Ancient Britain Collection

Stonehenge at sunrise. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

An engraving depicting ancient Britons trying to repulse a Roman landing, 19th century
5311035 An engraving depicting ancient Britons trying to repulse a Roman landing, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1857); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bard in distinctive sky-blue robes with 12-string harp, Briton in the Roman fashion of multicolored cape and red tunic
FLO4623166 Bard in distinctive sky-blue robes with 12-string harp, Briton in the Roman fashion of multicolored cape and red tunic, and two female Britons in tunic and skirts

Ancient Britain. Map
7269213 Ancient Britain. Map. by Faden, William (1750-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britanniae facies antiqua. Ancient Britain. 1798 map by cartographer William Faden, engraved by Hatchett)

Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone)
5865198 Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone) by Roman; Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum, Newcastle, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; out of copyright

The Slain Enemy (engraving)
1622272 The Slain Enemy (engraving) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Slain Enemy. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 November 1882)

Youth in ancient British costume, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407535 Youth in ancient British costume, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: possibly designs for Oberon)

Ancient British Urns found at Sunbury (engraving)
1613476 Ancient British Urns found at Sunbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient British Urns found at Sunbury)

Roman Villa discovered on the Grounds of Mr Angerstein, MP, at Walesby, Lincolnshire (engraving)
1612955 Roman Villa discovered on the Grounds of Mr Angerstein, MP, at Walesby, Lincolnshire (engraving) by English School

Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinson
STC357965 Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Leighton

Flint Implements found in the "Drift"(engraving)
1612787 Flint Implements found in the " Drift" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flint Implements found in the " Drift")

"Queen Boadicea, "J Thomas, Sculptor (engraving)
1608910 " Queen Boadicea, " J Thomas, Sculptor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Queen Boadicea, " J Thomas, Sculptor)

Kits Coty House (engraving)
1612766 Kits Coty House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kits Coty House. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 February 1861)

Introduction of Christianity into Britain, Christian Missionaries interrupting a Human Sacrifice
1590058 Introduction of Christianity into Britain, Christian Missionaries interrupting a Human Sacrifice, in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving) by Christie

Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinson
IL335173 Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Leighton

Dress of the Britons, Gauls and Germans, from Trachten der Voelker
BAL246079 Dress of the Britons, Gauls and Germans, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

A Roman General
LLM456233 A Roman General by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman General. Illustration for the weekly magazine Boys of the Empire (Edwin Brett)

Borcovicus, c. 1848 (pencil & w / c on paper)
5322761 Borcovicus, c.1848 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Richardson, Henry Burdon (fl.1828-72); 36.1x53.3 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

The Battersea Shield, c. 350-50 BC (bronze with red glass)
XCF282099 The Battersea Shield, c.350-50 BC (bronze with red glass) by Iron Age; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: found in the River Thames at Battersea Bridge; 27 studs of red enamel;)

Under Piers of Hypocaust, Flue-Tiles, etc, belonging to the Roman Villa disinterred at Walesby (engraving)
1612956 Under Piers of Hypocaust, Flue-Tiles, etc, belonging to the Roman Villa disinterred at Walesby (engraving) by English School

The Statue of Queen Boadicea to be placed on the Thames Embankment (b / w photo)
1615115 The Statue of Queen Boadicea to be placed on the Thames Embankment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient British Graves (engraving)
1602614 Ancient British Graves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient British Graves. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 November 1876)

Trethevey Stone, Cornwall (engraving)
1607190 Trethevey Stone, Cornwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trethevey Stone, Cornwall. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 June 1848)

Statue of "Caractacus, "by Foley, to be placed in the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House (engraving)
1098123 Statue of " Caractacus, " by Foley, to be placed in the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House (engraving) by English School

Justice being dispensed by the Druids, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363597 Justice being dispensed by the Druids, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Pearse

Housesteads, c. 1848 (pencil & w / c on paper)
5322763 Housesteads, c.1848 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Richardson, Henry Burdon (fl.1828-72); 41.8x57.7 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Ancient Briton in his Boat, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph)
3035176 Ancient Briton in his Boat, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Free Northern Britons surprising the Roman Wall between the Tyne and the Solway (engraving)
1100683 The Free Northern Britons surprising the Roman Wall between the Tyne and the Solway (engraving) by English School

Stonehenge information plaque, commemorating the birthplace of Cecil Edward Herbert Chubb (1876-1934), who gave Stonehenge to the nation in 1918

2654837; out of copyright

Star trails over Stonehenge. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England. It is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Light flares at Stonehenge, artwork
Light flares at Stonehenge, computer artwork. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England

Stonehenge at sunset. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Stonehenge. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

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"Journey through Ancient Britain: Unveiling the Mysteries of a Timeless Land" Stonehenge at sunrise: Witnessing the ethereal beauty as the sun's golden rays embrace the ancient stones, whispering tales of forgotten rituals and celestial alignments. Ancient Britain Map: Tracing the footsteps of our ancestors across this diverse landscape, where history intertwines with myth and legends come alive. Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone): A surprising discovery revealing glimpses into everyday life during Roman occupation, reminding us that even mundane objects hold stories from centuries past. The Slain Enemy engraving: Delving into the fierce battles fought on these lands, capturing both triumphs and tragedies etched forever in stone. Youth in ancient British costume, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper): Peering into an artist's imagination to catch a glimpse of how young Britons adorned themselves centuries ago, showcasing their unique culture and traditions. Ancient British Urns found at Sunbury engraving: Exploring burial customs and mourning rituals through intricately decorated urns that held secrets of lives lived long ago. Roman Villa discovered on the Grounds of Mr Angerstein, MP, at Walesby, Lincolnshire engraving: Stepping back in time to explore opulent Roman villas nestled amidst picturesque landscapes; remnants of an empire that once stretched its influence far beyond Rome itself. Phoenicians trading with Early Britons illustration from Hutchinson's book: Uncovering evidence of early trade networks between Phoenician merchants and indigenous Britons; a testament to Britain's connection with distant civilizations since antiquity. Flint Implements found in "the Drift" engraving: Examining primitive tools crafted by resourceful ancient Britons for hunting or survival purposes; artifacts that reveal their ingenuity within a challenging environment. "Queen Boadicea, " J Thomas, Sculptor engraving.