Cooke Collection

London Bridge looking north from the upper landing of steps near Tooley Street, 1833

Ilfracomb, North Devon, c1818. Creator: William Bernard Cooke
Ilfracomb, North Devon, c1818. Engraving after Ilfracombe, North Devon: Storm and Shipwreck, painting by JMW Turner, c1813-1816

Richard I, (1157-1199), c1787. King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death, known as Richard Coeur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader

The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). The Battle of Agincourt in of 1415 of the Hundred Years War

The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers, c1787
The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers previous to his death, c1787. From A New

William Gaston, 1834. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
William Gaston, 1834

Edward William Cooke, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Edward William Cooke, 1860s

Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster, 19th century

Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington Miser, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington Miser, 1822. Portrait of Cooke (c1725-1811) who is said to have chased away a doctor who had given him six days to live: Why, sir

George II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
George II, 1773. George II (1683-1760), as king from 1727, George exercised little control over British domestic policy, largely controlled by the Parliament of Great Britain

Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Edmund Ironside, King of England, 23 April -30 November 1016 resisted the Danish invasion of Canute the Great (994-1035) in five battles

Richard I mortally wounded by an Arrow shot by Bertram de Gourdon from the Walls of the Castle of Chilus, 1773. Bertran de Gourdon (fl)

Death of Lord Hastings, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Death of Lord Hastings, 1773. William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings (c1431-1483) courtier of King Edward IV, executed following accusations of treason by Edwards brother and ultimate successor

Henry II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Henry II, 1773. Henry II of England, (1133-1189) expanded empire and was driven by a desire to restore lands and privileges

Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. Creator
Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. King John II of France (1319-1364), taken prisoner after defeat at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 was invited to supper in

The Maid of Orleans receiving the Sword of St. Catherine, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
The Maid of Orleans receiving the Sword of St. Catherine, 1773. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) receiving the sword of St Catharine

Hengest and Horsa meeting King Vortigern, in the Isle of Thanet, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Hengest and Horsa meeting King Vortigern, in the Isle of Thanet, 1773. Hengist and Horsa led the Angles, Saxons and Jute invasion of Britain in the 5th century. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

William the Conqueror seizing his Brother Odo, Bishop of Bayeaux & Earl of Kent, 1773. William, then Duke of Normandy, made his half-brother Odo, Bishop of Bayeaux in 1049

Henry I, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Henry I, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Henry I (c1068-1135), fourth son of William the Conqueror, considered a harsh but effective ruler

The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). John Wenlock, (c1400/04 - 1471) allegedly killed by his own commander

Athelstan saves his Fathers life by taking Leofrid the Dane Prisoner, 1773. Creator
Athelstan saves his Fathers life by taking Leofrid the Dane Prisoner, 1773. King Athelstan (894-939) saving the Life of his Father, Edward the Elder, (874-924) at the Battle of Sherwood

Alfred, disguised in the Character of a Harper, viewing the Danish Camp, 1773. Creator
Alfred, disguised in the Character of a Harper, viewing the Danish Camp, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). King Alfred the Great (849-899) From " A New and Complete History of England

The Duke of Queensberry and Dover presenting the Act of Union to Queen Anne, 1773. James Douglas, (1662-1711) Scottish nobleman presenting the Acts of Union 1707 to Queen Anne

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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