Ancient Briton Collection

Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). The British Queen Boudicca (or Boadicea) of the Iceni encourages her soldiers to fight the Romans

"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: J. R. C
"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Sculpture of Boudicca, queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe. Mr

Ancient Ship recently discovered at Brigg, Lincolnshire, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Ancient Ship recently discovered at Brigg, Lincolnshire, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Doncaster Cup, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Doncaster Cup, 1862. This piece of plate, won last week by Tim Whiffler, was modelled by Mr. Henry Hale, and manufactured by Messrs. London and Ryder, of New Bond-street

Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni... (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni. (Animating the Britons to defend their country against the Romans), (mid 19th century). Boudicca (c25-62 AD), queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe

Anglo-Saxon Warriors, plate 14 from The History of the Nations (aquatint)
STC105285 Anglo-Saxon Warriors, plate 14 from The History of the Nations (aquatint) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Stonehenge, or a Circular Temple of the Druids, plate 19 from
STC105289 Stonehenge, or a Circular Temple of the Druids, plate 19 from The History of the Nations (aquatint) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Queen Boadicea
LLM455399 Queen Boadicea by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Boadicea. Detail of illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Ancient Briton in his Boat
LLM338115 Ancient Briton in his Boat by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Briton in his Boat)

An Ancient Briton (engraving)
5220749 An Ancient Briton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ancient Briton)

Joseph of Arimathea Preaching to the Britons, c. 1794 / 1796. Creator: William Blake
Joseph of Arimathea Preaching to the Britons, c. 1794/1796

Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, 1847. Creator: John Everett Millais
Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, 1847

Boadicea, 1873. Creator: Unknown
Boadicea, mid-late 19th century. Boudicca encourages her warriors from a chariot with blades on the wheels. The Roman army is gathered near a stone circle in the distance

Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Four Portraits of the Ancient Inhabitants of Great Britain, c1780. Creator: Unknown
Four Portraits of the Ancient Inhabitants of Great Britain, c1780. 18th-century depiction of early inhabitiants of the British Isles: a Caledonian, a Briton, a Pict and a Druid

Imogen in the Cave (Cymbeline), c1870. Artist: David Desvachez
Imogen in the Cave (Cymbeline), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Map of the ancient earthworks at Loughton Camp made around AD 52 in Epping Forest, Essex, 1876

Caractacus in Rome, 52 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Caractacus in Rome, 52 (1864). Caractacus was king of the Catuvellauni and leader of the British resistance against the Romans. He was captured in 51 and taken to Rome

Grand Conventional Festival of the Britons, 1815. Artist: Robert Havell
Grand Conventional Festival of the Britons, 1815. A large gathering at Stonehenge

Big Ben stopped, Palace of Westminster, London, 2005. View of the famous clock tower of the Palace of Westminster which houses the clock and 13-ton bell known as Big Ben

Wicker man, 1st century AD, (1832). A large figure of a man, constructed from flexible sticks, being filled with people prior to being set on fire

Ancient British Highlows, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Ancient British Highlows, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Ancient Armed Briton, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Ancient Armed Briton, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Ancient Britons, in their most uncultivated State, 1838. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq. [Thomas Kelly, London, 1838]

Boadicea haranguing the Britons, 1859. Queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire. After Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)

Act III Scene vi from Cymbeline, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, London, c19th century.]

The Romans Cause a Wall to Be Built for the Protection of the South, 1905. The building of Hadrians Wall. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I

Druids inciting the Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans, 43 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I

Landing of the Romans on the coast of Kent, 43 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

War trappings of the ancient Britons, 1933-1934. Featured include: a bronze helmet with red enamel studs, found in the Thames; an armlet with inlaid enamel; a sword hilt in bronze;

Britons awaiting the imminent arrival of viking ships, c16th century

Westminster Bridge monument, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Westminster Bridge monument, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Battle of Mons Badonicus, c500 AD, (c1920). Artist: C Dudley Tennant
Battle of Mons Badonicus, c500 AD, (c1920). At the Battle of Mons Badonicus (or Mount Badon) Romano-British and Celts defeated invading Anglo-Saxons

Kits Coty house, Kent, 1892
Kits Coty House, Kent, 1892. Kits Coty House or Kits Coty is the name of the remains of a Neolithic chambered long barrow on Bluebell Hill near Aylesford in Kent

Building a tribal homestead, (c1920). Artist: A Holloway
Building a tribal homestead, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

A British Druid

King Arthur, 16th century, (1903). Bronze statue made in the 16th century, of the mythical king, said by some to have been born in the 5th century AD

Saint Augustine And The Saxons, (c1850). In 596 AD, Augustine was sent by Pope Gregory to preach to the Anglo-Saxons. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London)

The Romans Conquer Britain, (c1850). The first Roman invasion of Britain took place in 55 BC. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Druids, Or British Priests, (c1850). Ancient Celtic priest. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Boadicea And Her Army, (c1850). Boudicca (25-62 AD) was Queen of the Brythonic Celtic Iceni people of Norfolk in Eastern Britain

An Ancient Briton In His Boat, (c1850). Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Rowena came into the room carrying a beautiful golden cup, c430 AD, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Rowena came into the room carrying a beautiful golden cup, c430 AD, (1905). Rowena, daughter of Hengist, offers wine to Vortigern, tribal king of the Britons

Roman invasion of Britain, 55-54 BC (c1820). Roman troops under Julius Caesar landing on the shores of Britain and meeting resistance from the natives during the invasion of 55 or 54 BC

Druids, 1815. Artist: Robert Havell
Druids, 1815. An Arch-Druid (right) crowned with oak leaves, holding a sceptre. The other druid holds a crescent (Caed-Rai-Re) representing the first quarter of the Moon

Ancient British Arch-Druid wearing the Breastplate of Judgement, c1900

Boudicca (Boadicea) lst century British queen of the Iceni, rallying her troops, c1900. The warrior queen Boudicca launched a revolt against the Romans in Britain in 61 AD

Roman carving of the Ancient British goddess Sul at Bath, England. Sul, or Sulis, was the goddess of healing waters, and had a shrine at the thermal springs at Bath

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Journey back in time to ancient Britannia, where the echoes of history still resonate. Will you follow me, men? Step into the year c61 AD and witness the bravery of Anglo-Saxon Warriors, depicted vividly in plate 14 from The History of Nations by As Forrest. Immerse yourself in the mystical allure of Stonehenge, or a Circular Temple of the Druids, as captured in plate 19 from an enchanting aquatint artwork. Meet Queen Boadicea herself, a fierce leader who defied all odds and fought for her people's freedom. Sail alongside an Ancient Briton on his boat as he navigates treacherous waters with unwavering determination. Marvel at engravings that bring to life the daily existence and struggles faced by our ancestors. Experience Joseph of Arimathea Preaching to the Britons through William Blake's visionary artistry from centuries past. Witness Elgiva seized under Archbishop Odo's order, portrayed with poignant emotion by John Everett Millais' brushstrokes. Feel your heart race as you watch The Stewards Cup unfold before your eyes - a thrilling spectacle capturing both sport and tradition. Stand witness to Caractacus standing defiantly before Claudius Caesar in 1844; his courage etched forever in history. Celebrate Boadicea's indomitable spirit immortalized through unknown artists' masterpieces in 1873. Finally, relive Julius Caesar's historic landing on British shores through an evocative portrayal crafted by unknown hands in 1890. Ancient Britannia beckons us with tales untold - stories that shaped our present and inspire our future.