Pike Collection

Jim Pike, Australian jockey, on his horse, Phar Lap
James Edward (Jim) Pike (1892-1969), Australian jockey, on his horse, Phar Lap (1926-1932). circa 1931-1932

A Selection of Fish
An assortment of fish: 1. sharp-nosed eel, 2. blunt-nosed eel, 3. burbot, 4. lamprey, 5. lampern, 6. chub, 7. perch, 8. roach, 9. bream, 10. rudd, 11. Prussian carp, 12. Crucian carp, 13. tench, 14

Rivington Pike, Lancashire
Rivington Place, Lancashire, viewed from Blackrod Date: circa 1830

Northern pike (Esox lucius) amongst Shining pondweed (Potamogeton lucens). Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, September. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Creator: James Pollard
Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Anglers using a running line to catch pike on the Lea at Waltham Abbey, to the north-east of London. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

A Pike and a Perch
A pike and a perch

Picture No. 10741195
Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, Lake District National Park, Cumbria Date:

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569. Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

Clan Farquharson
clan FARQUHARSON holding a pike

Ambleside and Wansfell Pike by A. de Breanski, Junr

Anthony Payne The Cornish Giant, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet (1646-1723)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1680. Anthony Payne (circa 1612-1691), The Cornish Giant, was 7 foot, 4 inches tall. He was a yeoman of Stratton and was the personal retainer to Sir Bevill Grenville

Northern Pike, Esox lucius, pike, side view

Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924

Pike (Esox lucius) in disused quarry, Stoney Stanton, Stoney Cove, Leicestershire, UK, June

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

Dufton Pike, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. Date: 1920s

The Bellman of London, 1616. London night-watchman going on his rounds with bell, lantern and pike, with his dog at his heels

Annotated postcard showing Lake District Peaks, Cumbria - Crummock, Honister Crag, Whiteless Pike, High Stile and Buttermere all feature. Date: circa 1920s

Petworth Park Fishing Competition for the "Welcome Home"Fund - 14 September 1946
Four fishermen with assorted fish pose for the camera; two young boys look on. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27054

The Queen inspects pikemen and musketeers
The Queen inspecting the pikemen and musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House. Date: 1955

GGBR2A-00028
English officer, musketeer, pikeman, and archer, Elizabethan period. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Recruitment / Callot
Potential raw recruits are given the once over before they take the Kings shilling. Experienced troops on parade look dashing to encourage & lure those in two-minds

Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak)
3472147 Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); 128x174 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972944 Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries)

NORMAN WARSHIP, 1066. The ship in which William the Conquerer crossed the English Channel in 1066. Drawing, early 20th century

Pike and roach engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Pike - in reeds watching prey Bedfordshire UK
BB-761 Pike - in reeds watching prey UK Esox lucius Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900834 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Serafin Maria De Sotto, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862), 1851-59 (engraving)
CUL4859710 Serafin Maria De Sotto, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862), 1851-59 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Academia General Militar, Zaragoza

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901715 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901246 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903079 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902777 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903019 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902875 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902759 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Nile bichir, Polypterus bichir, barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda, longnose gar, Lepidosteus osseus, sea needle
FLO4684928 Nile bichir, Polypterus bichir, barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda, longnose gar, Lepidosteus osseus, sea needle, Belone belone, ballyhoo halfbeak, Hemiramphus brasiliensis

National Road route on an 1870s map of the US
NWI4712666 National Road route on an 1870s map of the US.; (add.info.: National Road route on an 1870s map of the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305
FLO4702909 Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

17th Century Halberds as used by Swiss pike men
3030031 17th Century Halberds as used by Swiss pike men; Swiss National Museum, Zurich, Switzerland; (add.info.: 17th Century Halberds as used by Swiss pike men.); © Don Troiani

A Pikeman. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058518 A Pikeman. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535872 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
535867 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569)

Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US
NWI4712693 Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US.; (add.info.: Routes of the great westward trails on an 1870s map of the US.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

A knight in armour worn during the 12th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058510 A knight in armour worn during the 12th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903097 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902649 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

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"From Jim Pike to Joan the Maid: A Captivating Journey with Pike" In the world of horse racing, Australian jockey Jim Pike and his legendary horse Phar Lap left an indelible mark on the sport. Their partnership symbolized determination and triumph, captivating audiences worldwide. But let's not forget another kind - a selection of fish that inhabit our waters. With their sleek bodies and sharp teeth, these formidable creatures command attention in their aquatic realm. Whether it's a pike swimming alongside a perch or a Northern pike amidst shining pondweed, they remind us of nature's intricate balance. Moving away from fauna, Rivington Pike in Lancashire stands tall as a historical landmark. Its majestic presence has witnessed centuries unfold, silently observing the passage of time. Speaking of history, Clan Farquharson holds its own tale within Scottish heritage. The clan's rich traditions echo through generations, reminding us of our roots and ancestral connections. Meanwhile, French Religious Wars during 1562-1598 saw intense conflicts like the Siege of Poitiers where Huguenots fought for their beliefs. These turbulent times shaped Europe's religious landscape forever. Artistic expressions also capture the essence in various forms. Anthony Payne immortalized Sir Godfrey Kneller as "The Cornish Giant, " showcasing power and stature akin to these magnificent fish. Even disused quarries hold surprises; Stoney Stanton in Leicestershire reveals an unexpected habitat for pikes thriving amidst forgotten depths. Nature finds its way even in unlikely places. Lastly but certainly not least is Kay Nielsen's portrayal of Joan the Maid - a noble warrior saint who embodies courage and resilience against all odds. Whether we delve into equestrian legends or explore diverse aspects related to pikes - be it fish species or historical events - each element carries its unique significance within this vast world we inhabit.