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A Court Ball in the Eighteenth Century, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
A Court Ball in the Eighteenth Century, c1884. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive Rhymes by Lieut.-Colonel T. S. Secombe. [W. H. Allen & Co

Sir Walter Raleighs Pipe Put Out, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Sir Walter Raleighs Pipe Put Out, c1884. Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) was an English adventurer, explorer and writer, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1585

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. The field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France, where Henry VIII of England

Queen Bess at Tilbury Fort, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Queen Bess at Tilbury Fort, c1884. Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) visited Tilbury Fort on 8 August 1588 and rode in procession to the nearby army camp

The Introduction of Artillery, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
The Introduction of Artillery, c1884. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive Rhymes by Lieut.-Colonel T. S. Secombe. [W. H. Allen & Co. London, c1884]

Richmond at Sea, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Richmond at Sea, c1884. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive Rhymes by Lieut.-Colonel T. S. Secombe. [W. H. Allen & Co. London, c1884]

A Tournament in the Middle Ages, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
A Tournament in the Middle Ages, c1884. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive Rhymes by Lieut.-Colonel T. S. Secombe. [W. H. Allen & Co. London, c1884]

The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1884. William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England. William (1027-1087)

King Richard I in Palestine, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
King Richard I in Palestine, c1884. Richard I the Lionheart (1157-1199) was the eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

Canute and his Courtiers, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Canute and his Courtiers, c1884. Canute was King of England, Denmark and Norway from 1016-1035. Here, sycophantic courtiers try to convince him he is so powerful he can command the sea

The Romans in Britain, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
The Romans in Britain, c1884. Julius Caesar commanded the first Roman landings in Britain in 55 and 54 BC. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive

Comic Sketches from English History front cover, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Comic Sketches from English History front cover, c1884. From Comic Sketches from English History for Children of Various Ages with Descriptive Rhymes by Lieut.-Colonel T. S. Secombe. [W. H

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Step back in time with WH Allen Co as we explore the captivating world of historical art. Immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of A Court Ball in the Eighteenth Century, beautifully captured by Thomas Strong Seccombe. Feel the tension and drama as Sir Walter Raleigh's Pipe is Put Out, a moment frozen in time by Seccombe's skilled brushstrokes. Transport yourself to The Field of the Cloth of Gold, where kings and queens gathered for a legendary meeting that shaped history. Witness Queen Bess at Tilbury Fort, her unwavering strength radiating from every stroke of Seccombe's paintbrush. Experience The Introduction of Artillery, a pivotal moment when warfare changed forever. Join Richmond at Sea on his daring adventures across treacherous waters. Marvel at A Tournament in the Middle Ages, where knights clashed for honor and glory. Stand witness to The Landing of William the Conqueror as he forever altered England's destiny. Accompany King Richard I on his epic journey through Palestine and witness Canute and his Courtiers' struggle against nature's might. Explore Britain under Roman rule with awe-inspiring scenes depicted by Seccombe. Finally, join King Alfred in the Danish Camp as he fights valiantly for his people’s freedom. Each painting tells a story; each stroke captures an era long gone but never forgotten. WH Allen Co invites you to step into these historical masterpieces – let your imagination soar amidst these vivid depictions brought to life by Thomas Strong Seccombe’s artistic genius.