Gilbert Abbott A Beckett Collection (page 8)

Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood, c1860, (c1860). In 1327 following a campaign in Scotland Thomas de Rokeby (died 1356)

Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). On 20 January 1327, Henry of Lancaster and the bishops of Winchester and Lincoln informed Edward that if he were to resign as monarch

The Black Prince as Waiter to King John, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Black Prince as Waiter to King John, c1860, (c1860). Edward of Woodstock( 1330-1376), called the Black Prince, was the eldest son of King Edward III

The last of the Danes, c1860, c1860. Artist: John Leech
The last of the Danes, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

An original Druid, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
An original Druid, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech
King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. A satirical illustration of King John sighing the Magna Carta. King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215

Landing of Julius Caesar, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Landing of Julius Caesar, 1850. A satirical illustration showing Julius Caesar invading Britain. Julius Caesar commanded the first Roman landings in Britain in 55 and 54 BC

William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. Artist: John Leech
William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. A satirical illustration showing William the Conqueror rallying his troups prior to his invasions of England

Civis Romanus sum, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Civis Romanus sum, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Mithridates, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mithridates, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Mithridates, his rash Act, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mithridates, his rash Act, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Romulus consulting the Augury, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Romulus consulting the Augury, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Remus jumping over the Walls, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Remus jumping over the Walls, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Aeneas and Anchises, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Aeneas and Anchises, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Rhea Silvia, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Rhea Silvia, 1852. The mother of Romulus and Remus. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

A Roman Critic, 1852. Artist: John Leech
A Roman Critic, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Tax Collecting in the reign of Edward the First, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Tax Collecting in the reign of Edward the First, c1860, (c1860). In c1298, London residents refused to pay the increasing taxes imposed by Edward I (1239-1307)

Portrait of Sir William Wallace, from an old wood block, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Portrait of Sir William Wallace, from an old wood block, c1860, (c1860). Sir William Wallace (died 1305) a Scottish knight who became one of the leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence

The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) invaded England in September 1066, defeating and killing Harold II at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066

Unpleasant Position of King Harold, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Unpleasant Position of King Harold, c1860, (c1860). Harold II (c1022-1066) was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. In 1064, Harold was apparently shipwrecked at Ponthieu

Evening Party - Time of Charles II, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Evening Party - Time of Charles II, 1850. A satirical illustration of King Charles II (1630?1685). King Charles II (163-?1685) was know as the Merry Monarch

The Royal Oak, the Penderell Family have no idea where Charles is!!!, 1850. Artist: John Leech
The Royal Oak, the Penderell Family have no idea where Charles is!!!, 1850. A satirical illustration of King Charles II escaping into exile

Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. A satirical illustration of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. Walter Raleigh (1554-1618)

The Battle of the Boyne, 1850. Artist: John Leech
The Battle of the Boyne, 1850. A satirical illustration on the The Battle of the Boyne. The Battle of the Boyne was fought in Ireland for the English, Scottish and Irish thrones

Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. A satirical illustration of George IV (1762?1830). George VI was unpopular with his subjects

The Battle of Bosworth Field, a scene in the Great Drama of History, 1850. Artist: John Leech
The Battle of Bosworth Field, a scene in the Great Drama of History, 1850. A backstage view of a scene from William Shakespeares Richard III. A satirical illustration on the Battle of Bosworth Field

Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. A satirical illustration King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France meeting at the Field of the Cloth of Gold

Henry VIII Monk Hunting, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry VIII Monk Hunting, 1850. A satirical illustration on the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The Dissolution of the Monasteries was the set of administrative and legal processes between 1536

Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. A satirical illustration showing the marriage of King Henry VI (1421-1471) and Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

Embarkation of King Henry the Fifth at Southampton. A. D. 1415, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Embarkation of King Henry the Fifth at Southampton. A.D. 1415, 1850. A satirical illustration of Henry V (c1387-1422) boarding ship going from Southampton to France

Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. Artist: John Leech
Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. A satirical illustration showing Henry IVs coronation. Henry IVs coronation took place on 13th October 1399

Henry the 8th and his Queen out a Maying, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry the 8th and his Queen out a Maying, 1850. A satirical illustration showing Henry VIII (1491-1547) and his Queen celebrating May Day

Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burgesses of Calais, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burgesses of Calais, 1850. A satirical illustration showing Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III of England

Edwards Arm in the hands of his Medical Advisers, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Edwards Arm in the hands of his Medical Advisers, 1850. Possibly a satire of Edward I (1239-1307) during the crusades. From The Comic History of England by Gilbert Abbott A

Cicero denouncing Cataline, 1850s. Artist: John Leech
Cicero denouncing Cataline, 1850s. Scene from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

The citizens of Bruges supplying Wolseys suite with provisions, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The citizens of Bruges supplying Wolseys suite with provisions, 1897. Belgians looking glum at having to provide food for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey

Henry pardoning the yo ung Couple, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry pardoning the yo ung Couple, 1897. King Henry VIII magnanimously pardoning a young man and woman. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

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