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Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, . Artist: John LeechField of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of Barnet was a decisive engagement in the Wars of the Roses
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John LeechDiscovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy
Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. Artist: John LeechTake away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. A satirical illustration on the expulsion of Members of Parliamnet by Cromwell, 1653
King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John LeechKing James rescued from the New River, 1897. King James I of England (1566-1625) granted a charter in 1604 for the design and construction of the New River
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John LeechTerrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle
Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck, kneels sobbing at the feet of King Henry VII who is dressed anachronistically in
Flight of Rookwood, 1897. Creator: John LeechFlight of Rookwood, 1897. Ambrose Rookwood (c1578-1606) was a member of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He fled London to warn the other conspirators that Guy Fawkes had been caught
Hostilities between England and France, 1897. Creator: John LeechHostilities between England and France, 1897. A Frenchman, wearing a full skirt and Phrygian cap, threatens a top-hatted Englishman at the point of a bayonet
Good Queen Bess, 1897. Creator: John LeechGood Queen Bess, 1897. Queen Elizabeth I in a large ruff, glasses and unusual hat. Behind her a cockatoo perches on the letter T
The Second George, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Second George, 1897. Caricature of King George II of Britain and Ireland (1683-1760). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Northumberland making a Speech, 1897. Creator: John LeechNorthumberland making a Speech, 1897. The Duke appears before a crowd, at a window in the shape of the letter A. (John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland (1504-1553)
Looking for Admiral Byng, 1897. Creator: John LeechLooking for Admiral Byng, 1897. British admiral John John Byng (1704-1757) was shot on board the Monarque, at Spithead, for Misbehaviour before the French Fleet in the Mediterranean
Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897. Creator: John LeechPhilip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897.Philip celebrates by throwing his hat in the air. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554
King James having a Holiday, 1897. Creator: John LeechKing James having a Holiday, 1897. James I wearing exaggeratedly wide breeches, holds an unusual bird in his gloved hand. (King James VI and I (1566-1625) was a keen huntsman)
George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. Creator: John LeechGeorge I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. King George I of Great Britain (1660-1727) is shown with a pot belly and an exaggerated collar
English Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Creator: John LeechEnglish Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Medieval longbowman in metal breastplate and helmet. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton, 1897. Creator: John LeechDiscovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton, 1897. English scientist Isaac Newton (1642-1727) discovered gravity when he watched an apple fall
Sir Thomas Wyatt surrendering to Sir Maurice Berkeley, 1897. Creator: John LeechSir Thomas Wyatt surrendering to Sir Maurice Berkeley, 1897. (Rebel leader Thomas Wyatt the Younger (1521-1544) was involved in the failed attempt to install Lady Jane Grey on the English throne
Awkward Mistake, 1897. Creator: John LeechAwkward Mistake, 1897. An unfortunate soldier receives a cannonball in the stomach. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Edwards pretty new toy, 1897. Creator: John LeechEdwards pretty new toy, 1897. Prince Edward plays with his crown. (Edward (1537-1553) ruled as King Edward VI from 1547 until his death aged 15)
Dutch William, 1897. Creator: John LeechDutch William, 1897. Caricature of King William III of England (1650-1702) as a Roman emperor, with sandals and a laurel wreath
Henry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. An obese King Henry VIII kneels and takes the hand of Catherine Parr. (Henry and Catherine, his sixth and last wife, were married from 1543 until his death in 1548)
Philip of Spain, 1897. Creator: John LeechPhilip of Spain, 1897. King Philip in feathered cap, ruff, cape, doublet and hose. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554)
Great Seal of William and Mary, 1897. Creator: John LeechGreat Seal of William and Mary, 1897. The royal seal of King William III (1650-1702) and Queen Mary II (1662-1694) of Great Britain and Ireland
Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. Creator: John LeechDelight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. King Henry VIII is overjoyed at the birth of his son Edward, who wears the ostrich feathers denoting the Prince of Wales
