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Sir Walter Raleigh Collection

Sir Walter Raleigh, a prominent figure in English history, was not only known for his adventurous spirit but also for his contributions to literature and exploration

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir W Raleigh, The History of the World, W Stansby for W Burre 1614 (b / w photo)

Sir W Raleigh, The History of the World, W Stansby for W Burre 1614 (b / w photo)
5988844 Sir W Raleigh, The History of the World, W Stansby for W Burre 1614 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir W Raleigh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, English Elizabethan statesman, c. 1552-161

Sir Walter Raleigh, English Elizabethan statesman, c. 1552-161
Sir Walter Raleigh, English Elizabethan statesman, soldier, writer and explorer, c. 1552-1618

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I
Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his velvet cloak in a puddle to protect Queen Elizabeth I's shoes. Spoiling a cloak and making a fortune

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The Grapes, Limehouse, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Grapes, Limehouse, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Grapes, Limehouse, London, 1936. The Grapes, Grade II listed public house on the Thames. Current building dates from 1720s on site of a pub built 1583

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: England, Dorset, Sherborne, Sherborne Castle a 16th century Tudor Mansion built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594

England, Dorset, Sherborne, Sherborne Castle a 16th century Tudor Mansion built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: If Sir Walter Raleigh had not spread the cloak (engraving)

If Sir Walter Raleigh had not spread the cloak (engraving)
8672627 If Sir Walter Raleigh had not spread the cloak (engraving) by Downey

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad

Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad
3329529 Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad; (add.info)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: With a diamond ring given him by the Queen

With a diamond ring given him by the Queen
8636229 With a diamond ring given him by the Queen, Raleigh had written on a window pane the words, "Fain would I climb but that I fear to fall" (engraving) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleigh's Gallantry, 1824 (coloured engraving)

Raleigh's Gallantry, 1824 (coloured engraving)
8652755 Raleigh's Gallantry, 1824 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh's Gallantry)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670073 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh

Sir Walter Raleigh
5305206 Sir Walter Raleigh.; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) an English landed gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The 'Ark Royal' (colour litho)

The "Ark Royal" (colour litho)
8665253 The "Ark Royal" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Ark Royal")

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Old love songs: 'These pretty pleasures might me move' (colour litho)

Old love songs: "These pretty pleasures might me move" (colour litho)
8646780 Old love songs: "These pretty pleasures might me move" (colour litho) by Havers

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving)

Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving)
8629537 Pages from Little Mary's Picture-Book of English History (engraving) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Dean Tounson administering the Last Sacrament to Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)

Dean Tounson administering the Last Sacrament to Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)
8651052 Dean Tounson administering the Last Sacrament to Sir Walter Raleigh (litho) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Archaeological Relics at Enfield, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Archaeological Relics at Enfield, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Archaeological Relics at Enfield, 1858

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The Thames, or The Triumph of Navigation, 1791, published 1792. Creator: James Barry

The Thames, or The Triumph of Navigation, 1791, published 1792. Creator: James Barry
The Thames, or The Triumph of Navigation, 1791, published 1792

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Study for Commerce or the Triumph of the Thames, 1767/80. Creator: James Barry

Study for Commerce or the Triumph of the Thames, 1767/80. Creator: James Barry
Study for Commerce or the Triumph of the Thames, 1767/80

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, released from the Tower of London

Sir Walter Raleigh, released from the Tower of London
3105692 Sir Walter Raleigh, released from the Tower of London, pays homage at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth I (litho) by Skinner

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I
3790432 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I
3790416 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Portrait of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 16th century (engraving)

Portrait of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 16th century (engraving)
1578897 Portrait of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 16th century (engraving) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I. 1831 (engraving)

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I. 1831 (engraving)
7234807 Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: William Oldys, c. 1738 (oil on canvas)

William Oldys, c. 1738 (oil on canvas)
1765245 William Oldys, c.1738 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 750x615 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Oldys (1696-1761)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)

Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)
3100976 Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleigh Stripped off his Gay Cloak and Laid it Across the Miry Patch (colour litho)

Raleigh Stripped off his Gay Cloak and Laid it Across the Miry Patch (colour litho)
3101142 Raleigh Stripped off his Gay Cloak and Laid it Across the Miry Patch (colour litho) by Stewart

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Tabacco. A. D. 1587 (colour litho)

Tabacco. A. D. 1587 (colour litho)
670052 Tabacco. A.D. 1587 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabacco. A.D. 1587)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Portrait of King James I of England, King James VI of Scotland, surnamed Stuart

