Wolsey Collection

Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, bishop

Remains of Wolseys Palace, Esher, 1903. Wayneflete Tower, once part of Esher Palace is an historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London

St Marys Home, Felixstowe
The founders of the St Marys Home, Felixstowe, Mary and Vera Growse are pictured surrounded by their family in 1931, around the time that the home was formally taken over by the Waifs

Wolsey / Selous / Greatbach
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman Full length engraving Date: 1475 - 1530

Large black mastiff "Wolsey" in front of landscaped garden
5856412 Large black mastiff "Wolsey" in front of landscaped garden.; (add.info.: Large black mastiff "Wolsey" in front of landscaped garden)

Hampton Court Palace, c1827. Creator: Henry Bryan Ziegler
Hampton Court Palace, c1827. After H.B.Ziegler. Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, England

Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, c1888, (c1920). Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, c1888, (c1920). A version of Ego et Rex Meus (Me and my King) - King Henry VIII talking with Cardinal Wolsey. Wolsey dominated Henrys government from 1515 to 1529

Thomas Wolsey

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey

Wolsey's Birthplace, Ipswich, Suffolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Wolsey's Gate and St Peter's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Fashion Advertisement Illustration
A pair of fashion advertisement illustrations for Wolsey Ltd and Lux, portraying a young woman stretching on her back and standing to the side, wearing various garments. Date: circa 1939

Hampton Court Palace
This painting shows the parkland gardens of Hampton Court Palace, many families are wandering around the flower beds and trees on a sunny day

Horse Shoe Falls, Waterford, near Hertford Date: circa 1910

An advert for Wolsey's range of women's wear. Date: 1943

Advert for Wolsey Clothing, emphasing the durability of their garments in the "mend and make-do" era of World War II. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Wolsey, emphasising the durability of the garments. Date: 1943

Music cover, Eternal Peace, In Memoriam Edward the Peacemaker, on the death of King Edward VII, words and music by Newman Wolsey. 1910

WOLSEY
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY (1475? - 1530), English prelate and statesman, arriving at Leicester Abbey shortly before his death

The clouds that settle round the setting sun, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley
3667117 The clouds that settle round the setting sun, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley Book Company, c.1950's (litho) by Lucas

Wolsey receiving his cardinal's hat at the hands of the Archbishop of Canterbury, in Westminster Abbey
3667116 Wolsey receiving his cardinal's hat at the hands of the Archbishop of Canterbury, in Westminster Abbey, November 1515

Cardinal Wolsey receives Henry VIII at Oxford 1518, Postcard, 1950s (colour litho)
3502183 Cardinal Wolsey receives Henry VIII at Oxford 1518, Postcard, 1950s (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard, 1950 s); English, out of copyright

William Shakespeare: Wolsey, Leicester Abbey (Henry VIII) (engraved illustration)
" Beautiful Victorian illustrations depicting famous scenes from Shakespeares plays.Wolsey at Leicester Abbey (from William Shakespeares Henry VIII). C W Cope (Artist), W Greatbach (Engraver)

The downfall of Wolsey (King Henry VIII) "So fare you well
3949308 The downfall of Wolsey (King Henry VIII) " So fare you well, my little good Lord Cardinal", from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare pub.by J Coker & Co Ltd (colour litho)

The dismissal of wolsey 1530
909088 The dismissal of wolsey 1530 by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920); English

Photograph of Sir Garnet Wolsey PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Frognal Priory
View of Frognal Priory, built in 1818 by John Thompson, a retired auctioneer. The house, on an elevated site with extensive views, had Gothic crenellations, Renaissance windows, Dutch gables

Shakespeare, King Henry the Eighth, Act III, Scene 2 (chromolitho)
5213821 Shakespeare, King Henry the Eighth, Act III, Scene 2 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry the Eighth, Act III, Scene 2)

Ruins of Leicester Abbey, Leicestershire, connected with the death of Cardinal Wolsey in 1530. 1842

"Wolsey answered, Such as you bear us little favour "(engraving)
2780802 " Wolsey answered, Such as you bear us little favour " (engraving) by Huttula, Richard (fl.1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Wolsey answered)

