Dunstan Collection

King Eadwig and Queen Aelfgifu, marriage annulled by Dunstan
Edwy or Eadwig, King of England and his wife Elgiva or Aelfgifu - their marriage is annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan, probably for political reasons

Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Depiction of a scene from early British history: Queen Elgiva and King Eadwig are reproved by priests, possibly Archbishop Odo and/or Saint Dunstan

St Dunstan and the devil, 1826. Born in Glastonbury, Somerset, St Dunstan (c925-988) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 961

Looking East down the Thames from The Monument
Looking East down the River Thames from The Monument, showing the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Christopher Wren-designed steeple of St Dunstan-in-the-East (left)

DUNSTAN WRITING(STRUTT)
DUNSTAN Archbishop of Canterbury English prelate writing with a quill pen Date: 12th century

St Dunstan, c1750. Artist: GP Harding
St Dunstan, c1750. Unfinished copy of an original painting in Goldsmiths Hall of St Dunstan standing in front of an image depicting the crucifixion of Christ, angels above and clerics bowing

St Dunstan and Jesus
DUNSTAN (the smaller figure) honours Jesus, who doesn t seem to notice... Date: 924-988

Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury
Saint Dunstan, Abbot of Glastonbury, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London, then Archbishop of Canterbury, pictured here with a vision of the Virgin and Child

The Escape of the Dunstan family c.1697. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage E H Corbould
3052874 The Escape of the Dunstan family c.1697. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage E H Corbould; Private Collection.

Edwy or Eadwig, King of England, and Queen Elgiva
Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstans supporters, for political reasons

Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan's supporters, for political reasons

Exterior view of St Dunstan church, halfway between London Bridge and the Tower of London in the City of London. Damaged in the Great Fire of London in 1666

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Cromwell, Lake Dunstan, New Zealand. Amazing reflections on man made Lake Dunstan. Date: 26/08/2005

Anglo-Saxon England: Dunstan dragging King Edury from Elgiva (engraving)
6005338 Anglo-Saxon England: Dunstan dragging King Edury from Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan dragging King Edury from Elgiva)

Dunstan dragging Edway from the Presence of Elgiva (engraving)
664520 Dunstan dragging Edway from the Presence of Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan dragging Edway from the Presence of Elgiva)

Dunstan at the tomb of Odo (engraving)
2792877 Dunstan at the tomb of Odo (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan at the tomb of Odo)

Photograph of Dunstan Arms, City Road, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Ancient parts of the Church of St. Dunstan in the East. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1813

Dunstans last sermon (engraving)
2792879 Dunstans last sermon (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstans last sermon)

Well done, Baylis! said Dunstan (engraving)
3625288 Well done, Baylis! said Dunstan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well done, Baylis! said Dunstan. Illustration for Chatterbox (1885)

Dunstan dragging King Edwy from his Consort, Queen Ethelgiva on his Coronation Day (engraving)
3630909 Dunstan dragging King Edwy from his Consort, Queen Ethelgiva on his Coronation Day (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

How Dunstan frightened King Edwys armed men (litho)
3655984 How Dunstan frightened King Edwys armed men (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Dunstan frightened King Edwys armed men)

Five views of Cheam, Surrey -- The Old Cottage, Nonsuch Park, View from the Crossways, Whitehall and Park Lane, St Dunstans Church. Date: circa 1930s

Dunstan dragging Edwy from the presence of Elgiva (litho)
956214 Dunstan dragging Edwy from the presence of Elgiva (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fleet Street in 1842 by Thomas Shotter Boys
Scene depicting Fleet Street, London in 1842 by Thomas Shotter Boys, taken from his book, London As It Is - twenty-six coloured lithographs showing contemporary scenes of London

Battlefields Pilgrims in northern France
Battlefields Pilgrims in France -- a company of blind men from St Dunstans (B5 Party). The pilgrimage of 11, 000 people to France and Flanders was organised by the British Legion

St. Dunstan s, Fleet Street, London 1834
St. Dunstans in the west, Fleet Street, London. Date: 1834

Elgiva Seized by the Order of Archbishop Odo, 1843 (pen & ink on paper)
BIR108303 Elgiva Seized by the Order of Archbishop Odo, 1843 (pen & ink on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Elgiva or Aelgifu)

Edwin Dragged by Dunstan from his Wife Elgiva (engraving)
655360 Edwin Dragged by Dunstan from his Wife Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwin Dragged by Dunstan from his Wife Elgiva)

Coronation of King Edgar, 973 AD (colour litho)
3643319 Coronation of King Edgar, 973 AD (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of King Edgar, 973 AD)