Portrait of King James I of England, King James VI of Scotland, surnamed Stuart
6337244 Portrait of King James I of England, King James VI of Scotland, surnamed Stuart by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King James I of England)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Portraits of Famous Men: Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)

Portraits of Famous Men: Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)
5990242 Portraits of Famous Men: Sir Walter Raleigh (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The first potato planted in the British Isles (colour litho)

The first potato planted in the British Isles (colour litho)
3100981 The first potato planted in the British Isles (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first potato planted in the British Isles)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh landing in Virginia (colour litho)

Sir Walter Raleigh landing in Virginia (colour litho)
3101676 Sir Walter Raleigh landing in Virginia (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh landing in Virginia)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The first pipe smoked in England (colour litho)

The first pipe smoked in England (colour litho)
3100980 The first pipe smoked in England (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first pipe smoked in England)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho)

Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho)
7181898 Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Ancient house at Blackwall, said to be the residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Ancient house at Blackwall, said to be the residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
7200131 Ancient house at Blackwall, said to be the residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient house at Blackwall)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleigh exhibiting Queen Elizabeths Portrait to the Savages (colour litho)

Raleigh exhibiting Queen Elizabeths Portrait to the Savages (colour litho)
7193315 Raleigh exhibiting Queen Elizabeths Portrait to the Savages (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The ancient mansion of Sir Walter Raleigh at Youghal (litho)

The ancient mansion of Sir Walter Raleigh at Youghal (litho)
7170943 The ancient mansion of Sir Walter Raleigh at Youghal (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ancient mansion of Sir Walter Raleigh at Youghal)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho)

Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho)
7193316 Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh and his Son (litho)

Sir Walter Raleigh and his Son (litho)
7166069 Sir Walter Raleigh and his Son (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh and his Son)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (oil)

Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (oil)
7076592 Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (oil) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, English Aristocrat

Sir Walter Raleigh, English Aristocrat
Sir Walter Raleigh (1552 - 1618) was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (XXXL)

Sir Walter Raleigh (XXXL)
" Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh ( 1552-1618) engraved by W.Holl(1807-1871), published by A.Fullarton and Co in 1870.Adobe RGB.Very high resolution.Queen Elisabeth I:"

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, Tobaccos (chromolitho)

Sir Walter Raleigh, Tobaccos (chromolitho)
6032784 Sir Walter Raleigh, Tobaccos (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh, Tobaccos)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh at Trinidad

Sir Walter Raleigh at Trinidad
670935 Sir Walter Raleigh at Trinidad, getting Information from the Spanish Soldiers regarding Guiana, 1595 (engraving) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The Tercentenary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving)

The Tercentenary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving)
1041435 The Tercentenary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Ralegh (engraving)

Sir Walter Ralegh (engraving)
978751 Sir Walter Ralegh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Ralegh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth (engraving)

Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth (engraving)
973296 Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh ordering the Standard of Queen Elizabeth to be erected on the Coast of Virginia (engraving)

Sir Walter Raleigh ordering the Standard of Queen Elizabeth to be erected on the Coast of Virginia (engraving)
1092923 Sir Walter Raleigh ordering the Standard of Queen Elizabeth to be erected on the Coast of Virginia (engraving) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
1090844 Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Illustration for Bill Nyes History of England (Lippincott, 1896)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house (engraving)

The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house (engraving)
582653 The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)

Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)
2807907 Sir Walter Raleigh (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Study for The Boyhood of Raleigh, 1870 (oil on canvas)

Study for The Boyhood of Raleigh, 1870 (oil on canvas)
NCK215099 Study for The Boyhood of Raleigh, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 48.5x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: full picture in Tate Gallery; ); English

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585

Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585
1195464 Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by White

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak from Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)

Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak from Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)
5223635 Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak from Queen Elizabeth I (engraving) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, The Marquis of Lansdowne (colour litho)

Sir Walter Raleigh, The Marquis of Lansdowne (colour litho)
5220448 Sir Walter Raleigh, The Marquis of Lansdowne (colour litho) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh, The Marquis of Lansdowne)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
816273 Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Pied Bull Inn, Islington (w / c on paper)

Pied Bull Inn, Islington (w / c on paper)
582617 Pied Bull Inn, Islington (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pied Bull Inn, Islington. Original artwork); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleigh (engraving)

Raleigh (engraving)
665581 Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh. Illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham (James Sangster, 1860)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh smoking

Sir Walter Raleigh smoking
LLM455638 Sir Walter Raleigh smoking by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh smoking. Willss cigarette card, early 20th century)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh

Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh
LLM455637 Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh. Willss cigarette card, early 20th century)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Raleighs Gallantry (engraving)

Raleighs Gallantry (engraving)
3634281 Raleighs Gallantry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleighs Gallantry)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)

Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)
3093944 Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Mr Lewis Waller as Sir Walter Raleigh (b / w photo)

Mr Lewis Waller as Sir Walter Raleigh (b / w photo)
3093244 Mr Lewis Waller as Sir Walter Raleigh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Lewis Waller as Sir Walter Raleigh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Les Voyageurs Celebres (engraving)

Les Voyageurs Celebres (engraving)
2783147 Les Voyageurs Celebres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Voyageurs Celebres)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball, on 5 January, at the Mansion House (engraving)

Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball, on 5 January, at the Mansion House (engraving)
1604456 Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball, on 5 January, at the Mansion House (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball, on 5 January)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: William Ralegh (engraving)

William Ralegh (engraving)
3644843 William Ralegh (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Ralegh. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1857)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Mols Coffee House, 1580 (litho)

Mols Coffee House, 1580 (litho)
3643040 Mols Coffee House, 1580 (litho) by Endacott, Sidney (1873-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mols Coffee House, 1580. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Birth-Place of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Birth-Place of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
3654482 Birth-Place of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth-Place of Sir Walter Raleigh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
3101476 Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: English explorers and mariners (engraving)

English explorers and mariners (engraving)
727087 English explorers and mariners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English explorers and mariners)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
671376 Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Illustration for The Sea by F Whymper (Cassell, c 1890)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh Spreading His Cloak for the Queen to Step on (chromolitho)

Sir Walter Raleigh Spreading His Cloak for the Queen to Step on (chromolitho)
668707 Sir Walter Raleigh Spreading His Cloak for the Queen to Step on (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington (coloured engraving)

The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington (coloured engraving)
582618 The Old Pied Bull Inn, Islington (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Pied Bull Inn)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Basaltic Rocks near the Lake Parima, in the El Dorado of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Basaltic Rocks near the Lake Parima, in the El Dorado of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
1594088 Basaltic Rocks near the Lake Parima, in the El Dorado of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basaltic Rocks near the Lake Parima)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I to enable her to avoid a puddle (colour litho)

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I to enable her to avoid a puddle (colour litho)
5995916 Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I to enable her to avoid a puddle (colour litho) by Hebblethwaite, S. H

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Ancient House at Blackwall, said to have been the Residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)

Ancient House at Blackwall, said to have been the Residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving)
2772484 Ancient House at Blackwall, said to have been the Residence of Sir Walter Raleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient House at Blackwall)

Background imageSir Walter Raleigh Collection: Sir Walter Ralegh (b / w photo)

Sir Walter Ralegh (b / w photo)
3642600 Sir Walter Ralegh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Ralegh. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn



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Sir Walter Raleigh, a prominent figure in English history, was not only known for his adventurous spirit but also for his contributions to literature and exploration. Born in 1552, Sir W. Raleigh's legacy lives on through various historical artifacts and depictions. One such artifact is "The History of the World, " a book written by Sir Walter Raleigh himself. Published in 1614 by W Stansby for W Burre, this literary masterpiece showcases his intellect and knowledge of world events. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Sir Walter Raleigh played a significant role in England's naval history. He commanded the famous ship "The Ark Royal" during the Spanish Armada battle of 1588. This black-and-white photograph captures the grandeur and power of this iconic vessel. Another notable landmark associated with Sir Walter Raleigh is Sherborne Castle in Dorset, England. Built by him in 1594 as a Tudor Mansion, it stands as a testament to his architectural prowess and wealth. Portraits depicting Sir Walter Raleigh offer glimpses into his appearance and character. An oil painting from 1588 portrays him with an air of confidence befitting an explorer like himself. Similarly, an engraving showcasing Sir Humphrey Gilbert highlights their shared dedication to discovery. Tragically, Sir Walter Raleigh met a gruesome end at Old Palace Yard where he was executed for treason. Engravings immortalize this eventful moment when he examined the axe before uttering the words "This is sharp medicine. " His death left behind both sorrow and admiration for his bravery till the very end. Despite his untimely demise, images like "Death of Sir Walter Raleigh" serve as reminders that even great men are mortal beings who eventually succumb to fate's embrace. Lastly, an intriguing image titled "It is a Sharp Medicine" captures both irony and resilience as it depicts Sir W. Raleigh examining an axe shortly before facing execution with grim determination.

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