Noakes Collection

The Jousts of St Inglevert, France, 1470-1475, (c1900-1920). Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Jousts of St Inglevere, (c1900-1920). Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, The Ghent Altarpiece, 1432, (c1900-1920). Artist: Jan van Eyck
The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, The Ghent Altarpiece, 1432, (c1900-1920). A print after the lower half of the central panel in the St Bavo Cathedral, Ghent

The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico
The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). A print after the fresco in the Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co

Old London Bridge, about 1630, (c1900-1920). A print after a model constructed by John B Thorpe, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Artist: Frank Cadogan Cowper
The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Erasmus (right) and Thomas More visit the children of Henry VII at Greenwich in 1499. The boy in the centre is the future King Henry VIII

Early railway Coaches, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England, 1831, (c1900-1920). The first steam locomotives with three different classes of railway travel

Page of illustrated text from the Luttrell Psalter, c1300-c1340, (c1900-1920). Latin text with stylised floral decoration and mythical beasts

St Francis Preaching to the Birds, 1297-1299, (c1900-1920). A print after a fresco in San Francesco Upper Church, Assisi, Italy, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes

A city taken by assault by the Assyrians, c1853, (c1900-1920). A 19th-century drawing of a bas-relief in the British Museum from the Assyrian empire (c7th century BC)

Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh

Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh

Scene from the Book of the Dead of Any, Egyptian, c1275 BC, (c1900-1920). In the centre are the scales used for weighing the heart, attended by Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming

King Henry VIII, c1538-1547, (c1900-1920). A print after a painting in the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London)

Reaping, carrying, and carting, c1300-1340, (c1900-1920). Scenes from the Luttrell Psalter. A print from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

Ploughing, sowing, and harrowing, c1300-1340, (c1900-1920). Scenes from the Luttrell Psalter. A print from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London)

Old Cheapside, about 1580, (c1900-1920). A print showing the City of London, after a model constructed by John B Thorpe, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes

The Tower of London with London Bridge, c1500, (c1900-1920). Charles, Duke of Orleans can be seen writing inside the Tower of London, and also at a window and in the courtyard, sending a letter

The Departure of St Ursula from Basel, before 1489, (c1900-1920). Artist: Hans Memling
The Departure of St Ursula from Basel, before 1489, (c1900-1920). A print after a panel in the Shrine of St Ursula in the Hospital of St John, Bruges, from Art History and Literature Illustrations

Primavera, c1478, (c1900-1920). A print after the painting in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

John Noakes at Land End, Cornwall
Television Presenter John Noakes with John Mash and a canine friend at Lands End, Cornwall

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"Noakes: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Noakes, where history and art intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the intricate brushstrokes of Jan van Eyck's "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" to Fra Angelico's ethereal depiction in "The Annunciation, " this collection transports you back to the early 15th century. As you wander further, Old London Bridge emerges from sepia-toned photographs, evoking memories of a bygone era. The hustle and bustle of horse-drawn carriages on its cobbled streets come alive before your eyes. Transitioning into the 20th century, Frank Cadogan Cowper's masterpiece "The New Learning" captures an intellectual awakening amidst swirling colors. It symbolizes a time when knowledge flourished and new ideas took flight. In contrast, Master of the Harley Froissart plunges us into medieval jousts with his vivid portrayal in "The Jousts of St Inglevert. " The clash of swords echoes through time as knights compete for honor and glory. Moving forward yet again, we find ourselves aboard early railway coaches on England's Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The steam-powered locomotives revolutionized transportation in 1831, forever changing how people connected across vast distances. St Francis Preaching to the Birds takes us even further back in time - a serene moment frozen between man and nature. This timeless scene reminds us that harmony can be found even among our feathered friends. But not all moments captured are peaceful; some depict conflict like Sir Austen Henry Layard's powerful depictions from ancient Assyria. Scenes such as "A city taken by assault by the Assyrians" or "Assault on the City of Lachish" transport us to times filled with turmoil and conquest. Yet amidst war, there is also beauty – Sir Austen Henry Layard showcases Assyrians moving a winged bull, an awe-inspiring testament to their architectural prowess.