Edmund I Collection

Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas Picken
Upton House, mid-19th century. Upton House in Dorset was built between 1816 and 1818

Edyve, the good queen and noble mother to Etheltane, Edmund and Eldred, Kinges of England, 1777. Creator: John Bayly
Edyve, the good queen and noble mother to Etheltane, Edmund and Eldred, Kinges of England... from The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, vols. 1-3, 1777

The death of King Edmund I AD946, 1920s (litho)
833115 The death of King Edmund I AD946, 1920s (litho) by Gillett, Frank (1874-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Edmund I Stabbed by Leolf the Robber (engraving)
3630908 Edmund I Stabbed by Leolf the Robber (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund I Stabbed by Leolf the Robber)

King Edmund (colour litho)
3642155 King Edmund (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edmund. Illustration for one of a series of postcards depicting the kings)

Edmund I assassinated at the festival of Augustine by the robber Leolf (engraving)
5220764 Edmund I assassinated at the festival of Augustine by the robber Leolf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edmund I stabbed by Leolf the Robber, 1773. Edmund I (921-46), was assassinated after six-and-a-half years as king, while attending Mass in Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire

King Edmund the first Assassinated by Leolf the Robbe, c1787
King Edmund the first Assassinated by Leolf the Robber, while celebrating the Feast of St. Augustine in the Church of Puckle in Gloucestershire, c1787

Edmund and Leof, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edmund and Leof, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Four early English kings. Edward the Elder, Athelstan, Edmund I, Edred. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard, published in London 1783

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"Edmund I: The Tragic Fate of a Noble King" In the picturesque setting of Upton House, during the mid-19th century, Thomas Picken's creation immortalizes the memory of Edmund I. This caption takes us back to a time when England was ruled by noble monarchs and their stories were etched into history. One such story is that of Edyve, the good queen and noble mother to Etheltane, Edmund, and Eldred - kings who held the destiny of England in their hands. John Bayly's artwork from 1777 captures her regal presence as she guides her sons towards greatness. However, amidst this royal lineage lies a dark chapter - one that unfolded on St Augustine's Day Mass in Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire in 946. A lithograph depicting the murder scene reveals how tragedy struck when King Edmund I met his untimely demise at the hands of Leolf the Robber. Charles Grignion's engraving further emphasizes this shocking event with its vivid portrayal. The sorrowful image continues with another lithograph from the 1920s showcasing "The death of King Edmund I AD946. " It serves as a reminder that even mighty rulers are not immune to treachery and violence. Leofa's act of stabbing Edmund I at a festival becomes an enduring symbol through various artistic interpretations over time. From engravings by unknown creators to Charles Grignion's work in 1773 or even c1787 renditions like "King Edmund The First Assassinated by Leolf The Robbe, " these depictions capture both horror and intrigue surrounding this fateful incident. Yet amid all these tragic events stands an artist named John Leech whose c1860 artwork titled "Edmund and Leof" offers a unique perspective on this historical moment. Through his brushstrokes, he invites viewers to ponder upon different facets of human nature - the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences they bring.