Dunstan, Edwy, and Elgiva (engraving)
2792878 Dunstan, Edwy, and Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan, Edwy, and Elgiva)

"The sensible woman gets Dunstan to leave his cell"(colour litho)
3651762 " The sensible woman gets Dunstan to leave his cell" (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs. Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac (engraving)
654748 Mrs. Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac)

Dunstan upbraiding Edwy and Elgiva (engraving)
6020490 Dunstan upbraiding Edwy and Elgiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunstan upbraiding Edwy and Elgiva)

Temple Bar & Devil Tavern
The Devil Tavern Devil and St Dunstan or The Devil and the Saint. The taverns origins date back to at least 16th century. Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson made it home to the literary dining club

Sir Jeffery Dunstan Presenting an Address from the Corporation of Garratt, December 30, 1788

Northumberland NE66 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland NE66 3

Edwy dragged by Dunstan from the presence of Elgiva, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Edwy dragged by Dunstan from the presence of Elgiva, c1890. Eadwig, (died 1 October 959), King of England from 955 in dispute with Archbishops Dunstan following the banquet of his coronation in

Jeffery Dunstan, Mayor of Garratt, 1821. Creator: R Page
Jeffery Dunstan, Mayor of Garratt, 1821. Portrait of Jeffrey Dunstan (c1759-1797), second-hand wig seller in the West End of London

Dunstan dragging King Edwy from his Consort Queen Ethelgiva on his Coronation Day, 1773. King Edwy (died 959) is returned to the banquet following his coronation from his Consort

Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy & Elgiva, 1838. Edwy (d.959), King of England from 955. Queen Elgiva and Dunstan (909- 988), an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester

King Edgar laying aside his crown on being repremanded by Archbishop Dunstan, c960s (1793)
King Edgar laying aside his crown on being repremanded by Archbishop Dunstan for having seduced a Nun, c960s (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Twelfth century illustration of St Dunstan (909-988) as a scribe. He was an Archbishop of Canterbury
Illustration, painted at Canterbury, of St Dunstan (909-988) as a scribe, part of a latin commentary on the rule of St Benedict. This piece is from the British Library

The Escape Of The Dunstan Family C. 1697 From A 19Th Century Print Engraved By J C Armytage E H Corbould
The Escape Of The Dunstan Family C.1697 From A 19Th Century Print Engraved By J C Armytage E H Corbould

St Dunstan & the Devil
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, and Saint Artists sometimes depicted him holding the devil by the nose with a pair of tongs, as here Date: 924 - 988

Fulham Military Hospital, St Dunstans Road, Fulham
The First World War Fulham Military Hospital was located in the infirmary of the Fulham workhouse on St Dunstans Road, Fulham, south west London

London Trade Card - Thomas Berry, Leather Clogs
London Trade Card - Thomas Berry at the Patten & Crown under St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street, selling Leather Clogs. 18th century

St Dunstan in Session
DUNSTAN as archbishop of Canterbury, with a council of senior churchmen Date: 924-988

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"Dunstan: A Tale of Power, Faith, and Redemption" Step into the world of Dunstan, a name that echoes throughout history. From the legendary encounter between St Dunstan and the devil in 1826 to the captivating artwork depicting King Eadwig and Queen Aelfgifu's annulled marriage by Archbishop Dunstan's supporters for political reasons, this name holds immense significance. As we gaze upon J Rogers' masterpiece "Edwy and Elgiva, " we are transported back to a time when love was overshadowed by power struggles. The intricate details in GP Harding's portrait of St Dunstan from c1750 reveal a man who dedicated his life to serving God as Archbishop of Canterbury. But it is through the eyes of Strutt's "Dunstan Writing" that we catch a glimpse into the inner thoughts and reflections of this influential figure. His pen dances across parchment, capturing moments that would shape history forever. Intriguingly, St Dunstan finds himself entwined with Jesus Himself in one depiction. This profound connection speaks volumes about his unwavering faith and devotion. The ruins of St Dunstan church stand as silent witnesses to its once glorious existence halfway between London Bridge and the Tower of London. Damaged during both the Great Fire of London in 1666 and World War II bombings, these remnants now reside within a public garden—a reminder of resilience amidst destruction. Yet amidst all these historical events lies an enigma—King Edwy or Eadwig—and his wife Elgiva. Their union dissolved against their will due to their familial ties cited by Archbishop Dunstan's supporters. Politics intertwined with personal lives as they faced an uncertain future together. "Dunstan: A Tale of Power, Faith, and Redemption" invites us on a journey through time where saints battled devils both literal and metaphorical; where love clashed with ambition.