12th Collection (page 9)

Earl von Orlamunde and Otto VI von Weimar-Orlamunde
Unknown Earl von Orlamunde (left) and Otto VI or Otto VII von Weimar-Orlamunde (right), died 1340. From grave effigies in Kloster Himmelkron and a Cistercian monastery

Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354. With great helm and coat of arms on an escutcheon. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Laura de Noves, Donna Laura, 1310-1348, subject of Francesco Petrarchs sonnets. From a painting by Wittmer after a church wall fresco now in the Uffizi Gallery

Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347
Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, Ludwig der Bayer, 1282-1347. From a stone effigy in Mainz Museum. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon
Knights in battle watched by ladies in a castle, and a lady bringing a roasted peacock to a banquet table, and a helm, 14th century

French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century. From an illuminated manuscript of the epic poem Les Voeux du Paon by Jacques de Longuyon

Maidens defending a castle from invading knights, 13th C
Maidens defending a crenellated castle from invading knights by throwing flowers, from a carved ivory mirror. Women combing their hair and making floral wreath from a parchment drawing 13th century

Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319. In suit of chain mail armour, tunic, great helm, with shield and sword. From the grave effigy in Schloss Neuenstein

Decorated casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century
Decorated wooden casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century. Knights with heraldic shields climbing ladders to storm a castle defended by women

Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women. German knight, poet and minstrel or Minnesanger, d. 1286. From a miniature in the Codex Manesse

Costumes and armour of German knights, 13th century
Costumes of German knights in battle A, B, and allegorical illustration of Venus ordering blacksmith Vulcan to make a helmet for Aeneas C, 1260-1300. Helmets with heraldic crests D-G

Rainbow lorikeet, Trichoglossus moluccanus. Blue-bellied parrot. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare

12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. The Principal Lady of the Bedchamber, Marchioness of Lansdowne, the Lord Chamberlain, Francis Nathaniel Conyngham

A Squadron of Life Guards. Household Brigade, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of

Tomb of the Blessed Alberto da Bergamo, 13th century. Marble sculptures with man on horseback holding scales (top), and Savior flanked by an angel and a monk (Alberto)

Pistoia, Italy - Piazza del Duomo with the cathedrals spectacular 12th century belltower. Date: 1901

LNER Advertisement - August 12th
LNER Advertisement for train routes north to Scotland for the start of the grouse-shotting season on August 12th. 1928

Relics associated with Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury - ivory grace cup (centre), two mitres (left: Sens Abbey, Normandy; right: at one time the property of Cardinal Manning)

Fair Rosamund, 1916 (oil on canvas)
876438 Fair Rosamund, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 96.5x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scrap, 12th Lancers, Cavalry Regiment
Victorian scrap, 12th Lancers, Cavalry Regiment stationed in India. 1858

Norman Crusader, Horse Armoury, Tower of London. Date: circa 12th century

View of Haughmond Abbey ruins, near Shrewsbury
View of Haughmond Abbey ruins, a medieval Augustinian monastery dating back to the 12th century, near Shrewsbury, Wiltshire. 1870s

The Countess of Seafield by Madame Yevonde
Nina Caroline Ogilvie-Grant, 12th Countess of Seafield (1906 - 1969), by Madame Yevonde. Married Derek Herbert Ogilvie-Grant-Studley-Herbert in 1930, divorced 1957

Twelfth century woman in colourful costume. 1906

West Window, Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire
The West Window, Tintern Abbey, Tintern, Monmouthshire. It was built in the 12th century. circa 1890

Columnar Figure of an Apostle, Chalons-sur-Marne, c. 1180 (limestone)
491024 Columnar Figure of an Apostle, ChAlons-sur-Marne, c.1180 (limestone) by French School, (12th century); h:97.80 w:24.13 Wt: 162 lbs cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

ILN cover, Trooping the Colour 1947
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring King George VI and Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) on horseback at the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in honour of

Princess Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour 1947
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, in a specially designed uniform as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards on horseback at the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in June 1947

St Michaels Church, Stanton-Harcourt, Oxfordshire
St Michaels Church, Stanton-Harcourt, near Witney, Oxfordshire, dating back to the 12th century. The tower to the left is associated with the poet Alexander Pope

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1845

St Nicholas Church, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
St Nicholas Church, Bridge Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, dating back to the 12th century

View of Kelso Abbey, Scottish Borders, Scotland, dating back to the 12th century

The British Valhalla -- Our Crusading Kings. Showing King Richard I of England (the Lionheart) viewing Jerusalem, and Richard with King Philip II of France, during the Third Crusade (1189 - 1192)

St Marys Church, Iffley, Oxfordshire - the Font
St Marys Church, Iffley, Oxfordshire, dating back to the 12th century - the Font, made of Tournai marble from Flanders. Date: circa 1845

View inside St Marys Church, Iffley, Oxfordshire, dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1845

View of Jedburgh Abbey, Scottish Borders, Scotland, an Augustinian abbey dating back to the 12th century

The British Valhalla -- Archbishop Thomas Becket
The British Valhalla -- Bishop of Exeter at Northampton, supplicating Archbishop Thomas Becket to submit to King Henry II, and the reconciliation at Montmirail in France

View of St Katharines Hospital, Regents Park, London
View of the Royal Hospital of St Katharine, Regents Park, London. It was founded in the 12th century by Queen Matilda, wife of King Stephen

View of St Nicholas Church, Barfreston, Kent
View from the south-east of St Nicholas Church, Barfreston (Barfrestone), near Eythorne, Kent, a Norman church dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1845

Vice-Admiral Kato Tomosaburo of Japan (1861-1923), Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese First Fleet, cabinet minister, and later 12th Prime Minister of Japan. Date: circa 1913-1914

Wall mosaics of the 12th century from Monreale Cathedral, Sicily. Handcoloured lithograph by Cordes after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of All Classical Art Eras

Wall mosaics from the 12th century in Sicily: large central mosaic from the Chiesa della Martorana, Palermo, and details of mosaics in Monreale Cathedral. Handcoloured lithograph by A

Mosaics from Palermo Cathedral and Monreale Cathedral in Sicily, 12th century. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of All Classical Art Eras

12th century mosaics in Sicily: mosaic arches and corners in Syracuse Cathedral and floor in the Chiesa di San Cataldo in Palermo

Wall mosaic from the Chiesa della Martorana, and column mosaics in the Palatine Chapel, Palermo, Sicily, 12th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Scheurwasser after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn

Charging knight of the 12th and 13th century in chainmail hawberk, flat helmet, lance, heater shield, shin armour jambesons, war saddle. Copperplate engraving by J

Vaksala Church, near Uppsala, Sweden, 12th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847

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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.