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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
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
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
Henry in a Seedy State, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry in a " Seedy" State, 1897. Illustrated letter A - King Henry VIII looking glum. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Henrys Tent, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenrys Tent, 1897. A miserable-looking King Henry VIII holding an umbrella. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech
Harry, the English Apollo, 1897. Creator: John LeechHarry, the English Apollo, 1897. An obese King Henry VIII portrayed as a roly-poly toy. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
The Skilful Henry, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Skilful Henry, 1897. King Henry VII balancing his crown on his sword. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech
James I on his way to England, 1897. Creator: John LeechJames I on his way to England, 1897. King James travels from Scotland to accede to the English throne. (James (1566-1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 1567
Carving in Stone Beneath the Middlesex Coat of Arms at the Guildhall, Westminster, c1935. Stone frieze by Henry Charles Fehr depicting the granting of a charter to Westminster Abbey by King Henry III
Cheapside on Lord Mayors Day, 1761, (1925). Creator: UnknownCheapside on Lord Mayors Day, 1761, 1925. Procession of Sir Samuel Fludyer, with George III watching from balcony. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C
A Figure for a Crown, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Figure for a Crown, 1897. Rear view of a king, possibly George III, putting on a crown in the mirror. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
William III. out Hunting, 1897. Creator: John LeechWilliam III. out Hunting, 1897. Caricature of King William III of Great Britain and Ireland (1650-1702) riding an exhausted horse
Charles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Creator: John LeechCharles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) surrounded by his spaniels
Charles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. Creator: John LeechCharles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) looks perplexed. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
His Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. Creator: John LeechHis Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) is shown picking a pocket. He introduced various unpopular methods of raising funds
King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. Creator: John LeechKing James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. The practice of awarding baronetcies (hereditary honours) was used by King James I of England (1566-1625) in 1611 as a means of raising funds
The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Charles I, James I and VI, and Charles II. (The Stuart kings: King Charles I (1600-1649), his father King James I and VI (1566-1625)
Philip and Mary, 1897. Creator: John LeechPhilip and Mary, 1897. King Philip II of Spain and Queen Mary I of England at breakfast. Philip hides behind an anachronistic newspaper, while Mary looks grumpy
Shilling of Henry VIII, 1897. Creator: John LeechShilling of Henry VIII, 1897. Coin bearing the likeness of King Henry VIII (1491-1597). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Henry is determined not to be bullied, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry is determined not to be bullied, 1897. King Henry VIII takes a swing at a bull with an umbrella. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
A Royal Butcher, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Royal Butcher, 1897. Large man, probably King Henry VIII, sharpening knives under a sign of the letter T. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Henry answering Here!, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry answering " Here!", 1897. A worried-looking King Henry VIII on his throne. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Henry VIII. and Catherine of Aragon, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry VIII. and Catherine of Aragon, 1897. A portly King Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, running. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. King Henry VII dining with a ruddy-cheeked and well-fed Archbishop of Canterbury. A tub of bottles sits next to him
George III. Presides in the Common Council Chamber in the Guildhall, c1935. Creator: KingGeorge III. Presides in the Common Council Chamber in the Guildhall, c1935. Statue of King George III in the council chamber of the Guildhall in the City of London
Richard The Lion-Heart on Horseback at Westminster, c1935. Creator: ArnoldRichard The Lion-Heart on Horseback at Westminster, c1935. Equestrian sculpture of King Richard I of England (1157-1199), in Old Palace Yard outside the Houses of Parliament in London
With King Edward VIII, 1936, (1945). Creator: UnknownWith King Edward VIII, 1936, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with Edward VIII (1894-1972) before his abdication in December 1936
Cover of programme for a Coronation Concert at the Winter Garden, Cheltenham, 1902. A concert to celebrate the coronations of King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)
Colonial Troops March Through London, 1919, (1945). Creator: UnknownColonial Troops March Through London, 1919, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) watching a parade at the end of the First World War
With King George V at Military Exercises, 1913, (1945). Creator: UnknownWith King George V at Military Exercises, 1913, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with the king the year before the outbreak of the First World War
Moses before Pharaoh. Creator: N v d LindenMoses before Pharaoh. Scene from the Old Testament: Moses asks Pharaoh to grant freedom to the children of Israel, and Aarons rod is transformed into a serpent
Learning To Be A King, March 1916, (1937). Creator: UnknownLearning To Be A King, March 1916, (1937). Prince Albert (later George VI), receiving the Crown Prince of Serbia, upon his arrival in London. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen"
Alexander the Great in a chariot pulled by winged griffins, (1932). Creator: UnknownAlexander the Great in a chariot pulled by winged griffins, (1932). After a 12th century Greek marble relief on the north elevation of St Marks Cathedral in Venice, Italy
Maximilian I, (1933). Creator: UnknownMaximilian I, (1933). Portrait of Maximilian I (1459-1519), Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany. After a miniature painted c1519 by Albrecht Durer
Heinrich VIII, (1933). Creator: UnknownHeinrich VIII, (1933). Portrait of King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547), second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, famous for having six wives, two of whom he had beheaded. After a miniature made c1526
Eduard VI, (1933). Creator: UnknownEduard VI, (1933). Portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553) as a prince, before he came to the throne. Edward, the longed-for heir of Henry VIII
Friedrich III, (1933). Creator: UnknownFriedrich III, (1933). Portrait of Frederick I of Prussia (1657-1713) who was (as Frederick III) Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia in personal union (Brandenburg-Prussia)
Heinrich II, (1933). Creator: UnknownHeinrich II, (1933). Portrait of Henry II, King of France (1519-1559), who came to the French throne in 1547. His reign saw extensive suppression of Protestantism in France
Karl IX. Konig Von Frankreich, (1933). Creator: UnknownKarl IX. Ko nig Von Frankreich, (1933). Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574), a member of the Valois Dynasty. He ruled France from 1560 until his death from tuberculosis, aged 23
Georg II, (1933). Creator: UnknownGeorg II, (1933). Portrait of George II (1683-1760), King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lü neburg (Hanover) and a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire
August II. Der Starke, (1933). Creator: UnknownAugust II. Der Starke, (1933). Portrait of Augustus II the Strong (1670-1733), Elector of Saxony (as Frederick Augustus I), Imperial Vicar, elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
Friedrich Wilhelm I, (1933). Creator: UnknownFriedrich Wilhelm I, (1933). Portrait of Frederick William I of Prussia (1688-1740), King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death
Ludwig XIII, (1933). Creator: UnknownLudwig XIII, (1933). Portrait of King Louis XIII of France (1601-1643), who reigned from 1610. He was the son of Henri IV and Marie de Medici, and the father of Louis XIV
Georg III, (1933). Creator: UnknownGeorg III, (1933). Portrait of King George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801
Georg IV, (1933). Creator: UnknownGeorg IV, (1933). Portrait of George IV (1762-1830), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. George Augustus Frederick ruled as Prince Regent from 1811 until his father George III