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Reigns Collection

"Reigns: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of "reigns" as we explore the diverse realms it encompasses

Background imageReigns Collection: Sea Horses

Sea Horses
BAL9295 Sea Horses by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageReigns Collection: Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, and her white horse on the beach at St Marys Bay

Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, and her white horse on the beach at St Marys Bay, New Romney, Kent on a day of lovely weather. See the frames in this set for Diana riding the horse along the beach

Background imageReigns Collection: Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, pictured riding a white horse across the beach at St

Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, pictured riding a white horse across the beach at St Marys Bay, New Romney, Kent on a day of lovely weather. This picture is part of a 10 picture set for this story

Background imageReigns Collection: Photograph of Lady Dorothy Nevill in gown, bonnet, gloves and with parasol

Photograph of Lady Dorothy Nevill in gown, bonnet, gloves and with parasol. From a page captioned, Those Were the Days When Bad Taste Reigned Supreme'

Background imageReigns Collection: Photograph of Lady Dorothy Nevill and Mr John Burns at the Opening of the Victoria

Photograph of Lady Dorothy Nevill and Mr John Burns at the Opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum; One of the illustrations from the memoir "Under Five Reigns" by Lady Dorothy Nevill

Background imageReigns Collection: Riding a camel, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson

Riding a camel, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370498 Riding a camel, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Background imageReigns Collection: Horsedrawn sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson

Horsedrawn sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370506 Horsedrawn sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Background imageReigns Collection: Zebras pulling a cart, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson

Zebras pulling a cart, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370500 Zebras pulling a cart, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Background imageReigns Collection: Reindeer and sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson

Reindeer and sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370494 Reindeer and sleigh, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Background imageReigns Collection: Silence Reigns

Silence Reigns Ridden By J.Tizzard 22 March 1999 Date: 22 March 1999

Background imageReigns Collection: Going to Mass from Mountain District (coloured photo)

Going to Mass from Mountain District (coloured photo)
3643143 Going to Mass from Mountain District (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to Mass from Mountain District)

Background imageReigns Collection: Sunrise (colour litho)

Sunrise (colour litho)
3643063 Sunrise (colour litho) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageReigns Collection: James II was born in 1633, crowned in 1685, and died in 1701 (engraving)

James II was born in 1633, crowned in 1685, and died in 1701 (engraving)
6020305 James II was born in 1633, crowned in 1685, and died in 1701 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James II was born in 1633, crowned in 1685)

Background imageReigns Collection: George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving)

George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving)
6020302 George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III)

Background imageReigns Collection: Richard III was born in 1450, crowned in 1483, slain in 1485 (engraving)

Richard III was born in 1450, crowned in 1483, slain in 1485 (engraving)
6020293 Richard III was born in 1450, crowned in 1483, slain in 1485 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard III was born in 1450, crowned in 1483)

Background imageReigns Collection: Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving)

Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving)
6020291 Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599)

Background imageReigns Collection: Henry VII was born in 1457, crowned in 1485, and died in 1509 (engraving)

Henry VII was born in 1457, crowned in 1485, and died in 1509 (engraving)
6020288 Henry VII was born in 1457, crowned in 1485, and died in 1509 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VII was born in 1457, crowned in 1485)

Background imageReigns Collection: Richard I was born in 1157, crowned in 1189, and died in 1199 (engraving)

Richard I was born in 1157, crowned in 1189, and died in 1199 (engraving)
6020281 Richard I was born in 1157, crowned in 1189, and died in 1199 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I was born in 1157, crowned in 1189)

Background imageReigns Collection: Stephen was born in 1104, crowned in 1135, and died in 1154 (engraving)

Stephen was born in 1104, crowned in 1135, and died in 1154 (engraving)
6020279 Stephen was born in 1104, crowned in 1135, and died in 1154 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen was born in 1104, crowned in 1135)

Background imageReigns Collection: John was born in 1167, crowned in 1199, and died in 1216 (engraving)

John was born in 1167, crowned in 1199, and died in 1216 (engraving)
6020275 John was born in 1167, crowned in 1199, and died in 1216 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John was born in 1167, crowned in 1199)

Background imageReigns Collection: Henry IV was born in 1366, crowned in 1399, and died in 1413 (engraving)

Henry IV was born in 1366, crowned in 1399, and died in 1413 (engraving)
6020274 Henry IV was born in 1366, crowned in 1399, and died in 1413 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV was born in 1366, crowned in 1399)

Background imageReigns Collection: Henry III was born in 1208, crowned in 1216 and died in 1272 (engraving)

Henry III was born in 1208, crowned in 1216 and died in 1272 (engraving)
6020272 Henry III was born in 1208, crowned in 1216 and died in 1272 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III was born in 1208)

Background imageReigns Collection: Donkey pulling cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Donkey pulling cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731171 Donkey pulling cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey pulling cart)

Background imageReigns Collection: Goat pulling Sleigh, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Goat pulling Sleigh, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730906 Goat pulling Sleigh, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goat pulling Sleigh)

Background imageReigns Collection: Camel and Groom, c. 1545-76 (ink, gold & w / c on paper)

Camel and Groom, c. 1545-76 (ink, gold & w / c on paper)
2657764 Camel and Groom, c.1545-76 (ink, gold & w/c on paper) by Shaykh Muhammad (d.1588); 21.4x28.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageReigns Collection: Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558, and died in 1603 (engraving)

Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558, and died in 1603 (engraving)
6020292 Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558, and died in 1603 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558)

Background imageReigns Collection: Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461, and died in 1483 (engraving)

Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461, and died in 1483 (engraving)
6020295 Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461, and died in 1483 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461)

Background imageReigns Collection: James I was born in 1566, crowned in 1603, and died in 1625 (engraving)

James I was born in 1566, crowned in 1603, and died in 1625 (engraving)
6020286 James I was born in 1566, crowned in 1603, and died in 1625 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I was born in 1566, crowned in 1603)

Background imageReigns Collection: A Killarney Motor (colour litho)

A Killarney Motor (colour litho)
3643142 A Killarney Motor (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Killarney Motor. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageReigns 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 imageReigns Collection: Thoughts of You (colour litho)

Thoughts of You (colour litho)
3643184 Thoughts of You (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thoughts of You. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageReigns Collection: Animals pulling cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Animals pulling cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731369 Animals pulling cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals pulling cart)

Background imageReigns Collection: Boy Chariot Racing With Boot (chromolitho)

Boy Chariot Racing With Boot (chromolitho)
733328 Boy Chariot Racing With Boot (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Chariot Racing with Boot.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageReigns Collection: Galloping Horses with Jockeys (chromolitho)

Galloping Horses with Jockeys (chromolitho)
733242 Galloping Horses with Jockeys (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galloping Horses with Jockeys)

Background imageReigns 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 imageReigns 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 imageReigns 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 imageReigns 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 imageReigns 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 imageReigns Collection: Flying Cupid Drawn by Butterflies and a Bee, 1901 (chromolithograph)

Flying Cupid Drawn by Butterflies and a Bee, 1901 (chromolithograph)
2622308 Flying Cupid Drawn by Butterflies and a Bee, 1901 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReigns Collection: The Roadside Inn (colour litho)

The Roadside Inn (colour litho)
3643341 The Roadside Inn (colour litho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roadside Inn. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageReigns Collection: Emperor Claudius in triumphal car (b / w photo)

Emperor Claudius in triumphal car (b / w photo)
3643068 Emperor Claudius in triumphal car (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Claudius in triumphal car)

Background imageReigns Collection: Rabbit Pulling Sledge In Snow (chromolitho)

Rabbit Pulling Sledge In Snow (chromolitho)
733371 Rabbit Pulling Sledge In Snow (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit Pulling Sledge In Snow.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageReigns Collection: The Old Woman Who Lived in A Shoe (chromolitho)

The Old Woman Who Lived in A Shoe (chromolitho)
733307 The Old Woman Who Lived in A Shoe (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Woman Who Lived in A Shoe.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageReigns Collection: Henry V was born in 1388, crowned in 1413, and died in 1422 (engraving)

Henry V was born in 1388, crowned in 1413, and died in 1422 (engraving)
6020283 Henry V was born in 1388, crowned in 1413, and died in 1422 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V was born in 1388, crowned in 1413)

Background imageReigns Collection: Edward III was born in 1312, crowned in 1327, and died in 1377 (engraving)

Edward III was born in 1312, crowned in 1327, and died in 1377 (engraving)
6020277 Edward III was born in 1312, crowned in 1327, and died in 1377 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward III was born in 1312, crowned in 1327)

Background imageReigns Collection: Galloping Horse and Cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Galloping Horse and Cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731465 Galloping Horse and Cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galloping Horse and Cart)

Background imageReigns Collection: George Augustus Frederick IV, son of George III was born 12 August 1762; proclaimed 31 January 1820;

George Augustus Frederick IV, son of George III was born 12 August 1762; proclaimed 31 January 1820;
6020316 George Augustus Frederick IV, son of George III was born 12 August 1762; proclaimed 31 January 1820; and crowned 19 July 1821 (engraving) by English School




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"Reigns: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of "reigns" as we explore the diverse realms it encompasses. From majestic sea horses gracefully gliding through the depths, to Lady Dorothy Nevill's captivating presence in an era where bad taste reigned supreme, this collection of images takes us on a visual odyssey. In one frame, Lady Dorothy Nevill dons a resplendent gown, bonnet, gloves, and parasol - a snapshot from days gone by when elegance knew no bounds. Another picture captures her alongside Mr John Burns at the grand opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum; an illustration that transports us back to witness history unfold under five remarkable reigns. But it's not just humans who experience these extraordinary journeys. We witness a young girl gleefully riding atop her loyal canine companion - an embodiment of trust and companionship that transcends species boundaries. And then there's Diana Rigg as Emma Peel astride her white horse on St Marys Bay beach; their bond symbolizing strength and freedom amidst crashing waves. The concept of reign extends beyond human existence. In our exploration, we encounter suffragettes fighting for equality during times when societal norms held sway over progress. We also delve into historical events like Charles I's birth, coronation, and tragic end - reminding us how power can both shape destinies and meet untimely fates. Transportation becomes another facet of reign as we marvel at illustrations from Gladys Davidson's book "Helpers Without Hands. " Zebras pulling carts with gracefulness akin to royalty or reindeer leading sleighs through wintry landscapes evoke wonderment at nature's ability to serve mankind. Through these glimpses into various realms where reign holds sway – be it in art or nature – we are reminded that power comes in many forms.