Wars Of The Roses Collection

Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910. Creator: Henry Payne
Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910

The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving)
XJF328605 The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); Private Collection; (add.info)

Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, (1792). Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482) married Henry VI of England in 1445. The mental instability of Henry meant that Margaret effectively led

Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

Map of the Wars of the Roses, 15th century (1893). The Wars of the Roses was a civil war fought over the throne of England between adherents of the House of Lancaster and the House of York

Offer of the kingship to Richard, Duke of Gloucester, at Baynards Castle, London, 26 June 1483 (colour litho)
977888 Offer of the kingship to Richard, Duke of Gloucester, at Baynards Castle, London, 26 June 1483 (colour litho) by Goetze

Edward IV, 15th century King of England, c1540. A Plantagenet of the Yorkist line, Edward (1442-1483) came to the throne in 1461

Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England (coloured engraving)
3622265 Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482)

Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England (aquatint)
3638206 Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England)

Queen Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho)
977889 Queen Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, . Artist: John Leech
Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of Barnet was a decisive engagement in the Wars of the Roses

Warwick the Kingmaker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893)
Warwick the King aker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893). Warwick (1428-1471) in armour holding a shield and sword

Dunstanburgh, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies
Remains of the Keep of Dunstanburgh Castle dating from the 14th century, located on the coast in Northumberland, used as a fortification against the Scots as well as an important stronghold in

The New Inn, Gloucester, illustration for A Short History of The English People (Vol II) by John Richard Green
3789034 The New Inn, Gloucester, illustration for A Short History of The English People (Vol II) by John Richard Green, 1874 (engraving) by English School

The New Inn, Gloucester, illustration for A Short History of The English People (Vol II) by John Richard Green (litho)
3789269 The New Inn, Gloucester, illustration for A Short History of The English People (Vol II) by John Richard Green (litho) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The New Inn, Gloucester)

The Battle of Bosworth, 1485, illustration for Battlefields in Britain by C. W. Wedgewood, 1814 (engraving)
3783060 The Battle of Bosworth, 1485, illustration for Battlefields in Britain by C.W. Wedgewood, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Bosworth, 1485)

The Battle of Barnet, 1471, illustration for Battlefields in Britain by C. W. Wedgewood, 1946 (litho)
3783059 The Battle of Barnet, 1471, illustration for Battlefields in Britain by C.W. Wedgewood, 1946 (litho) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Barnet, 1471)

Coats of Arms of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York (colour litho)
XND75969 Coats of Arms of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection

The death of the King Maker at the Battle of Barnet, c. 1880, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England
STC385278 The death of the King Maker at the Battle of Barnet, c.1880, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The Death of the King Maker at the Battle of Barnet, c. 1880 (engraving)
XJF328601 The Death of the King Maker at the Battle of Barnet, c.1880 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Neville (1428-1471), 16th Earl of Warwick

The coronation procession of Richard III, 1483, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c
STC373598 The coronation procession of Richard III, 1483, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Stewart

The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1923 (litho)
STC373600 The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Stewart

York and Lancaster (litho)
6003998 York and Lancaster (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: York and Lancaster. Illustration for Crusaders by Hugh Chesterman (Shakespeare Head Press)

Hadley High Stone on the battlefield of Barnet (b / w photo)
3637472 Hadley High Stone on the battlefield of Barnet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hadley High Stone on the battlefield of Barnet)

Henry Earl of Richmonds (afterwards Henry VII) entrance into Shrewsbury over
955601 Henry Earl of Richmonds (afterwards Henry VII) entrance into Shrewsbury over the Mayors body, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School

Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984796 Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Battle of Bosworth Field, engraved by J. Thomson, illustration from David Humes
STC429680 Battle of Bosworth Field, engraved by J. Thomson, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History
3075753 The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech

Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, defending his allegiance to Richard III before Henry VII
DON279075 Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, defending his allegiance to Richard III before Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Brown

Henry VII crowned at Bosworth, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373524 Henry VII crowned at Bosworth, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Burial of King Henry, illustration from Cassell
STC385279 Burial of King Henry, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The Battle of Towton in 1461, illustration from Hutchinsons
IL238072 The Battle of Towton in 1461, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Red and White Roses
LLM338147 The Red and White Roses by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red and White Roses. Pictures of English History published by George Routledge & Sons c 1890)

Richard III (etching)
969216 Richard III (etching) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard III, Act I, Scene iv)

Henry VII crowned at Bosworth, illustration from The History of the Nation
STC306688 Henry VII crowned at Bosworth, illustration from The History of the Nation (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry VI is taken to the Battle of Barnet, 1471, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373597 Henry VI is taken to the Battle of Barnet, 1471, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Amshewitz

Doctor Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross (engraving)
3103750 Doctor Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross)

Henry VI, Part 1 (etching)
969207 Henry VI, Part 1 (etching) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VI, Part 1, Act II Scene v)

Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483 (colour litho)
977993 Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483 (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V rides into London with his uncle)

Henry VI. The Battle of Barnet, 1471 (colour litho)
977891 Henry VI. The Battle of Barnet, 1471 (colour litho) by Amshewitz, John Henry (1882-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VI. The Battle of Barnet, 1471)

King Edward IV (engraving)
6014884 King Edward IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward IV (1442-1483).); © Look and Learn

Stratagem of Lord Fauconberg at Towton, 29 March 1461, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
984783 Stratagem of Lord Fauconberg at Towton, 29 March 1461, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The Keep, Kenilworth (colour photo)
3094860 The Keep, Kenilworth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Keep, Kenilworth. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The meeting of the North and South Wales Chieftains at the Breiddyn Hills
955603 The meeting of the North and South Wales Chieftains at the Breiddyn Hills, on their way to Bosworth-field, pub. 19th century (steel engraving) by English School

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"The Wars of the Roses: A Bloody Struggle for Power and Throne" Step back in time to the tumultuous period of English history known as the Wars of the Roses. This fierce conflict, symbolized by the Union of the Roses between the Houses of Lancaster and York, shaped a nation's destiny. Intrigue and ambition were at play as Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, fought fiercely to secure her husband's reign against rival claimants. The offer of kingship to Richard, Duke of Gloucester at Baynards Castle marked a pivotal moment that would forever alter England's course. Amidst this chaos, Queen Margaret placed a paper crown on the head of young Duke York - an act both symbolic and foreboding. The Battle of Towton in 1461 became one of history's bloodiest clashes as Lancastrian forces clashed with their Yorkist adversaries. Queen Margaret herself was captured after defeat at Tewkesbury in 1471 - her fate sealed within colorful lithographs. The fog-covered Field of Battle near Barnet depicted by John Leech evokes an eerie atmosphere where lives were lost for power. Warwick the Kingmaker emerged as a prominent figure during these turbulent times. As an influential nobleman and soldier, he played a crucial role in shaping events that unfolded across England's landscape. A map from 1893 illustrates how this bitter struggle spanned regions throughout England - each territory becoming battlegrounds for warring factions vying for control. Even peaceful places like The New Inn in Gloucester bore witness to historical events etched into its walls. The Wars of the Roses left an indelible mark on English history – reshaping dynasties and leaving scars upon society. It serves as a reminder that power struggles can tear nations apart but also lay foundations for future unity under new rulers who emerge from such strife.