Saxon Collection (page 3)

England before the Norman Conquest (litho)
8661400 England before the Norman Conquest (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England before the Norman Conquest)

Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho)
8668722 Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lucky horseshoe)

Anglo Saxon capitals 88-92, gate with arches 93, house 94, castle 95, and castle details 96
FLO4702280 Anglo Saxon capitals 88-92, gate with arches 93, house 94, castle 95, and castle details 96. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's "

Types of Anglo Saxon vessels in silver, gold and pottery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert
FLO4702265 Types of Anglo Saxon vessels in silver, gold and pottery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Saxon idol of the gold Crodon. Wood engraving, 1834
537281 Saxon idol of the gold Crodon. Wood engraving, 1834; (add.info.: Saxon idol of the gold Crodon. Wood engraving, 1834); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder
537952 Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder, foremost of the Valkyries carries a wounded warrior to Valhalla

How did farmers work in days gone by? (litho)
8676257 How did farmers work in days gone by? (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How did farmers work in days gone by)

An Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield
5307984 An Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Anglo-Saxon King armed with a sword and spiked shield and clothed in chainmail)

A burial site near Lower Heysham
5310133 A burial site near Lower Heysham; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a burial site, thought to be Saxon, near Lower Heysham, Lincolnshire. Burial chambers were cut into the solid rock)

Thuner
5304619 Thuner.; (add.info.: Thuner circa 1728 - 1730, by John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). Thuner, the god of thunder, was one of the seven Saxon gods that Rysbrack made for Lord Cobham's

Farming in days gone by
3732631 Farming in days gone by; (add.info.: Illustration depicting farming in days gone by. 1. Ploughing in Roman times. 2. A Saxon ploughing. 3. Saxon sowing seed. 4. Norman carving a joint. 5)

Anglo Saxon ship from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul
FLO4702349 Anglo Saxon ship from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Anglo Saxon builders working on a house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4702340 Anglo Saxon builders working on a house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Statue of a man in Anglo Saxon hauberk 76, tents 77, 78, bow 79, arrow 80, quiver 81, shields 82, 83, horn 84
FLO4702293 Statue of a man in Anglo Saxon hauberk 76, tents 77, 78, bow 79, arrow 80, quiver 81, shields 82, 83, horn 84, trumpets 85, 86 and chariot 87

Saxon idol of the Moon shown holding a disc which displays the phases of the Moon. Wood engraving, 1834
537277 Saxon idol of the Moon shown holding a disc which displays the phases of the Moon. Wood engraving, 1834; (add.info)

Saxon soldiers (engraving)
8636280 Saxon soldiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon soldiers. Illustration for Philips Picturesque History of England edited by J Francon)

Frederick I (Barbarossa) c1123-1190 Holy Roman emperor from 1152. Death of Barbarossa who drowned trying to cross River
533144 Frederick I (Barbarossa) c1123-1190 Holy Roman emperor from 1152. Death of Barbarossa who drowned trying to cross River Saleph in Cilicia

Forest Whispers
Karsten Wrobel

King Edgar's Cave, Chester, Printed 1866. Creator: Augustus Kelham
King Edgar's Cave, Chester, Printed 1866

Defeat of Wittekind near Bürberg, 1835. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Defeat of Wittekind near Burberg, 1835

Saint Walpurgis, 1516/1518. Creator: Leonhard Beck
Saint Walpurgis, 1516/1518

Saint Willibrord, 1625/30. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Saint Willibrord, 1625/30

Design for Medallion of King Alfred, n.d. Creator: Sir Robert Smirke
Design for Medallion of King Alfred, n.d

The Coronation-Stone, at Kingston-Upon-Thames, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Coronation-Stone, at Kingston-Upon-Thames, [now in Greater London], 1850. Depiction of the...Coronation Stone, on which certain of the Saxon Monarchs are traditionally said to have sat during

Edwy and Elgiva, n.d. Creator: Clarkson Stanfield
Edwy and Elgiva, n.d

Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Sturz Der Irmensaule Durch Karl Den Grossen, 772 AD. According to medieval sources, Charlemagne

Sunrise over Broadway Tower on top of Fish Hill, the second highest point in the Cotswolds, Broadway, Worcestershire, England

