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A knight entering the lists, c1460-1465, (1870). Entering the lists means to give or accept a challenge or to be involved in combat
The carruca, 9th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a 9th century manuscript in the Royal Library, Brussels. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance
Hand cannon (or Baton a feu), 15th century, (1870). Illustration after a piece of tapestry belonging to the Church of Notre Dame de Nantilly, Saumur
Battleaxe and pistol, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Mangonel, an engine of war in the 15th century, (1870). A mangonel was a type of catapult or siege engine used to throw projectiles at the walls of a city or castle
Earliest models of cannon, the Tower of London, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Bombards on fixed and rolling carriages, (1870). A wood engraving from a medieval manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
Engine for throwing stones, (1870). A wood engraving from a miniature showing a medieval device for launching projectiles, from the Chevalier au Cygne in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
Francois, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, in damascened armour, 16th century, (1870). Damascened work is steel inlaid with gold or other metals
Armour ornamented with lions, supposed to be that of of Louis XII, 15th century, (1870). Suit of armour which may have belonged to Louis XII, King of France 1498-1515
Frankish archers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving of the painted hangings in the town of Rheims. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance
Crossbowman protected by shield bearers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the Chronicals of Froissart in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
Convex armour said to be that of Maximilian, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Helmets from the Armeria Real, Madrid, (1870). Artist: Franz KellerhovenHelmets from the Armeria Real, Madrid, (1870). Casque, morion and other types of helmet, with and without visors, from the Royal Armoury in Madrid
Helmets, 13th and 15th centuries, (1870). The helmet of Hughes, Vidame of Chalons, 13th century, and a tournament helmet, screwed on the breastplate, late 15th century
Knight in his hauberk, (1870), A hauberk is a shirt of mail armour. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
John Lackland, as represented on his seal, 12th century, (1870). John I Lackland, King of England, (Jean Sansterre in French), was the son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine
Enamelled dish by Bernard Palissy, 16th century, (1870). Palissy (1510-1590) was a French potter and the inventor of rustic ware. He used examples from nature to make moulds for his ceramic pieces
A lancer of Williams army, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Vessel of Henri II ware, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Franz KellerhovenVessel of Henri II ware, 16th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Paving tiles of the 14th and 15th century, (1870). Artist: Franz KellerhovenPaving tiles of the 14th and 15th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost AmmanThe Weaver, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
The Adoration of the Magi, the tapestry of Berne, 14th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London)
Norman knights, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). Two mounted knights of Duke Williams army. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix
Construction of the boats for William I, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Dwelling room of a seigneur of the 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Carved wood relief, 15th century, (1870). A bas-relief representing a domestic scene, from the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Rouen
Censer, 11th century, (1870). A censer recalling the shape of the Temple of Jerusalem, in copper repousse, formerly in Metz Cathedral and later transferred to Treves
A key, 13th century, (1870). A key with two figures of chimeras, back to back. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
A bed furnished with a canopy and curtains, late 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
A bolt, 16th century, ( 1870). A wood engraving of a lock from the Castle of Chenonceaux in France, with initial of Henry II (1519-1559)
A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost AmmanA coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Hanging lamps, 9th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the bible of Charles the Bald, Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
A state banquet, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
Louise de Savoie, Duchess of Angouleme, (1870). Louise de Savoie (1476-1531) was the mother of Francis I. A wood engraving after a miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
Louis IX, 14th century, (1870). Louis IX (1214-1270) represented in his regal chair, tapestried in fleurs de lis, from a miniature of the 14th century
The round table of King Artus of Brittany, 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature of the 14th century, from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance
The Annunciation, c1503, (1870). Artist: Franz KellerhovenThe Annunciation, c1503, (1870). A facsimile of a miniature from the Hours of Anne de Bretagne, formerly beloning to Catherine de Medici
Nurses and sucklings, c1300, (1924). Artist: HildierandNurses and sucklings, c1300, (1924)
Robert Wyville, the Bishop of Salisbury and his champion, (1924). Robert Wyville was Bishop of Salisbury from 1330 until 1375
Lady Arderne, wife of Sir Peter Arderne, Judge and Chief Baron of the Exchequer, (1924)Lady Arderne, wife of Sir Peter Arderne, 15th century Judge and Chief Baron of the Exchequer, (1924). Lady Arderne as as kneeling figures from a window of Latton Church, Essex
Sir William de Ryther, (1924). From a brass in Ryther Church, Yorkshire
Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou, c 1150-1155 (1924). Geoffrey (1113-1151) was the father of King Henry II of England. From an enamelled funerary plaque in the Tesse museum in Le Mans
A knight (de Bernemicourt) at his orisons before an image of St Mary Magdalene, c1500, (1924)
Heaume and crest of Edward, the Black Prince, in Canterbury Cathedral, 1924
Hastings, East Sussex, 1829. Artist: Fenner, Sears & CoHastings, East Sussex, 1829. Hastings became an important centre of the fishing industry in the 19th century as its importance as a commercial port declined
Guildford, Surrey, 1829. Artist: J ShuryGuildford, Surrey, 1829. The county town of Surrey, Guildford was founded, probably by the Saxons, at a point where the ancient trackway known as the Harrow Way crosses the River Wey
Lewes Castle, East Sussex, 1829. Artist: Fenner, Sears & CoLewes Castle, East Sussex, 1829. Lewes Castle was built in 1087 by William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey and brother-in-law of William the Conqueror