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Cinderella, 19th century. Artist: Albert Henry PayneCinderella, 19th century. A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale with myth-elements of unjust oppression and triumphant reward
The Maid Of Orleans, c1870s. Artist: T BallinThe Maid Of Orleans, c1870s. A 19th-century depiction of the 15th-century French patriot and martyr St Joan (1412-1431). During the Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453)
The shooting of Admiral Byng on board the Monarque, 1757The shooting of Admiral John Byng on board the Monarque, 1757. British admiral John John Byng (1704-1757) was shot to death on board the Monarque, at Spithead
To Convert Lady Grey to the Roman Faith, before Her Execution, 1798. Artist: J OgborneTo Convert Lady Grey to the Roman Faith, before Her Execution, 1798. Dr Fecknam Dean of St Pauls trying by arguments to convert Lady Grey to the Roman Faith
The meeting of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, 1520s, (1842). Artist: Tony JohannotThe meeting of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, 1520s, (1842). Anne became the second wife and Queen Consort of King Henry VIII
Hadley Highstone, near Barnet, 1805. Artist: SandsHadley Highstone, near Barnet, 1805. Monument in commemoration of the Battle of Barnet (1471) between Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick during the Wars of the Roses
Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Artist: R CooperRob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Robert Roy MacGregor, (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor is sometimes referred to as the Scottish Robin Hood
Lord Boston. Possibly a portrait of Frederick, 2nd Baron Boston (1749-1825)
The massacre and burning of two villages at Madagascar, c16th century. Men, presumably Europeans, have arrived at the island on a ship. They seem to be responsible for setting fire to native villages
The Astrologer, c19th century. Artist: J DemannezThe Astrologer, c19th century. A Victorian view of a 16th-century practitioner of astrology
Little Miss Muffet, 19th century. Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, Eating her curds and whey. Along came a spider and sat down beside her, And frightened Miss Muffet away
Charles IX, King of France, (1805). Artist: J ChapmanCharles IX, King of France, (1805). Charles IX, (1550-1574) was a member of the Valois Dynasty. He ruled France from 1560 until his death
Louis XIV, King of France, (1805). Artist: King Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV, King of France, (1805). Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister, Cardinal Mazarin
Louis XIV, King of France, (19th century). Artist: King Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV, King of France, (19th century). Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister
Persons in India pass away much of their time, c19th century. Artist:s CallPersons in India pass away much of their time, c19th century. The living on which principal persons in India pass away much of their time
Council held by the Rats. Scene from a poem by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695)
Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army
Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, Prussian Field Marshal. Blucher (1742-1819) was prominent in the campaign leading to the first overthrow of Napoleon in 1813-1814
Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, (19th century). Artist:s FreemanAnne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, (19th century). Anne (c1504-1536) married Henry in 1533. She provided Henry with a daughter, the future Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
Guillaume Postel, 16th century French linguist, astronomer and diplomat. An expert in Arabic, Hebrew, Greek and Latin, Postel (1510-1581)
Anne Hyde, Duchess of York. Anne Hyde (1637-1671) became the first wife of James, Duke of York, the future King James II. She was the mother of two later queens of England, Mary II and Anne
Richard Baxter, 17th century English Puritan church leader, divine scholar and controversialist. Artist: WC EdwardsRichard Baxter, 17th century English Puritan church leader, divine scholar and controversialist
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603
Marshal Ney, French soldier of the Napoleonic Wars, (19th century). Artist: Paul GirardetMarshal Ney, French soldier of the Napoleonic Wars, (19th century). Michel Ney (1769-1815) was made a Marshal of France in 1804
Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman. Manton (1620-1677) called for the restoration of Charles II in 1660. In 1662 he resigned from his Covent Garden living in protest at the Act of Uniformity
Sir Francis Vere, English soldier. The son of Geoffrey Vere, Sir Francis Vere (1560-1609) commanded the English army fighting alongside the Dutch rebels against the Spanish in the Netherlands in
George Buchanan, 16th century Scottish historian and humanist scholar. Buchanan (1506-1582) spent many years studying in Paris
Seal and Autograph of the Lord High Admiral, Charles, Lord Howard of Nottingham, 1585Seal and Autograph of the Lord High Admiral, Charles Howard, Earl of Nottingham, 1585
Sir John Ogle, English soldier. Ogle (c1569-1640) was a lieutenant-colonel in the English army fighting on the side of the Dutch against Spain in the Netherlands in the late 16th
Edward VI, King of England. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward VI (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old. His rule was characterised by harsh Protestant reform
Henry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel. Artist: C HallHenry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel. Arundel (c1511-1580) was a prominent figure at the courts of Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth I
Sir John Hawkwood, English mercenary or condottiere in 14th century Italy, (1819). Hawkwood (1320-1394) fought in the English army in the early years of the Hundred Years War before entering
Sir Thomas Pope, (1810). The founder of Trinity College, Oxford, Pope (c1507-1559) was born at Deddington, near Banbury, Oxfordshire
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (1832). Artist: WT MoteCardinal Thomas Wolsey, (1832). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel. Howard (1586-1646) was a courtier during the reigns of King James I and King Charles I, but he made his name as an art collector rather than as a politician
The Reverend Dr Nevil Maskelyne, English astronomer. Artist: E ScrivenThe Reverend Dr Nevil Maskelyne, English astronomer. Maskelyne (1732-1811) was Astronomer Royal from 1765-1811. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1758
John Kemp, 15th century English Cardinal, (1845). Artist: J SwaineJohn Kemp, 15th century English Cardinal, (1845). Kemp (1380-1454) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1452-1454
Robinson Crusoe with the Muscovite Caravan, c1719. Passing the Chinese Wall from Peking. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York
Robinson Crusoe Saving His Goods out of the wreck of the Ship, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner
Robinson Crusoe Saves the Crew of a Ship on Fire at Sea, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner
Robinson Crusoe Shipwrecked at Yarmouth, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner
Robinson Crusoe, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner
John Bigg, the Dinton Hermit. A notable resident of Dinton in Buckinghamshire in the 17th century was John Bigg who lived in a cave in the village
Archibald Campbell, Earl and Marquis of Argyll, 17th century Scottish statesman. Artist: BenoistArchibald Campbell, Earl and Marquis of Argyll, 17th century Scottish statesman. The chief of Clan Campbell, Campbell was effectively the ruler of Scotland during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms
Niccolo Machiavelli, Italian Renaissance political philosopher. Born in Florence, Machiavelli (1469-1527) is most famous for his treatises on realist politics, The Prince, and on republicanism
Abraham Hondius, Dutch Baroque era printmaker and painter. Artist: T ChambarsAbraham Hondius, Dutch Baroque era printmaker and painter
Joseph Addison, English politician and writer. Artist: J ThornsonJoseph Addison, English politician and writer. Addison (1672-1719) was a friend of Richard Steele and Jonathan Swift and edited The Spectator with Steele in 1711-1712
Sir Anthony Denny, courtier of Henry VII. Denny (1501-1549) was a close confidant of Henry, a prominent member of the Privy Chamber, and attended the king on his deathbed