Agincourt Collection

Double page spread in The Sphere showing British warriors lined up waiting before the Battle of Agincourt. The original watercolour by John Hassall

BATTLE OF AGINCOURT, 1415. Battle between the French and English at Agincourt, France, 1415, with archers in the front and cavalry massed behind them

Battle of Agincourt
The English army prepares for battle on the morning of Agincourt

Battle of Agincourt about to begin, 1415
English army on the morning of battle at Agincourt, Hundred Years War, 1415. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415. 1415

WHITE TOWER OF LONDON from a manuscript of the poems of Charles d Orleans, who was captured at Agincourt in 1415 and remained a prisoner in England until 1440

Battle of Agincourt
A cavalry charge during the English victory at Agincourt

British battleships at sea, including HMS Agincourt, WW1
British battleships at sea during the First World War, including HMS Agincourt, a dreadnought, in the foreground. Date: 1914-1918

100 Years War / Agincourt
Henry V leads the English to victory at Agincourt, defeating an army four times as large : the French lost 8000, the English 400

English Archery Wins at Agincourt (engraving)
3101949 English Archery Wins at Agincourt (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Archery Wins at Agincourt)

Henry V at Agincourt
King Henry V engages in hand-to- hand fighting on foot against the French infantry

Henry V / Agincourt
Act IV, Scene I Henry V, victorious after the battle of Agincourt; H: " Praised be God, & not our strength for it!"

100 Years War and English Victory at Agincourt
English victory at Agincourt Date: 1415

Thurland Castle, Lancashire, England, dates from 1402, when Sir Thomas Tunstall, knighted by King Henry V at Agincourt, was given a licence to crenellate his manor house. Date: early 1930s

Saint Crispin
SAINT CRISPIN Patron saint of tanners and shoemakers : his feast-day is also the date of the battle of Agincourt, as Shakespeare reminds us. Date: circa 285

Praying before Agincourt
Henry V and his troops pray for victory over the French before the battle of Agincourt

Four-gun Bristol fighter plane at Agincourt, France
A four-gun Bristol fighter plane of No. 22 Squadron, RAF, with one Vickers and three Lewis guns, at Agincourt, France, towards the end of the First World War

Figure on a sign marks the site of the Battle of Agincourt, in the Nord Pas de Calais, France, Europe

Duc D orleans Imprisoned
The Tower during the captivity of the duc d Orleans, taken prisoner after Agincourt

Ships of the British Navy (engraving)
8631456 Ships of the British Navy (engraving) by Ingram, William Ayerst (1855-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the British Navy. Illustration from Black and White)

Henry V at Agincourt (engraving)
8636240 Henry V at Agincourt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V at Agincourt)

The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). The Battle of Agincourt in of 1415 of the Hundred Years War

The English army defeating the French at Agincourt in 1415, 1836 (engraving)
7235746 The English army defeating the French at Agincourt in 1415, 1836 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); © Florilegius

The English Army of Henry V preparing for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415
ELD4891558 The English Army of Henry V preparing for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, illustration from Histoire Populaire de France, by Lahure, 1866 (engraving) by French School

London: Henry V after Agincourt (litho)
7155945 London: Henry V after Agincourt (litho) by Fenn, William Amor (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V after Agincourt)

Henry V lands at Dover after Agincourt AD1415, 1920s (litho)
833008 Henry V lands at Dover after Agincourt AD1415, 1920s (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

An Expensive Jape. A. D. 1415 (colour litho)
670090 An Expensive Jape. A.D. 1415 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Expensive Jape. A.D. 1415)

Combat dans Paris (engraving)
7194100 Combat dans Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combat dans Paris)

Henry V of England, with Military Attendants, under their appropriate Banners (engraving)
7192279 Henry V of England, with Military Attendants, under their appropriate Banners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V of England)

Plan of the Battle of Azincourt (engraving)
7192277 Plan of the Battle of Azincourt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Battle of Azincourt)

Entree des Bourguignons a Paris (engraving)
7194101 Entree des Bourguignons a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entree des Bourguignons a Paris)

