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Reign Collection (#8)

Reigning through time and history, from the Victoria Tower on Castle Hill in Huddersfield to the majestic Winged Assyrian Bull

Background imageReign Collection: French musketeer, 1586

French musketeer, 1586
Musketeer, 1586, reign of King Henri III of France. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 154 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imageReign Collection: Francois de Fougerolles, doctor and physician

Francois de Fougerolles, doctor and physician of Montpellier, reign of King Henri III of France. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio

Background imageReign Collection: Achille de Harlay, Premier President au Parlement de Paris

Achille de Harlay, Premier President au Parlement de Paris
Achille de Harlay, Premier President, Parlement de Paris, reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 99 from Le

Background imageReign Collection: Gentleman, reign of King Henri III of France

Gentleman, reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 83

Background imageReign Collection: Catherine des Roches, daughter of Madeleine Neveu, writer

Catherine des Roches, daughter of Madeleine Neveu, writer, reign of King Charles IX of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 44 from Le

Background imageReign Collection: Worker with large axe, artisan, merchant and woman of Paris

Worker with large axe, artisan, merchant and woman of Paris. Costumes of the people of Paris, reign of King Francis I of France

Background imageReign Collection: Fashions of bourgeois men of Paris, reign

Fashions of bourgeois men of Paris, reign of King Francis I of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature in a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Nationale (Nicolas Xavier Willemin II 191)

Background imageReign Collection: Alderman of Paris, Echevin de Paris, reign of King Francis I

Alderman of Paris, Echevin de Paris, reign of King Francis I. The livery features the coat of arms of Paris on the sleeve

Background imageReign Collection: Gendarme or man of arms in suit of armour, 15th century

Gendarme or man of arms in suit of armour, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph a figure in a contemporary manuscript in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 89 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imageReign Collection: Jeanne de Bar, only daughter of Robert de Bar, 1415-1462

Jeanne de Bar, only daughter of Robert de Bar, 1415-1462
Jeanne de Bar, only daughter of Robert de Bar, wife of Louis de Luxembourg, 1415-1462. Handcoloured lithograph after an old portrait from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques

Background imageReign Collection: Shows of oriental magnificence (colour litho)

Shows of oriental magnificence (colour litho)
2777690 Shows of oriental magnificence (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shows of oriental magnificence)

Background imageReign Collection: The sows litter (engraving)

The sows litter (engraving)
3635302 The sows litter (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sows litter. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged)

Background imageReign Collection: Nilus (engraving)

Nilus (engraving)
3635248 Nilus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nilus. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged and described by G F Hill (Macmillan)

Background imageReign Collection: 'I forbid you to come near me with those scissors '(engraving)

"I forbid you to come near me with those scissors "(engraving)
2809370 " I forbid you to come near me with those scissors " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReign Collection: Gold Communion Plate presented to St Pauls Cathedral by Mr E T Hooley

Gold Communion Plate presented to St Pauls Cathedral by Mr E T Hooley, as a Thank-Offering for the Sixty Years of
1606072 Gold Communion Plate presented to St Pauls Cathedral by Mr E T Hooley, as a Thank-Offering for the Sixty Years of the Queens Reign (engraving) by English School

Background imageReign Collection: The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium

The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium, Austria, Prussia
1594364 The Science of Gunnery, as applied to the Military and Sporting Arms of England, France, Belgium, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and America, by William Greener (engraving) by English School

Background imageReign Collection: The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Frank Green, who by Virtue of his Office is summoned to

The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Frank Green, who by Virtue of his Office is summoned to the First Privy Council of a
1593228 The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Frank Green, who by Virtue of his Office is summoned to the First Privy Council of a New Reign (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageReign Collection: Happy and glorious, long to reign over us, God Save the Queen! (litho)

Happy and glorious, long to reign over us, God Save the Queen! (litho)
1597577 Happy and glorious, long to reign over us, God Save the Queen! (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy and glorious, long to reign over us)

Background imageReign Collection: Presentation of Tamworth Castle and Grounds to the Public in Commemoration of the Queens Long Reign

Presentation of Tamworth Castle and Grounds to the Public in Commemoration of the Queens Long Reign
1598881 Presentation of Tamworth Castle and Grounds to the Public in Commemoration of the Queens Long Reign, 27 May 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageReign Collection: Heaven give you many happy days

Heaven give you many happy days - As after the dark night comes the glad day. So after sorrows reign doth joy hold sway. Heaven give you many happy days. From Shakespeare

Background imageReign Collection: ST PETER CRUCIFIED

ST PETER CRUCIFIED
Saint Peter is crucified at Rome during the reign of the emperor Nero Date: 69

Background imageReign Collection: Queen Mary, consort of King George V, 1935 (photo)

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, 1935 (photo)
5996561 Queen Mary, consort of King George V, 1935 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary, consort of King George V, 1935)

Background imageReign Collection: Orders, medals and badges created by King George V (colour litho)

Orders, medals and badges created by King George V (colour litho)
5996618 Orders, medals and badges created by King George V (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders, medals and badges created by King George V)

Background imageReign Collection: Gold portrait mask from the mummy of Tutankhamun, discovered in the Pharaohs tomb by Howard Carter

Gold portrait mask from the mummy of Tutankhamun, discovered in the Pharaohs tomb by Howard Carter in 1922
5996611 Gold portrait mask from the mummy of Tutankhamun, discovered in the Pharaohs tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageReign Collection: King George V, Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary in the White Drawing Room

