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Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. Artist: Stephen ReidDickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. The Charles Dickens (1812-1870) centenary was celebrated in 1912, a committee was established to collect funds for the benefit of the descendants of the great writer
Mother Julian, 1912. Julian of Norwich (c8 November 1342-c1416) was an English anchoress and an important Christian mystic and theologian. From The Mighty Army, by W. M
Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary LettsSaint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Hugh of Lincoln (1135/40-1200), also known as Hugh of Avalon, was a French noble, Benedictine and Carthusian monk
The white steed had vanished from their eyes like a wreath of mist, c1910. ArtistThe white steed had vanished from their eyes like a wreath of mist, c1910. Oisin, son of Finn mac Cumhaill, is turned in an instant into an old
They rode up to a stately palace, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidThey rode up to a stately palace, c1910. Oisin, son of Finn mac Cumhaill, is requested by Niam of the Golden Hair to go with her to her fathers land, the Land of the Youth
Follow me now to the Hill of Allen, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidFollow me now to the Hill of Allen, c1910. Finn mac Cumhaill leading his men to his wedding feast. He was a mythical hunter and warrior of Irish legend
Dermot took the horn and would have filled it, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidDermot took the horn and would have filled it, c1910. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by TW Rolleston
They ran him by hill and plain, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidThey ran him by hill and plain, c1910. A giant murders a young maiden so the Fian clan chase after him into the sea to avenge his wrongdoing
And that night there was feasting and joy in the lonely hut, c1910. Finn finds the old men of the forest. Finn mac Cumhaill was a hunter and warrior of Irish legend
She heard her own name called again and again, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidShe heard her own name called again and again, c1910. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by TW Rolleston
A mighty shout of exultation arose from the Ulstermen, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidA mighty shout of exultation arose from the Ulstermen, c1910. Mac Datho was a lord who had the finest Boar in the land who the King of Ulster and the Queen of Connacht both wish to own
They rose up in the air, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidThey rose up in the air, c1910. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by TW Rolleston
There sat the three maidens with the Queen, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidThere sat the three maidens with the Queen, c1910. The story of the Children of Lir. Bov the Red bade Lir choose a wife from three maidens after his wife has died
Fergus goes down into the lake, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidFergus goes down into the lake, c1910. Fergus, King of Ulster, descends into Loch Rury to seek vengence on the riverhorse of Loch Rury
They all trooped out, lords and ladies, to view the wee man, c1910. The story of Fergus, King of Ulster, and Iubdan, King of the Leprechauns or little folk
There dwelt the red-haired ocean-nymphs, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidThere dwelt the red-haired ocean-nymphs, c1910. Brian, a son of Turenn, descends into the sea to find the Isle of Finchory and discovers a great sea palace where the sea nymphs live
Bear us swiftly, Boat of Mananan, to the Garden of Hesperides, c1910. ArtistBear us swiftly, Boat of Mananan, to the Garden of Hesperides, c1910. A scene from the Quest of the Sons of Turenn. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn
They made an encampment and the swans sang to them, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidThey made an encampment and the swans sang to them, c1910. The story of the Children of Lir. Bov the Red, King of the De Danaan people
Finn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, c1910. Artist: Stephen ReidFinn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, c1910. Finn, son of Cumhaill, was a mythical hunter and warrior of Irish mythology
Wells Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, 1912. Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid
Bishop Ken and a Beggar, 1912. Thomas Ken (1637-1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops, and one of the fathers of modern English hymnody
Norwich Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912. The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215
William of Wykeham Building Winchester, 1912. William of Wykeham (1320 or 1324- 1404) was Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England
Langstons interview with King John, 1912. Stephen Langton (c. 1150 - 9 July 1228) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The Mighty Army, by W. M
Lincoln Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
The Scene of Saint Thomas, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Ruins of the Abbey of Bec, Normandy, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas, 1912. Thomas Becket (1119-1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170
Saint Anselm refusing the Archbishopric, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Saint Hildas Abbey, Whitby, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Durham Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Caedmon before Saint Hilda, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
The Ruins of Iona, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Saint Oswald at Hevenfelth, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Saint Columba and the White Horse, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Canterbury, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
The Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Winchester Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]
Crusaders sighting Jerusalem, 1909. Artist: Stephen ReidCrusaders sighting Jerusalem, 1909. The Crusades were a series of military campaigns conducted in the name of Christendom
Wolseys interview with King Henry VIII, (1909). Artist: Stephen ReidWolseys interview with King Henry VIII, (1909). Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) was cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the kings most prominent advisor