English Archer of the time of Agincourt (litho)
6026831 English Archer of the time of Agincourt (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Archer of the time of Agincourt)

The English Archers win the day at Agincourt (litho)
6026822 The English Archers win the day at Agincourt (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Archers win the day at Agincourt)

The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving)
1624105 The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Casting a Monster Cylinder for Her Majestys Armour-Plated Frigate Agincourt at Maudslay and Companys Foundry (engraving)
1620158 Casting a Monster Cylinder for Her Majestys Armour-Plated Frigate Agincourt at Maudslay and Companys Foundry (engraving) by English School

The Coronation in Norway (engraving)
1620851 The Coronation in Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation in Norway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 August 1873)

King Henry V addressing his Troops at Agincourt, 1415 (engraving)
671013 King Henry V addressing his Troops at Agincourt, 1415 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry V addressing his Troops at Agincourt, 1415)

Henry V reviewing his troops before Agincourt (engraving)
973361 Henry V reviewing his troops before Agincourt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry V reviewing his troops before Agincourt)

The Battle of Agincourt AD1415, 1920s (litho)
832981 The Battle of Agincourt AD1415, 1920s (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

The conclusion of the Treaty of Troye (engraving)
665156 The conclusion of the Treaty of Troye (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conclusion of the Treaty of Troye)

The Sketch Photographic Interviews XXXiX - Mr John Hassall
Page from The Sketch featuring a photographic interview with the artist John Hassall. He is seen at work in his studio at 88 Kensington Park Road, sweeping up and working on his large watercolour

John Hassall painting The Morning of Agincourt
John Hassall (1868 - 1948), artist and illustrator known as The Poster King for his highly popular posters, pictured in his studio working on his watercolour painting

King Henry V naming the Battle of Agincourt, France. 1415

Charge at Agincourt, 1415 (engraving)
670996 Charge at Agincourt, 1415 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge at Agincourt, 1415. Illustration for the Historical Scrap Book (Cassel, c 1880)

The English Archers of Azincourt (engraving)
672108 The English Archers of Azincourt (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Archers of Azincourt)

Charles de Montaigu, Seigneur de Marcoussy, brother to Jean de Montaigu, killed at the Battle of Agincourt 1415. He wears a bourrelet or beret, tunic with angel sleeves and hose

Agincourt (engraving)
3654748 Agincourt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agincourt. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

H. M.s Minotaur
H.M.S Minotaur and Agincourt, built in the River Thames by Ironworks Company at Blackwall, was delivered complete into the possession of the Lord of the Admiralty. Date: 1865

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"Agincourt: A Historic Clash of Nations, 1415" Step back in time to witness the epic Battle of Agincourt, a pivotal moment in history where French and English forces clashed on the fields of Agincourt, France in 1415. This battle would forever be etched into the annals of warfare. As the sun began to rise on that fateful day, archers took their positions at the front lines while cavalry units massed behind them. The stage was set for an intense showdown between two mighty nations vying for supremacy. King Henry V himself stood resolute amidst his troops, leading with unwavering determination. His presence instilled courage and inspired his men as they prepared to face overwhelming odds against their French adversaries. The Battle marked a significant chapter in the infamous Hundred Years War. It symbolized England's resilience and strategic prowess against a formidable foe. Victory seemed uncertain but hope burned bright within every English heart. In another era, HMS Agincourt sailed proudly across treacherous seas during World War I. This British battleship carried its namesake from centuries past into modern times as a testament to valor and strength. The White Tower of London stands tall today as a reminder of Charles d Orleans' imprisonment after being captured at Agincourt. For twenty-five long years, he remained confined within those walls until finally regaining freedom in 1440. Through artful manuscript illuminations and engravings depicting this historic event, we glimpse into the chaos and heroism that unfolded on that hallowed ground. English archery proved decisive as arrows rained down upon their enemies with deadly precision. Henry V's legacy is forever intertwined with Agincourt – a victory won through sheer determination and military brilliance. This triumph not only secured England's position but also left an indelible mark on European history. So let us remember this clash between nations.