12th Collection (page 2)

Alfonso II of Aragon and Alfonso VIII of Castile in the sieg
Alfonso II of Aragon and I of Catalonia, the Chaste (1154-1196), king of the Crown of Aragon (1162-1196) and Alfonso VIII, called El de las Navas (1155-1214), king of Castile (1158-1214)

Ascent of Mr. R. Orton in the Princess Alexandra balloon
Poster advertising the ascent of Mr. R. Orton in the Princess Alexandra balloon and his Monster Giant, Middlesex County Cricket Ground - Monday August 12th 1867. Date: 1867

The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people Date: 1911

Italy. Lucca. Panorama of the old town with the Basilica of San Frediano, 12th century, from the Guinigi Tower

Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, by William Heath Robinson
Scene from the Shakespeare comedy, Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Showing a banquet at Orsinos house, with the clown Feste singing a sad love song

Emblem of Louis XII
A porcupine - the emblem of Louis XII at the Castle in Blois, France. Louis (r. 14981515), inherited the emblem of the porcupine from his grandfather. Date: circa 1910s

Armenian Gospel. The Adoration of the shepherds. 12th-13th c. Romanesque art. Miniature Painting. IRAN. Esfahan. Armenian Museum

Towcester Chantry House
The entrance to Chantry House, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, founded by Archdeacon Spence. Date: early 12th century

Southampton Bargate
The Bargate, one of the medieval bars (gateways) of the city of Southampton, Hampshire, England. The central archway built c. 1180 - 1200, other two 1764 - 1774 Date: 12th & 18th century

Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England, was begun between 1183 and 1192 and was completed in 1260. Date: 12th - 13th century

View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland
View of Tulloch Castle in the town of Dingwall in the Highlands of Scotland, at the time of a royal wedding between Dom (Prince) Miguel of Braganza (1878-1923), Duke de Viseu

Sunny Day at Lords by Ernest Wallcousins
This image shows an enthusiastic crowd watching a cricket match. Painted in 1926 the grand stand can be seen in the distance, which had just been built

The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. Bat
A humorous illustration showing a man who has caused havoc at the races. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

The Cats Pyiamas by Merlin Enabnit
Dark-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing revealing orange pyjamas. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

The Czar of Russia as a shot
Photograph of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and the Tsarina Alexandra, shooting game. The photograph was taken by the official photographer to the Russian court

Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth Night, in which Sir Toby Belch encourages the reluctant duellists, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the page Cesario (Viola disguised)

Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
View of Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, dating back to the 12th century

Advertisement for LNER routes north to Scotland with the Glorious 12th grouse hunting shoot season in mind. 1931

A knight who guarded The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the city was captured during the Crusades. 12th century

DUNSTAN WRITING(STRUTT)
DUNSTAN Archbishop of Canterbury English prelate writing with a quill pen Date: 12th century

Here With A Little Bread Beneath The Bough, A Flask Of Wine, A Book Of Verse - And Thou Beside Me Singing In The Wilderness Oh, Wilderness Were Paradise Enow

Italy. Cremona Cathedral. Main facade
Cremona Cathedral. 12th - 15th centuries. Main facade

Tapestry of Creation. 1st half 12th c. Central detail. Creation of the heaven, earth and animal and vegetal life. Romanesque art. Tapestry. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Gerona

Sicily - Messina Cathedral
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of 12th Century Norman Cathedral of Messina. King Conrad is buried inside, alongside several archbishops

Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres. 1194-1290. FRANCE. CENTRE. EURE-ET-LOIR. Chartres. Notre Dame cathedral. Choir (12th c.). Gothic art

Roche Abbey
The ruins of the once beautiful Transcepts of Roche Abbey, south Yorkshire, England. This Cistercian abbey was founded in 1147, an was an off-shoot of Fountains Abbey. Date: 12th century

Knightly Vigil
A knights vigil at arms

Missal Vetus Oxemense. Drop cap depicting The Pentecost. 12t
Codex Missal Vetus Oxemense. Anonimous. 12th-13th centuries. Parchment. Drop cap depicting The Pentecost. Spain

Urraca of Leo?n and Castile (10791126). Queen regnant of Leo?n, Castile, and Galicia (1109-1126). Portrait from Genealogies of the Kings of Spain (1526-1535). National Library. Madrid. Spain

Oval portrait of Lieutenant Colonel C V Bulstrode
" Oval portrait of Lieutenant Colonel C. V. Bulstrode, DSO, RAMC. in a pewter frame with RAMC badge. Dated June 1918, Athens

