Ironside Collection

Allied Military Leaders receive Legion of Honour Grand Croix
Allied Military Leaders - WWII era. General Gamelin, Commander-in-chief of the Allied Armies; General Sir Edmund Ironside, Chief of the British Imperial General Staff; General Viscount Gort

General Rawlinson and General Ironside, Archangel
General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925) (left) and Field Marshal William Edmund Ironside (1880-1959) (right), British army officers, seen here with others on the quay at Archangel (Arkhangelsk)

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) meets King Canute (c995-1035) on Alney Island in the River Severn

Sir Edmund Ironside (1880-1959), also Field Marshal and 1st Baron Ironside, pictured shortly before his appointment as Chief of the Imperial General Staff on 3rd September. Date: 1939

Fight between an Ironside and a Cavalier (colour litho)
3101144 Fight between an Ironside and a Cavalier (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight between an Ironside and a Cavalier)

Font in the Saxon church of St. Marys at Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England, scene of a treaty between Canute and Edmund Ironside in 1016. Date: circa 1920s

The Great Fight at Charleston, S. C. April 7th, 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho)
3105560 The Great Fight at Charleston, S.C. April 7th, 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Tatler cover, Lady Ironside by Madame Yevonde
Lady Ironside, formerly Miss Mariot Ysobel Cheyne, wife of Sir Edmund Ironside, Chief of Imperial General Staff during the Second World War. Date: 1940

Women with high-profile war connections, September 1939
Series of women, closely associated with high-ranking men, photographed in uniforms shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

Lord Gort and Sir Edmund Ironside studying map 1939
Commander-in-chief of British field forces, Lord Gort, and Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Sir Edmund Ironside, studying a map

Last phase of the Battle of Assendun (Essendune) on 18 October 1016, with the defeat of King Edmund Ironside of England by the Danes led by Cnut (Canute)

One of Oliver Cromwells Ironsides (chromolitho)
3099983 One of Oliver Cromwells Ironsides (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of Oliver Cromwells Ironsides)

Englands new ironsides thundering over the level, from
HJA360624 Englands new ironsides thundering over the level, from The Illustrated War News, published 1st November 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

King Edmund, Ironside (chromolitho)
962840 King Edmund, Ironside (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edmund, Ironside. From a set of late 19th century Willss cigarette cards)

Prince Edmund, surnam d Ironside and Algitha, 1786. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Prince Edmund, surnam d Ironside and Algitha, 1786

AB Aberdeen, AB53 6
AB53 6

Edmund Ironside, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Edmund Ironside, 18th century. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) King of England from 23 April to 30 November 1016

Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Edmund Ironside, King of England, 23 April -30 November 1016 resisted the Danish invasion of Canute the Great (994-1035) in five battles

Cromwell Leads His Ironsides To Battle, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney, 1787
Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney in the presence of both their Armies, c1787

King Edmund II Ironside
EDMUND II IRONSIDE King of England for seven months in 1016

Janey Ironside wearing Ossie Clarke
Janey Ironside (1919-1979), Professor of Fashion at the Royal College of Art from 1956-1968. She pioneered understanding of fashion as an academic subject and among her students were Bill Gibb

Founders Week Parade, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Founders Week Parade, 9 October 1908, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The float shown represents the Old Ironsides (railway engines) of 1832. Date: 1908

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute on the Island of Olney

Edmund Ironside & Canute
Rivals Edmund II (Ironside) & Canute meet at Olney where they agree to a partition of England

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"Ironside: A Legacy of Leadership and Courage" Throughout history, the name "Ironside" has been associated with remarkable individuals who exemplified strength, valor, and unwavering determination. From Allied Military Leaders receiving the prestigious Legion of Honour Grand Croix to the meeting between General Rawlinson and General Ironside in Archangel, their contributions have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. One such figure that comes to mind is Sir Edmund Ironside. Known for his military prowess and strategic brilliance, he commanded respect on both sides of the battlefield. The historic encounter between him and Canute on the Isle of Alney showcased not only his diplomatic finesse but also his commitment to forging alliances amidst turbulent times. The image of a fierce battle between an Ironside and a Cavalier captures the essence of this captivating era. It symbolizes a clash between opposing ideologies where courage knows no bounds. Similarly, the majestic font in St. Mary's Saxon church at Deerhurst stands as a testament to enduring strength even in places of worship. In more recent times, Lady Ironside graced the cover of Tatler magazine by Madame Yevonde - her elegance juxtaposed against a backdrop overshadowed by war speaks volumes about women with high-profile war connections during September 1939. As World War II loomed large over Europe, Lord Gort and Sir Edmund they were seen studying maps together - two brilliant minds united in their dedication to protecting their nations from impending threats. Looking back further into history reveals Oliver Cromwell's famed "Ironsides, " renowned for their unyielding loyalty during battles that shaped England's destiny. Their unwavering resolve was captured brilliantly through chromolithography. Finally, we cannot forget pivotal moments like "The Great Fight at Charleston" or Assendun's Battle - where heroes emerged from chaos armed with nothing but iron wills determined to defend what they held dear. "Ironside" is more than just a name.