11th Collection

SIMON FRASER (1667?-1747). 11th Baron Lovat. Scottish Jacobite intriguer. Etching, 1746, by William Hogarth

The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (4 / 4)
The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - The spans reaching out from both sides of the river - 11th January 1928. Date: 1928

King Harold II (Harold Godwinson)
HAROLD II or HAROLD GODWINSON (c 1022-1066) King of England, reigned for nine months in 1066, killed at Hastings

Cross of Lothair II. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany
Cross of the Emperor Lothair II (835-869). 11th century. Gold and precious gems. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

Rude Gargoyle
Gargoyle on a medieval seminary (now a girls school) at Tours, France : masons often amused themselves by cutting such subjects on respectable buildings

Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo) (1040-1095). King of Hungary between 1077-1095. Portrait by Ignac Roskovics (1854-1916). Hungarian National Gallery. Budapest. Hungary

The Unknown Warrior - scene at Westminster Abbey, 11th November 1920. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

11th Hussars at Balaclava, Charge of the Light Brigade, Crimean War. Date: 1854

Aerial View of Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1921
Aerial photograph of Lords Cricket Ground during the second Test Match between England and Australia, 11th June 1921. On this day 30, 000 spectators crammed into Lord s

Stephen Tennant as Prince Charming
Stephen Tennant in fancy dress at the Pageant of Romantic Historical Lovers. The party was organised by Olga Lynn for Marie Tempests London Pride matinee at the New Theatre

Dr. Beebe climbing out of his bathysphere, August 1934
Photograph of Dr. William Beebe and his two-ton iron bathysphere off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. Dr. Beebe and his photographer, Otis Barton

Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut. Colonel Mussenden, 8th Hussars; Colonel Seager, 8th Hussars; EH Woodham

Ludlow Castle
The ruins of Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, first referred to by chroniclers in 1138, but parts of the gatehouse keep appear to be late 11th century

Officer of the 11th Hussars. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Cocktail Girl! By Alfred Leete
A surreal illustration of a lady made from cocktail paraphernalia, showing her leisurely smoking a cigarette. The illustration is evocative of the 1920s when cocktails

King Victor Emmanuel III
Photographic portrait of Victor Emanuel III, King of Italy (1869-1947). A constitutional monarch, he defied parliamentary majorities in bringing Italy into World War I on the side of the Allies

Battle of Stirling Bridg
BATTLE OF STIRLING BRIDGE English defeated by Scots, led by William Wallace

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

King Canute (Cnut)
KING CNUT / CANUTE King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35)

The Princess Royal and her brother the Duke of Windsor
March 11th, 1953 - The Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII and his younger sister, Princess Mary, the Princess Royal on their arrival in Southampton on the Queen Elizabeth

Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge, Kent, dating back to the 11th century. 1809

Lord Elcho, Vanity Fair, Spy
HUGO RICHARD CHARTERIS, 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March (1857-1937), styled Lord Elcho from 1883 to 1914. Scottish Conservative politician. Caption: Derby Day Date: 1857-1937

Pisa griffin. 10th-11th c. Work from the Fatimid period. Islamic art. Sculpture on bronze. ITALY. Pisa. Cathedral Works Museum

The Domesday Book, Nottinghamshire
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Nottinghamshire, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

The Red Coat by Lewis Baumer
Portrait by Lewis Baumer showing an elegant, stylish young woman wearing a red coat, with scarf, cloche hat and walking cane

Survivors of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Series of engraved portraits showing the surviving British participants of the Charge of the Light Brigade of the Battle of Balaclave, Crimean War, pictured in 1875

King Edward the Confessor
EDWARD THE CONFESSOR King of England (reigned 1042-66)

Rue Vital-Carles, Bordeaux, France with a view toward the imposing North Transcept of the 11th century Catholic Cathedrale Saint-Andre de Bordeaux. circa 1900

Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, dating back to the 11th century. Date: circa 1930s

Romanesque Art. 11th century. Tapestry of Creation or Girona Tapestry. Creation of birds and fish. Museum of the Cathedral of Girona. Catalonia. Spain

Duke of Devonshire
Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004), landowner, seen in evening dress and displaying his medals

