Lancastrians Collection

War of the Roses
A battle between the Houses of York and Lancaster during the War of the Roses

Yorkist cannons and archers at Tewkesbury (litho)
IL350915 Yorkist cannons and archers at Tewkesbury (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, which took place on 4 May 1471)

The Battle of Bosworth, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea (litho)
IL350926 The Battle of Bosworth, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Bosworth)

Condemnation of the Duke of York by Clifford and Queen Margaret (chromolitho)
735214 Condemnation of the Duke of York by Clifford and Queen Margaret (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry IV Tries to Reconcile the Parties (chromolitho)
735212 King Henry IV Tries to Reconcile the Parties (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV Tries to Reconcile the Parties)

The Earl of Richmond Reconciles the Houses (chromolitho)
735216 The Earl of Richmond Reconciles the Houses (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Richmond Reconciles the Houses)

The Death of Lord Talbot and his Son (chromolitho)
735213 The Death of Lord Talbot and his Son (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Lord Talbot and his Son)

And Lawless keeping half a step in front of his companion
2920201 And Lawless keeping half a step in front of his companion and holding his head forward like a hunting dog upon the scent - studied out his path, 1916 (litho) by Wyeth

Kings of the House of Lancaster and York; King Henry IV, King Henry V, King Henry VI, King Edward IV, King Edward V
958054 Kings of the House of Lancaster and York; King Henry IV, King Henry V, King Henry VI, King Edward IV, King Edward V, King Richard III (chromolitho) by English School

Yorkists and Lancastrians Pick Sides (chromolitho)
735211 Yorkists and Lancastrians Pick Sides (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yorkists and Lancastrians Pick Sides)

The Battle of Towton, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373593 The Battle of Towton, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Body of Archers formed and shot arrow after arrow into the thick of their foes
IL323260 A Body of Archers formed and shot arrow after arrow into the thick of their foes, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Paget

The Earl of Warwick submits to Queen Margaret, 1470, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984785 The Earl of Warwick submits to Queen Margaret, 1470, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Avro Lancastrian G-AGLW BOAC LAP
BOAC used their Avro Lancastrians on the England to Australia route from May 1945. G-AGLW, named Northampton, was flown until 1950 Date: 1946

Towton Battle Monument
The Battle Monument, Towton, Yorkshire, England, which marks the site where the Yorkists gained victory over the Lancastrians during the Wars of the Roses

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"Lancastrians: The Struggle for Power and the Tragic Fate of a Dynasty" Step back in time to the tumultuous era known as the War of the Roses, where Lancastrians fought valiantly against their Yorkist rivals. As depicted in vivid lithographs, such as "Yorkist cannons and archers at Tewkesbury, " we witness the intensity of battles that shaped England's history. Amidst this bloodshed, Prince Edward met a tragic end after being captured by King Edward IV. The murder of this young prince sent shockwaves through both camps, forever altering the course of events. In another chilling scene entitled "Murder of King Henry VI, " we are reminded of how treachery knew no bounds during these power struggles. Yet amidst all this chaos, there were moments when reconciliation seemed possible. "King Henry IV Tries to Reconcile the Parties" portrays an attempt at peace between warring factions, while "The Earl of Richmond Reconciles the Houses" offers hope for unity. However, fate had other plans for Lancaster. The Battle of Bosworth became their ultimate downfall; illustrated in striking detail from British Battles on Land and Sea. This decisive battle marked not only their defeat but also ushered in a new era under Tudor rule. Throughout these turbulent times, individuals like Rutland pleaded desperately for mercy ("Rutland beseeching Clifford to spare his life"). Yet even acts of compassion could not prevent tragedy from unfolding before our eyes. "The doom of House Lancaster: The Battle Towton" captures one such devastating moment when Lancastrian hopes were shattered on that fateful day in March 1461. And let us not forget those who fell victim to violence - Lord Talbot and his son - whose deaths are immortalized in poignant chromolithographs. As we delve into history's pages, it becomes evident that lawlessness prevailed during these dark times.