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Squire Collection (#8)

"Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on the road: A glimpse into the life of a local squire and his loyal dog

Background imageSquire Collection: ENGLAND: HIGHWAYMAN, c1665. Claude Duval (1643-1670) robbing Squire Roper during a hunt in Windsor

ENGLAND: HIGHWAYMAN, c1665. Claude Duval (1643-1670) robbing Squire Roper during a hunt in Windsor Forest. Line engraving from A general and true history of...highwaymen by Charles Johnson, London

Background imageSquire Collection: AMERICAN SCHOOLMASTER. Squire Hawkins, schoolmaster of Indiana. Wood engraving, 19th century

AMERICAN SCHOOLMASTER. Squire Hawkins, schoolmaster of Indiana. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageSquire Collection: DON QUIXOTE. Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza making off towards the nearest town after

DON QUIXOTE. Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza making off towards the nearest town after being badly beaten by an Yanguesian carrier. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Background imageSquire Collection: DON QUIXOTE & SANCHO PANZA. Copper engraving from an early 17th century edition

DON QUIXOTE & SANCHO PANZA. Copper engraving from an early 17th century edition

Background imageSquire Collection: DON QUIXOTE. The stealing of Sancho Panzas ass. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DON QUIXOTE. The stealing of Sancho Panzas ass. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Background imageSquire Collection: DON QUIXOTE. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DON QUIXOTE. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Background imageSquire Collection: DON QUIXOTE & SANCHO PANZA. Don Quixote and Sancho Panza battered

DON QUIXOTE & SANCHO PANZA. Don Quixote and Sancho Panza battered and robbed by a band of prisoners who turned on their liberators. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Background imageSquire Collection: Wu Ti, or Kuan Ti, Chinese war god, and his squire Chou-tsan

Wu Ti, or Kuan Ti, Chinese war god, and his squire Chou-tsang. Print showing Chinese war god dressed in green with a red face; his squire on the right. Date before 1928

Background imageSquire Collection: Dunderpate runs after a coach and horses

Dunderpate runs after a coach and horses containing the squire and his lady -- this is the kind of fortune hes looking for. Date: 1938

Background imageSquire Collection: John Bruen, Puritan

John Bruen, Puritan
JOHN BRUEN Hunting squire of French origin, who saw the light and became a Puritan. Date: 1560 - 1625

Background imageSquire Collection: Dunderpate and Susan with the squire

Dunderpate and Susan with the squire
Dunderpate and Susan speak to the squire, who looks down at the offered pair of shoes. They remind him that he offered them a silver crown in return. Date: 1938

Background imageSquire Collection: Dunderpate offers the squire his shoes

Dunderpate offers the squire his shoes, watched by his friend Susan. Date: 1938

Background imageSquire Collection: Dunderpate speaks to the squire in the coach

Dunderpate speaks to the squire in the coach, asking how he can make his fortune. The squire says he would give a silver crown to stand in the boys shoes for just an hour. Date: 1938

Background imageSquire Collection: Squire sits at roadside for an hour

Squire sits at roadside for an hour
The squire sits on a milestone at the roadside for an hour with Dunderpates shoes on his feet, while Dunderpate and Susan ride around in his coach. Date: 1938

Background imageSquire Collection: Village squire ejected from cottage

Village squire ejected from cottage
The squire of a town is flung out of a cottage by angry villagers, one man flexing his muscles ready to continue the fight if necessary. Date: 1870

Background imageSquire Collection: Edwardian Gent Fishing

Edwardian Gent Fishing
An Edwardian gentleman enjoys a days fishing at his leisure. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)

Background imageSquire Collection: 16th Century Knight

16th Century Knight
A knight rides forth, sword in hand, accompanied by his squire who carries his lance for him. Date: 1517 ?

