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Great Charter Collection

"Unveiling the Great Charter: King John and the Magna Carta" On June 5, 1215

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Runney Mead or Magna Charta Island, near Egham, Surrey, 19th century

Runney Mead or Magna Charta Island, near Egham, Surrey, 19th century. This place is celebrated in history as the spot where the assembled barons in 1215, obtained from King John

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John, King of England sealing the Magna Carta

John, King of England sealing the Magna Carta
5304902 John, King of England sealing the Magna Carta.; (add.info.: Painting depicting John, King of England (1166-1216) sealing the Magna Carta. Dated 13th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England

Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England
2911198 Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England; (add.info.: Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: Unknown

King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: Unknown
King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signing Magna Carta

King John signing Magna Carta
LLM456394 King John signing Magna Carta by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: The barons swear to achieve their liberties

The barons swear to achieve their liberties
LLM339228 The barons swear to achieve their liberties by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The barons swear to achieve their liberties)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John (engraving)

John (engraving)
619713 John (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John (1167-1216) of England; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signing the Magna Charta

King John signing the Magna Charta
LLM456081 King John signing the Magna Charta by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing the Magna Charta)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, first published in 1225, 1816 (vellum)

Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, first published in 1225, 1816 (vellum)
STC167423 Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, first published in 1225, 1816 (vellum) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signs the Magna Charta (engraving)

King John signs the Magna Charta (engraving)
1090806 King John signs the Magna Charta (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signs the Magna Charta)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John ratifying Magna Charta (engraving)

King John ratifying Magna Charta (engraving)
669871 King John ratifying Magna Charta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John ratifying Magna Charta)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John signing Magna Charta (engraving)

John signing Magna Charta (engraving)
6020485 John signing Magna Charta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John signing Magna Charta)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John granting the Magna Carta

King John granting the Magna Carta
3782977 King John granting the Magna Carta by Normand, Ernest (1857-1923); (add.info.: King John granting the Magna Carta, 1215. From illustration by Ernest Normand)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to

The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984749 The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John (aquatint)

King John (aquatint)
958022 King John (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John. Illustration for Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John refusing to sign the articles of the Barons, illustration from Cassell

John refusing to sign the articles of the Barons, illustration from Cassell
STC385244 John refusing to sign the articles of the Barons, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Magna Charta (engraving)

Magna Charta (engraving)
727024 Magna Charta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magna Charta. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John and Magna Carta

King John and Magna Carta
LLM338137 King John and Magna Carta by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John and Magna Carta)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signs the Great Charter, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

King John signs the Great Charter, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984750 King John signs the Great Charter, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going

The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going To Hannover, January 23, 1784

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Magna Charta Island, c1870

Magna Charta Island, c1870. Magna Carta Island on the River Thames in Berkshire, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John, (1166-1216), 1830. Creator: Unknown

John, (1166-1216), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John, (1166-1216), 1830. John (1166-1216) King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. Nicknamed John Lackland because he was not expected to inherit significant lands

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Magna Charta Island, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Magna Charta Island, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Magna Charta Island, 1890. In 1215, King John sealed the Magna Carta on Magna Charta Island on the River Thames facing Runnymede. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Anglican English Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, completed from 1220-1258, has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signing Magna Charta in Runnemead Meadow, June 5 1215, (c1780). Artist: Hawkins

King John signing Magna Charta in Runnemead Meadow, June 5 1215, (c1780). Artist: Hawkins
King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who take up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5 1215, (c1780)

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: The Thames at Runnymede, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons

The Thames at Runnymede, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
The Thames at Runnymede, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Henry III renewing and confirming the Magna Carta, Westminster Hall, London, 13th century (c1800)

Henry III renewing and confirming the Magna Carta, Westminster Hall, London, 13th century (c1800). King Henry III renewing and confirming Magna Charta

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: A perspective and political view of the timber-yard at L-e, 1769

A perspective and political view of the timber-yard at L-e, 1769. Charles Dingley is sawing through the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Sir Francis Burdetts imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1810

Sir Francis Burdetts imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1810. Interior view of the Tower of London, with Sir Francis Burdett behind bars clutching a copy of the Magna Carta

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signs the Great Charter, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (1864)

King John signs the Great Charter, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (1864). John (1167-1216) became King of England in 1199. The Angevin kings of England, Henry II

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

John, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John, King of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, English charter, 1215 (1816)

Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, English charter, 1215 (1816). Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, limited the rights of the monarch

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
John, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912

King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912. The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Langstons interview with King John, 1912

Langstons interview with King John, 1912. Stephen Langton (c. 1150 - 9 July 1228) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John, (1166-1216), c1787

King John, (1166-1216), c1787. aAso known as John Lackland, was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Barons with the Magn Carta from 1199, (1932). The barons compelled King John to sign this document at Runnymede in 1215. From Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
John I, King of England from 1199, (1932). John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The lower image depicts barons with the Magna Carta

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: Magna Charter Signed by King John, 1215, (c19th century)

Magna Charter Signed by King John, 1215, (c19th century)
Magna Charter Signed by King John, C19th century. Illustration of King John (24 December 1166 - 18/19 October 1216) signing the Magna Carta, with Archbishop Stephen Langton and the Barons in 1215

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech

King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech
King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. A satirical illustration of King John sighing the Magna Carta. King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: The Death of King John, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson

The Death of King John, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Death of King John, 1902. John I, King of England from 1199. John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The barons compelled the King to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta c1215

The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta c1215
The rage of King John (1167-1216) after the signing of the Magna Carta, c1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John, 1787

King John, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 1215

King John (1167-1216) signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional

Background imageGreat Charter Collection: King John (1167-1216) refusing to sign the Magna Carta when first presented to him, 1215

King John (1167-1216) refusing to sign the Magna Carta when first presented to him, 1215. The Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to



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"Unveiling the Great Charter: King John and the Magna Carta" On June 5, 1215, a momentous event unfolded as King John of England affixed his signature to the historic document known as the Magna Carta. This pivotal act marked a significant turning point in history, forever altering the course of governance and individual liberties. In this captivating image captured by an unknown creator in 1783, we witness King John seated at a grand table adorned with regal insignia. With quill in hand and determination etched on his face, he signs his name upon the parchment that would become synonymous with justice and freedom. Surrounded by influential barons who had long yearned for their rights to be recognized, this scene depicts their solemn vow to achieve their cherished liberties. Their unwavering commitment is palpable as they stand united behind their cause. Preserved through time, a facsimile edition of the Magna Carta was first published in 1225. A remarkable vellum copy from 1816 showcases its enduring significance. The intricate engravings vividly depict King John's resolute actions while ratifying this groundbreaking charter. The seal of King John serves as an emblematic symbol representing both his authority and acknowledgment of limitations imposed by this revolutionary agreement. Its reverse side offers further insight into the intricacies surrounding its creation - a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. Fast forward to 1890 when color lithography brought new life to historical events like these. In one such vibrant depiction titled "King John and Magna Carta, " we are transported back centuries ago where hues breathe life into an otherwise monochromatic past. The legacy left behind by King John's signing of the Magna Carta cannot be overstated. It laid down principles that continue to shape modern democracies worldwide - principles centered around due process, equal rights under law, and protection against arbitrary rule.