King George V, Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary in the White Drawing Room, Buckingham Palace, London
5996557 King George V, Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary in the White Drawing Room, Buckingham Palace, London, 1913 (colour litho) by Lavery

Background imageReign Collection: The Longest Reign in English History, 'God Save the Queen!'(engraving)

The Longest Reign in English History, "God Save the Queen!"(engraving)
1605798 The Longest Reign in English History, " God Save the Queen!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Longest Reign in English History)

Background imageReign Collection: The Strangest of Duels (Colour Litho)

The Strangest of Duels (Colour Litho)
2777692 The Strangest of Duels (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The strangest of duels)

Background imageReign Collection: Man with horse (colour litho)

Man with horse (colour litho)
3643002 Man with horse (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with horse. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageReign Collection: Horatius Cocles (engraving)

Horatius Cocles (engraving)
3635308 Horatius Cocles (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Cocles. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged)

Background imageReign Collection: Raising the supplies in the reign of Henry VIII (aquatint)

Raising the supplies in the reign of Henry VIII (aquatint)
3100046 Raising the supplies in the reign of Henry VIII (aquatint) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising the supplies in the reign of Henry VIII)

Background imageReign Collection: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (b / w photo)

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (b / w photo)
3104149 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert)

Background imageReign Collection: The Rustic Bridge, Kenilworth (photo)

The Rustic Bridge, Kenilworth (photo)
727549 The Rustic Bridge, Kenilworth (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rustic Bridge, Kenilworth)

Background imageReign Collection: Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)

Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727521 Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses)

Background imageReign Collection: Donkey with mistletoe tucked into harness, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Donkey with mistletoe tucked into harness, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730668 Donkey with mistletoe tucked into harness, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey with mistletoe tucked into harness)

Background imageReign Collection: Galloping horses and stagecoach, New Year Card (chromolitho)

Galloping horses and stagecoach, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731504 Galloping horses and stagecoach, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galloping horses and stagecoach)

Background imageReign Collection: Civitas Londinium, from the original survey in the Guildhall Library

Civitas Londinium, from the original survey in the Guildhall Library, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth (engraving)
602613 Civitas Londinium, from the original survey in the Guildhall Library, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth (engraving) by Agas

Background imageReign Collection: Title page for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving)

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)

Background imageReign Collection: The North-West Passage (photogravure)

The North-West Passage (photogravure)
6030878 The North-West Passage (photogravure) by Millais, John Everett (1826-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North-West Passage)

Background imageReign Collection: The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving)

The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving)
1591693 The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibition, Steam Navigation)

Background imageReign Collection: Soldiers Fighting on Horseback (chromolitho)

Soldiers Fighting on Horseback (chromolitho)
733430 Soldiers Fighting on Horseback (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers Fighting On Horseback.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageReign Collection: Interior at Little Charlton, Kent (colour litho)

Interior at Little Charlton, Kent (colour litho)
6016788 Interior at Little Charlton, Kent (colour litho) by Richardson, Charles James (1806-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior at Little Charlton, Kent)

Background imageReign Collection: Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving)

Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving)
6020301 Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661)

Background imageReign Collection: William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702

William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702
6020290 William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702, and Mary in 1694 (engraving) by English School

Background imageReign Collection: Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553, and died in 1558 (engraving)

Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553, and died in 1558 (engraving)
6020285 Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553, and died in 1558 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553)

Background imageReign Collection: Henry I was born in 1067, crowned in 1100, and died in 1135 (engraving)

Henry I was born in 1067, crowned in 1100, and died in 1135 (engraving)
6020278 Henry I was born in 1067, crowned in 1100, and died in 1135 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry I was born in 1067, crowned in 1100)

Background imageReign Collection: Edward I was born in 1239, crowned in 1274, and died in 1307 (engraving)

Edward I was born in 1239, crowned in 1274, and died in 1307 (engraving)
6020276 Edward I was born in 1239, crowned in 1274, and died in 1307 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward I was born in 1239, crowned in 1274)

Background imageReign Collection: Politics and politicians of the Victorian era (photogravure)

Politics and politicians of the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030883 Politics and politicians of the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politics and politicians of the Victorian era)

Background imageReign Collection: Queen Victoria and her army (photogravure)

Queen Victoria and her army (photogravure)
6030870 Queen Victoria and her army (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria and her army)




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Reigning through time and history, from the Victoria Tower on Castle Hill in Huddersfield to the majestic Winged Assyrian Bull. From the grandeur of The Coronation of the Shah of Iran to the gracefulness of Windsor Real Tennis 1500. Exploring a Barbarossa-Era Italy Map that unveils tales of power and conquest. Witnessing the might of the British Royal Navy Fleet as it sails across vast oceans. Stepping into Whitehall Palace in 1680, where kings and queens held court, their reigns etched into its walls. Reliving the splendorous Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, a moment frozen in time. Marveling at Babylons lion, adorned along Ishtar's Processional Walkway, symbolizing strength and dominance. Discovering Nonsuch - a royal home that stood as an architectural masterpiece in 1582. Unveiling Victoria's Coat of Arms with its regal emblems representing sovereignty and heritage. And finally paying homage to Saint Hermione, whose name echoes through centuries as a testament to noble leadership. These glimpses into moments past remind us that 'reign' is not just about power but also about legacy; it is about leaving an indelible mark on history.