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Edward Ii Collection

"Edward II: The Tragic Reign of a Controversial Monarch" Delve into the captivating history of Edward II

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: The seizure of Roger de Mortimer (1287-1330) at Nottingham Castle, 19th century. Artist: Noel Paton

The seizure of Roger de Mortimer (1287-1330) at Nottingham Castle, 19th century. Artist: Noel Paton
The seizure of Roger de Mortimer (1287-1330) at Nottingham Castle, 19th century. Roger de Mortimer was arrested by order of King Edward III in October 1330

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II and the crowns of her Royal forbears, Sovereigns

The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II and the crowns of her Royal forbears, Sovereigns of this Realm from William the Conqueror to Charles I (with the exception of Edward V

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Tenor singer Louis Paulin as King Edward II of England in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by

Tenor singer Louis Paulin as King Edward II of England in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini
FLO4632266 Tenor singer Louis Paulin as King Edward II of England in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music, 1846

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. Artist: H Austin

Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. Artist: H Austin
Isabella of France (1295-1358), queen consort of King Edward II, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A. D. 1307 (colour litho)

Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A. D. 1307 (colour litho)
670118 Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A.D. 1307 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A.D. 1307)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Page from the directing book for Edward II

Page from the directing book for Edward II
7204974 Page from the directing book for Edward II by Hilar, Karel Hugo (1885-1935); National Theatre, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Sketch by K. H)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II and Piers Gaveston fill their empty coffers at the plunder of York, 1311 (colour litho)

Edward II and Piers Gaveston fill their empty coffers at the plunder of York, 1311 (colour litho)
3643307 Edward II and Piers Gaveston fill their empty coffers at the plunder of York, 1311 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II, detail from a window in the Great Hall, 1867-71 (stained glass)

Edward II, detail from a window in the Great Hall, 1867-71 (stained glass)
3474708 Edward II, detail from a window in the Great Hall, 1867-71 (stained glass) by Heaton, Clement (1824-82) & Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915) & Allen, John Miller (1827-1902); Town Hall

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II and Piers Gaveston (engraving)

Edward II and Piers Gaveston (engraving)
670733 Edward II and Piers Gaveston (engraving) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II and Piers Gaveston)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II and Richard I (w / c on paper)

Edward II and Richard I (w / c on paper)
810317 Edward II and Richard I (w/c on paper) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II of England (1284-1327), also called Edward of Caernarfon

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Stone head of Edward II from the Great Room at the Mulberry Tree Tavern

Stone head of Edward II from the Great Room at the Mulberry Tree Tavern
2831907 Stone head of Edward II from the Great Room at the Mulberry Tree Tavern, Broad Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward I of England investing his newborn son as the first Prince of Wales, 1301 (colour litho)

Edward I of England investing his newborn son as the first Prince of Wales, 1301 (colour litho)
5229966 Edward I of England investing his newborn son as the first Prince of Wales, 1301 (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: The Plantagent Kings. (1154--1399) (engraving)

The Plantagent Kings. (1154--1399) (engraving)
670876 The Plantagent Kings. (1154--1399) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plantagent Kings. (1154--1399). 1. Henry II (1154--1189). 2

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II (engraving)

Edward II (engraving)
655341 Edward II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II. Illustration from The Peoples History of England (Cassell Petter & Galpin, c 1890)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Caernarvon Castle, the birthplace of King Edward II, founder of Oriel College, Oxford (engraving)

Caernarvon Castle, the birthplace of King Edward II, founder of Oriel College, Oxford (engraving)
3626733 Caernarvon Castle, the birthplace of King Edward II, founder of Oriel College, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarvon Castle)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II gathered an army and fought a battle at Bannockburn 1314 AD

Edward II gathered an army and fought a battle at Bannockburn 1314 AD
1122708 Edward II gathered an army and fought a battle at Bannockburn 1314 AD, where Bruce defeated the English, c.1950 (litho) by Valda

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Shrine of King Edward II, founder of Oriel College, Oxford, in Gloucester Cathedral (engraving)

Shrine of King Edward II, founder of Oriel College, Oxford, in Gloucester Cathedral (engraving)
3626732 Shrine of King Edward II, founder of Oriel College, Oxford, in Gloucester Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrine of King Edward II)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II (chromolitho)

Edward II (chromolitho)
669038 Edward II (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (John Scott)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II resigning his royalty

Edward II resigning his royalty
LLM456075 Edward II resigning his royalty by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II resigning his royalty)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II

Edward II
LLM456074 Edward II by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II. Illustration from History of England by Henry Tyrrell (c 1860).); © Look and Learn

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Title Page for Edward II by Christopher Marlowe, published 1598 (printed paper)

Title Page for Edward II by Christopher Marlowe, published 1598 (printed paper)
XJF441235 Title Page for Edward II by Christopher Marlowe, published 1598 (printed paper) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Coronations of English Sovereigns, Edward II and Isabella (litho)

Coronations of English Sovereigns, Edward II and Isabella (litho)
1629452 Coronations of English Sovereigns, Edward II and Isabella (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronations of English Sovereigns)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: The coronation of Edward II AD1308, 1920s (litho)

The coronation of Edward II AD1308, 1920s (litho)
833059 The coronation of Edward II AD1308, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Genealogical roll of the kings of England, c. 1440-79 (pen & ink on parchment)

