Raleigh Collection (page 7)

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

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

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

Raleigh, Sir Walter (1554-1618)

North Carolina State Capitol Building in Raleigh

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

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

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

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

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

Sir Walter Raleigh, parting with his wife

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

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

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

Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks Sport
Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks. Date c1898

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks great English play, Sporting life. Date c1898. Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks great English play, Sporting life. Date c1898

The great ruby Arthur Collins production; written by Cecil Raleigh & Henry Hamilton. Date c1899

Raleighs Cross
The remains of Raleighs Cross, on the Brendon Hills, Somerset, England. Date: Medieval

Raleigh in Trinidad
Sir Walter Raleigh takes Trinidad from the Spanish Date: 1595

CIVIL WAR: MERRIMACK, 1862. The sinking of the U. S. S. Cumberland by the Merrimack (C. S. S. Virginia), 8 March 1862
CIVIL WAR: MERRIMACK, 1862. The sinking of the U.S.S. Cumberland by the Merrimack (C.S.S. Virginia), 8 March 1862. Painting by C.S. Raleigh, 1884

Capitol of North Carolina, 1850s
North Carolina state capitol at Raleigh in the 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Walter Raleigh and his expedition at Trinidad, off South America, 1595. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sir Walter Raleigh. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Declaration of Independence cheered in North Carolina, 1776
North Carolina colonials celebrating news of the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Two Edwardian bikers, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Two Edwardian men on their motor cycles in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The man on the right, on a Triumph Imperial, is a member of the Philipps family of Picton Castle

The Jameson Raid: A Courtroom scene
A court room scene in the trial of Doctor Jameson and his officers at Bow Street, February 25th 1896. The prisoners from left to right are as follows: H.N Grenfell, K.J.F Smith, C.H Villiers, J

Kenilworth - Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak at the feet of Queen Elizabeth I to prevent the monarchs feet getting muddied

Raleigh House, Brixton, London, 1888
Engraving showing several views of Raleigh House, Brixton, London in 1888. This was, reputedly, a former residence of Sir Walter Raleigh

Hayes Barton, Devon, 1892
Photograph showing Hayes Barton, Devon, the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) English courtier, navigator and poet

ARK ROYAL (KING)
Built by Raleigh, and named the Ark Raleigh, purchased by Elizabeth and renamed Ark Royal (and subsequently Anne Royal )

Raleighs Pipe Put Out
Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking, is thought by his servant to be on fire

Raleigh Smoking in Chair
SIR WALTER RALEIGH - Having picked up the smoking habit during his American travels, is thought by his servants to be on fire, and is doused with a basin of water

Walter Raleigh / H Davie
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet, lands in Virginia (although he did not)

Raleigh / Exmouth / B place
WALTER RALEIGH Birthplace at Hayes, East Budleigh, near Exmouth, of the English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

Raleigh / Smoking / Servant
SIR WALTER RALEIGH Smoking his pipe - his servant thinks he is on fire, and douses him with water

Saba Raleigh / Players
MRS CECIL RALEIGH also known as SABA RALEIGH English actress in The Best of Friends

Raleighs Warspite
One of many vessels bearing this name, this is the galleon used by Raleigh in his raid on the Spanish port of Cadiz - singeing the King of Spains beard

Raleigh & Elizabeth
The gallant Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak at the feet of Queen Elizabeth I to prevent her from stepping in the mud

Raleigh in Virginia
Walter Raleigh establishes the colony of Virginia of which he is made governor by Queen Elizabeth I

Raleigh & Cloak / Queen
SIR WALTER RALEIGH sacrifices his new cloak so that his queens feet will not get muddied

Raleigh / Youghal / Ireland
SIR WALTER RALEIGH His home at Youghal, Ireland

ARK ROYAL CIG. CARD
Built by Raleigh, and named the Ark Raleigh, purchased by Elizabeth and renamed Ark Royal (and subsequently Anne Royal )

Raleigh Lays Cloak Down
Raleigh comes to the court, where he soon wins the favour of Elizabeth by thoughtful little actions such as laying his best cloak in the mud for her to walk upon

Walter Raleigh / Robinson
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

Walter Raleigh / Freeman
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

Walter Raleigh / Miniature
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English courtier, navigator, historian and poet

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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.