Feast in front of a palace (12th-13th c. ). Japanese
Feast in front of a palace (12th-13th c.). Japanese

C12 Weaving
Weaving in 12th century England, while a flock of sheep are there to provide the wool Date: circa 1160

Krushchev, Tereshkova, Nikolayev, Gagarin
The politician and the cosmonauts: (left to right) Khrushchev, Valentina Tereshkova, Adrian Nikolayev & Yuri Gagarin in Red Square, Moscow

Launch of Vostok 1
The launch of the Vostok 1 spacecraft carrying Yuri Gagarin on the first manned flight in space. Launched on April 12, 1961, from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Entrance to Bishops Palace, St Davids, South Wales
The wide gothic-style entrance to the medieval Bishops Palace, with a man standing at the open gate, in St David s, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

12th Night / 1864 Perform
Performed in the course of the 1864 Shakespeare Festival at Stratford-on-Avon

Peire Vidal / Troubador
Peire Vidal, French troubador of the late 12th, early 13th centuries, entertains the lady Azalais of Roquemartine, from whom he stole a kiss while she slept and had to leave court

Maes-Howe (Interior)
The interior of the Maes Howe chamber shortly after it was re-opened in 1861. Norsemen had already robbed the mound in the 12th century AD and left runic inscriptions

Solomon Writing Proverbs
When not entertaining queens or building temples, Solomon found time to write his Proverbs - as shown in their first letter in a 12th century German Bible

Berlin Motor Race Poster
A poster for a motor racing meeting on 12th and 22nd October at Berlin, Germany

METHUSALEH The Old Testament figure, renowned for his longevity, from a 12th century window in Canterbury Cathedral

Monestry of Sant Cugat del Valles (province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)
3499715 Monestry of Sant Cugat del Valles (province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain); (add.info.: Monestry of Sant Cugat del Valles (province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain). 10th to 12th centuries

Bible of Lleida
3499714 Bible of Lleida; (add.info.: Bible of Lleida. 12th century. Romanesque period. Catalonia. Spain. Manuscript. New Testament, letter P Folio 59v)

Eltenberg Reliquary - Rhine Valley. Late 12th century (sculpture)
535154 Eltenberg Reliquary - Rhine Valley. Late 12th century (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Virgin and Child flanked by angels, french gothic Chartres Cathedral, France. 12th century (stained glass)
542728 Virgin and Child flanked by angels, french gothic Chartres Cathedral, France. 12th century (stained glass); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a)
527531 Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a 12th or 13th century poem based on the Salernian Rule of Health)

Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, 1705 (map)
6117247 Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, 1705 (map); (add.info.: An Exact Plan of the Town Castle Moles and Bay of Gibraltar during the Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, September 1704 to May 1705)

A knight in armour worn during the 12th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058510 A knight in armour worn during the 12th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Richness of the 12th Century" Step into a world of vibrant colors and imagination with Arthur Ferrier's captivating rainbow illustration. 🌈 Marvel at the divine beauty of Our Lady of Vladimir, an iconic 12th-century religious artifact that continues to inspire awe and devotion. Transport yourself to Tulloch Castle in Scotland, where the enchanting sound of bagpipes fills the air, taking you back to a bygone era. Discover the timeless love story of Abelard and Heloise, whose passionate romance transcended societal norms in the 12th century. Witness history unfold as King George VI ascends to his coronation, immortalized on a treasured souvenir postcard from this momentous event. Embark on a journey through Barbarossa-era Italy with an ancient map that reveals secrets from centuries past. Uncover the fascinating life of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, whose legacy shaped medieval Europe during this remarkable period. Experience Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking voyage aboard Vostok 1 as he becomes humanity's first-ever cosmonaut in space – a triumph for all mankind. Admire King Edward VIII as Admiral of the Fleet captured brilliantly by John St. Helier – an image that exudes power and authority. Join Winston Churchill in Bristol during World War II as he delivers his inspiring speeches, rallying hope amidst dark times. Delve into Muhammad al-Idrisi's intricate world map meticulously copied in Cairo in 1456 – a testament to human curiosity and exploration. Behold a stunning bronze head adorned with beaded crown and plume from between the 12th-14th centuries – an exquisite piece showcasing artistic craftsmanship at its finest. The richness and diversity encapsulated within these hints offer glimpses into various aspects that defined one extraordinary century - The Twelfth Century.