Background imageSquire Collection: Costume / Mixed, C15 Franc

Costume / Mixed, C15 Franc
Costume/Mixed, C15 Franc

Background imageSquire Collection: Going in to Dinner

Going in to Dinner
The Squire leads the way in to the Christmas dinner in a country house Date: early 19th century

Background imageSquire Collection: The Squires Ball

The Squires Ball
THE SQUIREs BALL dance in a country house Date: 1886

Background imageSquire Collection: Hatford meteor fall, 1628

Hatford meteor fall, 1628
Hatford meteor fall. Historical artwork of the fall and discovery of meteorite fragments in 1628 near the village of Hatford, in Berkshire, England

Background imageSquire Collection: British Ballad, The Gay Goshawk

British Ballad, The Gay Goshawk
THE GAY HOSHAWK. British ballad about a Scottish squire who sends letters to his love by a goshawk. He tells her that he will die for love

Background imageSquire Collection: Aurelius and Dorigen, Chaucer, Canterbury Tales

Aurelius and Dorigen, Chaucer, Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales: The Franklins Tale. The squire Aurelius, and Dorigen, with whom Aurelius is in love

Background imageSquire Collection: Sir Squire Bancroft at Royal Levee, St Jamess Palace

Sir Squire Bancroft at Royal Levee, St Jamess Palace
Sir Squire Bancroft, English actor manager, dressed for a Royal Levee at St Jamess Palace, Central London

Background imageSquire Collection: Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926)

Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926)
Photographic portrait of Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926), the English actor-manager, pictured at the beginning of the 20th century

Background imageSquire Collection: The Canterbury Pilgrims in the Yard of the Tabard Inn, 1387

The Canterbury Pilgrims in the Yard of the Tabard Inn, 1387
Illustration giving an artists impression of how Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims may have looked as they stood in the yard of the Tabard Inn, 17th April 1387

Background imageSquire Collection: Radiator Badges 1926

Radiator Badges 1926
including such well-known marques as Minerva, Oakland, Rhode, Star, Straker Squire, Swift, Trojan, Unic, Vulcan, and Windsor, not to mention Lea-Francis and Lagonda

Background imageSquire Collection: Knight & Squire / 11th C

Knight & Squire / 11th C
A knight & his squire from the period of the first crusade

Background imageSquire Collection: The Franklins Tale

The Franklins Tale
The squire Aurelius, and Dorigen, with whom Aurelius is in love

Background imageSquire Collection: Jack Collings Squire, writer and editor

Jack Collings Squire, writer and editor
Jack Collings Squire (1884-1958), writer and editor, noted for his parodies and pastiches

Background imageSquire Collection: Squire Bancroft / Phil May

Squire Bancroft / Phil May
SIR SQUIRE BANCROFT English actor-manager

Background imageSquire Collection: Lady Bancroft / Marie

Lady Bancroft / Marie
Marie Effie (nee Wilton), LADY BANCROFT Actress and Theatre Manager; married Sir Squire Bancroft, seen here in a flowery hat holding a bunch of flowers

Background imageSquire Collection: Weber / Oberon / Liebig 1

Weber / Oberon / Liebig 1
Act one, scene six : Huon and his squire Sherasmin asleep in Oberons bower - Huon has a vision of Reiza, daughter of the Caliph of Baghdad

Background imageSquire Collection: Drinks at Squires Hall

Drinks at Squires Hall
A guest from town is given a heart welcome by his host the Squire; some of the other men are less forthcoming

Background imageSquire Collection: Squire Bancroft

Squire Bancroft
SQUIRE WHITE BANCROFT (born Butterfield) actor and manager : here as Jean de Seriex in Fedora

Background imageSquire Collection: Don Quixote and Sancho Panza beaten

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza beaten
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero and his squire Sancho Panza have been beaten




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"Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on the road: A glimpse into the life of a local squire and his loyal dog. " "The English Country Squire carves the beef: Market Reports highlight the elegance and tradition of a true squire. " "Lawrence's Advert for Squire: Embracing sophistication, style, and heritage in every aspect. " "A thrilling tale unfolds: Fox Hunting Accident involving a courageous squire amidst the chase. " "Shavington Day Hunting: The exhilaration of adventure as the squire embarks on an unforgettable journey. " "Inspiring landscapes captured in art: Cornfield in Essex, 1875 (oil on canvas) showcases nature's beauty cherished by a squire. " "Mytton's Short Cut Home: Anecdotes from an adventurous squire who always sought new paths to explore. " "Military prowess through centuries: C15 Knight & Squires exemplify bravery and honor on the battlefield. " "Illustrated London News features advertisements honoring Great War Deeds, paying tribute to heroes like Ralph T. Squire.