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King George Ii Collection

King George II, born in 1683 and reigning from 1727 until his death in 1760, was a prominent figure among the Sovereigns of the House of Hanover

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III

Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV
958057 Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). The Chelsea Bun House sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns at Easter, with patronage of Kings George II, George III and their families

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: William Pulteney

William Pulteney
3733550 William Pulteney.; (add.info.: Portrait of William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath (1684-1764) an English Whig politician who was created the first Earl of Bath by King George II in 1742

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: View of the Horse Guards Parade in London showing the departure of George II Augustus, King

View of the Horse Guards Parade in London showing the departure of George II Augustus, King of Great Britain, to the House of Lords, 1753

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of King George II, 1750s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King George II, 1750s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King George II, 1750s, (2023). George II (1693-1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (Hanover)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Bust of George II, c.1757-60. Creator: Unknown

Bust of George II, c.1757-60. Creator: Unknown
Bust of George II, c.1757-60

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: George II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

George II, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George II, (c1911). King George II of Great Britain and Ireland. From a painting by Thomas Hudson. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794. Creator: Lussano

Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794. Creator: Lussano
Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: The coronation procession of George II, 1727 (c1905)

The coronation procession of George II, 1727 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K. G. c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K. G. c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Holles Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, K.G. c1884. Thomas Pelham-Holles (1693-1768), British Whig, educated at Westminster School and Clare College, Cambridge

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: UK, Channel Islands, Jersey, St Helier, Royal Square, King George II Statue

UK, Channel Islands, Jersey, St Helier, Royal Square, King George II Statue

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683

Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760
6338633 Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Second)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Great Western Railway, Paddington to Birkenhead Express, Engine 'King George II'(colour litho)

Great Western Railway, Paddington to Birkenhead Express, Engine "King George II"(colour litho)
5991555 Great Western Railway, Paddington to Birkenhead Express, Engine " King George II" (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II of England, as Prince of Wales

King George II of England, as Prince of Wales
6317473 King George II of England, as Prince of Wales, by Lafontaine, Georg Wilhelm (1680-1745) (after); (add.info.: King George II of England, 1683 - 1760. Here seen when he was Prince of Wales)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Portrait of King George II of England

Portrait of King George II of England
6337251 Portrait of King George II of England by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King George II of England. In mantle, robe, sash and hose, with sceptre)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II (colour litho)

King George II (colour litho)
6025102 King George II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. Illustration for a Halifax Building Society presentation booklet entitled)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II (aquatint)

King George II (aquatint)
958047 King George II (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. Illustration for Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Victorian scrap: King George I, King George II, King George III

Victorian scrap: King George I, King George II, King George III
LLM462564 Victorian scrap: King George I, King George II, King George III by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George I, King George II, King George III)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes

Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes
652172 Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes and the Collar of the Order of the Garter, Holding His Sword in His Left Hand

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Letter from King George II to the Duke of Newcastle (engraving)

Letter from King George II to the Duke of Newcastle (engraving)
5228599 Letter from King George II to the Duke of Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter from King George II to the Duke of Newcastle)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: The Duke of St Albans carrying the Queens crown at the coronation of King George II

The Duke of St Albans carrying the Queens crown at the coronation of King George II, 1727 (engraving)
5233575 The Duke of St Albans carrying the Queens crown at the coronation of King George II, 1727 (engraving) by English School

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Fleet Marriages; scene in the Fleet Prison during the reign of King George II (engraving)

Fleet Marriages; scene in the Fleet Prison during the reign of King George II (engraving)
608819 Fleet Marriages; scene in the Fleet Prison during the reign of King George II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: As News Of An Attack On The King Of Greece Spread, An Ostrich Runs Over King George In

As News Of An Attack On The King Of Greece Spread, An Ostrich Runs Over King George In... (colour litho)
2798516 As News Of An Attack On The King Of Greece Spread, An Ostrich Runs Over King George In... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Coronation of George II

Coronation of George II
LLM457841 Coronation of George II by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of George II)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II

King George II
LLM455966 King George II by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. Illustration from History of England by Henry Tyrrell (c 1860).); © Look and Learn

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: The Ceremony of the Marriage of Princess Royal with the Prince of Orange

The Ceremony of the Marriage of Princess Royal with the Prince of Orange
XJF441976 The Ceremony of the Marriage of Princess Royal with the Prince of Orange, 1734 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the title states that Anne)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II (woodcut)

King George II (woodcut)
3630440 King George II (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. Illustration for HIstory of England by Dr Goldsmith et al (Js Pratt, 1843)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II (chromolitho)

