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Saracens Collection

"Saracens: A Legacy of Battles and Triumphs" From the Crusaders Near Jerusalem to the Battle of Tours in 732, They have left an indelible mark on history

Background imageSaracens Collection: Stone X Stadium - Saracens Rugby Union

Stone X Stadium - Saracens Rugby Union
Barnet Copthall is a sports venue on the Hendon-Mill Hill borders in London, which houses several complexes, including a local authority-owned swimming pool and gymnasium facilities

Background imageSaracens Collection: Crusaders Near Jerusalem

Crusaders Near Jerusalem
Crusaders under Richard I gain sight of Jerusalem, though they were unable to seize it from the Saracens

Background imageSaracens Collection: Battle of Tours - 2

Battle of Tours - 2
The Saracens are repulsed at Tours by Charles Martel, losing their commander Abderrahman ibn Abdillah : it is regarded as one of the decisive battles of history

Background imageSaracens Collection: Charles Martel 732

Charles Martel 732
Because of the heavy blows he showered upon the Saracens at Poitiers, Duke Charles Martel became known as " Charles The Hammer"

Background imageSaracens Collection: Scene from Song of Roland

Scene from Song of Roland
Roland blowing his warhorn in battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalle, 789 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSaracens Collection: Roland (Card)

Roland (Card)
ROLAND, Comte de Mans, Sire de Blaives, son of duc Milo d Aiglant, semi-legendary warrior in the service of Charlemagne, heroically slain by Saracens at Roncevaux

Background imageSaracens Collection: StoneX Stadium - Saracens Rugby Union

StoneX Stadium - Saracens Rugby Union
Barnet Copthall is a sports venue on the Hendon-Mill Hill borders in London, which houses several complexes, including a local authority-owned swimming pool and gymnasium facilities

Background imageSaracens Collection: The oath of Justinian II

The oath of Justinian II
908883 The oath of Justinian II by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Background imageSaracens Collection: Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon (c1060-1100) 1st Crusade (1095-1099)

Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon (c1060-1100) 1st Crusade (1095-1099), showing Saracens firing arrows at Crusaders as they attempt to scale the walls

Background imageSaracens Collection: Guiscard Defeats Arabs

Guiscard Defeats Arabs
The Saracens and Greeks are defeated by a Norman prince, Robert Guiscard, who rides triumphally into Palermo and takes the title of Count of Sicily

Background imageSaracens Collection: The Great Bed of Ware, once belonging to the Saracen's Head Inn, was later kept at Rye House

The Great Bed of Ware, once belonging to the Saracen's Head Inn, was later kept at Rye House. Nowadays it resides at the V&A Museum. Date: circa 1954

Background imageSaracens Collection: Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Miniature. Le Miroir

Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Miniature. Le Miroir
Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Fol. 65v. Miniature in Le Miroir Historial by Vincent de Beauvais (c.1190-c.1264). French school. 15th century. Conde Museum. Castle of Chantilly. France

Background imageSaracens Collection: FRENCH ATTACK ACRE 1162

FRENCH ATTACK ACRE 1162
Between the 2nd/3rd Crusades a truce exists between Crusaders and Saracens, but a quarrel leads to an attack on Acre by Amaury I, king of Jerusalem, who dies fighting in 1173 Date: 1162

Background imageSaracens Collection: Charles Martel halts the advance of the Saracen forces at the Battle of Tours

Charles Martel halts the advance of the Saracen forces at the Battle of Tours. Date: 10th October 732

Background imageSaracens Collection: The battle of Ostia, 1516-17 (fresco)

The battle of Ostia, 1516-17 (fresco)
3362154 The battle of Ostia, 1516-17 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Stanza dell'Incendio di Borgo)

Background imageSaracens Collection: Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript

Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript
IND364406 Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript, Gran conquista de ultramar (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageSaracens Collection: Ms 5089-90 The Battle between King Baldwin I (c. 1058-1118) and the Turks

Ms 5089-90 The Battle between King Baldwin I (c. 1058-1118) and the Turks
CHT174688 Ms 5089-90 The Battle between King Baldwin I (c.1058-1118) and the Turks, from Chroniques des empereurs by David Aubert, 1462 (vellum) by Brabant School

