Wat Tyler Collection

The death of Wat Tyler (engraving)
8636246 The death of Wat Tyler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Wat Tyler)

Mayor of London killing Wat Tyler (engraving)
665167 Mayor of London killing Wat Tyler (engraving) by Northcote, James (1746-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Walworth, Lord Mayor of London)

Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving)
665442 Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector)

Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving)
665119 Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler killing the poll tax collector)

Wat Tyler at Mile End. A. D. 1377 (colour litho)
670079 Wat Tyler at Mile End. A.D. 1377 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler at Mile End. A.D. 1377)

Portrait of King Richard II of England, Richard of Bordeaux
6337231 Portrait of King Richard II of England, Richard of Bordeaux by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Richard II of England, Richard of Bordeaux)

Richard II allant a la rencontre des serfs anglais revoltes (chromolitho)
5228927 Richard II allant a la rencontre des serfs anglais revoltes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Burning of St Johns Monastery, near Smithfield, by Wat Tylers Rabble, 1381 (engraving)
3103752 The Burning of St Johns Monastery, near Smithfield, by Wat Tylers Rabble, 1381 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wat Tyler killed by Sir William Walworth in the presence of Richard II (engraving)
5220795 Wat Tyler killed by Sir William Walworth in the presence of Richard II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wat Tyler and the Tax-Gatherer (coloured engraving)
6024032 Wat Tyler and the Tax-Gatherer (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler and the Tax-Gatherer)

The burning of St Johns Monastery near Smithfield by Wat Tylers mob (engraving)
606283 The burning of St Johns Monastery near Smithfield by Wat Tylers mob (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wat Tyler giving the tax collector a blow
LLM456230 Wat Tyler giving the tax collector a blow by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler giving the tax collector a blow)

King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. (engraving)
3634798 King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt)

Fifteenth and Sixteenth Century Daggers (litho)
1048279 Fifteenth and Sixteenth Century Daggers (litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifteenth and Sixteenth Century Daggers)

King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in West Smithfield, London (engraving)
606297 King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in West Smithfield, London (engraving) by English School

Death of Wat Tyler
LLM456065 Death of Wat Tyler by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Wat Tyler. Illustration from History of England by Henry Tyrrell (c 1860)

Scene from the Peasants Revolt
LLM456237 Scene from the Peasants Revolt by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Peasants Revolt)

Wat Tyler and the Tax-Gatherer (engraving)
6020477 Wat Tyler and the Tax-Gatherer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler and the Tax-Gatherer)

Walworths Dagger (engraving)
2788432 Walworths Dagger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walworths Dagger. Illustration for The Livery Companies of the City of London by W Carew)

Wat Tyler (chromolitho)
2799758 Wat Tyler (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler. Illustration from set of cigarette cards on the subject of Highwaymen published by)

Richard II Appeases the Rebels on the Death of Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 1381 (engraving)
3103747 Richard II Appeases the Rebels on the Death of Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 1381 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Heroine of the Savoy (litho)
972436 The Heroine of the Savoy (litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroine of the Savoy)

Richard assumes the command of the rebels in the Peasants Revolt
984768 Richard assumes the command of the rebels in the Peasants Revolt, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Wat Tyler, MP (engraving)
1056976 Wat Tyler, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler, MP. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Peasants Revolt, Jack Straw and Wat Tyler, c. 1950 (litho)
1122717 The Peasants Revolt, Jack Straw and Wat Tyler, c.1950 (litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

The death of Wat Tyler (engraving)
665098 The death of Wat Tyler (engraving) by Northcote, James (1746-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Wat Tyler)

Ms Fr 2644 fol. 154v The Tower of London, from Froissarts Chronicle (vellum)
BNP165112 Ms Fr 2644 fol.154v The Tower of London, from Froissarts Chronicle (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eBibliotheque Nationale, Paris; French

The death of Wat Tyler (engraving)
973371 The death of Wat Tyler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Wat Tyler)

A Gossip about the Water-Colour Societies (engraving)
1101912 A Gossip about the Water-Colour Societies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gossip about the Water-Colour Societies)

Wat Tyler kills the tax gatherer
LLM456066 Wat Tyler kills the tax gatherer by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wat Tyler kills the tax gatherer)

Wat Tyler for his insolence is killed by Walworth and King Richard puts himself at the Head of the Rebels (engraving)
814475 Wat Tyler for his insolence is killed by Walworth and King Richard puts himself at the Head of the Rebels (engraving) by English School

Wat Tyler slain by Sir William Walworth while expostulating with Richard II in Smithfield (engraving)
1108011 Wat Tyler slain by Sir William Walworth while expostulating with Richard II in Smithfield (engraving) by English School

Young King Richard Quells the Rebellion, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Death of Wat Tyler, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Death of Wat Tyler, 1882. Private Collection

The Death of Wat Tyler, 1838. Walter Tyler (1360-1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants Revolt in England. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to the capital to oppose the institution of a

The Peasants Revolt of 1381, 1804 (1906). Artist: John Harris the Elder
The Peasants Revolt of 1381, 1804 (1906). King Richard II and his council go down the Thames in a barge to confer with the rebels

King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler, Smithfield, 19th century. Artist: Charles Grignion
King Richard II (1367-1400) appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 19th century. Wat Tyler (1360-1381) was the leader of the Peasants Revolt

The widow of the Black Prince appealing to Wat Tyler for protection from the mob, 1381
The widow of the Black Prince appealing to Wat Tyler for protection from the mob. Wat Tyler (1360-1381) was the leader of the Peasants Revolt

The Death of Wat Tyler

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"Wat Tyler: A Revolutionary Figure in English History" In the annals of English history, one name stands out as a symbol of rebellion and defiance - Wat Tyler. This captivating figure, depicted in various engravings and colored illustrations, represents the spirit of an era marked by social unrest and political upheaval. One such engraving portrays the fateful moment when Mayor of London strikes down Wat Tyler with deadly force. The image captures the intensity of that historic encounter, forever etching it into our collective memory. Another engraving depicts his death scene, showcasing the aftermath of this pivotal event that shook England to its core. The significance of Wat Tyler's actions is further highlighted in an intriguing watercolor on paper. Here we witness him taking matters into his own hands as he eliminates the Collector of the Poll-Tax - a powerful statement against oppressive taxation policies. In yet another gripping engraving, we see Wat Tyler himself slaying this tax collector with unwavering determination. Colored engravings bring these events to life vividly; they transport us back to 1381 when King Richard II resigned before a crowd incensed by their fallen hero's demise. It was during this tumultuous period that King Richard II met his tragic end at Smithfield - an incident captured poignantly in another engraving featuring Wat Tyler's ultimate sacrifice for justice. Wat Tyler's legacy reverberates through time as he remains an emblematic figure who dared challenge authority and fight for equality amidst societal disparities. His story serves as a reminder that even ordinary individuals can rise up against injustice and leave an indelible mark on history. As we gaze upon these images from English history, let us remember Wat Tyler not only for his untimely death but also for his unwavering commitment to change society for the better.