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Background imageSydney Collection: Richard III Killed in Bosworth-Field, 1773. Creator: William Walker

Richard III Killed in Bosworth-Field, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Richard III Killed in Bosworth-Field, 1773. Richard III (1452-1485) killed in Bosworth-Field and the last English king to be killed in battle. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: Cardinal Wolsey resigning the Great Seal for the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 1773

Cardinal Wolsey resigning the Great Seal for the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 1773. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resigns as lord chancellor stripped of office by Thomas Howard

Background imageSydney Collection: Henry II serving the first dish to his son Henrys table, 1773. Creator: Unknown

Henry II serving the first dish to his son Henrys table, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Henry II serving the first dish to his son Henrys table, 1773. Henry II serves at the table of his son Young Henry after his Coronation by the Archbishop of York in 1169

Background imageSydney Collection: William II, 1773. Creator: Unknown

William II, 1773. Creator: Unknown
William II, 1773. William II (1056- 1100), third son of William the Conqueror, was King of England from 1087 until 1100. From " A New and Complete History of England

Background imageSydney Collection: Paulinus baptising Edwin, the first Christian King of Northumberland, at York, 1773

Paulinus baptising Edwin, the first Christian King of Northumberland, at York, 1773. Paulinus of York, Roman missionary, baptising Edwin king of Deira and Bernicia, (Northumbria) on 12 April 627

Background imageSydney Collection: Lady Mary Bruce exposed, as a public spectacle at Roxburgh Castle, by order of Edward I, 1773

Lady Mary Bruce exposed, as a public spectacle at Roxburgh Castle, by order of Edward I, 1773
Lady Mary Bruce exposed, as a public spectacle at Roxburgh Castle, by order of Edward the first, 1773. Lady Mary Bruce [1282-1323] during the First War of Scottish Independence

Background imageSydney Collection: The Britons submitting to Claudius, 1773. Creator: James Taylor

The Britons submitting to Claudius, 1773. Creator: James Taylor
The Britons submitting to Claudius, 1773. Emperor Claudius, reigned AD41-54. ordered the invasion of Britain....the Romans met a large army of Britons

Background imageSydney Collection: Odun, Earl of Devon taking the Danish Standard, 1773. Creator: James Taylor

Odun, Earl of Devon taking the Danish Standard, 1773. Creator: James Taylor
Odun, Earl of Devon taking the Danish Standard, 1773. Odda, 9th century ealdorman of Devon, known for his victory at the Battle of Cynwit in 878

Background imageSydney Collection: Henry VI, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Henry VI, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Henry VI, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Henry VI of England (1421-1471) the only English monarch to also have been crowned King of France (as Henry II), described as timid, shy, passive

Background imageSydney Collection: Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Charles the first demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Charles I (1600-1649) calls for the arrest of the Five Members John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles

Background imageSydney Collection: Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1773. Speech given by Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) at the House of Commons on Dissolution of the Long Parliament, 20 April 1653. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: Richard Duke of Gloucester accusing the Queen of Edward IV with Witchcraft, 1773

Richard Duke of Gloucester accusing the Queen of Edward IV with Witchcraft, 1773. Elizabeth Woodville, Queen consort to King Edward IV from 1464 until his death in 1483

Background imageSydney Collection: Edward II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edward II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward II, 1773. Edward II (1284-1327). Edward had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, who joined the royal household in 1300

Background imageSydney Collection: Edward III, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edward III, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward III, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Edward III of England (1312-1377), noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority in medieval England

Background imageSydney Collection: Edward V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edward V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward V, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Edward V of England (1470-c1483), his brief reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester

Background imageSydney Collection: Henry V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Henry V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Henry V, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Henry V of England (1386-1422), second English monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageSydney Collection: Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Creator: William Walker

Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Emma of Normandy (985-1052), walked over red hot metal without harm at Winchester Cathedral to prove her marital fidelity

Background imageSydney Collection: Kirkes villainy & cruelty to a young woman who beg d him to save his brothers life, 1773

Kirkes villainy & cruelty to a young woman who beg d him to save his brothers life, 1773. Colonel Percy Kirke (c1646- 1691)

