Collection: North Carolina State Capitol Building in Raleigh

North Carolina State Capitol Building in Raleigh

Background imageRaleigh Collection: CIVIL WAR: SURRENDER. The surrender of General Joseph Eggleston Johnston to General Sherman near

CIVIL WAR: SURRENDER. The surrender of General Joseph Eggleston Johnston to General Sherman near Raleigh, North Carolina, 26 April 1865. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageRaleigh Collection: RALEIGH: COURTHOUSE. Courthouse at Raleigh, North Carolina. Line engraving, 19th century

RALEIGH: COURTHOUSE. Courthouse at Raleigh, North Carolina. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageRaleigh Collection: ELECTRIC SHOCK, 1881. Introduction of the Study of Electricity, North Carolina

ELECTRIC SHOCK, 1881. Introduction of the Study of Electricity, North Carolina. Wood engraving, American, after Joseph Becker, 1881

Background imageRaleigh Collection: ROANOKE FOUNDING, 1587. The founding of the English colony at Roanoke Island in 1587

ROANOKE FOUNDING, 1587. The founding of the English colony at Roanoke Island in 1587. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition

Background imageRaleigh Collection: ROANOKE LANDING, 1585. The landing of the English at Roanoke Island in 1585

ROANOKE LANDING, 1585. The landing of the English at Roanoke Island in 1585. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition, remained home in England

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, parting with his wife

Sir Walter Raleigh, parting with his wife

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Charles Frohmans $40, 000 production, the modern spectacle

Charles Frohmans $40, 000 production, the modern spectacle, Hearts are trumps written by Cecil Raleigh; presented as produced by Arthur Collins at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Date c1900

Background imageRaleigh Collection: The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by

The mammoth spectacular production, Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks. Date c1900

Background imageRaleigh Collection: Store, Crabtree Creek Recreational Project, near Raleigh, No

Store, Crabtree Creek Recreational Project, near Raleigh, North Carolina. Date 1936 Mar




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"Raleigh: A Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the world of Raleigh, where history intertwines with legends and innovation. In this captivating caption, we embark on a journey through time, exploring the remarkable tales associated with the name. Imagine Edmund Spenser's mesmerizing words resonating in the air as he reads to Sir Walter Raleigh. Their intellectual exchange encapsulates an era brimming with literary brilliance and exploration. Speaking of exploration, who could forget Raleigh's connection to potatoes and Ireland? His bold introduction of this humble tuber forever transformed Irish cuisine and left an indelible mark on global gastronomy. As we delve deeper into his life, let us not overlook Raleigh's association with the majestic Ark Royal – an Elizabethan naval ship that symbolized England's maritime supremacy during its golden age. But it was not only grand vessels that defined him; it was also his chivalrous nature. Legend has it that Walter Raleigh laid his cloak at Queen Elizabeth I's feet so she could walk over a puddle unblemished by mud – a gesture embodying loyalty and respect for his queen. Moving forward in time, posters showcasing Humber bicycles proudly proclaim them as "the Aristocrat of all Bicycles, " while Robin Hood Cycles evoke images of adventure-filled rides through Sherwood Forest. A cut-away diagram takes us inside the Tower of London circa 1913 – a fortress steeped in history where figures like Queen Elizabeth I once walked its halls alongside Sir Walter himself. Shifting our focus to more modern times, HMS Raleigh emerges as Britain's new navy in training – a testament to their commitment to maintaining naval excellence across generations. Across continents lies Hotel Sir Walter Raleigh in North Carolina, USA. Named after this iconic figure from British history, it stands tall as a tribute to transatlantic connections forged through shared heritage.