Long Bow Collection

BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346. The Battle of Crecy, 26 August 1346. Detail from Chroniques de Froissart, 14th century manuscript

Medieval Archer
A medieval archer prepares to fire his bow

Longbowmen during the Hundred Years War
French archers from the town of Rheims, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

English Archery Wins at Agincourt (engraving)
3101949 English Archery Wins at Agincourt (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Archery Wins at Agincourt)

English Archer with Long-Bow

William of Cloudesly
LLM455757 William of Cloudesly by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: William of Cloudesly. Illustration from the The Book of Brave Old Ballads (Ward Lock)

English archers in France
LLM456301 English archers in France by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English archers in France)

Cheshire archer
LLM456304 Cheshire archer by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheshire archer. Illustration for the weekly magazine Boys of the Empire (Edwin Brett)

Bowman, Battle Of Agincourt (chromolitho)
3099981 Bowman, Battle Of Agincourt (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowman, Battle Of Agincourt)

Archer Anglais (coloured engraving)
6016089 Archer Anglais (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archer Anglais)

The Battle of Fromigny, 14 April 1450, ms Fr 2691 fol. 183
XIR139017 The Battle of Fromigny, 14 April 1450, ms Fr 2691 fol. 183, from Chronique de Charles VII by Jean Chartier (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Robin Hood, shooting at a mark (colour litho)
3643713 Robin Hood, shooting at a mark (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Hood, shooting at a mark)

Shooting at the Butts with the Long-Bow (engraving)
664885 Shooting at the Butts with the Long-Bow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting at the Butts with the Long-Bow)

English Archer Armed with the "Long Bow"(engraving)
664867 English Archer Armed with the " Long Bow" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Foot archer with long bow
LLM456277 Foot archer with long bow by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foot archer with long bow)

Early cannon used in battle, early 1500s
English artillery in action during the reign of Henry VIII. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Crecy, Hundred Years War
Archers and knights at the Battle of Crecy, France, Hundred Years War, 1346. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Samurai Long Bow Felice Beato English born Italy
Samurai with Long Bow; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Japan; 1863; Albumen silver print

Siege of a medieval walled town
Moveable siege tower, archers, and cannon of medieval warfare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A man and woman of Mexico. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Fr 2643 f. 207 Battle of Poitiers, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle (vellum)
BAL51287 Fr 2643 f.207 Battle of Poitiers, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

(1139-1170). Also known as Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Japanese warrior. Tametomo holding his bow
MINAMOTO TAMETOMO (1139-1170). Also known as Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Japanese warrior. Tametomo holding his bow, struggling with a man or ogre who is attempting to draw the string

IRVINE TOXOPHILITE, 1846. Uniform of the Irvine Toxophilite Society, an English Archery society. Wood engraving, 1846

ENGLAND: ARCHER & KNIGHT. English archer and knight of the later Middle Ages. Line engraving, English, late 18th century

SCOTLAND: BERWICK, 1296. King Edward I of England at the taking of Berwick, Scotland, in 1296. Wood engraving, 19th century

ARCHERS, 15th CENTURY. Archers of the 15th century using the longbow. Line engraving after a French painting

MEDIEVAL WARFARE. Siege of a town in the 14th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

TAMMANY (fl. 1685). American Lenni-Lenape (Delaware) Native American chief. Steel engraving, 19th century
TAMMANY (fl.1685). American Lenni-Lenape (Delaware) Native American chief. Steel engraving, 19th century

JOHN SMITH (1580-1631). English soldier and adventurer. One of Smiths adventures in Virginia. Line engraving from his Generall Historie of Virginia, 1624

VIRGINIA NATIVE AMERICANS, 1590. A weroan or great Lorde of Virginia. Colored engraving, 1590, by Theodor de Bry after John White

Samurai Armour - Japan
A Japanese man wearing full Samurai Armour and holding his katana sword, surrounded by the military kit of a member of the Samurai order, including longbow (yumi) and arrows, saddle, travelling case

Chile - Tierra del Fuego - Onga Indian Warrior
Chile - Tierra del Fuego - Onas Indian Warrior in full battle dress Date: circa 1910s

SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A. D. Roland, Charlemagnes nephew and the favorite of his twelve paladins
SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A.D. Roland, Charlemagnes nephew and the favorite of his twelve paladins, attacked with other Frankish forces (right) at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees in 778 A.D

WARFARE: SIEGE OF ARRAS. The siege of the city of Arras by the King of France during the Hundred Years War. Illumination from the Chroniques d Enguerrand de Monstrelet, 15th century

EVNT2A-00190
Breaching tower, archers, and cannon used in a siege during the Hundred Years War. Hand-colored woodcut

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The long bow, a formidable weapon wielded by medieval archers, played a pivotal role in numerous historical battles. One such battle was the Battle of Crecy in 1346, where skilled longbowmen showcased their prowess. Chronicled in manuscripts like Froissart's Chroniques de Froissart from the 14th century, this clash demonstrated the devastating power of English archery during the Hundred Years War. Another iconic victory attributed to English archery was at Agincourt. Depicted in engravings like "English Archery Wins at Agincourt, " these longbowmen proved instrumental in securing triumph against all odds. William of Cloudesly and other Cheshire archers exemplified the skill and precision required to excel with this ancient weapon. From France to England, these highly trained marksmen left an indelible mark on history. Coloured engravings like "Archer Anglais" captured their essence as they fought valiantly on foreign soil. Manuscripts such as ms Fr 2691 fol. 183 documented significant moments like The Battle of Fromigny on April 14th, 1450 when longbow-wielding warriors once again demonstrated their mettle. Even folklore celebrated the legendary abilities of these archers; Robin Hood himself became synonymous with shooting accuracy depicted vividly in lithographs such as "Robin Hood shooting at a mark. " Whether engaged in warfare or honing their skills for sport, illustrations like "Shooting at the Butts with the Long-Bow" immortalized their dedication and discipline. Intricate details preserved through art and literature continue to remind us of the impact that longbows had on shaping history. These weapons were not merely tools but symbols of strength and resilience that forever altered the course of battles throughout time.