Background imageSaracens Collection: Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century

Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century
6340034 Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century)

Background imageSaracens Collection: Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A. D. 1191 (colour litho)

Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A. D. 1191 (colour litho)
670144 Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A.D. 1191 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A.D. 1191)

Background imageSaracens Collection: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho)

The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho)
670133 The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1)

Background imageSaracens Collection: Owen Farrell Places Ball

Owen Farrell Places Ball England & Saracens Rugby Union England V Ireland Rbs 6 Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 17 March 2012 Date: 17 March 2012

Background imageSaracens Collection: Charlie Amesbury

Charlie Amesbury Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Tane Tu Ipulotu

Tane Tu Ipulotu Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Jon Golding

Jon Golding Newcastle Falcons Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Ed Williamson

Ed Williamson Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Rob Vickerman

Rob Vickerman Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Jimmy Gopperth & Alex Goode

Jimmy Gopperth & Alex Goode
Jimmy Gopperth and Alex Goode Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Chris Wyles

Chris Wyles Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Neil De Kock & Alex Tait

Neil De Kock & Alex Tait
Neil De Kock and Alex Tait Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Neil De Kock & Tom Biggs

Neil De Kock & Tom Biggs
Neil De Kock and Tom Biggs Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Filipo Levi

Filipo Levi Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Hall Charlton

Hall Charlton Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: James Hudson

James Hudson Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Tom Biggs

Tom Biggs Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Fabo Ongaro

Fabo Ongaro Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Neil De Kock

Neil De Kock Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Tom Ryder

Tom Ryder Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Micky Young

Micky Young Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Andy Saull & Tane Tu Ipulotu

Andy Saull & Tane Tu Ipulotu
Andy Saull and Tane Tu Ipulotu Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Jimmy Gopperth & Kameli Ratuvou

Jimmy Gopperth & Kameli Ratuvou
Jimmy Gopperth and Kameli Ratuvou Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Bradley Barritt

Bradley Barritt Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Noah Cato

Noah Cato Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Jimmy Gopperth

Jimmy Gopperth Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Fabio Ongaro

Fabio Ongaro Italy & Saracens Rugby Union England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 07 February 2009 Date: 07 February 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Glen Jackson

Glen Jackson Barbarians & Saracens England V Barbarians Twickenham, Middlesex, England 30 May 2009 Date: 30 May 2009

Background imageSaracens Collection: Andy Lee

Andy Lee Saracens Rugby Union 07 October 1996 Date: 07 October 1996

Background imageSaracens Collection: Gary Clark

Gary Clark. Saracens Rugby Union 07 October 1996 Date: 07 October 1996

Background imageSaracens Collection: Greg Botterman

Greg Botterman Saracens Rugby Union 29 August 1997 Date: 29 August 1997



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"Saracens: A Legacy of Battles and Triumphs" From the Crusaders Near Jerusalem to the Battle of Tours in 732, They have left an indelible mark on history. Led by Charles Martel, they faced a formidable opponent in their quest for victory against these fierce warriors. One iconic figure that emerged from this era was Roland, whose bravery and courage were immortalized in the card bearing his name. Another significant triumph came when Guiscard defeated the Arabs, showcasing the resilience and strength of the Saracen forces. The Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon during the First Crusade further demonstrated their determination to conquer new territories. This period also witnessed Stone X Stadium becoming home to Saracens Rugby Union, where modern-day battles are fought with passion and skill. Beyond warfare, artifacts like The Great Bed of Ware tell tales of cultural exchange between East and West. Once belonging to Saracen's Head Inn before finding its place at V&A Museum, it serves as a reminder of historical connections forged through trade and travel. Even setbacks did not deter them entirely; Heraclius achieved a resounding victory over the Saracens depicted vividly in miniature art known as Le Miroir. And while French forces attacked Acre in 1162, it showcased both sides' relentless pursuit for dominance. Ultimately, Charles Martel's decisive actions halted their advance at the Battle of Tours on October 10th, 732. This pivotal moment shaped European history forever and solidified his legacy as one who stood against formidable opposition. Through battles won or lost, triumphs celebrated or mourned -the story is one intertwined with conflict but also marked by moments that transcend time itself.