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Portrait of Sir William Wallace, from an old wood block, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechPortrait 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 LeechThe 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 LeechUnpleasant 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 LeechEvening 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 LeechThe 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 LeechQueen 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 LeechThe 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 LeechGeorgy 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 LeechThe 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 LeechHenry 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 LeechHenry 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 LeechMarriage 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 LeechEmbarkation 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 LeechCoronation 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 LeechHenry 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 LeechQueen 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 LeechEdwards 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 LeechCicero denouncing Cataline, 1850s. Scene from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Taking the waters at Handley Spa, 1845. Artist: John LeechTaking the waters at Handley Spa, 1845. Sir Thomas Trout in a bathchair face to face with Constantina Mendlove in her Bloomer outfit. Illustration by John Leech for Handley Cross by RS Surtees
The Lion of the Season, 1861. Artist: John LeechThe Lion of the Season, 1861. Cartoon from Punch, London, 25 May 1861, when controversy over Darwins Origin of Species was raging
The Parliamentary Female, 1850. Artist: John LeechThe Parliamentary Female, 1850. The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women. A househusband bringing the family to his busy wife to beg her to take them all to the theatre
Probable Effect of Mr. Somess Sunday Closing Bill, 1863. Artist: John LeechProbable Effect of Mr.Somess Sunday Closing Bill, 1863. Workman says: Well, Betsy, If They Won t Let Us Get Any Refreshment O Sunday Out O Doors - We Must Lay In A Stock, And Drink At Home
The Cottage. The man warming his hands at the fire is a rural worker. This one room has to provide living and sleeping accommodation for his wife and large family
Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. Artist: John LeechGrand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. On 25th January 1859, the centenary of the birth of Robert Burns was celebrated with a Grand Burns Festival at Crystal Palace
The citizens of Bruges supplying Wolseys suite with provisions, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe 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 LeechHenry 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