Crusade Collection

The Jarrow March. The marchers left Jarrow on 5th October 1936. They reached London on 31st October 1936 and they returned to Jarrow on 5th November 1936

Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Artist: Lehmann, Henri (1814-1882)
Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Jarrow Crusade
Unemployed from Jarrow during their Hunger march to London Date: October 1936

Eleanor of Castile
QUEEN OF EDWARD I Daughter of Ferdinand III of Castile and Joan of Ponthieu; accompanied Edward I on the 8th Crusade (1270-73)

The Battle of Montgisard, 25th November 1177, c. 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR200589 The Battle of Montgisard, 25th November 1177, c.1842 (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 314x563 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Unemployed coal miners demonstrating at Jarrow, England, in 1936
ENGLAND: COAL MINERS, 1936. Unemployed coal miners demonstrating at Jarrow, England, in 1936

Seljuk Turks defeated at Dorylaeum, First Crusade
Crusaders under Godfrey of Bouillon, defeating Muslim forces of Sultan Kilij Arslan at Dorylaeum in Asia Minor, 1097. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crusaders Near Jerusalem
Crusaders under Richard I gain sight of Jerusalem, though they were unable to seize it from the Saracens

Richard the Lionheart Embarks on the Third Crusade - Glyn Warren Philpot
Oil on Canvas 74.9 x 108

URBAN II (c. 1035 - 1099). First Crusade (1095). Council of Clermont. Pope Urban II authorizes the departure to the Crusades. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris

Crusade Leaders Riding
Leaders of the first Crusade - Godefri de Bouillon, Raimond de Toulouse, Boemund de Tarento and Tanered d Hauteville

Eleanor on Crusades
Eleanor of Aquitaine (or of Guyenne) rides east with her husband, Louis VII; but her carryings-on with Raymond of Antioch will lead to divorce, and marriage to Henry II

Simon De Montfort(Elder)
SIMON DE MONTFORT 5th Earl of Leicester French nobleman, took part in 4th Crusade, prominent leader of Albigensian Crusade, died at siege of Toulouse in 1218

Ellen Cicely Wilkinson
ELLEN CICELY WILKINSON Trade union and womens rights activist, who led the march of workers to London on the Jarrow Crusade

Meeting of King Richard the Lionheart with Saladin
Meeting of King Richard I (the Lionheart) with Saladin, during the Third Crusade. 1191

First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688208 First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Signol, Emile (1804-92); 324x557 cm; Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Syria. Krak des Chevaliers. Castle built in the twelfth century by the Knights Hospitaller during the Crusades to the Holy Land

Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Last Crusade by Bernard Partridge in Punch WW1
The Last Crusade. Coeur-de-Lion (looking down on the Holy City). " My dream comes true." Drawn by Bernard Partridge and published in Punch in December 1917

Crusaders entering Constantinople
Defeat of Muslim defenders of Constantinople during the Crusades. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

First Crusade begun by Peter the Hermit, 1095
Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade before Pope Urban II, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crusades / Richard 1
THIRD CRUSADE Richard I, after taking Cyprus en route, lands at Acre, after which he stays in Palestine for 16 months

The siege of Jerusalem in 1187 by Saladin (1138-1193) (Salah al Din Yusuf al-Ayyubi
XEE4156596 The siege of Jerusalem in 1187 by Saladin (1138-1193) (Salah al Din Yusuf al-Ayyubi (al Ayyubi) - The Christians leave Jerusalem under the gaze of Saladin - Sultan of Egypt and Syria

The Legend of the Danish Flag. The Dannebrog falling from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanise, 1809. Found in the Collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse. Simon Iv De Montfort, Seigneur De Montfort-L amaury, 5Th Earl Of Leicester, 1160 To1218

Seventh Crusade (1248-1254): "King Louis IX (1214-1270
AIS5344849 Seventh Crusade (1248-1254): " King Louis IX (1214-1270) Suffering and His Servant Ysembart le Queu " by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Embarkment from Saint Louis (Louis IX) (1214-1270) for the 7th Miniature Crusade of
JLJ4647431 Embarkment from Saint Louis (Louis IX) (1214-1270) for the 7th Miniature Crusade of the French School, 15th century

Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon (c1060-1100) 1st Crusade (1095-1099), showing Saracens firing arrows at Crusaders as they attempt to scale the walls

DASSY, Jean Joseph (1796-1865). Robert Curthouse fighting a Muslim warrior at the siege of Antioch. ca. 1838. First Crusade

Crusader Praying
A French Chevalier banneret (horseman carrying a banner) prays before leaving for the Second Crusade

Death of Richard I
Richard I, dying of his wounds during a minor engagement in France, pardons Bertrand, the archer who shot him

Prince Alphonse of Poitiers (1220-1271), Count of Toulouse, 1837. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Crusaders in front of the walls of Jerusalem (fresco)
702453 The Crusaders in front of the walls of Jerusalem (fresco) by Overbeck, Friedrich (1789-1869); Casino Massimo, Rome

Crusades: the defense of Jerusalem (miniature, 14th century)
LRI4667216 Crusades: the defense of Jerusalem (miniature, 14th century) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile, Padua

The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Return, 1837

8th Crusade - Fleet
EIGHTH CRUSADE The ships which carried Louis IX from France to Carthage on his fatal crusade in North Africa Date: 1270

St. Dominic de Guzman and the Albigensians, 1493-99 (oil on panel)
3247804 St. Dominic de Guzman and the Albigensians, 1493-99 (oil on panel) by Berruguete, Pedro (c.1450-1504); 122x83 cm; Prado, Madrid

The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Artist: Chatzis, Vasilios (1870-1915)
The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Private Collection

The coronation of Baldwin II on 1118. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Artist: Anonymous
The coronation of Baldwin II on 1118. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Artist: William Heysham Overend
Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) was the eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War
BAL32916 The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

First Crusade (1095-1099). The city of Antiochia

First Crusade. Urban II preaching the First Crusade in the Council of Clermont (1095). Picture of the Chronicle by Guillaume de Tyr (13th c.). Gothic art. SWITZERLAND. Geneva

Karak Crusader castle ruins, Karak, Jordan, Middle East

Karak Crusader castle ruins and town, Karak, Jordan, Middle East

Crusade / Bernard Preaches
Saint Bernard of Clairvaix preaching at the second crusade, Vezelay, France

Crusade / Battle Askalon
The Battle of Askalon

St Edmund of Abingdon
SAINT EDMUND OF ABINGDON EDMUND RICH English scholar. He became archbishop of Canterbury in 1233. He preached 6th crusade

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"The Crusade: A Historic Journey of Determination and Courage" In the annals of history, few events have captured the essence of a crusade quite like the Jarrow March. On that fateful day of 5th October 1936, unemployed coal miners from Jarrow embarked on a journey that would forever etch their names in the pages of resilience. With heads held high and hearts filled with hope, these brave souls took to the streets, demonstrating against an unjust system that had left them destitute. As we delve deeper into the concept of a crusade, it is impossible to ignore figures such as Eleanor of Castile and Hugues de Payens. Eleanor's unwavering support for her husband King Edward I during his campaigns can only be described as a personal crusade for justice and honor. Meanwhile, Hugues de Payens stands tall as Grand Master of the Knights Templar, leading his brethren in their sacred mission. The canvas reveals further tales from this epic saga - The Battle of Montgisard depicts warriors locked in combat during one momentous clash. It echoes with valor and sacrifice reminiscent of those who fought valiantly during the First Crusade when Seljuk Turks were defeated at Dorylaeum. One cannot discuss crusades without mentioning Jerusalem - a city steeped in religious significance and coveted by many throughout history. The image captures Crusaders near Jerusalem; their determination palpable as they inch closer towards fulfilling their divine purpose. Richard the Lionheart's embarkment on the Third Crusade showcases another facet - leaders driven by an unyielding zeal to reclaim holy lands lost to foreign rule. Their steely resolve mirrored by Simon De Montfort (Elder), whose name reverberates through time as he led countless battles with unwavering conviction. And finally, we come full circle to Urban II - his call for action marking not just any crusade but the First Crusade.