Genealogical roll of the kings of England, c. 1440-79 (pen & ink on parchment)
2919750 Genealogical roll of the kings of England, c.1440-79 (pen & ink on parchment) by English School, (15th century); 192.4x19.5 cm; The University of St

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: A street scene in the days of Edward II, from Cassells History of the British People

A street scene in the days of Edward II, from Cassells History of the British People
2637994 A street scene in the days of Edward II, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley Book Company Limited, c.1940 (litho) by Forestier

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II (engraving)

Edward II (engraving)
451670 Edward II (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); 30x19 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Edward II (1284-1327) called Edward of Caernarfon

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston (engraving)

Edward II and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston (engraving)
670601 Edward II and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Marriage of Edward II and Isabella of France (engraving)

Marriage of Edward II and Isabella of France (engraving)
655342 Marriage of Edward II and Isabella of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of Edward II and Isabella of France)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving)

Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving)
1601979 Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues in the New Palace at Westminster)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving)

Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving)
1618758 Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues in St Stephens Hall, and the Central Hall)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Seven King Edwards of England (engraving)

Seven King Edwards of England (engraving)
3626548 Seven King Edwards of England (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seven King Edwards of England)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Isabella of France, queen of king Edward II (engraving)

Isabella of France, queen of king Edward II (engraving)
662877 Isabella of France, queen of king Edward II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella of France, queen of king Edward II)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II (colour litho)

Edward II (colour litho)
6025135 Edward II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward II. Illustration for a Halifax Building Society presentation booklet entitled Monarchs of)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Sir William Trussell and other deputies receiving the resignation of Edward II (engraving)

Sir William Trussell and other deputies receiving the resignation of Edward II (engraving)
5220789 Sir William Trussell and other deputies receiving the resignation of Edward II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: The Hall of Oriel, c1870

The Hall of Oriel, c1870. Oriel College, Oxford has original medieval foundations set by Adam de Brome, under patronage of Edward II. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Bannockburn: The Abbot of Inchaffray Blessing The Scots Before The Battle, (1314), 1890

Bannockburn: The Abbot of Inchaffray Blessing The Scots Before The Battle, (1314), 1890. Maurice of Inchaffray, chaplain at the Battle of Bannockburn

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edward II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward II, 1773. Edward II (1284-1327). Edward had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, who joined the royal household in 1300

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-1399)

John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-1399)
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-99). Fourth son of Edward II of England, father of Henry IV. Shakespeares Time-honoured Lancaster. Engraving from window, All Souls, 0xford

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II, c1787

Edward II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

Edward II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: A Man and Woman of The Time of Edward II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

A Man and Woman of The Time of Edward II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man and Woman of The Time of Edward II, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Gavestons head shown to the Earl of Lancaster, 1312 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

Gavestons head shown to the Earl of Lancaster, 1312 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Gavestons head shown to the Earl of Lancaster, 1864. Piers Gaveston, 1st Earl of Cornwall (c1284-1312) was an English nobleman and a favourite of King Edward II of England

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II. and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Edward II. and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston (c1284-1312), Edward was forced to exile him

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: The Death of Bohun, 16 March 1322, (c1880)

The Death of Bohun, 16 March 1322, (c1880). Humphrey (VI) de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford (1276-1322) was a member of a powerful Anglo-Norman family of the Welsh Marches

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II, 1783. Artist: Taylor

Edward II, 1783. Artist: Taylor
Edward II, 1783. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From New Complete and Authentic History of England, by Edward Barnard. [Alex Hogg, London, 1783]

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech

Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). On 20 January 1327, Henry of Lancaster and the bishops of Winchester and Lincoln informed Edward that if he were to resign as monarch

Background imageEdward Ii Collection: A Noble Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris

A Noble Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Noble Lady, 1926. A Noble Lady in the fashion of King Edward IIs (1284-1327) reign. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd



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"Edward II: The Tragic Reign of a Controversial Monarch" Delve into the captivating history of Edward II, a monarch whose reign was marked by political turmoil and personal tragedy. Explore the Descent of Queen Elizabeth II, tracing her lineage back to this enigmatic ruler and his royal forbears. Immerse yourself in the dramatic events that unfolded during Edward II's reign through stunning artworks. Witness the gripping moment when Roger de Mortimer was seized at Nottingham Castle, immortalized in an exquisite 19th-century painting by Noel Paton. Discover Isabella of France, queen consort to King Edward II, depicted with grace and elegance in a remarkable 1851 artwork by H Austin. Uncover the complex dynamics between Edward II and Piers Gaveston as they navigate treacherous alliances amidst barons vying for power in AD 1307. Unearth historical artifacts like the directing book page used during Edward II's rule, offering insights into his governance strategies. Marvel at colorful lithographs depicting pivotal moments such as their plundering of York in 1311 or witness stained glass windows from the Great Hall showcasing scenes from his life. Learn about key milestones in Edward II's life - born in 1284, crowned king in 1308, but ultimately meeting a tragic end through murder in 1328. Engage with engravings capturing poignant moments shared between Edward II and Piers Gaveston or even Richard I. Admire a stone head sculpture believed to be that himself from its resting place at the Mulberry Tree Tavern's Great Room. Reflect on how this artifact connects us to one of England's most controversial rulers. Finally, explore iconic imagery portraying Edward I investing his newborn son as Prince of Wales - an event that would shape future generations within British royalty forevermore.