Heralds Collection

Officers of Arms of the Heralds College, 1952
Participants in the Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II. The Officers of Arms of the Heralds College (l to r): Bluemantle, J A Frere; Windsor Herald, R P Graham-Vivian; Richmond Herald

Two Heralds and a Pursuivant (L. to R.) Rouge Coix Pursuivant, Mr. J. R. Bromhead Walker, with Somerset Herald, Major M. R. Trappes-Lomax, and York Herald, Mr. A. J. Toppin

The Officers of Arms of the College of Heralds and the Earl Marshal. (L. to R.) Bluemantle, Mr. J. A. Frere; Windsor Herald, Mr. R. P. Graham Vivian; Richmond Herald, Mr. A. R

King George V and the officers of Heralds College, during his coronation in 1910
2915361 King George V and the officers of Heralds College, during his coronation in 1910, together with the arms of the English Sovereigns from William I to George V

King George V and the officers of Heralds College, during his coronation in 1910
2915360 King George V and the officers of Heralds College, during his coronation in 1910, together with the arms of the English Sovereigns from William I to George V

Proclaiming King Edward VII at St. James's Palace
Coronation - Proclaiming King Edward VII at St. James's Palace, January 24, 1901. Date: 1901

Photograph of J B Priestley and daughters. Captioned, Mr J B Priestley, with two of his daughters, Sylvia and Mary, taken in the garden of his house at Highgate'

FRENCH HERALDS C15
Heralds in France at the time of the death of Charles VI (they give the bad news to the King's son). Date: circa 1500

Fame (oil on canvas)
868041 Fame (oil on canvas) by Varotari, Alessandro (Il Padovanino) (1588-1648); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Herald's trumpet (copper)
490296 Herald's trumpet (copper) by Choquet, Gorgen (16th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Triumphant Entry of Henri IV (1553-1610) into Paris, c. 1627 (oil on panel)
XIR196200 Triumphant Entry of Henri IV (1553-1610) into Paris, c.1627 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 48x66 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France

Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis
FLO4570333 Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

Proclamation of the coronation of King Edward VII at the Royal Exchange, London (litho)
3627008 Proclamation of the coronation of King Edward VII at the Royal Exchange, London (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of Boys Own Paper with herald, 1893 (colour litho)
3315909 Cover of Boys Own Paper with herald, 1893 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Greek shield viewed inside, helmet, greaves, sword, bow, quiver and two heralds staffs, or sceptres (engraving)
5200820 Greek shield viewed inside, helmet, greaves, sword, bow, quiver and two heralds staffs, or sceptres (engraving) by English School

The Coronation of the Czar of Russia, Heralds scattering the Imperial Proclamation (engraving)
1044191 The Coronation of the Czar of Russia, Heralds scattering the Imperial Proclamation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Black Prince and the French kings heralds AD 1367 (litho)
956309 The Black Prince and the French kings heralds AD 1367 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles (engraving)
973659 The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles)

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving)
973671 Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds)

Heralds of spring (coloured engraving)
728652 Heralds of spring (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heralds of spring)

Edward VII being proclaimed king, London (colour litho)
2819141 Edward VII being proclaimed king, London (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London, 31 January 1820 (colour litho)
3100177 Proclamation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom at the Royal Exchange, London, 31 January 1820 (colour litho) by European School

Queen Elizabeth I entering Kenilworth Castle. 1575

Heralds or officers of arms, 15th century
Heralds or officers of arms, herauts ou officiers d armes, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleurs-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

Ceremony proclaiming George V King (colour litho)
2779614 Ceremony proclaiming George V King (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony proclaiming George V King. En Angleterre)

A picturesque goliardic party in Pavia (colour litho)
2808996 A picturesque goliardic party in Pavia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque goliardic party in Pavia)

Medieval tournament
Medieval knights on horseback about to receive their jousts, while heralds blow their trumpets

The War on the Sikkim Frontier of Thibet (engraving)
1595732 The War on the Sikkim Frontier of Thibet (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War on the Sikkim Frontier of Thibet)

Months of the year. December
The coming of Santa Claus at Christmas heralds a happy time of the year. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

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 Coronation of the Queen of Holland (litho)
1606505 The Coronation of the Queen of Holland (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of the Queen of Holland)

