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Charles Edward Collection

"Charles Edward: A Tale of Courage, Romance, and Intrigue" Step back in time to the early 18th century as we delve into the captivating life of Charles Edward

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Bonnet worn by the Pretender, at Holyrood, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Bonnet worn by the Pretender, at Holyrood, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Bonnet worn by the Pretender, at Holyrood, 1845. Feathered crown worn by pretender to the English throne Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers

Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart ( Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Prince Charlies Farewell to Flora MacDonald, 1746 (1905)

Prince Charlies Farewell to Flora MacDonald, 1746 (1905). Flora MacDonald helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart to escape after his defeat by the English at the Battle of Culloden

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: In 1747, the Companions are told, the pretender Charles-Edward Stuart (1720-1788)

In 1747, the Companions are told, the pretender Charles-Edward Stuart (1720-1788)
CHT224705 In 1747, the Companions are told, the pretender Charles-Edward Stuart (1720-1788) established a Chapter of the Rose Cross in Arras

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Charles Edward (the Pretender) and Flora Macdonald (engraving)

Charles Edward (the Pretender) and Flora Macdonald (engraving)
665068 Charles Edward (the Pretender) and Flora Macdonald (engraving) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Christening of the Infant Duke of Albany at Esher Church (engraving)

Christening of the Infant Duke of Albany at Esher Church (engraving)
1622946 Christening of the Infant Duke of Albany at Esher Church (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Landing of Charles Edward at Moidart (engraving)

Landing of Charles Edward at Moidart (engraving)
973314 Landing of Charles Edward at Moidart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of Charles Edward at Moidart)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Arrest of Charles Edward in Paris (engraving)

Arrest of Charles Edward in Paris (engraving)
973313 Arrest of Charles Edward in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Charles Edward in Paris)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Charles Edward at Versailles on the anniversary of Culloden (engraving)

Charles Edward at Versailles on the anniversary of Culloden (engraving)
3635426 Charles Edward at Versailles on the anniversary of Culloden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Prince Charles Edward, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)

Prince Charles Edward, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
2829833 Prince Charles Edward, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of Miss Margaret Edwards

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Charles Edward in his Youth (engraving)

Charles Edward in his Youth (engraving)
5202986 Charles Edward in his Youth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Edward in his Youth)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Col. Gardiners house, and field of Prestonpans, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Col. Gardiners house, and field of Prestonpans, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Col. Gardiners house, and field of Prestonpans, 1845. The house Colonel James Gardiner, a Scottish soldier who fought in the British Army

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Dirk of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Dirk of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Dirk of the Pretender, 1845. A dirk or dagger, said to belong to pretender to the English throne Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Signet-ring of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Signet-ring of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Signet-ring of the Pretender, 1845. Ring said to belong to pretender to the English throne Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The Pretenders Cup, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Pretenders Cup, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Pretenders Cup, 1845. A Silver Drinking- cup with coat of arms, said to belong to pretender to the English throne Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Sword of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Sword of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Sword of the Pretender, 1845. Hilt of a sword, said to belong to pretender to the English throne Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Dragoon of the time of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Dragoon of the time of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Dragoon of the time of the Pretender, 1845. Mounted British soldier of the mid-late 18th century. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: House at Duddingstone, where the Pretender slept on the night before the Battle of

House at Duddingstone, where the Pretender slept on the night before the Battle of Prestonpans, 1845. In 1745, ...a band of about 2400 ill clad, worse armed

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Sobieski Stuart, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson

Sobieski Stuart, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Sobieski Stuart, 1843-47

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Design for Thatched Cottages for Mrs. Kingsley, 1910. Creator: Charles Edward Mallows

Design for Thatched Cottages for Mrs. Kingsley, 1910. Creator: Charles Edward Mallows
Design for Thatched Cottages for Mrs. Kingsley, 1910

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The City of London Imperial Volunteers at Doornkop on the 29th of May, 1901. Creator

The City of London Imperial Volunteers at Doornkop on the 29th of May, 1901. Creator
The City of London Imperial Volunteers Supporting General Hamiltons Left Flank in the Action at Doornkop on the 29th of May, 1901

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Charles Edward Stuart, The Young Pretender. c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Charles Edward Stuart, The Young Pretender. c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Charles Edward Stuart, The " Young Pretender". c1750, (1890). Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), best remembered for his role in the 1745 Jacobite uprising

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Prince Charles Edwards Parliament, (c1745), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Prince Charles Edwards Parliament, (c1745), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Prince Charles Edwards Parliament, (c1745), 1890. Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), best remembered for his role in the 1745 Jacobite uprising

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory, (1901). Creator

Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory, (1901). Creator
Generals French and Hutton Crossing the Vaal into Transvaal Territory, (1901). In 1900, British forces and ambulance convoys under John French

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: American team, 4 x 100m relay, 1928. Creator: Unknown

American team, 4 x 100m relay, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American team, 4 x 100m relay, 1928. Frank Wykoff, James Quinn, Charley Borah and Henry Russell of the United States won gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The March to Finchley, 1745. Artist: Luke Sullivan

The March to Finchley, 1745. Artist: Luke Sullivan
The March to Finchley, or A representation of the march of the guards towards Scotland in the year 1745 ; showing the Tottenham Court turnpike at the intersection with Euston Road

