War Of The Roses Collection (#4)

Battle Of Tewkesbury, 1471, (c1850). The Battle of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire was part of the Wars of the Roses, fought between the royal houses of York and Lancaster

The Red And White Roses, 15th century, (c1850). The red rose represented the House of Lancaster, and the white the rival House of York

The War Of The Roses, 1455-1485, (c1850). Scene from the civil war fought over the throne of England between adherents of the House of Lancaster and the House of York

Letter from Edward IV to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 9th January 1471. Artist: Edward IV, King of England
Letter from Edward IV to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 9th January 1471. Letter written from St Pol, praying Francis to assist Edward in the recovery of his kingdom

The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century)Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century) Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)

Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, English nobleman, (1827). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, English nobleman, (1827). At the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, Stanley (1435-1504) and his brother William betrayed Richard III

Henry VII, first Tudor King of England, 1860. Portrait of the king (1457-1509), and below, his coronation on Bosworth Field

Edward IV, King of England. Edward IV, (1442-1483). King of England from 1461-1483

Bosworth Field. Leicestershire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Bosworth Field. Leicestershire, England, 20th century. The Battle of Bosworth Field (or Battle of Bosworth) was the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses

King Richards Well, Bosworth Field, Leicestershire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
King Richards Well, Bosworth Field, Leicestershire, England, 20th century. Site of death of King Richard III at Battle of Bosworth, 1485. The present structure was restored or rebuilt in 1985

Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485 (1864). Richard III (1452-1485), last Yorkist king of England from 1483, on a white horse

John Howard, first Duke of Norfolk, c1850. Known as Jack of Norfolk, John Howard (c1430-1485) was Earl Marshal of England from 1483

The death of Warwick the Kingmaker, 1471 (c1880). Richard Neville or Nevill, Earl of Warwick (1428-1471), English soldier and statesman was killed at the Battle of Barnet, 14 April 1471

Richard, Duke of York, c1850. Richard Plantagenet (1411-1460), claimant to the English throne and father of Edward IV and Richard III

Richard Neville or Nevill, Earl of Warwick, English medieval soldier and statesman, 19th century. Warwick (1428-1471) in armour holding a shield and sword

Queen Margaret and the Robber of Hexham, illustration from John Cassell s
XJF486341 Queen Margaret and the Robber of Hexham, illustration from John Cassells Illustrated History of England published 1858 (engraving) by English School

First Meeting of Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Gray, illustration from Cassell s
XJF324306 First Meeting of Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Gray, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Escape of Queen Margaret (engraving)
XJF328600 Escape of Queen Margaret (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Margaret (1430-1482)

Portrait of Samuel Daniel (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271617 Portrait of Samuel Daniel (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cockson, Thomas (fl.1591-1636); 1.6 x 12.2 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Richard III (1452-85) at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105493 Richard III (1452-85) at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

ENGLAND: WAR OF THE ROSES. Title page of A History of the Civil Wars of England between the Two Houses of Lancaster and York, London, 1641

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"The War of the Roses: A Bloody Struggle for Power and Control" In 15th century England, the Union of the Roses marked a pivotal moment in history. The warring families of Lancaster and York clashed fiercely, each vying for supremacy over the other. This plate engraving from 1589 depicts their emblematic roses intertwined, symbolizing a nation divided. Queen Margaret of Anjou, wife to Henry VI, played a significant role in this tumultuous period. In this vivid illustration from 1792, she is shown placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York during one of their intense power struggles - an act that would have far-reaching consequences. The Battle of Towton on March 29th, 1461 was one such consequence. This dramatic scene captured around c1920 portrays the chaos and brutality that unfolded on that fateful day. The foggy field near Barnet depicted by John Leech adds an eerie atmosphere to this haunting image. Warwick the Kingmaker emerges as another key figure in this conflict. As a nobleman and soldier in 15th century England, his actions shaped the course of history. This striking portrayal from 1893 showcases Warwick's commanding presence and influence during these turbulent times. To understand the scope and geography of these wars, we turn to a map dating back to the same era - late 19th century - which highlights various battlegrounds where countless lives were lost or forever changed. King Henry VI himself became entangled in this web of power struggles. Illustrated here through Player's Cigarette Cards' vibrant litho print from yesteryears; it offers us insight into his reign amidst political turmoil. Richard III also left an indelible mark on English history as king but remains controversial due to Shakespearean portrayals casting him as villainous hunchbacked monarch.