I m a Dutchman, 1897. Creator: John LeechI m a Dutchman, 1897. Caricature of King William III of England (1650-1702). Also known as William of Orange, he was born in Holland and succeeded to the English throne on the death of James II
Henry making love to Jane Seymour, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry making love to Jane Seymour, 1897. Jane sits demurely on the knee of an overweight King Henry VIII, watched from the door by another woman, possibly Queen Anne Boleyn
The Last of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Last of the Stuarts, 1897. King James II of England (1633-1701), portrayed as a dog, is unceremoniously booted out of the door
Queen Anne going to open Parliament, 1897. Creator: John LeechQueen Anne going to open Parliament, 1897. Queen Anne of Great Britain and Ireland (1665-1714) is carried in a sedan chair
Joy for the Union, 1897. Creator: John LeechJoy for the Union, 1897. A tartan-clad Scottish piper with the symbols for pounds, shillings and pence on his bagpipes. In 1707
Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Creator: John LeechTitus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Titus Oates (1649-1705) was an Anglican priest who made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, a plot against the government
Wolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Creator: John LeechWolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Wolsey cries into his handkerchief as he hands over the Great Seal. (The Seal was used to confirm formal documents)
The Merry Monarch, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Merry Monarch, 1897. Caricature of an unshaven King Charles II of England (1630-1685), depicted with the legs of a satyr and holding a glass of wine
Birth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. Creator: John LeechBirth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. King Henry VIII looks despondently at his newborn daughter, while wishing for a male heir
Queen Marys Elopement, 1897. Creator: John LeechQueen Marys Elopement, 1897. Mary leaves under cover of darkness, and is helped into a boat by a tartan-clad man, possibly Lord Bothwell. (Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) was married three times
Noble Lord. - I believe I m engaged to your La ship for the next dance, 1897Noble Lord. - " I believe I m engaged to your La ship for the next dance", 1897. A foppish man claims a dance with a woman holding a fan, possibly a satire on the English monarchy
Cardinal Campeggio and Mr. Sampson. I can hear nothing now, Mr. Sampson. 1897Cardinal Campeggio and Mr. Sampson. " I can hear nothing now, Mr. Sampson.", 1897. The cardinal with a red-nosed lawyer
Charles driving the Mall, 1897. Creator: John LeechCharles driving the Mall, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) driving a carriage down the Mall in London while smoking
Cardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Creator: John LeechCardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Wolsey riding a bucking horse. (Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) encouraged King Henry VIII to attack Boulogne in northern France in 1544)
Lord Darnley, 1897. Creator: John LeechLord Darnley, 1897. Darnley in ruff, cape, doublet and hose. (Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1545-1567), was the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots)
T. Oates Esq, 1897. Creator: John LeechT. Oates Esq, 1897. Titus Oates (1649-1705) was an Anglican priest who made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, a plot against the government
Henry 8th - after Wholebine, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry 8th - after Wholebine, 1897. A satire on Hans Holbein the Youngers portrait of King Henry VIII, made in 1537. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Domestic Habits, 1897. Creator: John LeechDomestic Habits, 1897. Young woman wearing a cap at work in a kitchen. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech
Mary arranging for the Christening, 1897. Creator: John LeechMary arranging for the Christening, 1897. Possibly a satire, (in questionable taste), on Queen Mary II of England (1662-1694) who was unable to bear children
One of the Merry Monarchs Occupations, 1897. Creator: John LeechOne of the Merry Monarchs Occupations, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) feeding geese, attended by his spaniels
Henry practising previous to challenging Francis, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry practising previous to challenging Francis, 1897. King Henry VIII, wearing boxing gloves, practices with a punchbag bearing a caricature of King Francis I of France
The Merry Monarch at Home, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Merry Monarch at Home, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) lounging on his throne being read to by a young woman. Charles famously had several mistresses
Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. Creator: John LeechPoliteness of Francis to Henry, 1897. King Francis I of France, with exaggeratedly hooked nose and holding a pair of boots