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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
A General at Sea, 1897. Creator: John LeechA General at Sea, 1897. Caricature of an army officer in Napoleonic-era uniform, sitting on a wooden toy horse. At sea here implies incompetence
A Point of Honour, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Point of Honour, 1897. Man in 17th century dress with a letter on the point of his sword. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
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
Hackney Coachman, 1897. Creator: John LeechHackney Coachman, 1897. Caricature of a London jarvey or jarvie, the driver of a 19th-century hackney coach. This was a hireable vehicle with two horses and six seats
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
On the wane, 1897. Creator: John LeechOn the wane, 1897. The Moon as a letter C, with a caricature of a man with a bandaged nose, possibly Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)
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
Cromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Creator: John LeechCromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Caricature of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland
Perkin Warbeck Reading his Confession, 1897. Creator: John LeechPerkin Warbeck Reading his Confession, 1897. Pretender to the English throne Perkin Warbeck is ridiculed as he sits in the stocks
One of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Creator: John LeechOne of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Satire on Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death
A Young Pretender, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Young Pretender, 1897. Youth in a pointed hat washing up, possibly meant to represent Perkin Warbeck. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Arrest of Wildman, 1897. Creator: John LeechArrest of Wildman, 1897. English agitator Sir John Wildman (c1621-1693) helped to write the first " Agreement of the People" in 1647
A Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. A child holds its stomach in pain after over-eating. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Parliament in hot water, 1897. Creator: John LeechParliament in hot water, 1897. Satire on the English Civil War (1642-1648). A soldier pours water from a kettle into a tub containing parliamentary documents
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