Lord Ferrers Collection

Portrait of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1600-1700

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1596 / 1601. Creator: Studio of Marcus Gheeraerts
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1596/1601

Queen Elizabeth striking the Earl of Essex, 1773. During a dispute with his cousin Queen Elizabeth I, Robert Devereux, 2nd earl of Essex, (1567-1601), English soldier and courtier

Essex House, Putney, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Essex House, Putney, (c1878). House in the village of Putney near the River Thames, (now part of greater London). Essex House is thought to have been built

Letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to William Cecil, 1st July 1596. Artist: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
Letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to William Cecil, 1st July 1596. Letter written from the port of Cadiz (which Essex refers to as Cales ), to William Cecil, Lord Burghley

Walter Devereux 1St Earl Of Essex 1541-1576 Viscount Hereford Lord Ferrers Lord Bourchier English Soldier Engraved By Geremia From The Book A Catalogue Of Royal And Noble Authors Volume Ii Published

Walter Devereux 1St Earl Of Essex, 1541-1576 Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier English Soldier From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Robert Devereux, 2Nd Earl Of Essex, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers, Lord Bourchier, 1567 - 1601. English Soldier, Military Hero And Courtier. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Portrait Walter Devereux 1539-1576 First Earl
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"Lord Ferrers: A Tale of Tragedy and Infamy" In the annals of history, Lord Ferrers stands as a figure shrouded in darkness and controversy. His name echoes through time, forever linked to heinous acts that shocked society. One engraving captures the chilling moment of his execution at Tyburn. The crowd gathers, their faces a mix of curiosity and morbid fascination. On that fateful day, May 5th, 1760, justice was served for the murder of his steward. Lord Ferrers paid the ultimate price for his crime. Another haunting image depicts Lord Ferrers himself holding a gun to his steward's head. What drove him to commit such an unthinkable act? Was it greed? Madness? Or perhaps a twisted sense of power? Yet amidst this tale of darkness, we find glimpses into Lord Ferrers' ancestry. Portraits reveal Robert Devereux, the 2nd Earl of Essex from centuries past - a man whose own life ended tragically on the executioner's block in 1601. Is there some connection between these two ill-fated souls? Queen Elizabeth herself is depicted striking Earl Essex in one engraving - an indication of their tumultuous relationship and its role in shaping history. Essex House in Putney serves as a reminder of Lord Ferrers' lineage and ancestral home - once grand but now lost to time. The story surrounding Lord Ferrers remains etched within our collective memory; it speaks volumes about human nature's capacity for both good and evil. As we gaze upon these engravings and portraits, we are reminded that even those born into privilege can succumb to darkness if left unchecked by conscience or consequence.