John Cassell Collection

William, Duke of Normandy, c1890. Creator: Unknown
William, Duke of Normandy, c1890. William the Conqueror (c1028-1087), first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

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

The Castle Rock, Edinburgh, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
The Castle Rock, Edinburgh, c1890. After a photograph by Poulton & Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Scene During The Preston Strike, c1890. Artist: William Rainey
Scene During The Preston Strike, c1890. Part of the 1842 General Strike or Plug Plot Riots. These strikes and disturbances were prompted by depression in 1841-2 which resulted in wage cuts of over

The late John Cassell (engraving)
6008110 The late John Cassell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late John Cassell)

Harold swearing to maintain the Right of the Duke of Normandy to the Throne of England, c1890. Harold Godwinson (c1022-1066) arrived in Pointhieu in 1064

Landing of Julius Caesar, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Julius Caesar, c1890. Julius Caesar (100 BC- 44 BC) first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC in Pegwell Bay on the Isle of Thanet, Kent

Hereward cutting his way through the Norman host, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Hereward cutting his way through the Norman host, c1890. Hereward the Wake (c1035-c1072) Anglo-Saxon nobleman and a leader of local resistance to the Norman Conquest of England

Robert of Normandy at the Castle of the Count of Conversano, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Robert of Normandy at the Castle of the Count of Conversano, c1890. Robert Curthose (c1051-1134), negotiated his marriage to Sybilla of Conversano, daughter of Geoffrey of Brindisi

Defeat of the Saxons by Arthur, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Defeat of the Saxons by Arthur, c1890. King Arthur defeats the Saxons at the Battle of Mount Badon in late 5th or early 6th century. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"

The Death of Conan, c1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Conan, c1890. Henry I, King of England (1068-1135) throws Conan Pilatus from Rouen Castle for his part in a conspiracy. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"

At a Banquet given by Harold, he receives the News of the Invasion of the Normans, c1890. Harold Godwinson (c1022-1066) recieves news of the Norman invasion led by William of Normandy at a feast

Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. King Canute (c995-1035), explaining his humanity, the sea would not obey him. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"

The Death of Hardicanute, c1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Hardicanute, c1890. Harthacnut (c1018-1042), King of Denmark and England died suddenly after consuming alcohol at the wedding of Tovi the Proud to Gytha

Edgar the Pacific being rowed down the River Dee by Eight Tributary Princes, c1890. Edgar the Peaceful ( c943-975). Legend has it, following his coronation

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

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - South Front, c1890. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Perth, from Bridge End, 1907, (c1890). Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Perth, from Bridge End, 1907, (c1890). After a photograph of James Valentine (1815-1879) and Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W

Chatsworth from the Derwent, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Chatsworth from the Derwent, c1890. After a photograph of James Valentine (1815-1879) and Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W

Holyrood Palace, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Holyrood Palace, c1890. After a photograph by Poulton & Son. From Cassells History of England, by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham. Showing the High School for Girls, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham. Showing the High School for Girls, The Chamberlain Memorial, and the Art Gallery, c1890. After a photograph of William Pumphrey (1817-1905)

Napoleon III, c1890. From a photograph by W. Messers and D. Downey. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

The Battle of Langensalza, c1890. The Battle of Langensalza was fought on 27 June 1866 near Bad Langensalza in what is now modern Germany

Portsmouth Harbour, c1890. Best known as the home of the Royal Navy, HMNB Portsmouth. Because of its strategic location on the south coast of England, After a photograph by West & Son

Mr Phelps Planting The Shakespeare Oak on Primrose Hill, London, c1890. More than 100, 000 people came to Primrose Hill to mark Shakespeare?s 300th anniversary in 1864

Marriage of the Prince of Wales, c1890. Marriage of Alexandra of Denmark and Albert Edward, 10 March 1863 at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. After a painting by George Housman Thomas (1824-1868)

Peers and Commoners Presenting Patriotic Address to the Queen on Eve of the Crimean War, 1891. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Walmer Castle, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Walmer Castle, c1890. Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. After a photograph of Poulton & Son

The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851, 1891. Artist: Herbert Railton
The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, 1851, 1891. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Queen Presiding at the First Distribution of the Victoria Cross, c1890. Artist: Henry Marriott Paget
The Queen Presiding at the First Distribution of the Victoria Cross, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Parliament House, Melbourne, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
Parliament House, Melbourne, c1890. After a photograph by York & Son. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Sandringham House, c1890. After a photograph of T. Smith & Son. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Procession of Match-Makers To Westminster, 1892. Artist: William Douglas Almond
Procession of Match-Makers To Westminster, 1892. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Emile Ollivier, c1890. Olivier Emile Ollivier (1825 -1913) was a French statesman. Starting as an avid republican opposed to Emperor Napoleon III

Dr. Dollinger, c1890. Johann Joseph Ignaz von Dollinger (1799 -1890), also Doellinger in English, was a German theologian

Street Fighting in Malaga, c1890. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Street Fighting in Malaga, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Artist: Herbert Railton
The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Large Neoclassical building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park, c1890. Artist: CR
Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park, c1890. The Reform League was established in 1865 to press for manhood suffrage and the ballot in Great Britain. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

Tea-Room, House of Commons, 1892. Artist: Henry Phillip Burke Downing
Tea-Room, House of Commons, 1892. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

War Office, Pall Mall, c1890. Artist: Herbert Railton
War Office, Pall Mall, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Count Von Moltke, c1890. Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (26 October 1800-24 April 1891, Berlin) was a German Field Marshal. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

The Queen Opening The Crystal Palace, 1892. Artist: Henry Gillard Glindoni
The Queen Opening The Crystal Palace, 1892.. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Mr. Speaker Denison, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Highlanders at the Alma, c1890. Artist: Henry Marriott Paget
The Highlanders at the Alma, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, c1890. Artist: Charles Wilkinson
The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, c1890. After a photograph by J. Valentine and Son. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

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John Cassell was a man of many talents and interests, as depicted in various historical scenes from the late 19th century. In one captivating image, we witness the meeting between Edmund Ironside and Canute on the Isle of Alney in the Severn. Their encounter is filled with tension and intrigue, beautifully captured by an unknown artist around 1890. Moving to another scene, we find ourselves gazing at The Castle Rock in Edinburgh. Painted by Charles Wilkinson during the same period, this artwork showcases the majestic beauty of this iconic landmark. It stands as a testament to Cassell's appreciation for art and his fascination with architecture. In addition to his artistic pursuits, John Cassell himself is immortalized in an engraving from that era. This portrayal pays homage to his legacy and contributions to society, reminding us of his impact on publishing and education. The historical theme continues with depictions such as Harold swearing allegiance to maintain the right of the Duke of Normandy to England's throne. Another intriguing artwork transports us back even further - Julius Caesar's landing - although its creator remains unknown. Hereward cutting through Norman forces demonstrates bravery amidst conflict while Robert of Normandy finds himself at Conversano Castle under mysterious circumstances. William, Duke of Normandy also makes an appearance; a figure who would later become known as William the Conqueror. His presence signifies significant events yet to unfold in history. Arthur's victory over Saxon opponents adds mythical allure alongside Conan's demise shrouded in mystery – both tales capturing our imagination despite their creators remaining anonymous. Finally, we witness Harold receiving news about the impending Norman invasion during a banquet where he had been hosting guests – undoubtedly a pivotal moment leading up to one of history's most famous battles. Throughout these diverse scenes lies evidence not only of John Cassell’s interest but also his passion for history itself – showcasing moments that shaped nations or stirred legends within him like Canute reproving flattery or the defeat of Saxons by Arthur.