King Collection (page 2)

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. The death of Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Left, figure pulling arrow from eye and then being cut down by Norman knight

JUDGEMENT OF SOLOMON. (1 Kings 3: 24-27). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Dr. King (fourth from right) leading the march from Selma on the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, 25 March 1965

ADORATION OF MAGI. Late 12th century or early 13th century French manuscript illumination

Louis XIV and Moliere having breakfast
Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV at Versailles Palace. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a painting

Haakon Haakonson brought to safety by the Birchlegs, 1200s
Birchlegs carrying Prince Hakon Hakonson to safety over the mountains, a Norwegian legend. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Justinian, Byzantine emperor
Byzantine emperor and his attendant. Antique hand-colored print

King Class Locomotive, No. 6029, King Stephen
Built 1930, renamed King Edward VIII in 1936. 4-6-0 type. Last of the King Class locomotives

King Class Locomotive, No 6029, King Stephen
Built 1930, renamed King Edward VIII in 1936. 4-6-0 type. Last of the King Class locomotives

No 6027, King Richard I, 1932
4-6-0 King class locomotive hauling the Torbay Express

Painted ivory plaque from the lid of a coffer showing Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun in a garden, the lower frieze shows young women plucking mandrakes, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun

AE Erecting Shop, c1927
Construction of a King class locomotive

AE Erecting Shop, c1927
King class boiler being lowered on to driving wheels

No 6000 King George V in the USA, 1927
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1927. Seen here at the Baltimore and Ohio Railway with Britannia played by Lilian Schueler, Driver Young and Fireman Pearce

No 6002 King William IV near Teignmouth
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1927. Seen here hauling the Cornish Riviera Express

Loco staff cleaning No 6014 King Henry VII, c1930
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1928

No 6014 King Henry VII, c1935
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1928. Seen here in streamlined form

No 6010 King Charles I at Swindon Engine Shed, 1951
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1928. Seen here at Swindon Shed being tube cleaned with a steam lance

No 6006 King George I
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1928

No 6000 King George V
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1927

(1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. At the March on Washington, 28 August 1963
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. At the March on Washington, 28 August 1963

HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122)
HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122?-1204), into the royal city of Winchester, England, 1154

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Colossi of Ramses II, floodlit, Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Eleanor "nell"Gwyn, 1650
Eleanor " nell" Gwyn, 1650

Prince Augustus Frederick Duke Of York And Albany 1763 To 1827 Second Son Of King George Iii Engraved By J Jenkins After T Phillips From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Iii Published C 1835

Making laminated railway springs - from brochure of the visit of George V and Queen Mary to Cammell Laird
Original at Sheffield Archives SY529/1

Chess pieces on a chessboard

Richard The Lionheart Statue, Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A postbox in St Johns in the Vale in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Harold steers ship across channel, a scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

King Alfred, Wantage, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Detail showing the destruction of Asians painted on the box of stuccoed wood, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail showing the destruction of the black Africans painted on the box of stuccoed wood, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa

Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

KING JOHN (c1167-1216). King of England, 1199-1216. King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 15 June 1215. Color wood engraving, 19th century

No 6000 King George V at Swindon Works
4-6-0 King class locomotive. Built 1927. Seen here at Swindon Works suspended above BR diesels No 08 036 and 08 675

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Hampshire, Winchester, statue of King Alfred the Great at the eastern end of The Broadway

William the Conqueror
King of England William I, the Conqueror, carrying a sword. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Pevensey Castle J940489
PEVENSEY CASTLE, East Sussex. Aerial reconstruction drawing c.1066 by Alan Sorrell

NICHOLAS II & GEORGE V, 1909. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (left) with the Prince of Wales (future King George V of England) at Barton Manor on the Isle of Wight, England. Photograph, August 1909

Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Picture No. 12479255
Dog - Welsh Corgi Pembroke wearing crown glasses Date:

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1964
JEREMIAH AND JOSHUA OF JARRAH Owned by Turner. Date: 1964

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1941
BARHAMs CHAMPION ASHTONMORE LOVESONG Owned by Swan. Date: 1941

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1953
GOLDEN DAYS GAY GALLIARD Owned by Chisholm. Date: 1953

Fitzalan Square, Sheffield showing (left) General Post Office, Bakers Hill; (centre)
Sheffield City Archives co Media Storehouse Buildings and streets

MENAWA (c1766-1837). Native American Creek chief. Lithograph after a painting by Charles Bird King, 1826

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"Embracing the Majesty: Exploring the Many Faces of Kingship" From majestic stadiums to historical artifacts, kings have left an indelible mark on our world. At King Power Stadium Art in Leicester City, fans gather to witness the glory of their beloved football team. Just like Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville in Jean de Brunhoff's iconic books from the 1930s, these kings inspire us with their strength and grace. Traveling back in time to ancient Egypt, we encounter Tutankhamun's gold mask at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. This symbolizes a bygone era when pharaohs ruled over North Africa with unparalleled splendor. Meanwhile, 7 King Class Locomotives at Swindon Shed take us on a journey through history as they chug along tirelessly across British railways. Examining old maps reveals how Sheffield has evolved under royal influence throughout centuries. William Fairbank's detailed plans from 1771 and 1797 showcase this town's growth under kingly guidance. On VE Day, Winston Churchill stands alongside the Royal Family on Buckingham Palace's balcony—a momentous occasion that celebrates victory and unity. Art enthusiasts flock to Filbert Street Art in Leicester City where creativity intertwines with regal themes once more. Here, artists pay homage to kings past and present through their masterpieces. No discussion about royalty is complete without mentioning King George V—whether it be hauling an express train or being commemorated as locomotive No. 6000. Lastly, we revisit history-changing battles such as William of Orange at the Battle of Boyne or Wilkin capturing The Battle of Hastings—an eternal reminder that even amidst chaos and conflict, kings rise above adversity for their people. In this captivating exploration into various facets of "king, " we are reminded that true leadership transcends time and geography—leaving an everlasting legacy that continues to inspire and captivate us all.