Michaelmas Collection

Wombwells Menagerie at Windsor Castle, 1847
Engraving showing the tents of Wombwells Menagerie in the Great Quadrangle of Windsor Castle during the Windsor Michaelmas Fair, October 1847

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visiting Wombwells Menager
Engraving showing Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children looking at the animals of Wombwells Menagerie, which had brought all its animals to the Great Quadrangle of Windsor Castle for

Michaelmas Goose
You are invited to admire this dead goose before it is plucked and prepared for your Michaelmas feast

Decorative botanical print with chironia, daisy, sweet leaf, blanket flower and anemone
5855535 Decorative botanical print with chironia, daisy, sweet leaf, blanket flower and anemone; (add.info.: Five ornamental plants including pink chironia, blue michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus)

I have always found clowns both bizarre and scary. This kitsch example in Abingdon's annual street Michaelmas Fair rather proves the point

Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) flower head, X-ray

Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of the Exchequer on Michaelmas Day. Date: 1811

Michaelmas, (oil on canvas)
651064 Michaelmas, (oil on canvas) by Shannon, James Jebusa (1862-1923); 113x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Michaelmas. Sir James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1923). Oil on canvas. 113.3 x 80.3cm

Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity
5669297 Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1900 depicting, Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity)

Daisy or Aster species
Italian michaelmas daisy, Aster amellus, alpine aster, Aster alpinus, smooth-leaved fleabane, Erigeron glabellum, showy fleabane, Stenactis speciosa, great Mexican daisy, Leptostelma maxima

Michaelmas daisy, Aster amellus, and self-heal, Prunella vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity
5669273 Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1900 depicting, Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity)

Quarter Day, Ladyday, Midsummer, Michaelmas, Xmas (engraving)
5997834 Quarter Day, Ladyday, Midsummer, Michaelmas, Xmas (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarter Day, Ladyday, Midsummer, Michaelmas, Xmas)

Titlepage of A Maske presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634
2653538 Titlepage of A Maske presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634 by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Besieged at Michaelmas (engraving)
1057442 Besieged at Michaelmas (engraving) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.1888) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besieged at Michaelmas)

Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus), X-ray

Balloons in a shooting gallery at Abingdon's annual street Michaelmas Fair

Michaelmas Daisy
Decorative flower study by Jeannie Foord, of a Michaelmas Daisy spreading bushy perennial, flowers in autumn. 1899

Zoological Misfitz - Mrs Michaelmas Goose. early 20th century

Smooth-leaved michaelmas daisy, Aster laevigatus.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Picture No. 11806963
Common Noddies facing a stiff breeze Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Michaelmas Daisies
MICHAELMAS DAISIES

Michaelmas Geese, the Last Meal, Engraving 1876

Picture No. 11050591
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050590
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050589
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050588
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050587
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050586
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050585
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050584
European Michaelmas Daisies farmhouse garden with blooming Fall Asters, Sunflowers and Pole Beans late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 10755112
European michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) Date:

Michaelmas Geese, the Last Meal, Engraving 1876

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) and Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) adults, feeding on Michaelmas Daisy (Aster novae-angliae) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, september

Common Carder Bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) adult, feeding on Michaelmas Daisy (Aster novae-angliae) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, september

Michaelmas Geese 1886
Michaelmas Day: Goose and Gander are a little concerned that the Cook and Tom are getting ready to make some sauce and stuffing

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"Geese Unhappy at the Arrival of Michaelmas: A Historical Celebration" Every year, on the 29th of September, a peculiar event takes place – the arrival of Michaelmas. This day holds significance in various aspects, from historical events to natural phenomena. In 1847, Wombwells Menagerie at Windsor Castle witnessed an extraordinary visit from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The royal couple explored the exotic creatures housed within its walls during their encounter with Wombwells Menagerie. Meanwhile, geese across the land were far from thrilled about this occasion. Legend has it that these birds became restless and unhappy as Michaelmas approached. Their unease was said to be a foretelling sign of colder days ahead. The Sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, found themselves immersed in legal proceedings on Michaelmas Day in 1811. They stood before the Court of Exchequer while carrying out their duties with utmost diligence. Nature also plays a part in this celebration through the vibrant presence Daisies (Aster amellus). These beautiful flowers bloom during this time and add splashes of color to gardens and meadows alike. An X-ray image reveals intricate details hidden within their delicate petals. Across history, many communities have marked this occasion with grand festivities like "The Michelade. " In Nimes on September 29th and 30th back in 1567, locals celebrated with colorful parades and joyful gatherings that brought people together under one united spirit. Artists have captured the essence through various mediums such as paintings like "Michaelmas, " which portrays scenes inspired by this special day's traditions. Additionally, Comus is a masque performed to honor chastity during these celebrations - showcasing creativity intertwined with cultural customs. Lastly, let us not forget another species associated with Michaelmas – daisies or Aster species including self-heal.