Background imageSydney Collection: Murdering the Druids and Burning their Groves, 1773. Creator: William Walker

Murdering the Druids and Burning their Groves, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Murdering the Druids and Burning their Groves, 1773. Roman soldiers murdering druids and burning their groves on Anglesey, under command of Gaius Suetonius Paulinus. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: The Abbess of Coldingham Monastery self-mutilating to avoid rape by Viking invaders, 1773

The Abbess of Coldingham Monastery self-mutilating to avoid rape by Viking invaders, 1773
The Abbess of Coldingham Monastery cutting of her nose & upper lip as an example for her Nuns to follow, to prevent being ravished by the Danes, 1773

Background imageSydney Collection: Robert, Son of William the Conqueror, saving the Fathers Life, at the Battle of Gerberoy, 1773

Robert, Son of William the Conqueror, saving the Fathers Life, at the Battle of Gerberoy, 1773. Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) at the Battle of Gerberoy in 1435. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: The Monks of Bangor put to the Sword by Order of Ethelfrid, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

The Monks of Bangor put to the Sword by Order of Ethelfrid, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
The Monks of Bangor put to the Sword by Order of Ethelfrid, 1773. Monks of Bangor put to the Sword by Order of Ethelfrid After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: Edward I. while Prince of Wales, killing the Assassin who wounded him with a poison d

Edward I. while Prince of Wales, killing the Assassin who wounded him with a poison d Dagger in the Holy Land, 1773. Edward Prince of Wales (1239-1307) kills the Saracen Assassin

Background imageSydney Collection: The Murder of Prince Arthur by King John, 1773. Creator: William Walker

The Murder of Prince Arthur by King John, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Murder of Prince Arthur by King John, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Arthur I, Duke of Brittany (1187-c1203) after being the prisoner of King John of England From " A New

Background imageSydney Collection: The Governor of Meaux executed on the tree whereon he used to hang his English Prisoners, 1773

The Governor of Meaux executed on the tree whereon he used to hang his English Prisoners, 1773. Varus, Governor of Meaux executed in 1422 during the reign of Henry V. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: Pendergrass delivering to William III a List of Conspirators in the Assassination plot, 1773

Pendergrass delivering to William III a List of Conspirators in the Assassination plot, 1773
Pendergrass delivering to William III. A List of the Conspirators concerned in the Assassination - plot, 1773. Thomas Prendergast (c1660-1709)

Background imageSydney Collection: Tragical Death of Jacob Van Ardevelt, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Tragical Death of Jacob Van Ardevelt, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Tragical Death of Jacob Van Ardevelt, 1773. Jacob Van Ardevelt murdered in Ghent, for supporting the cause of Edward III, King of England, against Philip of France. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber, 1773. Edmund I (921-46), was assassinated after six-and-a-half years as king, while attending Mass in Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire

Background imageSydney Collection: Dunstan dragging King Edwy from his Consort Queen Ethelgiva on his Coronation Day, 1773

Dunstan dragging King Edwy from his Consort Queen Ethelgiva on his Coronation Day, 1773. King Edwy (died 959) is returned to the banquet following his coronation from his Consort

Background imageSydney Collection: The Duke of Northumberland mean Submission to the Earl of Arundel, 1773. Creator

The Duke of Northumberland mean Submission to the Earl of Arundel, 1773. Creator
The Duke of Northumberland mean Submission to the Earl of Arundel, 1773. John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland ((1504-1553), kneeling on arrest by Henry FitzAlan, 19th Earl of Arundel (1512-1580)

Background imageSydney Collection: Felton assassinating the Duke of Buckingham, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Felton assassinating the Duke of Buckingham, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Felton assassinating the Duke of Buckingham, 1773. John Felton (c1595-1628) lieutenant in the English Army, stabbed George Villiers

Background imageSydney Collection: Landing of Julius Caesar, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Landing of Julius Caesar, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Landing of Julius Caesar, 1773. Julius Caesar (100 BC- 44 BC) first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC, it was almost another hundred years before the Romans actually conquered Britain in AD 43

