Images Dated 13th November 2006 (page 2)

John Knox, Scottish religious reformer, (c1850). Knox (c1514-1572) played the lead part in reforming the Church in Scotland in a Presbyterian manner

Hugh Latimer, Protestant martyr, (c1850). Latimer (1490-1555) was burnt at the stake for his beliefs and teachings during Mary Is persecution of Protestants

Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England, (c1850). After the death of the 15 year-old King Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey (c1537-1554), the great-granddaughter of Henry VII

Old palace at Greenwich, c1850. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850

Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, English aristocrat and poet, (c1850). The eldest son of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, Howard (1517-1547) was executed for treason by King Henry VIII

John Colet, English clergyman and educational pioneer, (c1850). Colet (1467-1519) was the founder of St Pauls School in 1512. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (c1850). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Saint Sir Thomas More, English politician, scholar and martyr, (c1850). More (1478-1535) was Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor from 1529-1532

Shrine of Henry V, Westminster Abbey, London, c1850. The son of Henry IV, Henry (1387-1422) became king in 1413. He is popularly regarded as one of Englands greatest kings

James I, King of Scotland, (c1850). Portrait of King James I (1394-1437) who was King of the Scots from 1406-1437. For the first 18 years of his reign however he was a hostage of the English

Henry VII, King of England, (c1850). Henry (1457-1509) came to the throne in 1485 after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the last engagement of the Wars of the Roses

Geoffrey Chaucer, 14th century English author, poet, philosopher, bureaucrat, and diplomat, (c1850). Portrait of Chaucer, (c1343-1400), author of The Canterbury Tales

John Wycliffe, 14th century English theologian and religious reformer, (c1850). Wycliffe (c1329-1384) embarked on a translation of the Bible into English in order to bypass the established Church

Roger Bacon, 13th century English Franciscan friar and philosopher, (c1850). Bacon (c1214-1292) was known as Doctor Mirabilis due to his interest in magic and alchemy

Henry II, King of England, (c1850). Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly

Nicolas Copernicus, Polish astronomer and mathematician. Copernicus (1473-1543) is considered to be the father of modern astronomy and founder of heliocentric cosmology

Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. Artist: Paul Delaroche
Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

General view of London, 1666, (1909). Pre-Great Fire view of the City of London and the River Thames, from a plan of the year 1666

The Conqueror of the Turks, 1717, (1909). Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) after his victory at Belgrade in 1717. Engraving from Harmsworths History of the World, published in London in 1909

Compound letters, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

The Opening Words of St Johns Gospel, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Portrait of St John, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

The Genealogy of Christ, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

The Opening Words of St Lukes Gospel, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

The Opening Words of St Marks Gospel, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Decorated page, 800 AD, (20th century). TUNC CRU, CIFIXERANT, XPI CUM EO DU, OS LATRONES. A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Decorated text page, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

The Monogram Page, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Portrait of St Mark or St Luke, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

The Opening Words of St Matthews Gospel, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Portrait of St Matthew, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Portion of The Argument to the Gospel of St John, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

The Virgin And Child, c800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

A Page of The Eusebian Canons, c800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800

Wolseys interview with King Henry VIII, (1909). Artist: Stephen Reid
Wolseys interview with King Henry VIII, (1909). Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) was cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the kings most prominent advisor

St Louis, King of France, seeking refuge from the Saracens, (1909). Engraving from the Harmsworth History of the World, (London, 1909)

Carry Happiness, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

In Love, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

The more beautiful book, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Ahead Repopulation, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

All that charms the children French Postcard, c1900
All that charms the children, gives pleasure to the parents, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Tendre Souvenir, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

New Year Gift, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

The Couple, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

The age of Innocence, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Like Grandather, French Postcard, c1900
Like Grandfather, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Where is our dad, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Happy Birthday, Large Baby, Large Baby, French Postcard, c1900
Good Fete, Large Baby, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

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