Chronicle Of England Collection

Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1346 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1864. King Edward III, (1312- 1377) standing on a hillside refusing succour to his son Edward the Black Prince, (1330-1376)) at the at the Battle of Crecy

Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Alfred in the neatherds cottage, 1864. King Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Here, sitting in a cottage he is interrupted by the neatherds wife

Richard pardons his brother John, 12th Century (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard pardons his brother John, 1864. Richard I, (1157-1199) pardons his brother Prince John, (1166 -1216), at the behest of their mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine

Richard and the Master of St John, Joppa, 23 July 1191, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
984744 Richard and the Master of St John, Joppa, 23 July 1191, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1464 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1864. Elizabeth Woodville, (1437- 1492) was Queen consort of England as the spouse of King Edward IV, (1442- 1483) from 1464

The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1209 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1864. Fulk de Cantelupe, (died 7 April 1239) and Henry de Cornhill, (c1135 - c1193) sheriff of Kent, are sent by King John to expel the monks from Christchurch

Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1864. Henry of Anjou, Henry II (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189), and King Stephen, (1135-1154) confer across the Thames, 1153 at Wallingford

Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 20 November 869 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984717 Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 20 November 869 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984796 Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475
984793 Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Capture of Joan of Arc, 25 May 1430, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984779 Capture of Joan of Arc, 25 May 1430, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Death of Hotspur, Sir Henry Percy, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984774 Death of Hotspur, Sir Henry Percy, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984764 The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Edward I threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984756 King Edward I threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1297, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984755 Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1297, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Richard pardons the archer who shot him, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984747 Richard pardons the archer who shot him, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

King Richard I refuses to look upon the Holy City, having failed to conquer it
984745 King Richard I refuses to look upon the Holy City, having failed to conquer it, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093
984733 Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066
984728 Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Ms Fr 83 fol. 205 Coronation of Henry VI (1421-71) (vellum) (b / w photo)
XIR183352 Ms Fr 83 fol.205 Coronation of Henry VI (1421-71) (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Buckingham finds the Severn impassable, 18 October 1483
984795 Buckingham finds the Severn impassable, 18 October 1483, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The English wait for the French at Crecy, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984762 The English wait for the French at Crecy, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

King Henry III and his Parliament, Westminster, 1258, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
984752 King Henry III and his Parliament, Westminster, 1258, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Thomas Becket forbids the Earl of Leicester to pass sentence on him, 1162
984741 Thomas Becket forbids the Earl of Leicester to pass sentence on him, 1162, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984740 Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The oath of Walter l Espec, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984738 The oath of Walter l Espec, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Robert taken prisoner by the clerk Baudri, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984736 Robert taken prisoner by the clerk Baudri, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Baptism of King Guthorm, AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984724 Baptism of King Guthorm, AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The Roman standard bearer of the tenth legion landing in Britain, 55 BC
984719 The Roman standard bearer of the tenth legion landing in Britain, 55 BC, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

The High Priest, Coifi, profanes the Temple of the Idols, 627 AD
984716 The High Priest, Coifi, profanes the Temple of the Idols, 627 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

William the Lion taken prisoner, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984789 William the Lion taken prisoner, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bolingbroke at which Henry demands the throne
984772 Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bolingbroke at which Henry demands the throne, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Richard assumes the command of the rebels in the Peasants Revolt
984768 Richard assumes the command of the rebels in the Peasants Revolt, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Edward III vows that he will make peace, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984766 Edward III vows that he will make peace, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Battle of Sluys, 1340, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984761 Battle of Sluys, 1340, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1290, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984754 Edward acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1290, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

William de Breteuil defends the treasury, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485
984735 William de Breteuil defends the treasury, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

William I receiving a fatal hurt at Mantes, France, 1087
984732 William I receiving a fatal hurt at Mantes, France, 1087, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c. AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984723 Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c.AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984722 Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Marriage of Henry V and Katherine of France, 2 June 1420
984791 Marriage of Henry V and Katherine of France, 2 June 1420, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Henry at Waterford, Ireland, 18 October 1172, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984788 Henry at Waterford, Ireland, 18 October 1172, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Death of the King-Maker, 14 April 1471, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984786 Death of the King-Maker, 14 April 1471, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1 May 1464, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984784 Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1 May 1464, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Stratagem of Lord Fauconberg at Towton, 29 March 1461, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
984783 Stratagem of Lord Fauconberg at Towton, 29 March 1461, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 13 November 1441
984780 The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 13 November 1441, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485 pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Charles VI of France and Henry V welcomed by the clergy, 1 December 1420
984778 Charles VI of France and Henry V welcomed by the clergy, 1 December 1420, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Henry V attacked by the Duke of Alencon on the battlefield
984777 Henry V attacked by the Duke of Alencon on the battlefield, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

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"Chronicle of England: A Glimpse into History Through Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of English history with the remarkable artwork of James William Edmund Doyle. His stunning illustrations from "A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485" transport us to pivotal moments that shaped the nation. In one scene, we witness Edward's heart-wrenching decision as he denies succor to his own son at Crecy in 1346. The artist masterfully captures the anguish etched on their faces, revealing the complexities of duty and sacrifice during times of war. Moving further back, we find ourselves amidst Alfred's humble abode in a neatherds cottage during the year 878. Doyle's attention to detail brings this intimate encounter between king and peasant to life, highlighting Alfred's commitment to understanding his people and leading by example. The chronicle also delves into familial bonds, such as Richard pardoning his brother John in the twelfth century. This poignant moment showcases forgiveness prevailing over conflict within royal bloodlines, reminding us that even those born into power are not immune to strife. Not all scenes depict acts of mercy or reconciliation; some reveal darker chapters in English history. The murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral sends shivers down our spines as we witness this tragic event unfold through vivid lithography. Similarly haunting is Prince Edward's fate after capture by King Edward IV at Tewkesbury—a chilling reminder that even royalty can fall victim to political intrigue. Doyle also sheds light on lesser-known episodes like Gaveston's execution and Albemarle and Fitzwalter exchanging defiance—moments often overlooked but crucial for understanding medieval power dynamics. Finally, Richard orders Lord William Hastings' arrest—an illustration brimming with tension as it foreshadows Richard III's tumultuous reign. These images serve as windows into a past where loyalty and betrayal walked hand in hand.