Ages Collection (page 20)

Basin-maker (engraving)
668401 Basin-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basin-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

Wire-worker (engraving)
668393 Wire-worker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wire-worker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

A Court Concert (engraving)
668336 A Court Concert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Court Concert. Illustration for The Arts in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (Bickers, c 1890)

Interior of the Atelier of Etienne Delaulne, a celebrated Goldsmith of Paris, in the Sixteenth Century (engraving)
668152 Interior of the Atelier of Etienne Delaulne, a celebrated Goldsmith of Paris, in the Sixteenth Century (engraving) by French School

Distaff of Wood (chromolitho)
668145 Distaff of Wood (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distaff of Wood. Illustration for The Arts in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (Bickers)

Biberon of Henri II Ware (chromolitho)
668143 Biberon of Henri II Ware (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Biberon of Henri II Ware)

Casque, Morion, and Helmets (chromolitho)
668142 Casque, Morion, and Helmets (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casque, Morion, and Helmets)

Gold Crosses of a King of the Goths (chromolitho)
668140 Gold Crosses of a King of the Goths (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Crosses of a King of the Goths)

King John and the Magna Carta, view of Runnymede
King John and the Magna Carta, with a view of Runnymede where it was signed. Date: 1215

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- Knight and Squire
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- the Knight and the Squire. Date: 14th century

Illustration from the life of El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (c1043-1099), Castilian nobleman and military leader in medieval Spain - seen here with Count Lozano, and receiving his fathers sword

William the Conqueror, King Harold, Battle of Hastings
Portraits of William the Conqueror and King Harold, opponents in the Battle of Hastings of 1066, with the Seal of Battle Abbey, a view of the coast where the Normans landed, and Pevensey Castle

El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, Castilian nobleman
El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (c1043-1099), Castilian nobleman and military leader in medieval Spain. He was immortalised in a 12th century Spanish epic poem, El Cantar de Mio Cid

William Caxton, English merchant, diplomat and writer
William Caxton (c1422 - 1491), English merchant, diplomat, writer, printer and bookseller, thought to be the first person to introduce the printing press to England, in 1476

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- Canons Yeomans Tale
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Canons Yeomans Tale, a two-part story about alchemists. Showing the Canon announcing his secret to the Priest, the Canon stirring the crucible

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Nuns Priests Tale, a mock heroic story about a cockerel named Chanticleer (Chauntecleer), his wife Pertelote, and a wily fox. Date: 1845

The British Valhalla -- The Wars and Conquests in France. Depicting the Countess de Montfort (Joanna of Flanders, Duchess of Brittany) waiting for help to arrive, and saluting Sir Walter Manny

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Franklins Tale, a romantic story set in Brittany, about a couple, Dorigen and Arveragus, who decide that their marriage will be an equal one

The British Valhalla -- Magna Carta. Showing the Barons taking the Oath on the altar at Bury St Edmunds, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton, showing the Charter at St Paul s. Date: 1214

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

Method of sealing an ancient letter - Paston correspondence
Method of sealing an ancient letter, an item from the correspondence of the Paston family in the time of Henry VI and Richard III (15th century). Date: 15th century

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Squires Tale, an unfinished (interrupted) story in the form of an epic romance about Genghis Khan (named here Cambuscan or Cambyuscan)

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

Ancient items from the Treasury of Great Britain
Ancient items from the Treasury of the Exchequer of Great Britain, following an inventory conducted by Sir Francis Palgrave, archivist and historian - a medieval leather pouch. Date: 1840s

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

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

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale, showing the corrupt Summoner, the Devil and the Widow. Date: 1845

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Wife of Baths Tale (left). Also including the Knight solving the riddle (centre) and the Knight on his travels (right). Date: 14th century

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

Interior, St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent
Interior view of St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent, nicknamed the Lantern of Kent, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1845

Doorway, St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent
Doorway at St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent, nicknamed the Lantern of Kent, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1845

The British Valhalla -- King Canute (Cnut) the Great, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes

Effigy of King Edward II in Gloucester Cathedral
Effigy of King Edward II on his tomb in Gloucester Cathedral. Date: 14th century

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Man of Laws Tale, about the life of Constance, or Custance, Christian daughter of the emperor of Rome

The British Valhalla -- King Alfred reading to his mother, Queen Osburh or Osburga, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes. 9th century

The British Valhalla -- King Alfred, coming to the Danish camp as a minstrel, and (right) hailed as the saviour of his people (meeting with the Welsh monk, Asser, who wrote a biography of the King)

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

The British Valhalla -- conversion to Christianity
The British Valhalla -- the conversion to Christianity of the Anglo-Saxon people (Paulinus before Edwin), a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Knights Tale. Palamon in the Temple of Mars, Arcite in the Temple of Venus. Date: 1845

The British Valhalla -- two knights reading history book
The British Valhalla -- two knights reading a history book of Britain, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes

The British Valhalla -- Spensers Faerie Queene, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes. Date: 1845

Portable shrine of Ethelbert, King of the East Angles
Portable shrine or pyx of Ethelbert, King of the East Angles (Kent). Date: circa 1845

View of Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge, Kent, by this time accessible via the new railway from London to Dover. Date: 1843

St John the Baptist Church, Penshurst, Kent
St John the Baptist Church, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, by this time accessible via the new railway from London to Dover. Date: 1843

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"Journey through the Ages: Unveiling the Tapestry of History" Step into a world where time unravels, revealing captivating stories etched in every corner. Explore the Byzantine Empire's grandeur on a map that whispers tales of power and opulence. Feel the weight of history as you gaze upon the Brudenell Magna Carta, an emblematic symbol of freedom and justice. Immerse yourself in Van Eyck's masterpiece, "The Arnolfini Portrait, " where love transcends time with its intricate details. Witness devotion come alive through Our Lady of Vladimir, an ancient icon that has witnessed centuries pass by. Paolo Uccello's brushstrokes bring to life The Battle of San Romano, capturing both valor and chaos within its vibrant hues. Travel back to 1381 and stand alongside Wat Tyler during England's Peasants revolt; their cries for equality echoing through generations. Discover tranquility amidst nature in Garden Paintings from Villa Livia, transporting you to a serene oasis frozen in time. Pay homage to Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo), whose legacy echoes across centuries. Saint John of the Cross engraves his spiritual journey upon our hearts with colored intensity; his words transcend ages and touch souls even today. Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou stands tall as a pillar in history - his influence shaping dynasties yet to come. As you wander through Bolton Priory in North Yorkshire, let your imagination soar amidst its ancient walls - witness tales woven by countless pilgrims who have treaded these hallowed grounds before you. In Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on the road, experience camaraderie among diverse characters united by faith and shared aspirations – reminding us that humanity remains constant throughout changing times. These glimpses into different epochs remind us that we are but threads interwoven within the tapestry of time.