Druid Collection (page 5)

Wicker man (from Britannia Antiqua Illustrata by Aylett Sammes), 1676. Artist: Anonymous
Wicker man (from Britannia Antiqua Illustrata by Aylett Sammes), 1676. Found in the collection of British Library

Time Bowling out the Druids, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
Time Bowling out the Druids, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

An original Druid, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
An original Druid, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Druid, 1803. Artist: King
A Druid, 1803. [J. Stratford, London]

Druids inciting the Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans, 43 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I

Le plus scelerat des hommes, ordonne qu on te prepare un tombe, 1882-1884. (The most wicked of men orders that a tomb be prepared for you)

A British Druid

Druids, Or British Priests, (c1850). Ancient Celtic priest. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Druids, (1910). Drawing from a bas-relief at found at Autun in France. The druidical priests, who were contemporary with the Romans, were clad in white voluminous robes reaching to the feet

Arch-Druid in his full Judicial Costume (From the book Old England: A Pictorial Museum), 1845. Artist: Anonymous
Arch-Druid in his full Judicial Costume (From the book Old England: A Pictorial Museum), 1845. Private Collection

Boscawen-Un Stone Circle near St. Buryan, Penwith, Cornwall, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Boscawen-Un Stone Circle near St. Buryan, Penwith, Cornwall, 20th century. A Bronze age stone circle consisting of 19 upright stones made of grey granite and one of bright quartz, in an ellipse

Druids, 1815. Artist: Robert Havell
Druids, 1815. An Arch-Druid (right) crowned with oak leaves, holding a sceptre. The other druid holds a crescent (Caed-Rai-Re) representing the first quarter of the Moon

Ancient British Arch-Druid wearing the Breastplate of Judgement, c1900

The Victim, 1868. Artist: Arthur Boyd Houghton
The Victim, 1868. Illustration by AB Houghton for Tennysons poem. An Arch-Druid is about to sacrifice the Kings son to save the people from the plague

MERLIN THE MAGICIAN, 1923. Illustration by Louis Rhead (1857-1926) for The Story
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN, 1923. Illustration by Louis Rhead (1857-1926) for " The Story of King Arthur & His Knights" by Sir James Knowles, 1923

Scotland, Orkney Islands, The Ring of Brodgar. The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle and henge monument on the mainland of Orkney, Scotland

Raymond Duncan
RAYMOND DUNCAN Eccentric older brother of dancer Isadora Duncan. Date: 1874 - 1966

Druids cutting mistletoe
Druid priests gathering mistletoe, observed by Roman soldiers. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

England, Northumberland, Duddo Five Stones. The pre-historic stone circle known as the Duddo Five Stones (and four stones) located in Northern Northumberland

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A Druid priestess wears the traditional white robe, held by buckle and sash : on her head she wears a wreath of the sacred mistletoe

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Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber once known as Arthurs Quoit dating back to 3500 BC in the Preseli hills

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Tyrebagger Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Old Keig Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Auchquhorthies Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Clune hill Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Nine Stanes Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Drombeg Stone Circle in County Cork

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Cashelkeelty Stone Circle in County Kerry

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Uragh Stone Circle in County Kerry

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Derreenataggart Stone Circle in County Cork

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Poulnabrone Dolmen in County Clare

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Bernera Standing Stones on the Western Isles

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Callanish Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis

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Stanton Drew North East Stone Circle in Somerset

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Moel Ty Uchaf Stone Circle in Denbighshire

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Devils Arrows in North Yorkshire

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Nine Stones Close Stone Circle in Derbyshire

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Avebury Stone Circle in Wiltshire

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Mayburgh Henge in Cumbria

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Greycroft Stone Circle in Cumbria

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Croft Moraig Stone Circle in Perthshire

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Aviemore Stone Circle in the Scottish Highlands

Wicker man. Large wooden or cane hollow wickerwork statue used by Druid priests. Reportedly, victims were placed in the structure and then burned to death as a form of sacrifice to the gods

Detail Of The Fresco Depicting The Destruction Of The Celtic Druids, Found In The Basilica Of St. Bonifaces Abbey, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Cornish Gorsedd procession, St Just, Cornwall
The Cornish Gorsedd, a community of modern-day bards, taking part in the Sword of Arthur ceremony and procession at St Just in Cornwall

Two ladies on an early 1900s AJS motorcycle & sidecar
Two ladies posing for photograph on an AJS motorcycle & sidecar combination on the beach at the seaside circa 1914/18

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Druids: Exploring Ancient Scottish and English Landscapes" Journey through time as we delve into the captivating world of druids, ancient priests who held profound wisdom and spiritual significance. From the rugged landscapes of Scotland's Orkney Islands to England's remarkable stone circles, join us on a mesmerizing adventure. In Scotland's Orkney Islands lies Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, an archaeological marvel that offers a glimpse into Neolithic life. Imagine druids walking these very shores, connecting with nature and harnessing its power for their rituals. Travel south to Avebury in Wiltshire, England, where you'll find the awe-inspiring Avebury stone circle. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is shrouded in mystery and believed to have been a sacred gathering place for druidic ceremonies. Stand within this ancient ring of stones and feel the energy that once coursed through it. As dawn breaks over Stonehenge in Wiltshire, witness a breathtaking sight - a standing stone circle at sunrise. It was here that druids celebrated significant astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes. Picture yourself among them as they honor nature's cycles with reverence. One iconic image associated with druids is that of them carrying mistletoe - symbolizing their connection between heaven and earth. The mistletoe holds great importance in their rituals due to its perceived magical properties. On the longest day at Stonehenge, immerse yourself in an atmosphere charged with spirituality as druids gather to collect sacred mistletoe from oak trees nearby. Witness this age-old tradition passed down through generations as they honor their ancestral beliefs. Venturing further north to Callanish Stone Circle reveals another enigmatic site steeped in history. Here too, druids would have conducted ceremonies amidst these towering stones - connecting realms beyond our comprehension.