Stake Collection

Giordano Bruno Burns
GIORDANO BRUNO Italian philosopher, arrested by the Inquisition and burnt at the stake in Rome for scientific heresy, 17 February 1600

William Tyndale / Whittock
WILLIAM TYNDALE English translator of Bible; burned at the stake for heresy in 1536

Fifth of November
Please to remember the fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason plot; I see no reason why Gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot. A stick and a stake for Victorias sake!

The Burning Of Cranmer, 1556, (c1850). Thomas Cranmer was one of the first Anglican martyrs burned for heresy in 1556. Colour plate from Pictures of English History

Joan of Arc Kisses Cross
JOAN OF ARC She kisses the cross before being burned at the stake, in Rouen, 30 May 1431

JOAN OF ARC BURNED
JOAN OF ARC Burned at the stake in Rouen on 30 May 1431. Frere Isambard holds up a cross; Martin Ladvenu offers prayers Date: 1412? - 1431

British Vs Sinn Fein
British forces attack a Sinn Fein hide-out

Jan Hus / Burnt at Stake
JAN HUS Czech religious leader Jan Hus is burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

Jan Hus, C. 1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer
Jan Hus, C.1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865

The Civil War in America: Drury's Bluff, a Confederate position on the James River... 1862
The Civil War in America: camp of the Confederate Marines at Drury's [sic] Bluff, from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. "Drury's Bluff" is on the James River

The Torment of Hatuey, (16th century), 1920s
In 1511, Diego Velazquez set out from Hispaniola to conquer the island of Caobana (Cuba). He was preceded, however, by Hatuey

USA, Texas, Amarillo, The Big Texan Steak Ranch

USA, Texas, Amarillo, The Big Texan Steak Ranch Motel

Elizabeth Gaunt Burnt At The Stake

Archbishop Cranmer Burnt At The Stake

Canadians Awake, Our Land's at Stake! - WW2 Canadian envelope Date: 1941

Patrick Hamilton, 1504 - 1528
3116324 Patrick Hamilton, 1504 - 1528. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish churchman and an early Protestant Reformer in Scotland)

Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief)
AIS5369317 Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief) by Juni, Juan de (1507-77); Museo de Leon, Castile and Leon, Spain; © Iberfoto

Martyrdom of St. Eulalia (tempera & gold leaf on panel) (detail)
IND204623 Martyrdom of St. Eulalia (tempera & gold leaf on panel) (detail) by Martorell, Bernardo (fl.1427-52); Museo Episcopal de Vic, Osona, Catalonia, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Spaniards Revenge for the Death of Ayolas, from Gottfrieds Historia Antipodum, pub
BAL124963 The Spaniards Revenge for the Death of Ayolas, from Gottfrieds Historia Antipodum, pub. in 1655, from The Romance of the River Plate, Vol. I, by W. H

Childeric II, King of the Franks (engraving)
969123 Childeric II, King of the Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childeric II (653-675), King of the Franks

Faithless Nelly Gray (colour litho)
1041780 Faithless Nelly Gray (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faithless Nelly Gray)

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"Stake: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Persecution Throughout History" Throughout history, the stake has been a haunting symbol of sacrifice and persecution. From religious reformers to political dissidents, countless individuals have faced this brutal fate. One such figure was William Tyndale, an English scholar who translated the Bible into English during the 16th century. His efforts to make scripture accessible to all threatened the authority of the Catholic Church. Eventually captured, he met his end at the stake in 1536. Similarly, Giordano Bruno's unorthodox ideas about cosmology and religion led him to be burned at the stake in 1600. His refusal to recant his beliefs made him a martyr for scientific freedom. The burning of Thomas Cranmer in 1556 serves as a chilling reminder of religious turmoil during England's Reformation period. As Archbishop of Canterbury, Cranmer had once supported Henry VIII's break from Rome but later embraced Protestantism. However, under Queen Mary I's reign, he was condemned as a heretic and suffered a fiery death. The Fifth of November is remembered not only for Guy Fawkes' failed Gunpowder Plot but also for its connection with religious strife. The event marked an attempt by Catholics to assassinate King James I and restore Catholicism as England's dominant faith. Joan of Arc experienced both triumph and tragedy before meeting her untimely demise at the stake in 1431. Her unwavering devotion to France during the Hundred Years' War earned her praise but also drew suspicion from those who questioned her divine visions. In Ireland's troubled history, tensions between British forces and Sinn Fein nationalists often erupted into violence. The conflict claimed many lives on both sides as political ideologies clashed fiercely over independence or continued British rule. Jan Hus, a Czech priest and reformer in the early 15th century faced condemnation for challenging church practices that he believed deviated from the teachings of Christ.