Runnymede Collection

Magna Carta
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

Magna Carta / Rogers
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

KING JOHN (c1167-1216). King of England, 1199-1216. King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 15 June 1215. Color wood engraving, 19th century

Runney Mead or Magna Charta Island, near Egham, Surrey, 19th century. This place is celebrated in history as the spot where the assembled barons in 1215, obtained from King John

Part of the Magna Carta preamble
Portion of the Preamble to the Magna Carta. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an original copy in the British Museum

King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho)
6032036 King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

John Signs Magna Carta
King John, pressured by the barons, signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

Magna Carta / Wynne
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England
2911198 Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England; (add.info.: Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor

King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: Unknown
King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783

Bell Weir Lock on the River Thames
Bell Weir Lock, River Thames, Runnymede On Thames, Egham, Surrey. Date: 1912

R. A. F. MEMORIAL
This fine modern building is the R.A, F. (Royal Air Force) Memorial, on the island of Runnymede, Surrey, England. Date: 1939 - 1945 war

"John--His Mark. "15th June, A. D. 1215 (colour litho)
670108 " John--His Mark." 15th June, A.D. 1215 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: " John--His Mark." 15th June, A.D. 1215)

King John signing the Magna Carta reluctantly (colour litho)
STC308521 King John signing the Magna Carta reluctantly (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta

King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215 (engraving)
3647305 King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215)

King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho)
5996051 King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, 1215)

King John sings the Great Charter, illustration from A History of England by C
STC373471 King John sings the Great Charter, illustration from A History of England by C.R.L. Fletcher and Rudyard Kipling, 1911 (litho) by Ford

King John signing Magna Carta
LLM456394 King John signing Magna Carta by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck)

John (engraving)
619713 John (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John (1167-1216) of England; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

King John signing the great charter (engraving)
664997 King John signing the great charter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing the great charter)

King John and the Magna Carta, view of Runnymede
King John and the Magna Carta, with a view of Runnymede where it was signed. Date: 1215

King John sealing Magna Carta, engraved by W. French (litho)
475412 King John sealing Magna Carta, engraved by W. French (litho) by Lonsdale, James (1777-1839); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta

Magna Carta Island (engraving)
475411 Magna Carta Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

John, King of England, 1870 (engraving)
2563384 John, King of England, 1870 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John (24 December 1166 - 19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland

King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving)
972352 King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, 1215)

Royal Engineers at Runnymede, Pontoon Bridge over the Thames (engraving)
1106864 Royal Engineers at Runnymede, Pontoon Bridge over the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Engineers at Runnymede)

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
John, King of England (1166-1216) signs the Magna Carta (Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England) - forced onto him by the feudal barons

The Thames at Runnymede (b / w photo)
3631795 The Thames at Runnymede (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames at Runnymede)

King John signing Magna Charta (engraving)
665154 King John signing Magna Charta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Charta)

King John signs the Magna Carta, 15 June 1215, illustration from Hutchinson
STC293147 King John signs the Magna Carta, 15 June 1215, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (colour litho) by Normand

King John (1167-1216) at the signing of the Magna Carta, 15th June 1215
IL254256 King John (1167-1216) at the signing of the Magna Carta, 15th June 1215, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (colour litho) by Normand

Views in Florida, USA (engraving)
1041221 Views in Florida, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Florida, USA)

King John signs Magna Carta, 15 June 1215 (colour litho)
978003 King John signs Magna Carta, 15 June 1215 (colour litho) by Normand, Ernest (1857-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signs Magna Carta, 15 June 1215)

Magna Carta island (engraving)
654022 Magna Carta island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magna Carta island)

King John signs the Great Charter
LLM339229 King John signs the Great Charter by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signs the Great Charter)

King John signs the Great Charter, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984750 King John signs the Great Charter, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

King John Signing Magna Carta, from The Comic History of England, pub
3075747 King John Signing Magna Carta, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

Magna Carta signed by King John in Runnymede Meadow (engraving)
820071 Magna Carta signed by King John in Runnymede Meadow (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magna Charta, signed by John in Runnemead Meadow)

King John signing Magna Charta and the Charter of the Forests, in Runnemede Meadow (engraving)
1108014 King John signing Magna Charta and the Charter of the Forests, in Runnemede Meadow (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In June 1934 a major historical pageant was held on the water-meadow at Runnymede, to raise money for local hospitals and charities

Middlesbrough TS7 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Middlesbrough TS7 0

Warrington WA1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Warrington WA1 4

Runnymede TW20 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Runnymede TW20 8

Runnymede TW20 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Runnymede TW20 9

Runnymede TW20 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Runnymede TW20 0

Merton SW19 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Merton SW19 2

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"Runnymede: The Birthplace of Freedom and Democracy" Step back in time to the historic grounds of Runnymede, where one momentous event shaped the course of history forever. It was here, on June 15, 1215, that King John reluctantly put his seal on the Magna Carta, a document that would become the cornerstone of individual rights and liberties. In this captivating scene depicted by color wood engravings from the 19th century, we witness King John surrounded by barons and bishops as he signs this pivotal agreement. The Magna Carta preamble echoes through time as a testament to justice and fairness for all. The significance cannot be overstated. This picturesque location along the River Thames witnessed an extraordinary gathering between King John and his subjects who demanded their rights be recognized. Bell Weir Lock stands proudly nearby, reminding us of the tranquility that now envelops this hallowed ground. As you stroll through these historic grounds today, take a moment to pay homage at the R. A. F Memorial - a tribute to those who fought valiantly during World War II. Let it serve as a reminder that freedom is not easily won but must be fiercely protected. Reflecting upon its rich legacy, Runnymede remains an enduring symbol of human progress. Its name forever intertwined with King John's signature on that fateful day in June 1215 – "John—His Mark. " Here lies a place where ordinary people dared to challenge authority and lay down foundations for democracy. Visit Runnymede; immerse yourself in its timeless beauty while contemplating how one act can shape generations to come. Experience firsthand why this site continues to inspire scholars, historians, and visitors alike – because within these serene surroundings lies an indomitable spirit that champions liberty for all humanity.