The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Proclamation by the Heralds and Secretaries of the Senate (engraving)
1624484 The Imperial Coronation at Moscow, Proclamation by the Heralds and Secretaries of the Senate (engraving) by Woodville

A curious Dutch custom (colour litho)
2779507 A curious Dutch custom (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious Dutch custom)

Window depicting Musical Angels (stained glass)
PC316451 Window depicting Musical Angels (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; French, out of copyright

Guy of Ponthieu gives Further Audience to Harold and his Companions, whose Release is Demanded by Heralds from Duke
LLM456960 Guy of Ponthieu gives Further Audience to Harold and his Companions, whose Release is Demanded by Heralds from Duke William by Maclise

Proclamation of the accession of King Edward VII to the throne in the City of London (colour litho)
2782173 Proclamation of the accession of King Edward VII to the throne in the City of London (colour litho) by French School

Edward III Conferring the Order of the Garter of Edward the Black Prince
SAG56064 Edward III Conferring the Order of the Garter of Edward the Black Prince, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Heralds announcing the Coronation of the Emperor (colour litho)
1092974 Heralds announcing the Coronation of the Emperor (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heralds announcing the Coronation of the Emperor)

State ceremonies of Queen Victorias reign (photogravure)
6030853 State ceremonies of Queen Victorias reign (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State ceremonies of Queen Victorias reign)

The Proclamation Ceremony within Temple Bar, the Lord Mayor reading the Letter brought by Rouge Dragon (litho)
1593870 The Proclamation Ceremony within Temple Bar, the Lord Mayor reading the Letter brought by Rouge Dragon (litho) by Wright

Tournament at Rome in Honour of the Duke of Genoa and his Bride, the Princess Isabella of Bavaria (engraving)
1044170 Tournament at Rome in Honour of the Duke of Genoa and his Bride, the Princess Isabella of Bavaria (engraving) by English School

Two heralds from Robert denounce Rufus AD1094, 1920s (litho)
833019 Two heralds from Robert denounce Rufus AD1094, 1920s (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Proclaiming Edward VIII as King (colour litho)
3100008 Proclaiming Edward VIII as King (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proclaiming Edward VIII as King)

Heralds in Official Dress (colour litho)
2799017 Heralds in Official Dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heralds in Official Dress)

The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II (engraving)
2772530 The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II)

The heralds of arms proclaiming George V King of England (colour litho)
2782434 The heralds of arms proclaiming George V King of England (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

March of the Archers (engraving)
489347 March of the Archers (engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant Taylors Hall; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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In the enchanting world of heralds, their role as Officers of Arms of the Heralds College in 1952 was nothing short of majestic. Two Heralds and a Pursuivant stood tall, embodying the rich traditions and history they were entrusted to preserve. The Officers of Arms of the College held a profound responsibility, proclaiming King Edward VII at St. James's Palace with utmost dignity. A glimpse into their personal lives revealed another side to these esteemed individuals. A captivating photograph captured J. B Priestley, accompanied by his daughters Sylvia and Mary, basking in the tranquility of his Highgate garden. This intimate moment showcased Mr. Priestley's devotion to family amidst his literary pursuits. Traveling back in time, we encounter French heralds from the 15th century donning coats adorned with gold fleur-de-lis while proudly carrying ensigns displaying France's noble arms. Their presence exuded an aura befitting fame itself - immortalized on canvas for all to admire. The Delhi Durbar scene unfolded before our eyes; it was a brilliant proclamation that left spectators awestruck during this grand event in 1911. Matania's masterpiece depicted the triumphant entry where every detail spoke volumes about pomp and circumstance. As if summoned by ancient melodies echoing through time, a Herald's trumpet made its copper voice heard across kingdoms and realms alike - announcing important news that would shape destinies forevermore. Sir Henry Sidney returned triumphantly to Dublin Castle where he was warmly received by the Lord Mayor and Aldermen; an image etched onto woodcut plates from John Derricke's "The Image of Ireland" published in 1581. This historic moment celebrated valor and honor intertwined within Ireland's tapestry. Transported further into history, we witnessed Henri IV making his triumphant entry into Paris around 1627 - an oil painting capturing both splendor and triumph.