1296 Collection

Edward I removing the Stone of Scone
King Edward I of England removing the legendary " stone of destiny" from Scone in Scotland

John Balliol surrenders the Kingdom of Scotland to King Edward I (1239-1307). 1296

Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman the Good
Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman el Bueno (Guzman the Good) (1256-1309). Leonese military and nobleman, founder of the house of Medina Sidonia. First lord of Sanlucar de Barrameda

Edward I, surname Longshanks, crossed the River Tweed on 12 March 1296 and besieged the Scottish town of Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence Date: 12 March 1296

King Edward I in action during the Siege of Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1296

King Edward I in action at Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1296

Florence Cathedral Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Del Fiore
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, seen here in the 19th century

Guillaume Durand
GUILLAUME DURAND French churchman and jurist, bishop of known as Le Flamand, Mende. Date: 1237 - 1296

UVF Rally
1914: Ulster Unionist paramilitary force the Ulster Volunteers welcoming their founder Edward Carson (1854-1935) to Ireland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Armed Japanese monks, the protectors of the Buddhist monasteries, descend from their hilltop retreat to observe a
JAPAN: BUDDHIST MONKS. Armed Japanese monks, the protectors of the Buddhist monasteries, descend from their hilltop retreat to observe a ritual dance drama. Drawing, c1296

Florence Cathedral The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral church (Duomo) of Florence, Italy, begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio

SCOTLAND: BERWICK, 1296. King Edward I of England at the taking of Berwick, Scotland, in 1296. Wood engraving, 19th century

SCOTLAND: BERWICK: 1296. King Edward I at the taking of Berwick, Scotland, in 1296. Wood engraving, 19th century

Balliol Surrenders Crown
John Balliol surrenders his crown to King Edward of England in a humiliating ceremony at Kincardine Castle, Scotland

Coronation / Stone Stolen
THE STONE OF SCONE or STONE OF DESTINY captured by Edward I in 1296 and taken to London

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In the year 1296, history witnessed significant events that shaped the course of nations. Edward I, known as Longshanks, made a bold move by removing the Stone of Scone, an act symbolizing his dominance over Scotland. Meanwhile, Alonso Perez de Guzman, also called Guzman the Good, displayed remarkable courage and loyalty during this time. On 12th March 1296, King Edward I crossed the River Tweed and launched a siege on Berwick in Scotland. This marked a crucial moment in the First War of Scottish Independence. The image captures Edward I in action during this intense conflict at Berwick. Amidst these turbulent times, John Balliol surrendered the Kingdom of Scotland to Edward I. This surrender had far-reaching consequences for both nations involved. Away from politics and warfare lies another tale - that of Guillaume Durand's masterpiece: Florence Cathedral Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Del Fiore. Its construction continued through this period and would eventually become one of Italy's most iconic landmarks. Additionally, we find ourselves delving into architectural plans created by Bohmer Franz between 1939-1943. These blueprints reveal hidden mysteries waiting to be unraveled within Poznan Castle and Joachim von Ribbentrop's official apartment in Berlin-Mitte. Lastly, Felix Genzmer's work takes us to Berlin-Tiergarten where he captured the grandeur of Royal Opera House with his artistic lens on November 30th. The year 1296 encapsulates diverse stories ranging from political power struggles to architectural marvels; it serves as a reminder that history is an intricate tapestry woven with threads from various disciplines and perspectives.