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden, c1907

Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Prince Charles Edward Stuart, c1729 (c1927)

Prince Charles Edward Stuart, c1729 (c1927). Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), also known as The Young Pretender, The Young Chavalier and Bonnie Prince Charlie

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727, (1932). The second Hanoverian king, George IIs (1693-1760) reign began in 1727

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward. The Great Pretender, (1878). Artist: Charles Lawrie

Relics of Prince Charles Edward. The Great Pretender, (1878). Artist: Charles Lawrie
Relics of Prince Charles Edward. The Great Pretender, (1878). From Pictures and Royal Portraits Illustrative of English and Scottish History, by Thomas Archer

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: A Street in Venice, 1895. Artist: Charles Edward Holloway

A Street in Venice, 1895. Artist: Charles Edward Holloway
A Street in Venice, 1895. From The Studio Volume 10. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The Bridge of Sighs, c1860. Artist: Charles Edward Holloway

The Bridge of Sighs, c1860. Artist: Charles Edward Holloway
The Bridge of Sighs, c1860. From The Studio Volume 41. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: After Culloden: Rebel Hunting, 1905

After Culloden: Rebel Hunting, 1905. From Cassells History of England, Vol. IV, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Organ in Towyn Parish Church, c1910

Organ in Towyn Parish Church, c1910
Organ in Towyn Parish Church, c.1910 An organ designed by Charles Edward Bateman (1863-1947) in St Marys church, Towyn, Wales. From The Studio Volume 66

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Design for a House and Garden in Surrey by the late C. E. Mallows, c1900

Design for a House and Garden in Surrey by the late C. E. Mallows, c1900. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Tirley Court, Cheshire: East Side, 1908. Artist: Charles Edward Mallows

Tirley Court, Cheshire: East Side, 1908. Artist: Charles Edward Mallows
Tirley Court, Cheshire: East Side, 1908. A design for the garden and house at Tirley Garth in Cheshire by the renowned Arts & Crafts architect Charles Edward Mallows. From The Studio Volume 46

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The Parade Gardens, Bath, Somerset, c1925

The Parade Gardens, Bath, Somerset, c1925. In the distance we see The Empire Hotel which was built in 1901 by architect Charles Edward Davis (1827-1902)

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Advisory Committee, 1908, (c1910)

Advisory Committee, 1908, (c1910)
Advisory Committee, 1908 (c1910). Charles Edward Magoon (1861-1920) appoints an Advisory Law Commission to study legislative matters. The Commission consists of 9 Cubans and 3 Americans

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The Hall, 15, Melbury Road, 1899

The Hall, 15, Melbury Road, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The arrest of the Young Pretender in Paris, 18th century (19th century). Artist: TE Nicholson

The arrest of the Young Pretender in Paris, 18th century (19th century). Artist: TE Nicholson
The arrest of the Young Pretender in Paris, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The escape of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century)

The escape of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Retreat of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). Artist: TE Nicholson

Retreat of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). Artist: TE Nicholson
Retreat of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Mrs Skyring welcoming the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). Artist: TE Nicholson

Mrs Skyring welcoming the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). Artist: TE Nicholson
Mrs Skyring welcoming the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Erecting the standard of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century)

Erecting the standard of the Young Pretender, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: Swearing allegiance to Prince Charles Stuart, 18th century (19th century)

Swearing allegiance to Prince Charles Stuart, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: The flight of Prince Charles from Rome, 18th century (19th century)

The flight of Prince Charles from Rome, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageCharles Edward Collection: A letter relating to Charles Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie, 18th century

A letter relating to Charles Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie, 18th century



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"Charles Edward: A Tale of Courage, Romance, and Intrigue" Step back in time to the early 18th century as we delve into the captivating life of Charles Edward. Known by many names - The Pretender, Prince Charlie, or Bonnie Prince Charlie - his story is one filled with bravery, love, and political aspirations. In 1746, Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill from the 24th Regiment made the ultimate sacrifice to save the Queen's Colors. Their selfless act echoes through history as a testament to their unwavering loyalty. The bonnet worn by Charles Edward at Holyrood in 1845 remains an enigma. Its creator unknown but its significance undeniable – a symbol of his claim to power and authority. Flora MacDonald played a pivotal role in Charles Edward's life during the mid-19th century. Together they faced trials and tribulations that tested their resolve and devotion. Prince Charlie bid farewell to Flora MacDonald in 1905 after their tumultuous journey together came to an end. Their parting marked not only a separation between two individuals but also represented a turning point in history. Intriguingly, it is said that Charles Edward established a Chapter of the Rose Cross in Arras in 1747 – an intriguing glimpse into his involvement with secret societies during this tumultuous period. Throughout his life, Charles Edward encountered numerous challenges; however, he remained resilient. His encounters with figures such as Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha showcased both alliances formed and rivalries endured on his quest for power. The christening of the Infant Duke of Albany at Esher Church was another significant event where Charles Edward's presence left an indelible mark on history. It highlighted not only his lineage but also served as a reminder of dynastic ambitions held dear. From landing on Moidart shores amidst great anticipation to facing arrest in Paris, Charles Edward's life was a rollercoaster of highs and lows.