King George II (chromolitho)
962881 King George II (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. From a set of late 19th century Willss cigarette cards)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: George III visits the prison at Dorchester. Royal Beneficence

George III visits the prison at Dorchester. Royal Beneficence
6317552 George III visits the prison at Dorchester. Royal Beneficence. by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); (add.info.: George III visits the prison at Dorchester with his family)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Costumes Past and Present at the Health Exhibition (engraving)

Costumes Past and Present at the Health Exhibition (engraving)
1622812 Costumes Past and Present at the Health Exhibition (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes Past and Present at the Health Exhibition)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving)

King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving)
816880 King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II (engraving)

King George II (engraving)
669893 King George II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. Illustration for The History of England by Hume and Smollett (George Bell, 1854)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: George II (chromolitho)

George II (chromolitho)
669063 George II (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George II. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (John Scott)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Plan of the Battle of Culloden, April 16th 1746 (pen and ink on paper)

Plan of the Battle of Culloden, April 16th 1746 (pen and ink on paper)
MDR106958 Plan of the Battle of Culloden, April 16th 1746 (pen and ink on paper) by Hall, William (18th century); 27.5x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: fate of Stuart house decided; ); English

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: King George II (coloured engraving)

King George II (coloured engraving)
3656894 King George II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Battle of Dettingen, 1743 (gravure)

Battle of Dettingen, 1743 (gravure)
959870 Battle of Dettingen, 1743 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Dettingen, 1743)

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: The March to Finchley-A Representation of the March of the Guards towards Scotla... June 12, 1761

The March to Finchley-A Representation of the March of the Guards towards Scotla... June 12, 1761
The March to Finchley-A Representation of the March of the Guards towards Scotland in the Year 1745, June 12, 1761

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Secker, (1693-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Secker, (1693-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Secker, (1693-1768), 1830. Thomas Secker (1693-1768) Archbishop of Canterbury of the Church of England. George II commissioned him to arrange a reconciliation with the Prince of Wales

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: George II, (1683-1760), 1830. Creator: Unknown

George II, (1683-1760), 1830. Creator: Unknown
George II, (1683-1760), 1830. George II (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland and Electorate of Hanover from 1727 until his death

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mead, (1673-1754), 1830. Richard Mead (1673-1754) English physician and Epidemiologist whose work led to an understanding of transmissible diseases

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Coram, (c1668-1751), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Coram, (c1668-1751), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Coram, (c1668-1751), 1830. Thomas Coram (c1668-1751) English philanthropist set up the London Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury by charter of King George II, to care for abandoned children

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Henry Pelham (1694-1754) British Whig educated at Westminster School and Kings College, Cambridge

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: Unknown

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (1676-1745), Eton educated British Whig and Knight of the Garter regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Childrens attire during the reigns of Queen Anne, George I, II and III 1702-1790, 1903, (1937)

Childrens attire during the reigns of Queen Anne, George I, II and III 1702-1790, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Clothing during the Reign of George II 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reign of George II 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reign of George II 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Clothing during the Reign of George II 1750-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reign of George II 1750-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reign of George II 1750-1760, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Background imageKing George Ii Collection: Clothing during the Reign of George II 1735-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel

Clothing during the Reign of George II 1735-1760, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the Reign of George II 1735-1760, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]



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King George II, born in 1683 and reigning from 1727 until his death in 1760, was a prominent figure among the Sovereigns of the House of Hanover. He followed in the footsteps of his father, King George I, and was succeeded by his grandson, King George III. During his reign, King George II witnessed significant events that shaped British history. The coronation procession of 1727 showcased the grandeur and splendor associated with royalty during this era. This momentous occasion captured the attention of many artists who sought to immortalize it through their works. One such artwork is "The Chelsea Bun-House, " created around 1810 but reproduced later on as a chromolithograph. This piece provides a glimpse into daily life during King George II's time when establishments like bun-houses were popular social gathering spots. Another notable depiction is an engraving showcasing Tower Hill execution during King George II's reign. It portrays how rebellion against royal authority was dealt with sternly during this period. Portraits played a crucial role in preserving the image and legacy of monarchs throughout history. A portrait capturing King George II as Prince of Wales showcases him before ascending to the throne—a reminder that even kings had humble beginnings. In Royal Square at St Helier on Jersey Island stands a statue dedicated to King George II—an enduring symbol commemorating his influence beyond mainland Britain. Transportation also experienced advancements under his rule; for instance, "Great Western Railway" featured an express train named after him—Engine "King George II. " This lithograph highlights progress made during this era while honoring its ruler simultaneously. These various depictions provide glimpses into different aspects of King George II's life—from regal ceremonies to everyday scenes—and serve as reminders of his significance within British history.