Sovereigns Collection (page 8)

King James I (coloured engraving)
3656885 King James I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Cover illustration for The Sovereigns of England (coloured engraving)
3656862 Cover illustration for The Sovereigns of England (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Sovereigns of the world (b / w photo)
5997932 Sovereigns of the world (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sovereigns of the world)

The Congress at Frankfort, the Banquet given by the Frankfort Senate at the Romer
1102694 The Congress at Frankfort, the Banquet given by the Frankfort Senate at the Romer, Arrival of the Sovereigns (engraving) by English School

Form of procession to the Coronation of the Sovereigns of England (engraving)
608045 Form of procession to the Coronation of the Sovereigns of England (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Solemn ceremony for the coronation of George V as King of England and Ireland in the Abbey... (colour litho)
2815452 Solemn ceremony for the coronation of George V as King of England and Ireland in the Abbey... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Sovereigns Visit The Excavations Of The Roman Forum On The Celebration Of The 2653rd Christmas Day In Rome
2798307 The Sovereigns Visit The Excavations Of The Roman Forum On The Celebration Of The 2653rd Christmas Day In Rome (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Vienna Congress Exhibition (engraving)
1605284 Vienna Congress Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vienna Congress Exhibition)

Beefeater
A painting of a Yeomen Warder of Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Member of the Sovereigns Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, popularly known as a Beefeater

Couronnement de Charles V a Reims (chromolitho)
5228928 Couronnement de Charles V a Reims (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couronnement de Charles V a Reims)

Westminster Abbey (photo)
6025381 Westminster Abbey (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Abbey)

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)

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)

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)

King Edward III (coloured engraving)
3656904 King Edward III (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward III. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King Edward II (coloured engraving)
3656872 King Edward II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King John (coloured engraving)
3656869 King John (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King Stephen (coloured engraving)
3656867 King Stephen (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Stephen. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King George I (coloured engraving)
3656893 King George I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Oliver Cromwell, Protector (coloured engraving)
3656888 Oliver Cromwell, Protector (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell, Protector)

King Edward V (coloured engraving)
3656880 King Edward V (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward V. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King Henry VI (coloured engraving)
3656877 King Henry VI (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Sovereign Oliver (engraving)
2563375 Sovereign Oliver (engraving) by English School; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658)

Gold Rush, 1932
Gold Rush - in 1932 Britain left the Gold Standard and the price of scrap gold soared. 1932

Queen Victoria (coloured engraving)
3656898 Queen Victoria (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Queen Anne (coloured engraving)
3656892 Queen Anne (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Anne. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Queen Elizabeth I (coloured engraving)
3656884 Queen Elizabeth I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

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)

King Richard I (coloured engraving)
3656868 King Richard I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King William II (coloured engraving)
3656865 King William II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving)
5998773 Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monarchs of the World)

Lucretia (engraving)
2810996 Lucretia (engraving) by Scharf, George Junior (1820-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucretia. Illustration for Lays of Ancient Rome by Lord Macaulay (Longman)

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"Sovereigns: A Glimpse into the Royal Tapestry of History" Step back in time with an early jigsaw puzzle depicting the illustrious Kings and Queens of England, a captivating mosaic of power and lineage. Adorned with royal crowns and sceptres, these sovereigns commanded respect and authority. From the Line of Tudor emerged a succession of influential rulers - King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth I. Their reigns marked pivotal moments in English history captured beautifully in chromolithographs. The House of Hanover brought forth a new era as King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV, and Queen Victoria ascended to the throne. These vibrant chromolithographs immortalize their regal presence for generations to admire. At every coronation since Edward I's time rests the Coronation chair housing the legendary Stone of Scone beneath its seat. This symbolizes continuity as each sovereign is crowned upon it – a tangible link connecting past monarchs to present ones. England's monarchs from bygone eras extend their greetings to George V through captivating imagery that transcends time. It serves as a reminder that despite changing dynasties and shifting landscapes, kingship endures. Yet not all tales are filled with grandeur; some reveal darker chapters etched in history's annals. The murder of Edward the Martyr at Corfe Castle unveils treachery orchestrated by his own stepmother Aelfthryth – an engraving that echoes tragedy across centuries. Charles I's life unfolds before our eyes - born in 1600 amidst hopefulness but ultimately meeting his untimely demise on the executioner's block in 1649. An engraving captures this poignant moment when power clashed with revolution. Venturing beyond English shores brings us face-to-face with Prince Edward hunting tigers during his visit to India in 1872.