Background imageSydney Collection: The Armour of the Bishop of Beauvais presented to the Pope by order of Richard I, 1773

The Armour of the Bishop of Beauvais presented to the Pope by order of Richard I, 1773. KIng Richard I of England (1157-1199) returns the armour of the Bishop de Beauvais (1158-1217)

Background imageSydney Collection: The Battle of Agincourt named by Henry V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

The Battle of Agincourt named by Henry V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
The Battle of Agincourt named by Henry V, 1773. Henry V (1386-1422) at the Battle of Agincourt, an English victory in the Hundred Years War, 1415. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageSydney Collection: Henry Prince of Wales taking the crown from off the pillow of this father Henry IV, 1773

Henry Prince of Wales taking the crown from off the pillow of this father Henry IV, 1773. Henry V (1386- 1422), House of Lancaster had military successes in the Hundred Years War against France

Background imageSydney Collection: Edward IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown

Edward IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Edward IV, 1773. Edward IV (1442-1483), King of England from 4 March 1461 to 3 October 1470, and again from 11 April 1471 until his death

Background imageSydney Collection: Henry IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown

Henry IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, 1773. Henry IV (1367-1413), known as Henry Bolingbroke, King of England from 1399 to 1413, asserted the claim of his grandfather, Edward III to the Kingdom of France

Background imageSydney Collection: Henry VII, 1773. Creator: Unknown

Henry VII, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Henry VII, 1773.Henry VII (1457-1509), first monarch of the House of Tudor became king after defeating King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field

Background imageSydney Collection: Coronation of Henry VI at Paris, 1773. Creator: Unknown

Coronation of Henry VI at Paris, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Henry VI at Paris, 1773. Henry was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey on 6 November 1429, aged 7, and as King of France at Notre Dame de Paris on 16 December 1431, aged 10

Background imageSydney Collection: Anselm Fitz Arthur claiming the Ground where William the Conqueror was to be buried, 1773

Anselm Fitz Arthur claiming the Ground where William the Conqueror was to be buried, 1773
Anselm Fitz Arthur claiming the Ground wherein William the Conqueror was going to be buried, 1773. Negotiations on the price of land forcibly acquired at the Abbaye aux Hommes

Background imageSydney Collection: Richard II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Richard II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Richard II, 1773. Richard II of England, (1367-c1400), sone of Edward the Black Prince, was 10 years old when he succeeded to the throne, challenged during his reign by the Peasants Revolt of 1381

Background imageSydney Collection: Queen Elizabeth striking the Earl of Essex, 1773

Queen Elizabeth striking the Earl of Essex, 1773. During a dispute with his cousin Queen Elizabeth I, Robert Devereux, 2nd earl of Essex, (1567-1601), English soldier and courtier

Background imageSydney Collection: The first interview of Edgar and Elfrida, 1773. Creator: Rennoldson

The first interview of Edgar and Elfrida, 1773. Creator: Rennoldson
The first interview of Edgar and Elfrida, 1773. Elfrida or Aelfthryth, (c945-1001), third wife, but only queen, of King Edgar, married in 964 and first Queen of England

Background imageSydney Collection: Caractacus betrayed into the Hands of the Romans by Cartismandua, 1773. Creator: William Walker

Caractacus betrayed into the Hands of the Romans by Cartismandua, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Caractacus betrayed into the Hands of the Romans by Cartismandua, 1773. Queen Cartimandua of the Brigantes, loyal to Rome, captured Caratacus

Background imageSydney Collection: Elizabeth Bay, Sydney Harbour. N. S. W Creator: Unknown

Elizabeth Bay, Sydney Harbour. N. S. W Creator: Unknown
Elizabeth Bay, Sydney Harbour. N.S.W.. View of the coast in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Postcard

Background imageSydney Collection: The New Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son

The New Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
The New Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Sydney Town Hall, on George Street, was completed in 1889. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Background imageSydney Collection: George Street, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son

George Street, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
George Street, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Horse-drawn vehicles on Sydneys original high street. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Background imageSydney Collection: View from the North Shore, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son

View from the North Shore, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
View from the North Shore, Sydney, Australia, 1895. The city and harbour, before the bridge was built. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs



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