Middle Ages Collection (page 100)

Durham Cathedral, County Durham, c1870. Artist: Hanhart
Durham Cathedral, County Durham, c1870. Durham Cathedral, overlooking the River Wear, was begun in 1093. The cathedral was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St

Westminster Abbey, London, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Westminster Abbey, London, c1870. A Benedictine monastery was founded on this site in the 7th or 8th century. Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) rebuilt an abbey on this site shortly before his death

Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, c1870. Artist: Stannard & Son
Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, c1870. The construction of the present Winchester Cathedral was begun in 1079 by Walkelin, the first Norman Bishop of Winchester

Rochester Cathedral, Kent, c1870. Artist: Hanhart
Rochester Cathedral, Kent, c1870. Rochester Cathedral is a Norman building built on a site where a church was originally founded in 604

Ripon Cathedral, Yorkshire, c1870. Artist: Hanhart
Ripon Cathedral, Yorkshire, c1870. Ripon became a cathedral in 1836 with the creation of the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds. A church was first established on the site around 660

St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c1870. The great medieval abbey church of St Albans developed on the site of the shrine to St Alban, who died in 209 and was one of the earliest Christian martyrs

Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, c1870. Artist: Hanhart
Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, c1870. The present cathedral was built in the 12th century, though it has been much altered and restored over the centuries

Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, c1870. Norwich Cathedral was founded by the Normans in 1096 and completed in the mid 12th century

Worcester Cathedral, Worcestershire, c1870. Artist: Hanhart
Worcester Cathedral, Worcestershire, c1870. Worcester has been the site of a cathedral since 680, although the majority of the current cathedral was built between the 12th and 14th centuries

Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, c1870. Artist: Hanhart
Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, c1870. The cathedral of the Holy Trinity at Chichester was founded in 1075, after the seat of the bishop was transferred to the town from nearby Selsey

Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire, c1870. Artist: Alfred Concanen
Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire, c1870. The only medieval English cathedral with three spires, Lichfield was begun in 1195 and completed in the 1330s

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Artist: WL Walton
Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, c1870. Peterborough Cathedral was consecrated in 1238. It is dedicated to Saints Peter, Paul and Andrew

Joan of Arc, 15th century French patriot and martyr, 1906. Claiming divine inspiration, Joan of Arc (c1412-1431) persuaded Charles VII to declare himself King of France

Illustration from the Kelmscott Press edition of the Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (1964). Printed in Hammersmith, London, 1896. The Kelmscott Press was founded by William Morris in 1891

The Bride, the Daughter of Joy and their dead Selves, 1486 (1964). From Antoine Verards edition of Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), Paris, 1485

The Doctor and the Lover with their dead Selves, 1485 (1964). From Antoine Verards edition of Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), Paris, 1485

Christ before Pilate, 1488 (1964) From Leven ons Heeren, a Dutch translation of Vita Christi (Life of Christ) by the 14th century theologian Ludolph of Saxony, published in Delft, 1488

Herodias with the head of John the Baptist, 1488 (1964). From Leven ons Heeren, a Dutch translation of Vita Christi (Life of Christ) by the 14th century theologian Ludolph of Saxony

Spanish caravel, 1439 (1964). An illustration from the Libre de Cosolat tractat dels fets maritims, Barcelona, 1439. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books

Thais and the youth, 1487 (1964). From Aesopus Fabulae, Venice, 1487. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964

The wife of Xanthus asleep, 1485 (1964). From Francesco del Tuppos translation of Aesops Fables, Naples, 1485. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London

Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964). From Jacques Milets L istoire de la Destruction de Troye la Grant (Story of the Destruction of Troy), Paris, 1484

Theatre, 1493 (1964). From the edition of the comedies of the Roman playwright Terence printed by Jean Trechsel of Lyons. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss

Initial Q, 1490 (1964). From the Recueil des Hystoires Troyennes, printed by Michel Topie and Jacques Heremberck. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books

Scene from the Schatzbehalter, 1491 (1964). The book was published in Nuremberg in 1491. The woodcuts were by Michael Wohlgemuth, the teacher of Albrecht Durer

Janissaries, 1486 (1964). From Bernhard von Breydenbachs Peregrinationes in Montem Syon (Travels in Mount Syon), 1486. Janissaries were soldiers that made up the bodyguard

Woman and peacock, 1475 (1964). From Johann Zainers edition of Aesops Fables, Ulm, 1475. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964

Nero and Poppaea, 1479 (1964). Poppaea Sabina was the wife of the Roman Emperor Nero. From Anton Sorgs edition of Giovanni Boccaccio s, De Mulieribus Claris (On Famous Women), Ulm, 1479

Lynceus and Hypermnestra, 1479 (1964). According to Greek mythology Hypermnestra was queen of the Argives. Lynceus was her husband

Temptation to Avarice, c1465 (1964). From the Ars Moriendi (The Art of Dying), a 15th century guide to how to die a good death

Temptation to Impatience, c1465 (1964). From the Ars Moriendi (The Art of Dying), a 15th century guide to how to die a good death

St Erasmus, c1400 (1964). Also known as St Elmo, Erasmus of Formiae is a Christian saint and martyr. Born in what is today Croatia in the 3rd century, he was martyred in c303

The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, 1941. The Order of St Michael and St George is an English order of chivalry founded in 1818 by George, Prince Regent (later King George IV)

The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, 1941. Third in seniority amongst British chivalric orders, the Order of St Patrick was established in 1783 by King George III

The Most Noble and Most Ancient Order of the Thistle, 1941. Scotlands primary Order of Chivalry, the Order of Thistle was founded by James VII of Scotland in 1687

The Most Noble Order of the Garter, 1941. Established in 1344 during the reign of Edward III, the Order of the Garter is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, in England

Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, c1927-c1931. Artist: Cavanders Ltd
Al-qksa Mosque, Jerusalem, c1927-c1931. Detail from a stereoscopic card issued with Army Club cigarettes. Regarded as the third holiest site in Islam, the al-Aqsa Mosque was first established in 705

Ladies headdresses, 15th century, (1910). Fashions from the reign of Edward IV (1461-1483); elaborate headdresses, fur collars and cuffs, narrow cinctures and short-waisted bodices

Heart-shaped headdresses, 15th century, (1910). One woman has streamers hanging from the right side, in imitation of a fashion prevailing among men of the time of Edward IV (1461-1483)

Carving of a woman wearing a horned headdress, 15th century, (1910). Caricature ridiculing the medieval fashion for headdresses with horns, from a miserere in Ludlow Church, Shropshire

Johannes Gyniford and his wife, late 14th century, (1910). Gyniford has large roses on the chaplet, a highly decorated hip-belt, ornamental design round the shoulders of his robe

Womens headdresses, 15th century, (1910). Female fashions from the time of Henry VI (1422-1471). The turban headdress in the centre has hair flowing through it and down the back

Nigel Lorringe, late 14th century, (1910). Costume of the reign of Richard II (1377-1399), showing a houppelande (voluminous robe) which reaches over his head, ornamented with a bold pattern

William de Albeneis, late 14th century, (1910). William de Albeneis, who lived at the time of Richard II (1377-1399), holds a goblet

Ladys headdress, 14th century, (1910). Fashion from the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The headdress is reticulated, ornamented with goldsmiths work and jewels

Ladys costume, 14th century, (1910). Female dress from the reign of Richard II (1377-1399). The headdress encloses the ears. A cote-hardi is worn over the robe

Male dress, late 14th century, (1910). A man wearing the costume of the late reign of Richard II (ruled 1377-1399). The dagger is worn in a horizontal position

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