Death of Wolsey (engraving)
3634277 Death of Wolsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Wolsey. Illustration for Beginnings of Biography by Isaac Taylor (J Harris)

Dismissal of Cardinal Wolsey by King Henry VIII, from Cassells History of the British
3666952 Dismissal of Cardinal Wolsey by King Henry VIII, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley Book Company, c.1950s (colour litho) by Linton

Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London
Traffic outside the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London. Date: circa 1900s

Advert for Wolsey stockings 1928
Pure silk stockings. Date: 1928

Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII (1491-1547) in their Palace. She had come before the cardinal sent from Rome, Cardinal Wolsey and the King. 1533

Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, from Cassells History of the British
3666953 Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley Book Company, c.1950s (colour litho) by Gilbert

Wolsey: "Your rage mistakes us", 1900s (litho)
2920280 Wolsey: " Your rage mistakes us", 1900s (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving)
5199036 Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolsey at Leicester Abbey)

Procession of Wolsey to Westminster Hall (engraving)
2791253 Procession of Wolsey to Westminster Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of Wolsey to Westminster Hall)

Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, Henry VIII (engraving)
727469 Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, Henry VIII (engraving) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, Henry VIII)

Oxford, Christ Church Dining Hall, Oriel Window, Erasmus and Wolsey (b / w photo)
5986756 Oxford, Christ Church Dining Hall, Oriel Window, Erasmus and Wolsey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford, Christ Church Dining Hall)

Wolsey Outshines the King (engraving)
1090840 Wolsey Outshines the King (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolsey Outshines the King)

Wolsey in Chancery Lane (engraving)
3636091 Wolsey in Chancery Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolsey in Chancery Lane)

Queen Catherine, Cardinal Wolsey and Cardinal Campeius (Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, Act 3, Scene 1), first published 1796; reissued 1852

HAMPTON COURT 16TH C
Cardinal Wolsey presides over a banquet in the Presence Chamber, Hampton Court, Middlesex Date: 1520s

W. Macready as Cardinal Wolsey, mid 19th century, (1901). Creator: Unknown
W. Macready as Cardinal Wolsey, mid 19th century, (1901). English actor William Charles Macready (1793-1873) in costume as Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the play " Henry VIII" by William

Hampton Court Palace - part of the palace kitchen which is kept exactly as it was
Regent Street, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London] Hampton Court Palace - part of the palace kitchen which is kept exactly as it was in

Cardinal Wolsey resigning the Great Seal for the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 1773. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resigns as lord chancellor stripped of office by Thomas Howard

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"Wolsey: A Legacy of Power, Influence, and Intrigue" Step back in time to the remains of Wolsey's Palace in Esher, 1903. This once grand residence stood as a testament to Cardinal Wolsey's opulence and authority during the Tudor era. Immerse yourself in history with an intriguing portrait of Cardinal Wolsey from the 1500s. The unknown artist captures his enigmatic presence, leaving us captivated by his influence on English politics and religion. Discover St Mary's Home in Felixstowe, a place where Cardinal Wolsey found solace amidst the chaos of court life. Here he sought refuge from political turmoil, reflecting on his rise to power and contemplating his future. The artistic trio of Wolsey/Selous/Greatbach brings us closer to understanding this complex historical figure. Their works depict both the magnificence and vulnerability that defined Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's reign. Explore the birthplace of this influential cardinal in Ipswich, Suffolk. Wander through streets steeped in history as you pass by landmarks like Wolsey's Gate and St Peter's Church - remnants of a bygone era when power was concentrated within these walls. Even fashion advertisements pay homage to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. His iconic style continues to inspire designers today, reminding us that true elegance transcends time. No discussion about Wolsey would be complete without mentioning Hampton Court Palace - a symbol of his wealth and ambition. Marvel at its grandeur while imagining how it must have felt for him to reside within these majestic walls. But beyond all splendor lies Horse Shoe Falls near Hertford - a tranquil retreat where nature meets history. Imagine Cardinal Wolsey finding solace here amid turbulent times; perhaps even seeking guidance from cascading waters as he navigated treacherous political waters himself. Wolseys' legacy endures through centuries; their imprint can still be felt today throughout England’s rich history.