1385 Collection

No. 1385, John Owen
0-6-0 Saddle Tank locomotive. Built in 1872 by Fox, Walker and Co, originally for the Whitland and Cardigan Railway. The GWR took the railway over in 1886

ISABEAU of Bavaria (1371-1435). Queen of France (1385-1422), wife of Charles VI. Entry of Queen in Paris on August 22, 1389 for her coronation

Medieval illumination: Edward the Black Prince
Chandos Herald manuscript: 4000 line French verse account of the exploits of Edward the Black Prince in the 100 years war

Medieval illuminated French poem on chivalry
Chandos Herald manuscript: opening of the poem begins with an illuminated initial O containing the Royal Arms with a border of Strapwork and flowers. Date: circa 1385

Bodiam Castle
In 1385, due to the impending invasion of French forces, King Richard II permitted Sir Edward Dalyngrigge to crenellate the manor house into this Sussex castle. Date: 14th century

Hubert & Jan Van Eyck
HUBERT & JAN VAN EYCK Flemish artists and brothers

Englishwoman 1385
Her loose surcoat is cut away, revealing her belted under- dress; her hair is hidden beneath her jewelled caul Date: circa 1385

Englishman 1385
The peasants revolt has been suppressed and now a gentleman can dress finely - vast pendant sleeves to his surcoat, an elegant chaperon (hood) Date: circa 1385

Isabel of Bavaria / Paris
Isabel of Bavaria enters Paris Date: 1385

Bernabo Visconti, Lord of Milan, 14th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

William Walworth - 1
SIR WILLIAM WALWORTH wealthy fishmonger, lord mayor of London, slayer of political radical Wat Tyler, for which noble deed he was knighted. Date: ? - 1385

William Walworth - 2
SIR WILLIAM WALWORTH wealthy fishmonger, lord mayor of London, slayer of political radical Wat Tyler, for which noble deed he was knighted. Date: ? - 1385

Bernabo Visconti
BERNABO VISCONTI Italian noble, ruler of Pavia Date: 1323 - 1385

SIR REGINALD MALYNS. Sir Reginald Malyns and wives. Rubbing of sepulchral brass at Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England, from c1385

Bodiam Castle (1385), reflected in moat, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Bodiam Castle (1385), reflected in moat, East Sussex, England

Isabeau De Baviere 2
The triumphal entry of Isabeau de Baviere (Isabella of Bavaria) into Paris to marry the teenaged Charles VI - who, sadly, will go mad while she will become a traitor

Court of Van Artevelde
Jacob Van Artevelde holding state at his court in Ghent after assuming supreme power in Flanders

Submission of Ghent
When the nobles of Ghent are too proud to submit to Philippe le Hardi, their ruler thanks to marriage with Margaret of Flanders, their wives perform the act of submission instead

Jan Van Eyck / Old Print
JAN VAN EYCK Flemish artist

Jan Van Eyck / Circular
JAN VAN EYCK Flemish artist

Jan Van Eyck / Boulonois
JAN VAN EYCK Flemish Artist

Otto Margrave Brandenbg
Sigmund (Sigismund) margrave of Brandenburg, later Holy Roman Emperor, weds Maria von Ungarn (Hungary) thereby becoming ruler of Bohemia and Hungary

King John of Portugal
KING JOHN OF PORTUGAL (1385 - 1433) Known as King John the Great

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In the year 1385, a tapestry of historical events unfolded, weaving together the lives of notable figures and captivating tales. No. 1385 marked a significant chapter in history, where John Owen's footsteps echoed through time. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, ISABEAU of Bavaria reigned as Queen of France from 1371 to 1435, leaving an indelible mark on her nation. Amidst this medieval backdrop stood Bodiam Castle, its grandeur standing tall against the test of time. It witnessed Edward the Black Prince's illuminated legacy in breathtaking medieval illuminations that adorned its walls. The spirit of chivalry thrived during this era with a French poem capturing its essence through intricate illumination. Across borders and seas alike, an Englishwoman and an Englishman embraced their unique identities within this vibrant tapestry. Isabel of Bavaria found herself entwined with Paris' allure while Bernabo Visconti ruled over Milan as Lord in the fourteenth century. Their stories intertwined like threads connecting distant lands. Within England's embrace resided William Walworth - a name echoing twice for different reasons; his actions forever etched into history books for all to remember. As we delve into these fragments from centuries past, let us unravel their secrets and marvel at how they shaped our world today. The year 1385 invites us to immerse ourselves in tales both extraordinary and ordinary – reminding us that even amidst tumultuous times, human resilience prevails while history continues to unfold before our eyes.