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James II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). Artist: Rosalind ThornycroftJames II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1685, (1932). The second surviving son of King Charles I, James (1633-1701) became king on the death of his brother, Charles II
Charles II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1660, (1932). Artist: Rosalind ThornycroftCharles II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1660, (1932). After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Warwick House, Westminster, London, c1810 (1878). Warwick House was built for Sir Philip Warwick (1609-1683), a royalist memoir writer, in c1665
Arlington House, Westminster, London, c1700 (1878). Arlington House, originally known as Goring House, was situated in the grounds of Buckingham Palace
Plan of St Jamess Palace and Park in the time of Charles II, c1700 (1878). Plan Showing: A: Cleveland House; B: St Jamess Palace; C: the Spring Garden; D: The Mall; E: the Canal; F: Rosamonds Pond; G
Letter from General Monck to the Speaker of the House of Commons, 1659 (1903)A letter from Lord General Monck to the Speaker of the House of Commons sent from the Guildhall, London, 1659 (1903). From London in the Time of the Stuarts, by Sir Walter Besant
Buff coat embroidered with silver, c1666 (1928). A popular style of Persian vest introduced by Charles II to his court c1666. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]
Abraham Cowley, c1658. Artist: Peter LelyAbraham Cowley, c1658. Abraham Cowley (1618-1667) was an English poet. Painting held at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]
King Charles II, 1793. From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]
Charles II and Nell Gwynn, 17th century (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Landing of King Charles II at Dover, 1660 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Antechamber at Whitehall during the Dying Moments of Charles II, 1685 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Titus Oates before the Privy Council, 1678 (1905). Oates fabricated the so-called Popish Plot, a Catholic conspiracy to murder King Charles II
The Disgrace of Lord Clarendon 1667 (1905)The Disgrace of Lord Clarendon after His Last Interview with the King in Whitehall Palace, 1667 (1905). Edward Hyde, 1st Earl Clarendon was King Charles IIs Chief Minister after the King`s
The Restoration of Alsace-Lorraine To France, 1917. Artist: Maurice GreiffenhagenThe Restoration of Alsace-Lorraine To France, 1917. From The Studio Volume 71. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]
The Acropolis, Athens, after the Roman Restoration, c1923. Artist: William WalcotThe Acropolis, Athens, after the Roman Restoration, c1923. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]
Elevation of North Transept, Westminster Abbey, Showing Cut-Out with Wrens Scheme for Restoration, 1719. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]
King Charles II, 1660s (1934). Artist: John Michael WrightKing Charles II, 1660s (1934). After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Mary Moll Davis (c1648-1708), mistress to King Charles II of England, 1912Mary Moll Davis (c. 1648?1708) was an entertainer, courtesan, singer, actress and mistress to King Charles II of England. After a portrait by Sir Peter Lely. Taken from R. J
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II, 1912Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland. This portrait is after Sir Peter Lely
Restoration of Old St Peters, Rome, 1907. Artist: HW BrewerRestoration of Old St Peter s, Rome, 1907. From an old Latin and Italian manuscript. A print from The Girls Own Paper, 3 August 1907
Cathedral of St Stephen (Stephansdom), Vienna, Austria. Artist: HC WhiteCathedral of St Stephen (Stephansdom), Vienna, Austria. The Gothic Stephansdom is famous for its magnificent tiled roof and 450 foot high South Tower
Sir Richard Fanshawe, 17th century English diplomat and author, 1792. Artist: E HardingSir Richard Fanshawe, 17th century English diplomat and author, 1792. From the original portrait by Sir Peter Lely. Fanshawe (1608-1666)
Section of the Gallo Roman Theatre at Orange, Provence, France, 1895. Built early in the 1st century AD, the Roman theatre at Orange is regarded as one of the finest examples in Europe
Buckingham Palace after its restoration, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeishBuckingham Palace after its restoration, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
Barbara, Countless of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer, (nee Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709)
Lifting of an impost at Stonehenge, 1901, (c1920). Restoration of the ancient monument. The Stonehenge complex on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire evolved in a series of stages between about 3100
King Charles II, 1788. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1788]
Aphra Behn (1640-1680), first professional woman writer in English literature. Artist: B ColeAphra Behn, (1640-1680), first professional woman writer in English literature and prolific dramatist of the Restoration period
Charles II in the forest of Boscobel, 1651. Artist: Pouney & RhodesCharles II in the forest of Boscobel, 1651. After the execution of his father, Charles I, Charles II claimed the throne and invaded England in 1651
Louis XVIII, King of France, (1827). Artist: DelpechLouis XVIII, King of France, (1827). Louis (1755-1824) became king in 1814 when the monarchy was restored after the defeat of Napoleon
Clarendon House, Piccadilly, 17th century, (1908). The house, also known as Albemarle House, was built during the reign of Charles II by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon
Charles II, King of England and Scotland. Artist: H BourneCharles II, King of England and Scotland. After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
General Monck declares for a Free Parliament, 1660 (c1905). Fresco in the House of Commons. Monck signing the declaration which paved the way for the restoration of the monarchy in the person of
Sir Matthew Hale, 17th century Lord Chief Justice of England, (1808). Artist: J ChapmanSir Matthew Hale, 17th century Lord Chief Justice of England, (1808). It was Hales (1609-1676) opinion that The husband cannot be guilty of a rape committed by himself upon his lawful wife
Louis XVIII, King of France, 1820. Artist: J ChapmanLouis XVIII, King of France, 1820. Louis (1755-1824) became king in 1814 when the monarchy was restored after the defeat of Napoleon
Louis XVIII, King of France, 19th century. Artist: G KellawayLouis XVIII, King of France, 19th century. Louis (1755-1824) became king in 1814 when the monarchy was restored after the defeat of Napoleon
Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (19th century). Artist: J ChapmanCharles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (19th century). After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Letter from John Maitland to Sir Robert Moray, 2nd November 1669. Artist: John Maitland, 1st Duke of LauderdaleLetter from John Maitland to Sir Robert Moray, 2nd November 1669. Letter written from Holyrood House, Edinburgh, by John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale, (when Earl of Lauderdale)
Letter from Charles II to his sister Henrietta, Canterbury, 26th May 1660. Artist: King Charles IILetter from Charles II to his sister Henrietta, Canterbury, 26th May 1660. Letter, in French, from King Charles II to his sister Henrietta, afterwards Duchess of Orleans
Charles II and General Monck, c1660, (c1850). Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)
Jane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Artist: Peter LelyJane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Portrait of Jane Needham, later Jane Myddleton or Middleton (1645-1692), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II
Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Gramont, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyElizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Gramont, c1660s. Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton (1641-1708) who married the Comte de Gramont, and was one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II
Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Artist: Peter LelyPortrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Frances Stuart (1647-1702) was the original model for the figure of Britannia on coins since 1667
Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyBarbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), one of the ladies of the court
Nell Gwynn, 17th century, (1910). Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress after Sir Peter Lely. The character of the dress of this period has taken on an unconfined ease
Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Lord Chancellor of England, (1824). Artist: W FreemanHeneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Lord Chancellor of England, (1824). In 1670, Finch (1621-1682) became Attorney General, and in 1675 Lord Chancellor
Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, British politician, (1831). Artist: J CochranCharles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, British politician, (1831). Talbot (1660-1718) was a godson of King Charles II, after whom he was named, and was brought up as a Roman Catholic