12th Collection (page 4)

Baphuon Temple, Angkor Thom, Cambodia, Asia

View from top of Baphuon Temple, Angkor Thom, Cambodia, Asia

Ewenny Priory Church, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Ewenny Priory Church (Priordy Ewenni) in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales - a monastery of the Benedictine order, founded in the 12th century. Date: circa 1910s

British army India, officers of 12th Bengal Cavalry 1871
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - officers of the 12th Bengal Cavalry 1871

Italian male fashion, late 15th century. Costume of Italian noblemen A-C, and costume of Italian soldiers, archer, pikeman and axe man in small metal helmet

German fashions of the 15th century, including mi-parti
German costumes of the 15th century. Man and woman in mi-parti clothes, and others in characteristic fashion of the era. From the Duke of Saxonys lineage book in Dresden State Archive

Italian heraldic shield or targe from the mid-15th century. With escutcheon and coat of arms, great helm crested with a swans head, the crest of the Chigi family of Sienna

German knight in armour of the late 14th century. In bascinet with vizor and camail, surcoat and cape, chainmail and plate armour, holding a lance and mace. St

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century
A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour
Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370. In suit of armour, leather surcoat with coat of arms, iron arm harness. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330
Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens, died 1330. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham
Robin Hood tricks the Sheriff of Nottingham (and robs him of his gold). circa 1195

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

The Irish Chiefs and Kings kneel before King Henry II (1133-1189) at Dublin, Ireland. In October 1171, King Henry landed with a large army in Ireland to establish control over both the Anglo-Normans

Early medieval English peasants including a Bagpipe player. 12th century

King William Rufus on his fateful hunting trip in 1100
King William Rufus (The Red King) (1087-1100) misses a big deer with his arrow whilst out hunting in the New Forest - he cried out to his friend Walter Tyrel who let fly an arrow

4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle, WW1
Original oil sketch of the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment at Neuve Chapelle - part of Jullundur Brigade, Lahore Division, Indian Corps, attacking the Bois de Biez, 12th March 1915

The Ornate Priors Door at Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire. A twelfth-century carved door way connected the Cathedral to the medieval cloister

The Lantern of the Dead monument in Sarlat France

Dead German machine gunner, Beaurevoir, France, 12th Oct 1918

German machine gunner at Beaurevoir France 12th October 1918

German war cemetery Sailly-Sur-La-Lys, France, 12th Oct 1918

German WW1 Cemetery at Sailly-Sur-La-Lys 12th October 1918

The St. Louis Mart Building, St. Louis, Mo. USA
Originally constructed in the early 1930s, the Art Deco brick and terracotta building The St. Louis Mart (now the Robert Young Federal Building), located at Twelfth Boulevard and Spruce Street

Children's prison, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte
Children's prison (centre) and workshops (right), (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Barn, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Barn, with timber frame, formerly a lay brothers building, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded 1115 by St Bernard, in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, Grand Est

Chapel, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Refectory, built 1774, converted in 1813 to a chapel for prisoners (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), restored 2013-15, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux

Prison cells, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Group cells in the men's prison, (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Grand Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Grand Cloister, built 17th century in classical style, surrounded by the lay brothers building, kitchen, monks refectory, boiler room and monks building, later used as the men's prison

Cloister, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Main Gallery of the Cloister, built 18th century and used after 1804 as the men's prison, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded 1115 by St Bernard

Lay dormitory, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube
Lay dormitory, in the lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708, with cross vaulted ceiling supported by octagonal stone columns, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Initials, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Initials carved in the stone wall of the cellar, on the first floor of the lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Cellar, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Cellar in the Lay brothers building, built 12th century and rebuilt 1708 (centre), and wash-house and bakery (right), at the Abbaye de Clairvaux, or Clairvaux Abbey

Templar Commander's room, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur
Templar Commander's room, altered in the 17th and 18th centuries, in the commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, or Templar commandery of Avalleur

Reception room, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur
Reception room and dining room, 13th century (monumental fireplace added in the late Middle Ages), in the commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, or Templar commandery of Avalleur

Great Bible of Clairvaux, Mediatheque Jacques-Chirac, Troyes
Great Bible of Clairvaux, an illuminated bible made 12th century at the Abbaye de Clarvaux or Clairvaux Abbey under St Bernard, now in the Mediatheque Jacques-Chirac

Chapel, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, Bar-sur-Seine
Chapel and commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, or Templar commandery of Avalleur, aerial view, founded 1167 and used by the Knights Templar until 1312 when the order was dissolved

Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), 1577-1580, by El Greco
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226). Founder of the Franciscan Order. Portrait by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopulos) (1541-1614), 1577-1580. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

12th century font in the Church of Our Lady at Warnford
An early 12th century font in the Church of Our Lady at Warnford, Hampshire. Date: 1932

Victorian scrap, 12th Lancers, Cavalry Regiment Date: circa 1858

The ChAteau de Tonquedec
A landscape sketch of a foreground woodland scene placed beside the bend of a river, below the elevated view of The ChAteau de Tonquedec, a castle in the Cotes d'Armor departement of France

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

Baldachin of the Main Altar. CathedralSantiago de Compostela
Spain. Cathedral of Santiago. Main Chapel. Altar with the image of the Apostle St. James (12th century), sculpted in stone

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, engineers log
Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary engineers log, detailing voyage no.1 (27 May 1936, Captain Sir Edgar Britten RD RNR) to no.87 (12 July 1942, Captain J G Bisset)

Ruins of Tintern Abbey
The ruins of Tintern Abbey situated in Monmouthshire, on the Welsh bank of the River Wye. Founded on May 9th 1131 by the Lord of Chepstow, dating back to the Cistercian monks

King Alfonso XII of Spain
The late King Alfonso XII of Spain (28th November 1857 - 25th November 1885). Also known as El Pacificador ('The Peacemaker'), he died at just 27 of dysentery

Vitla Roya temple, Humpi, India
Vitla Roya temple at the temple complex of Humpi, India. This temple complex is one of the oldest in India, from around the 12th Century, and is now a UNESCO world heritage site

Bas-reliefs, temple complex, Humpi, India
The walls of one of the temples at Humpi, Madras, India, showing the bas-reliefs ( a type of sculpture which has less depth in the faces and figures, allowing viewing from multiple angles)

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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.