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Queen Mary II, 1903. Artist: G Barrie and Sons
Queen Mary II, 1903

Battle of Crecy, 26th August 1346. Hand-coloured later

A Manchurian archer, China, 1904. Artist: CH Graves
A Manchurian archer, 1904. In the distance, the remains of houses razed by the Boxers in search of Christians. Stereoscopic slide

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Waller is seen here dressed as Robin Hood

Procession of Archers at Kioto, c1897. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Procession of Archers at Kioto, c1897. From The Studio Volume 10 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]

The Martyrdom of St Sebastian, c1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Martyrdom of St Sebastian, c1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Advert for Gibbs Solid Dentifrice, 1922. A print from the Graphic, 4th March 1922

Russian soldiers of 1813 (19th century)
Russian soldiers of 1760 (19th centruy)

The Catapult, c1868. A Roman siege engine attacks the city of Carthage during the siege of 146 BC. Delenda est Carthago (Carthage must be destroyed) is carved into the wood. Hand-coloured later

English battle dress, 15th-16th century (1849). Artist: Edward May
English battle dress, 15th-16th century (1849). Featuring English noblemen, 1426; a banneret of the king, 1550; an archer of Edward IV, an English arquebusier, 1450 and Richard de Beauchamp

Sagittarius, The Archer, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Champlains First Battle with the Indians, AD 1609, (1877). French explorer Samuel de Champlain fights Native Americans. Illustration from Popular history of the Dominion of Canada

The Elephants of Pyrrhus, c1900. Scene from a battle between Pyrrhus (318-272 BC) and the Romans. The term Pyrrhic victory originates from one of his battles

Two Saxon Archers, 8th century, (1833)
Two Saxon Archers in search of wild deer, 8th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England

William Bowman, Fellow of the Royal Society, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
William Bowman, Fellow of the Royal Society, 1880. In 1839 he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

The Assault on the Strong Town of Afrique, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Assault on the Strong Town of Afrique, 15th Century. Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)

Norman archer, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Fraternity of the Cross-bowmen, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a fresco painting in the chapel of St John and St Paul, Ghent

Henry VIII in the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

Frankish archers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving of the painted hangings in the town of Rheims. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

Crossbowman protected by shield bearers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the Chronicals of Froissart in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Shooting at the Butt, 1496, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Shooting at the Butt, 1496, (1843). Archers shoot at the parish butt for the prize, using the arbalest or cross-bow. It was a law that a butt should be erected in every township

The Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415, (1910). The English under King Henry V defeat the French army, led by Charles d Albret, constable of France

The Battle of Crecy, 26 August 1346, (1910). The English forces under Edward III defeat Philip VIs French army

Medieval man with a bow

Japanese children playing with bows, Korea, 1900

Meleager presents to Atalanta the head of the Callydonian Boar, 1774. Artist: W Walker
Meleager presents to Atalanta the head of the Callydonian Boar, 1774. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1774

Ancient Egyptain fresco, 19th century. Artist: Ippolito Rosellini
Ancient Egyptain fresco, 19th century. Depiction of an Ancient Egyptian hunting party. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Diana, (detail), goddess of hunting, Vatican Museum

Captain of the archers in Paris and a cavalier, 15th century, (1887). Artist: A Lemercier
Captain of the archers in Paris and a cavalier, 15th century, (1887). A print from Francois Cudets Histoire des Corps de Troupes de la Ville de Paris, France, 1887

Troops of the Royal Guard, 12th-16th century (1887). Artist: A Lemercier
Troops of the Royal Guard, 12th-16th century (1887). A 12th or 13th century arbaletrier (crossbowman), 14th and 15th century archers and a 16th century pikeman

Sagittarius, 13th century. Illustration from a treatise on astrology in Arabic, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Siege of Antioch, c1097, (14th century). Illustration of a scene during the first crusade, from the Chronicle of William of Tyre, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

November: feeding pigs, and Sagittarius, c1423. Illustration from the Bedford Hours, in the collection of the British Library

Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon, c1099, (14th century). Siege during the 1st Crusade (1095-099), showing Saracens firing arrows at Crusaders as they attempt to scale the walls with

The Elephant, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Elephant, c1850. The central image shows the Indian elephant in front and African elephant behind. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left)

Detail of an Etruscan bronze of an Amazon archer, 6th century BC
Detail of an Etruscan bronze of an Amazon archer on horseback, showing the Parthian shot. From Capua, 6th century BC

Relief of a Hittite Chariot from the Pergamon Museum in Berlin

Persian enamelled brick archer, 6th century BC
Persian enamelled brick archer from the Royal Guard. Originally from the Palace of Darius at Susa, from the Louvres collection, 6th century BC

Scythian depiction of an archer on horseback, from the British Museums collection

Parthian ceramic plaque from the 1st to 3rd century, depicting a mounted archer
Parthian ceramic relief plaque, depicting a mounted male archer, 1st to 3rd Century. Said to be from Syria. From the British Museums collection

Detail of a relief showing an archer of the Persian Royal Guard, Palace of Darius I, Susa, c500 BC. Now part of the collection at The British Museum

Relief showing archers of the Persian Royal Guard, Palace of Darius I, Susa, c500 BC. Now part of the collection at The Louvre

Glazed brick relief of archers from the Royal Guard, Palace of Darius I, Susa, Persian, 522-486 BC. Part of the collection at The Louvre, Paris

Robin Hood, legendary English folk hero and outlaw and champion of the poor, early 19th century. Robin (c1250-c1350)), an expert with the longbow and the quarter-staff, drawing his bow

Roman soldiers, 1801. Standards of Roman legions (top) and weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers (bottom). From Ancells Monthly Military Companion, 1801

English troops attacking a French town, Hundred Years War, 1337-1453 (c1830). The English besiegers are armed with early cannon and both longbows and crossbows

Battle between Nuno de Guzman and inhabitants of Michuacan, Mexico, 16th century. De Guzman and his native Tlazcalan allies attacking Michuacan

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"Bowman: A Journey Through Time and Skill" Step back in time to the 1924 Olympics, where Harold Abrahams triumphantly crosses the finish line, crowned as the fastest man in the world. Witness his incredible speed and determination that made history. Join a day with the Royal Corps of Signals, where skilled bowmen showcase their precision and accuracy. Marvel at their ability to hit targets from great distances, showcasing an ancient art form that still holds its place in modern times. Travel to Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid, Cheshire, where bowmen once trained tirelessly to master their craft. Explore the rich history of this training ground and discover how it shaped generations of archers. Admire John Martin's masterpiece "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon" as he depicts a legendary moment when a bowman commands nature itself. Feel inspired by this powerful portrayal of human strength and faith. Discover Uller the Bowman, a mythical figure known for his exceptional archery skills. Uncover tales of his extraordinary marksmanship that have been passed down through generations. Marvel at the majestic statue of Arash the Archer at Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran. Admire his heroic stance as he symbolizes courage and skill with every arrow released from his mighty bow. Witness two Horsemen of Apocalypse charging forward on horseback during early 14th century battles. Experience their formidable presence on battlefields as they unleash chaos with their bows drawn tight. Cheer for Queens Park Rangers FC football team as they display agility akin to skilled archers on the field. Witness how teamwork and precision can lead them towards victory just like an expertly aimed arrow hitting its target dead center. Immerse yourself in history during The Battle of Crecy in 1346 when French chivalry charged against English bowmen. Observe how these brave warriors defended themselves using bows and arrows, showcasing the power of archery in warfare.