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Sovereigns Collection (page 9)

"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

Background imageSovereigns 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 imageSovereigns Collection: Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving)

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)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Lucretia (engraving)

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)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Death of Lucretia

Death of Lucretia
LLM461854 Death of Lucretia by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Lucretia. Illustration for Historia de Europa by Emilio Castelar (1895)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Columbus presenting the Brother of Caonabo to the Sovereigns (engraving)

Columbus presenting the Brother of Caonabo to the Sovereigns (engraving)
663816 Columbus presenting the Brother of Caonabo to the Sovereigns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Lucretia among her maidens (engraving)

Lucretia among her maidens (engraving)
654094 Lucretia among her maidens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucretia among her maidens)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts (b / w photo)

Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts (b / w photo)
5987129 Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freak Philanthropy, Remarkable charitable gifts)

Background imageSovereigns 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 imageSovereigns 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 imageSovereigns Collection: Sovereign, 1817 (gold)

Sovereign, 1817 (gold)
1220151 Sovereign, 1817 (gold) by Pistrucci, Benedetto (1783-1855); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: The British Sovereign Will Win, WWI war loan poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)

The British Sovereign Will Win, WWI war loan poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
1220269 The British Sovereign Will Win, WWI war loan poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; eRoyal Mint Museum; English

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Queen Victoria and the royal family standing around a Christmas tree (coloured engraving)

Queen Victoria and the royal family standing around a Christmas tree (coloured engraving)
1127457 Queen Victoria and the royal family standing around a Christmas tree (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Henry VIII (coloured engraving)

King Henry VIII (coloured engraving)
3656909 King Henry VIII (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: William and Mary (coloured engraving)

William and Mary (coloured engraving)
3656891 William and Mary (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William and Mary. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Edward VI (coloured engraving)

King Edward VI (coloured engraving)
3656882 King Edward VI (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VI. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Henry VII (coloured engraving)

King Henry VII (coloured engraving)
3656881 King Henry VII (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VII. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Henry V (coloured engraving)

King Henry V (coloured engraving)
3656875 King Henry V (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry V. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Edward I (coloured engraving)

King Edward I (coloured engraving)
3656871 King Edward I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Party at the Tuileries for the International Exposition, 10th June 1867

Party at the Tuileries for the International Exposition, 10th June 1867
884591 Party at the Tuileries for the International Exposition, 10th June 1867, Eugenie with Tsar Alexander II, and Napoleon III with the King of Prussia (colour litho) by Elven

Background imageSovereigns Collection: The Journey Of King Victor Emmanuel III To Russia, The Meeting With The Tsar At Peterhof On The

The Journey Of King Victor Emmanuel III To Russia, The Meeting With The Tsar At Peterhof On The 13th Current
2798570 The Journey Of King Victor Emmanuel III To Russia, The Meeting With The Tsar At Peterhof On The 13th Current (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Coronation of Charles V, King of France (chromolitho)

Coronation of Charles V, King of France (chromolitho)
668133 Coronation of Charles V, King of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charles V, King of France)

Background imageSovereigns 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

Background imageSovereigns Collection: George II was born in 1683, crowned in 1727, and died in 1760 (engraving)

George II was born in 1683, crowned in 1727, and died in 1760 (engraving)
6020296 George II was born in 1683, crowned in 1727, and died in 1760 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George II was born in 1683, crowned in 1727)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Henry VIII was born in 1490, crowned in 1509, died in 1547 (engraving)

Henry VIII was born in 1490, crowned in 1509, died in 1547 (engraving)
6020294 Henry VIII was born in 1490, crowned in 1509, died in 1547 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII was born in 1490, crowned in 1509)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547, died in 1553 (engraving)

Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547, died in 1553 (engraving)
6020289 Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547, died in 1553 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VI was born in 1537, crowned in 1547)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invades England, and claims the crown (engraving)

William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invades England, and claims the crown (engraving)
6020273 William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invades England, and claims the crown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: William Rufus was born in 1056, crowned in 1087, and killed in 1100 (engraving)

William Rufus was born in 1056, crowned in 1087, and killed in 1100 (engraving)
6020271 William Rufus was born in 1056, crowned in 1087, and killed in 1100 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Rufus was born in 1056)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154, and died in 1189 (engraving)

Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154, and died in 1189 (engraving)
6020270 Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154, and died in 1189 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving)

Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving)
1602056 Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King George IV (coloured engraving)

King George IV (coloured engraving)
3656895 King George IV (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King George II (coloured engraving)

King George II (coloured engraving)
3656894 King George II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Richard III (coloured engraving)

King Richard III (coloured engraving)
3656879 King Richard III (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard III. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Henry IV (coloured engraving)

King Henry IV (coloured engraving)
3656874 King Henry IV (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Richard II (coloured engraving)

King Richard II (coloured engraving)
3656873 King Richard II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King Henry I (coloured engraving)

King Henry I (coloured engraving)
3656866 King Henry I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: King William I (coloured engraving)

King William I (coloured engraving)
3656864 King William I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: The Weighing Office, at the Bank of England (engraving)

The Weighing Office, at the Bank of England (engraving)
1095433 The Weighing Office, at the Bank of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Weighing Office, at the Bank of England)

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Emir Mahomet, Sultan of Turkey 1567 Date: 1567

Emir Mahomet, Sultan of Turkey 1567 Date: 1567

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Explaining theory of circulation to King Charles I

Explaining theory of circulation to King Charles I

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Arthur in Avalon Date: 1881

Arthur in Avalon Date: 1881

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Great Seal of William and Mary, used to symbolise the Sovereigns approval of state documents

Great Seal of William and Mary, used to symbolise the Sovereigns approval of state documents. King William III of England 1650 - 1702. Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of main Dutch Republic provinces

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Consorts Of British Sovereigns. From Top Clockwise, Alexandra Of Denmark Consort Of Edward Vii

Consorts Of British Sovereigns. From Top Clockwise, Alexandra Of Denmark Consort Of Edward Vii, Isabella Of France Consort Of Edward Ii, Catherine Of Aragon Consort Of Henry Viii

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Englands monarchs of the past greet George V

Englands monarchs of the past greet George V
An allegorical illustration to celebrate the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, featuring the King and Queen seated on their thrones while all the past monarchs of England

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Pyne - Royal Carriage

Pyne - Royal Carriage
ROYAL STATE CARRIAGE With all that gilt, the sovereigns coach weighs a ton, no wonder eight horses are required to pull it

Background imageSovereigns Collection: 1814 / Allies Banquet

1814 / Allies Banquet
The Prince Regent and allied sovereigns the King of Prussia and Emperor of Russia attend a banquet at the Guildhall in London Date: 1814

Background imageSovereigns Collection: 1814 / Hyde Park Review

1814 / Hyde Park Review
The Prince Regent, Duke of Wellington, and allied sovereigns from Prussia and Russia review troops in Hyde Park Date: 1814

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Five sovereigns on a Christmas card

Five sovereigns on a Christmas card
Five sovereigns on a card -- May Good Luck hit you jolly hard this Christmas, and may you never want... a fiver. circa 1890s

Background imageSovereigns Collection: Melbourne Branch Royal Mint

Melbourne Branch Royal Mint
Slide showing a black and white photograph of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint in the city of Melbourne in Australia




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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.