Pikes Collection

Windermere, Langdale Pikes, Lake District, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs. Date c1898

Battle of White Mountain
Two views of the Battle of the White Mountain. Bohemians under Christian of Anhalt were routed by combined armies of Ferdinand II and the Catholic League at Czech Hord - Prague

The Queen inspects pikemen and musketeers
The Queen inspecting the pikemen and musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House. Date: 1955

FENCING WITH PIKES 1570
Three pairs of fencers fight with pikes, as musicians play in the background. Date: 1570

Bell Model 47G-3 hovers atop Pikes Peak with pilot and f?
Bell Model 47G-3 hovers atop Pikes Peak with pilot and five passengers

Pike - in reeds watching prey Bedfordshire UK
BB-761 Pike - in reeds watching prey UK Esox lucius Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK
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Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria
532918 Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria, and Jonathan during 160 BC campaign crushing Jewish rebellion

William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598
532716 William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598.; (add.info.: William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c.1598)

Pushing them forward with the butt ends of their pikes into my reach. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963120 Pushing them forward with the butt ends of their pikes into my reach. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary

Engraving depicting the forging of pikes in Ireland, 19th century
5309087 Engraving depicting the forging of pikes in Ireland, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the forging of pikes in Ireland)

Shoes and costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912598 Shoes and costumes of the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Shoes and costumes of the mid 15th century)

Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
Maron in Baglen, 1829. This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830)

English Civil War Society, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1992
Col. Fred Polfrey, left, helps Lostwithiel Mayor, John Reed, inspect the soldiers of Lord Hoptons Regiment of Foote when the group visited the town

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA downtown skyline and mountains at dusk

English attack on Puerto Rico, Battle of San Juan, June 1598, part of the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604). Date: 1598

A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes
2619066 A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Pike's Peak Colorado USA early 1900s

The Langdale Pikes, Lake District, Cumbria - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

The Langdale Pikes, Lake District by Terry Whitworth

Cruelty of the Irish rebels at Wexford, 1798 (engraving)
3103686 Cruelty of the Irish rebels at Wexford, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruelty of the Irish rebels at Wexford, 1798)

Head of an army riding in front of a group of pikemen, from a miniature codice about the French art of war (vellum)
IND388254 Head of an army riding in front of a group of pikemen, from a miniature codice about the French art of war (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The Battle of Beth Horon, 1862-3 (stained glass)
3474767 The Battle of Beth Horon, 1862-3 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Michael, Lyndhurst, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co)

Bent Raider or Pike, 1939. Creator: Orison Daeda
Bent Raider or Pike, 1939

Cromwell leading the storming party at Drogheda, 10th September 1649 (litho)
STC343838 Cromwell leading the storming party at Drogheda, 10th September 1649 (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (colour litho)
5207731 The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483)

The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms (colour litho)
5208364 The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burghers of Riquewihr called to arms)

Charles the Bolds Burgundian knights routed by Swiss pikemen at the Battle of Grandson, 1476 (colour litho)
3621689 Charles the Bolds Burgundian knights routed by Swiss pikemen at the Battle of Grandson, 1476 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373662 Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by English School

The death of Deputy Feraud (engraving)
964481 The death of Deputy Feraud (engraving) by Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (1804-60) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Deputy Feraud)

Second Scene of Burglars: The Burglars Arrested, 1810 (oil on canvas)
877321 Second Scene of Burglars: The Burglars Arrested, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 27.6x35.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Various weapons and implements of war (engraving)
587902 Various weapons and implements of war (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs (colour litho)
3093807 Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs)

Battle of Preston 17th August 1648: At the push of the pike they were beaten from
3082764 Battle of Preston 17th August 1648: At the push of the pike they were beaten from the bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Clark

Two Men Fighting a Tiger, flooring from the Grand Imperial Palace, Constantinople
EAM315990 Two Men Fighting a Tiger, flooring from the Grand Imperial Palace, Constantinople, 5th-6th century (mosaic) by Byzantine; Arasta Mosaic Museum

The Courtrai Chest depicting the Flemish line of battle during the Battle of the Golden
NCO179790 The Courtrai Chest depicting the Flemish line of battle during the Battle of the Golden Spurs, fought at Courtrai in 1302 (wood) (detail) by Flemish School

A rare Commonwealth spit plate, 1656 (brass)
6343969 A rare Commonwealth spit plate, 1656 (brass) by English School, (17th century); height: 28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

French Revolution (engraving)
5996917 French Revolution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution)

The Crucifixion, 1538 (oil on panel)
2970582 The Crucifixion, 1538 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 121.1x82.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H. and Mary F. S

Swiss military costumes of the 15th Century (coloured engraving)
3640647 Swiss military costumes of the 15th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swiss military costumes of the 15th Century)

Charge des Suisses a Marignan (colour litho)
3095649 Charge des Suisses a Marignan (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge des Suisses a Marignan)

Self-sacrifice of Arnold von Winkelried at the Battle of Sempach, 1386 (chromolitho)
2782956 Self-sacrifice of Arnold von Winkelried at the Battle of Sempach, 1386 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kodak poster, Langdale Pikes from Windermere, Lake District

A Roundhead Conventicle: a scene from Peveril of the Peak by Sir Walter Scott
CH368192 A Roundhead Conventicle: a scene from Peveril of the Peak by Sir Walter Scott, 1841 (pencil, w/c & oil on paper) by Millais

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"Pikes: A Journey through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the multifaceted world of pikes. From the majestic Langdale Pikes in Windermere, Lake District, England to the enchanting landscapes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs, this caption delves into various aspects surrounding this intriguing term. The Langdale Pikes stand tall amidst the picturesque beauty of Windermere in the Lake District, England. These iconic peaks have long been an emblematic symbol of nature's grandeur and are a must-visit for any adventurer seeking solace in Cumbria's stunning landscape. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves at Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs. This renowned street pays homage to its namesake mountain - Pikes Peak - which has captivated explorers with its breathtaking vistas since early 1900s. Imagine standing atop this mighty peak, where Bell Model 47G-3 hovers above with an intrepid pilot ready to conquer new heights. But pike holds more than just geographical significance; it carries historical weight too. In 1570, fencing with pikes became an art form that demanded precision and skill. The Battle of White Mountain witnessed brave soldiers wielding these formidable weapons during their quest for victory. Intriguingly enough, even royalty found fascination in pike-related activities. Picture Her Majesty Queen Victoria inspecting pikemen and musketeers as they proudly display their military prowess before her watchful gaze. However, not all encounters involving pike were martial or regal; some were serene and naturalistic instead. In Bedfordshire UK lies a scene straight out of a wildlife documentary – a stealthy pike lurking amidst reeds while patiently observing its unsuspecting prey. As history unfolds further back into time, we witness pivotal events like the Irish Rebellion of 1848 where rebels forged their own makeshift weapons known as pikes, symbolizing their fight for freedom against oppression.