The noble building of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, with its Norman Gateway, as seen from the pathway by the Cornmill stream. Date: 11th century

East African Reconnaissance Regiment in Burma
Photograph of a soldier from the East African Reconnaissance Regiment, checking a machine-gun, Burma, 1945. The East African Reconnaissance Regiment, part of 11th East African Division

The Domesday Book, Surrey
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Surrey, including Guildford, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

Battle Abbey Gatehouse
The fine abbey gatehouse of Battle Abbey, Sussex, England, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings. Date: late 11th century

Olney Parish Church, dedicated to St. Peter & St. Paul, Buckinghamshire, England. Most of the church was built in the 14th century in the Decorated Gothic style. Date: founded 11th century

North Elmham Church
St. Marys Church, North Elmham, Norfolk, England. Bishop Herbert de Losinga built the first 11th century church here; the present one is 13th century. Date: 13th century

Donatis Comet of 1858, artwork
Comet Donati, or Donatis Comet, formally designated C/1858 L1 and 1858 VI, was a comet named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Donati who first observed it on June 2, 1858

St. Denis Hotel, New York
St. Denis Hotel on Broadway and 11th Street, New York City, America

British troops in France 1914
Arrival of the BEF, 11th Hussars at Le Havre on the Western Front in France during World War I on 16th August 1914

Dr. Beebes Bathysphere, August 1934
Photograph of Dr. William Beebes bathysphere being lowered into the sea off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. On this occasion Dr

James Knox Polk, President of the United States
James Knox Polk (1795-1849), 11th President of the United States (1845-1849). Date: circa 1845

Leaflet advertising Remembrance Day, 11th November 1927. Wear a Flanders Poppy - British Legion Appeals Department, 26 Eccleston Square, London SW1. Commemorative Art

Hotel Albert, New York
Hotel Albert, University Place and 11th Street, New York City, America

Flammenwerfer in French hands
German flame-projectors, or flammenwerfer being tested by French soldiers. The Germans used Flammenwerfer against the British at Hooge on August 9th 1915

King George V with RAF officers, Western Front, WW1
King George V inspecting RAF officers on the Western Front in France during World War One, August 1918. The men belonged to the 11th and 2nd Balloon Wings (air reconnaissance). 1918

Urraca of Leo?n and Castile (10791126). Queen regnant of Leo?n, Castile, and Galicia (1109-1126). Portrait from Genealogies of the Kings of Spain (1526-1535). National Library. Madrid. Spain

Celtic cross, Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A Celtic cross in the grounds of Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The castle dates from the 13th century. The cross is a memorial to Mareddud ap Edwin

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"Unveiling the Past: A Journey through the 11th Century" Step into a time machine and embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of history. From the majestic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the valiant King Harold II, this era holds countless stories waiting to be discovered. As we explore further, our gaze falls upon a peculiar sight - a rude gargoyle perched atop an ancient structure. Its mischievous grin seems to hint at secrets hidden within its stony facade. The 11th Hussars charge fearlessly at Balaclava, etching their bravery into history's annals during the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade. Their unwavering courage echoes through time, inspiring generations to come. Ladislaus I of Hungary, also known as St. Ladislaus, emerges as a legendary figure from this period. His reign marked by strength and devotion to his people leaves an indelible mark on Hungarian heritage. A poignant scene unfolds at Westminster Abbey as we witness The Unknown Warrior being laid to rest with solemn reverence. This symbolic act pays tribute to all those who made sacrifices for their nations throughout history. Amidst these grand narratives lies Ludlow Castle, standing proud against the test of time and bearing witness to centuries gone by. Its walls whisper tales of power struggles and royal intrigue that once echoed within its chambers. Stephen Tennant graces us with his presence as Prince Charming personified - exuding charm and elegance fit for fairytales themselves. His allure captivates hearts across generations even today. Dr. Beebe's daring expedition takes us deep beneath ocean waves as he climbs out of his bathysphere in August 1934. This remarkable feat pushes boundaries and unlocks mysteries hidden beneath Earth's surface. David Wright's masterpiece "Red, White and Blue" captures patriotism in vibrant hues - reminding us that loyalty knows no bounds, transcending time and place.