Jacobean Collection (page 18)

The House in the Clouds is a water tower at Thorpeness, Suffolk, UK. It was built in 1923 to receive water pumped from Thorpeness Windmill and was designed to improve the looks of the water tower

Public reading room, 17th century C015 / 6072
Public reading room in 1616. 19th-century artwork of a reading room in London, England, during the Jacobean era (the reign of King James I)

Sprekelia formosissima, jacobean lily

ELIZABETH STUART (1596-1662). / nQueen of Frederick V, Elector Palatine and King of
ELIZABETH STUART (1596-1662). /nQueen of Frederick V, Elector Palatine and King of Bohemia, and eldest daughter of James I of England. Copper engraving, early 18th century

KING JAMES I ON HUNT. King James I of England (1566-1625) and his courtiers setting out for the hunt: wood engraving, English, 19th century

KING JAMES I BIBLE, 1611. Title page of the first edition, London

POCAHONTAS IN LONDON, 1616. Pocahontas received as a princess and presented to King James I of England in London in 1616: colored engraving, 19th century

JAMES I (1566-1625). King of Great Britain, 1603-1625. King James with George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, discussing their plan to marry Prince Charles to the Infanta Maria of Spain in 1623

Strolling players on a winters day
A scene from the Elizabethan or Jacobean period with a group of strolling players making their way to their next entertainment venue through the snow. Date: 1911

Houghton House
The ruins of Houghton House, near Ampthill, on a ridge overlooking the Bedfordshire Plain, England. This Jacobean mansion was built in 1615 for Mary, Countess of Pembroke. Date: 17th century

Rowleys House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is a combination of an early 17th century mansion and a warehouse and has been a museum since the 1930s. Date: early 17th century

Royal Tweed Bridge
Jacobean and modern bridges at Berick on Tweed, Northumberland, England. The modern Royal Tweed Bridge was opened in 1928. The old Border Bridge behind is 17th century. Date: opened 1928

View of Sackville College, East Grinstead, West Sussex
Exterior view of Sackville College, East Grinstead, West Sussex, a Jacobean almshouse founded in 1609 to provide sheltered accommodation for the elderly

Only the Moon Can See by Florence Hardy
Only the moon can see. A young couple walk through a garden holding hands

A girl being pursued by two boys by Florence Hardy
Two strings to her bow. A girl walks ahead of her devoted admirers, who bear gifts of bouquets. In an autumnal landscape

Queen Victoria at Aston Hall
Queen Victorias visit to Birmingham-reading of the address to the interim managers in the Great Gallery of Aston Hall

Shakespeare statuette
A Shakespeare statuette made of mulberry wood, 15 inches high, believed to be early 17th century. It was on sale at Sotheby s, 14 July (year unknown), and was the property of Hugh Blaker (1873-1936)

Harlaxton House
Harlaxton Hall, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, built by Gregory Gregory in the Jacobean style to replace the ancient manor house (of which we have a nice engraving)

Southwark / Bankside Map
A map of Bankside showing location of the theatres during the Elizabethan/ Jacobean period

Ham House, Jacobean dating from 1610, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Smoking / Drinking C1600
A mens smoking party in late Elizabethan/early Jacobean times

Brambletye, Sussex
The desolate ruins of Brambletye, Sussex, a fine Jacobean mansion allowed to crumble into dust

Audley End House
A summer cricket match in front of Audley End House, near Saffron Walden, Essex, England. Erected 1603 to 1616 on the site of the former Benedictine abbey of Walden

Hauling Yule Log 17C
Dragging the Yule Log into the fireplace of a stately home in Jacobean England

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world architecture and history. From the haunting ruins of Brambletye House, near East Grinstead, Sussex, to the grandeur of Hatfield House and Wroxton Abbey, these structures stand as testaments to an era long gone. Transport yourself to a pivotal moment in British history with "The Capture Of Guy Fawkes" painting from 1605. This dramatic scene captures the tension and intrigue surrounding the infamous Gunpowder Plot. Theatrical performances were also a significant part culture, as depicted by David Garrick alongside William Burton and John Palmer in Ben Jonson's play "The Alchemist. " Charlton House, a stunning C18 mansion, showcases the opulence that defined this period. Its intricate details and elegant design are truly awe-inspiring. Plas Teg in Wales is another remarkable example architecture owned by Cornelia Bayley—an enchanting house steeped in tales from centuries past. Delve into local history at Hertford Castle and Castle Yard—surveyed meticulously by Symon Basyll—a glimpse into life within its fortified walls during this era. Aston Hall Gateway Birmingham offers a snapshot of wartime Britain with its image captured in 1941—a reminder that even amidst turmoil, beauty endures. Nature lovers will marvel at the vibrant Crimson Jacobean lily (Sprekelia formosissima), showcasing nature's own interpretation of this historical period's rich color palette. And for art enthusiasts, Queen Artemisia's pen & ink portrait transports us directly to her regal presence circa 1609. Finally, we have Joseph Cundall's depiction of The Alms House from 1855—an enduring symbol of compassion during times when societal support was crucial. Jacobean hints scattered across different realms invite exploration into an age marked by architectural splendor, political intrigue, artistic expression, and natural beauty.