Broadway Tower on top of Fish Hill, the second highest point in the Cotswolds, Broadway, Worcestershire, England

The Viscri fortified church was built by the Transylvanian Saxon community in Viscri in the 13th century. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania

Rakotz Bridge or Devils Bridge in Kromlau Park, Kromlau, Saxony, Germany
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Figures by pink Cadillac, Aladdin's Cave Junk shop and reclamation yard, Lewisham way, London

Crodon
3782209 Crodon; (add.info.: Crodon, idol of the Ancient Saxons, reproduced from the 1656 woodcut in Herman Stangefol's Annales Circuli Westphaliae')

Irmin
3782208 Irmin; (add.info.: Irmin (captioned here as Hermensul or Irminsul), the Germanic god, reproduced from the 1656 woodcut in Herman Stangefol's Annales Circuli Westphaliae'

Sunrise on the rocks
Daniel Řeřicha

Sunrise on the Rocks
Andreas Wonisch

Dresden, Germany classical cathedrals and spires on The Elbe River at night

Dresden, Germany rooftrops and cathedrals skyline

Dresden, Germany rooftops and cathedrals skyline

Unveiling the Christmas Truce Memorial, Frelinghien
The most fully documented Christmas Truce story of 1914 took place between the 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Saxon 133rd Infantry Regiment plus the Prussian 6th Jager Battalion at Frelinghien

King Alfred Jewel
The King Alfred Jewel, made on the orders of King Alfred the Great. It was discovered in 1693, in North Petherton, Somerset, and is now a popular exhibit at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Saxon swords, daggers and crossbow bolt
Saxon weapons: ancient iron sword 1, 2, and dirks and daggers 3, 4 found in the River Wytham, Lincolnshire, and a crossbow bolt found in the camp at Danbury, Essex 5

Saxon and Anglo-Saxon kings in battle armour, 8th century
Saxon king in chainmail tunic with double-edged sword and shield, and Anglo-Saxon king of the Heptarchy, 8th century, in leather breastplate standing over a defeated enemy with a cup made from a

A striking view of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, showing the square battlements of King Harolds noble minster, which dominates this little town, on the Hertfordshire border. Date: 11th century

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Purse lid. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Domestic objects. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

St Johns Ruins, Chester, Cheshire, August 1948
A GWR Publicity view of the ruins at St John the Baptist church in Chester, Cheshire, in August 1948. A man sits on a bench by the ruins near Grosvenor Park

Chester, St Johns Ruins, Cheshire, June 1925
A GWR Publicity view of the ruins of St John the Baptist church, near The Groves in Chester, Cheshire, in June 1925. They are the last remnants of the early medieval cathedral in the city

St Johns Ruins, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925
A GWR Publicity view of the ruins of the old cathedral at St John the Baptist church near The Groves in Chester, Cheshire, in June 1925

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"Saxon: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Anglo-Saxon Britain" Step into a bygone era with an antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons, where history comes alive. Explore the intricate details of the Bayeaux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest, a masterpiece that tells tales of conquest and change. Delve into the mysteries surrounding Sutton Hoo ship burial J910330, a remarkable archaeological find that offers glimpses into ancient rituals and beliefs. The Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry takes center stage, showcasing King Harold's foot soldiers armed with spears and battle axes. Witness their valiant efforts as they clash against William the Conqueror's forces in this pivotal moment in history. Discover St Swithin / Dudley / Maxims, remnants from a time when saints held great influence over society. Marvel at St Albans Abbey 1802, an architectural gem that stands as a testament to centuries-old devotion. Journey northwards to Lindisfarne Priory Stone J880193, where spirituality intertwined with artistry on these sacred grounds. Learn about King Harold II (Harold Godwinson), whose reign was cut short tragically during his fateful encounter at Hastings. Lastly, witness the poignant scene depicting Death of King Harold on the Bayeux Tapestry - an emotional portrayal capturing both triumph and tragedy amidst Normandy's picturesque landscapes. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel stories etched within these historical artifacts - each offering invaluable insights into our collective pasts. The legacy culture lives on; its impact reverberates throughout Europe even today.