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Hugh de Vermandois receiving a consecrated Banner from Pope Urban, 1869. Hugh I of Vermandois (1057-1101), called Magnus or the Great
Peter Preaching the First Crusade, 1869. Peter the Hermit (c1050-1115) was a priest of Amiens and a key figure during the First Crusade
Arundel Castle, c1877-1924, (1924). Artist: Francis Job ShortArundel Castle is a restored medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery in 1067
Battle of Hastings, 1066Battle of Hastings.Sussex. Harold II and William Duke of Normandy later William the Conqueror, 1066
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, c1927-c1931. Artist: Cavanders LtdAl-qksa Mosque, Jerusalem, c1927-c1931. Detail from a stereoscopic card issued with Army Club cigarettes. Regarded as the third holiest site in Islam, the al-Aqsa Mosque was first established in 705
Aerial view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Palestine, from a Zeppelin, 1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten
Bulb-bowl, Chinese, Song dynasty, 960-1279 (1925). Porcelain, with transmutation red glaze. Marked with the incised number lu (6). Chun chou
Arhat holding a reliquary, China, Song dynasty, c960-1279 (1925). Painting on silk. A print from Chinese Art, Burlington Magazine Monographs, BT Batsford, Ltd, London, 1925
Ivory tablet, 11th century (1882-1884). Artist: TamisierIvory tablet, 11th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884
Ivory cover of a Book of Hours, 11th century (1882-1884). Artist: TamisierIvory cover of a Book of Hours, 11th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884
The people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). Artist: SpexThe people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). From 948, the city of Cambrai was governed by its bishop
The Gate of El Metwalli, Cairo, Egypt, c1829 (1956). The gate was built by the Fatimids in the 1090s. A print from Places, a volume about the origin and early history of many things
Canossa, 1878 (1882). The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV doing penance at the Italian town of Canossa in 1077 in order to have Pope Gregory VII reverse his excommunication
Temple of Vimal Vasahi, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodTemple of Vimal Vasahi, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Interior of one of the Dilwara Temples, a group of Jain temples built by the Chalukyas at the hill station of Mount Abu between the 11th
Church of St Dunstan in the East, City of London, 1816. Artist: J GreigChurch of St Dunstan in the East, City of London, 1816. The 11th century church was repaired after being badly damaged in the Great Fire of London. The spire is by Sir Christopher Wren
The Chapel in the Tower, now called the Record Office, Tower of London, 1809. Artist: J LeeThe Chapel in the Tower, now called the Record Office, Tower of London, 1809. The chapel is in the White Tower, the earliest part of the Tower of London, built by the Normans in 1078
Knights of Duc Guillaume, c1070 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 11th century excerpt from the Bayeux Tapestry
Peter the Hermit Preaching the First Crusade, 1926Peter the Hermit Preaching the First Crusade, (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake
Map of the routes of the three great crusades, 1926. Artist: CrissMap of the routes of the three great crusades, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake
Double flute and nine-hole syrinx flute, 11th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 11th century manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
Childeberts tomb, 11th century (1849). Originally from his tomb at the church of St Germain des Pres. Reproduced here from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix
Boat and ship carpenters, c late 11th / early 12th century (1849)Boat and ship carpenters, c late 11th/early 12th century (1849). A 19th century version based on a fragment of the Bayeux Tapestry
Richard I and Robin Hood, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)
Coronation of William the Conqueror, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)
St Marks Basilica, Venice, Italy, 1926. The Basilica of St Mark was built in Byzantine style and modelled on two basilicas from the city of Byzantium, the Holy Apostles and the Hagia Sophia
Initial letter B, 1012-1023. From the Eadui Psalter, originally produced in Canterbury. Illustration from School of Illumination, Reproductions from Manuscripts in the British Museum, Part II
Illuminated initial Q, c1073. Beginning of Psalm 51, with decorated initial Q and decorated borders, from a psalter originally produced in England, possibly New Minster, Winchester
St Luke, 1010-1020. St Luke, seated with an open book. He is looking at his symbol, a calf, which is holding a golden horn in its mouth
William Rufus at the Tower of London, late 11th century, (c1920). Artist: Charles Goldsborough AndersonWilliam Rufus at the Tower of London, late 11th century, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
Edward the Confessor watching the building of Westminster Abbey, c1050, (c1920). Artist: Richard Caton Woodville IIEdward the Confessor watching the building of Westminster Abbey, c1050, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
William I granting a charter to the City of London, 1075, (c1920). Artist: John Seymour LucasWilliam I granting a charter to the City of London, 1075, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
Battle of Hastings, 14th October 1066. Hand-coloured later
Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, early 20th century. The building of the Benedectine Abbey on the island of Mont St Michel was begun in the 11th century
The Crusades, c1906, (1907). A map showingn the routes of the crusaders. From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]
St Stanislas, 11th century Polish bishop and martyr, 1886. The Bishop of Cracow, Stanislas was murdered in 1079 by Boleslaw II, King of Poland
St Henry, Holy Roman Emperor, 1886. Henry II (973-1024) was the fifth and final Holy Roman Emperor of the Saxon Ottonian dynasty
St Edward the Confessor, 1886. Edward the Confessor, King of England from 1042-1066. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 2, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886
William the Conqueror, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]
King William II (William Rufus), 1786. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1786]
Marble Sculpture at an entrance to a Jain Temple at Dilwara, Mount Abu, c1100Marble Sculpture at an entrance to a Jain Temple at Dilwara, Mount Abu, c1941. The Dilwara temples, Rajasthan a collection of 5 Jain temples built by Vastupal-Tejpal
St Coloman, 1513 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerSt Coloman, 1513 (1906). St Coloman was an Irish pilgrim martyred at Stockerau in Austria in 1012. From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und
William the Conqueror (1027-1087), 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, 1924William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England. William (1027-1087) came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under Harold at the Battle of
The Cathedral Church of Canterbury in Kent, 18th century(?). Artist: RennoldsonThe Cathedral Church of Canterbury in Kent, 18th century(?). Canterbury Cathedral dates from 1070 with many subsequent alterations
Chapel in the Tower of London, 1892. The chapel was built by William the Conqueror. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume I
A banquet, 11th century (1892). From a medieval manuscript in the collection of the British Library. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green
Benedict IX, Pope of the Catholic Church. Benedict IX (born c1012), born Theophylactus, was pope from 1032 to 1044, again in 1045, and finally from 1047 to 1048
Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire, 1924-1926. Lincoln Castle was built in the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of an earlier Roman fort
Lady Godiva rides through Coventry, (19th century). Artist: JB AllenLady Godiva rides through Coventry, (19th century). Godiva or Godgifu (990-1067) is popularly believed to have ridden naked through the streets of Coventry in England