Ethelbert Collection

St Augustine of Canterbury (d.604) preaching before Ethelbert (552?-616) Anglo-Saxon king of Kent whom he baptised in
531881 St Augustine of Canterbury (d.604) preaching before Ethelbert (552?-616) Anglo-Saxon king of Kent whom he baptised in 597

Map of Britain in 593, printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment (litho)
STC347552 Map of Britain in 593, printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval knights fighting a duel with swords. Sir Ethelbert fights Alan over the body of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

Ethelbert Gate, Norwich, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

St Ethelbert's Gate, Norwich, Norfolk
St Ethelbert's Gate, The Close, near Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Saint Augustine of Canterbury converting King Ethelbert to Christianity
Vintage illustration, Saint Augustine of Canterbury converting King Ethelbert (AEthelberht of Kent) to Christianity 6th Century

The reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert (colour litho)
1630705 The reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert (colour litho)
3101126 The Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert)

The Queen hands the drugged cup to Ethelbert (colour litho)
3623320 The Queen hands the drugged cup to Ethelbert (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen hands the drugged cup to Ethelbert)

Conversion of Ethelbert, King of Kent, to Christianity, Canterbury, c600 (litho)
6014701 Conversion of Ethelbert, King of Kent, to Christianity, Canterbury, c600 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversion of Ethelbert, King of Kent)

Photograph of Ethelbert Hotel, Margate, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Medieval knight in armour on horseback lost in a forest at night. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams

Medieval knights in armour on horseback on a stormy night. Sir Ethelbert becomes separated from Alan on a mountain road. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Two knights in armour leave a castle to head to a tournament. Sir Ethelbert and Alan make their farewells to Adelaide and the Baron

Medieval knight in armour introducing his lady to a knight. Sir Ethelbert introduces Adelaide to Alan in front of the Baron

Medieval knight in armour falling to his death from a tower. Alan commits suicide at the loss of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Medieval knights in armour on horseback under a portcullis
Medieval knights in armour on horseback at a castle gate with portcullis watching an unknown knight approach. Sir Ethelbert meets Alan

A spectre rising from the prone body of a knight in armour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams

Medieval knight in suit of armour fighting a monk
Medieval knight in suit of armour punching a monk with a knife. Sir Ethelbert fighting Alan disguised as a monk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Medieval knight in armour with troop of mounted knights. Sir Ethelbert looking for a horse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

Medieval knight in armour with troops outside a castle in the moonlight. Sir Ethelbert searching for an assassin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Medieval knight defeating another knight at a joust. Sir Ethelbert breaking a lance as he knocks a knight from his mount in the lists

Medieval knight in armour on horseback arriving at a tournament. Sir Ethelbert arrives at the tourney ground. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Riders at a donkey post-house, France, 18th century
Men and women flirting at a donkey post-house, France, 18th century. Pleasures of a Poste aux anes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of

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

Augustine before Ethelbert and Bertha (engraving)
3634848 Augustine before Ethelbert and Bertha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustine before Ethelbert and Bertha)

Augustine kindly received by Ethelbert, King of Kent (engraving)
1090770 Augustine kindly received by Ethelbert, King of Kent (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustine kindly received by Ethelbert, King of Kent)

Ethelbert, King of Kent, Proclaimed "Bretwalda"(engraving)
1090768 Ethelbert, King of Kent, Proclaimed " Bretwalda" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethelbert, King of Kent)

St Augustine before Ethelbert (engraving)
665178 St Augustine before Ethelbert (engraving) by Tresham, Henry (1751-1814) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Augustine before Ethelbert)

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

Ethelbert and Bertha (engraving)
670484 Ethelbert and Bertha (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethelbert and Bertha)

St. Augustine Preaching to Ethelbert (engraving)
3101957 St. Augustine Preaching to Ethelbert (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Augustine Preaching to Ethelbert)

St Augustine before Ethelbert (engraving)
726998 St Augustine before Ethelbert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Augustine before Ethelbert)

Augustine preaching before Ethelbert (engraving)
6020494 Augustine preaching before Ethelbert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustine preaching before Ethelbert)

Anglo-Saxon England: Conversion of Ethelbert (engraving)
6005345 Anglo-Saxon England: Conversion of Ethelbert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversion of Ethelbert)

Cliftonvilles Oval Bandstand - Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
1927

Ethelberts Gate, Kent, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ethelberts Gate, Kent, 1844. Gateway of Ethelberts Castle...Near to the Reculvers, and within a stone throw of the sea, stands this venerable relic of the Saxon times.From " Illustrated London

The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597

St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Depiction of Ethelbert, king of Kent, dressed as a Germanic warrior, looking down towards St Augustine and his entourage of monks

Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 (1864). Augustine (d604), first Archbishop of Canterbury, shown preaching the message of Christianity from Rome before King Ethelbert of Kent

The Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

The Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, 597 (1878). Artist: Robert Anderson
The Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, 597 (1878). After William Dyce (1806?1864). From Pictures and Royal Portraits Illustrative of English and Scottish History, by Thomas Archer

Augustine Preaching to Ethelbert and Bertha, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

The Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, by St Augustine, Canterbury in 597, (19th century). Artist: R Anderson
The Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, by St Augustine, Canterbury in 597, (19th century). Ethelbert King of Kent is converted to Christianity

Portraits and Dresses of the Kings of England... c1783.Artist: Hawkins
Portraits and Dresses of the Kings of England (with their Arms) prior to the Norman Conquest, c1783. Engraving from Barnards New Complete and Authentic History of England, (c1783)

The Chapel of St Pancras, 6th century
The Chapel of St Pancras in St Augustines Abbey. Built of Roman brick, it was claimed to be the site of King Ethelberts idol-house before his conversion, 6th century

St Augustine preaching to King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha, 19th century. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Illustration of St Augustine preaching to King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha, from a Chronicle of England by James Doyle, printed by Edmund Evans, 19th century

St Augustine of Canterbury (d604). Augustine was sent by Pope Gregory I to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. He is seen here preaching before Ethelbert (552)

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Ethelbert, a name that echoes through history and resonates with tales of bravery, faith, and transformation. From the Ethelbert Gate in Norwich to St Ethelbert's Gate in Norfolk, this name is etched into the very fabric of these ancient lands. In the year 593, a map of Britain was printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment, showcasing the vast kingdom ruled by King Ethelbert. It was during his reign that Saint Augustine of Canterbury arrived on these shores to convert him to Christianity. The vivid lithographs depict their fateful meeting and the momentous reception given by Ethelbert. One such lithograph captures Queen Bertha as she hands a drugged cup to her husband. This pivotal event symbolizes not only their love but also their unwavering commitment to embracing a new faith. The Conversion stands as an enduring testament to his open-mindedness and willingness to embrace change. Canterbury became a beacon for Christianity under his rule, forever altering the religious landscape of Kent. Beyond historical depictions lies another facet of Ethelbert's legacy - hospitality. The photograph reveals the grandeur and elegance of the renowned Ethelbert Hotel in Margate, Essex – a place where weary travelers found respite amidst its tranquil surroundings. But it is not just castles and hotels that define this enigmatic figure; knights in armor astride majestic horses evoke images of chivalry lost in dense forests or battling against tempestuous storms on dark nights. These brave warriors embody both strength and honor – qualities often associated with King Ethelbert himself. As we delve into history's tapestry woven around this illustrious name, we uncover stories that continue to captivate our imagination. Whether it be conversion or conquests, hospitality or heroism - each tale adds another layer to understanding who Ethelbert truly was: A king whose impact still reverberates across time and place.