Saracens Collection

Stone X Stadium - Saracens Rugby Union
Barnet Copthall is a sports venue on the Hendon-Mill Hill borders in London, which houses several complexes, including a local authority-owned swimming pool and gymnasium facilities

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

Battle of Tours - 2
The Saracens are repulsed at Tours by Charles Martel, losing their commander Abderrahman ibn Abdillah : it is regarded as one of the decisive battles of history

Charles Martel 732
Because of the heavy blows he showered upon the Saracens at Poitiers, Duke Charles Martel became known as " Charles The Hammer"

Scene from Song of Roland
Roland blowing his warhorn in battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalle, 789 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roland (Card)
ROLAND, Comte de Mans, Sire de Blaives, son of duc Milo d Aiglant, semi-legendary warrior in the service of Charlemagne, heroically slain by Saracens at Roncevaux

StoneX Stadium - Saracens Rugby Union
Barnet Copthall is a sports venue on the Hendon-Mill Hill borders in London, which houses several complexes, including a local authority-owned swimming pool and gymnasium facilities

The oath of Justinian II
908883 The oath of Justinian II by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

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

Guiscard Defeats Arabs
The Saracens and Greeks are defeated by a Norman prince, Robert Guiscard, who rides triumphally into Palermo and takes the title of Count of Sicily

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900378 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900317 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903019 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900303 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901253 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900463 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900430 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900381 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Venetians and Saracens on boats, 1899 (engraving)
1577061 Venetians and Saracens on boats, 1899 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Venetians and Saracens on boats. The engraving depicts a coastal scene with two ships)

The assault of a castle - Assault on a castle. Illustration on " Gran Conquista de Ultramar". 1291-95
CUL4867554 The assault of a castle - Assault on a castle. Illustration on " Gran Conquista de Ultramar". 1291-95

The assault of a castle - Assault on a castle. Illustration on " Gran Conquista de Ultramar". 1291-95
CUL4867576 The assault of a castle - Assault on a castle. Illustration on " Gran Conquista de Ultramar". 1291-95

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191
538355 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191.; (add.info.: Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and next Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan...1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan, fifty miles south from Carthage, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. The children of the Crusaders and the Saracens become soldiers and fight with each other

The Great Bed of Ware, once belonging to the Saracen's Head Inn, was later kept at Rye House. Nowadays it resides at the V&A Museum. Date: circa 1954

Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Miniature. Le Miroir
Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Fol. 65v. Miniature in Le Miroir Historial by Vincent de Beauvais (c.1190-c.1264). French school. 15th century. Conde Museum. Castle of Chantilly. France

FRENCH ATTACK ACRE 1162
Between the 2nd/3rd Crusades a truce exists between Crusaders and Saracens, but a quarrel leads to an attack on Acre by Amaury I, king of Jerusalem, who dies fighting in 1173 Date: 1162

Charles Martel halts the advance of the Saracen forces at the Battle of Tours. Date: 10th October 732

The battle of Ostia, 1516-17 (fresco)
3362154 The battle of Ostia, 1516-17 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Stanza dell'Incendio di Borgo)

Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript
IND364406 Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript, Gran conquista de ultramar (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Ms 5089-90 The Battle between King Baldwin I (c. 1058-1118) and the Turks
CHT174688 Ms 5089-90 The Battle between King Baldwin I (c.1058-1118) and the Turks, from Chroniques des empereurs by David Aubert, 1462 (vellum) by Brabant School

Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century
6340034 Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century)

Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A. D. 1191 (colour litho)
670144 Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A.D. 1191 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A.D. 1191)

The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho)
670133 The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 1)

Owen Farrell Places Ball England & Saracens Rugby Union England V Ireland Rbs 6 Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 17 March 2012 Date: 17 March 2012

Charlie Amesbury Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Tane Tu Ipulotu Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Jon Golding Newcastle Falcons Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Ed Williamson Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Rob Vickerman Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Jimmy Gopperth & Alex Goode
Jimmy Gopperth and Alex Goode Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Chris Wyles Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Neil De Kock & Alex Tait
Neil De Kock and Alex Tait Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Neil De Kock & Tom Biggs
Neil De Kock and Tom Biggs Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Filipo Levi Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Hall Charlton Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

James Hudson Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Tom Biggs Newscastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

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"Saracens: A Legacy of Battles and Triumphs" From the Crusaders Near Jerusalem to the Battle of Tours in 732, They have left an indelible mark on history. Led by Charles Martel, they faced a formidable opponent in their quest for victory against these fierce warriors. One iconic figure that emerged from this era was Roland, whose bravery and courage were immortalized in the card bearing his name. Another significant triumph came when Guiscard defeated the Arabs, showcasing the resilience and strength of the Saracen forces. The Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon during the First Crusade further demonstrated their determination to conquer new territories. This period also witnessed Stone X Stadium becoming home to Saracens Rugby Union, where modern-day battles are fought with passion and skill. Beyond warfare, artifacts like The Great Bed of Ware tell tales of cultural exchange between East and West. Once belonging to Saracen's Head Inn before finding its place at V&A Museum, it serves as a reminder of historical connections forged through trade and travel. Even setbacks did not deter them entirely; Heraclius achieved a resounding victory over the Saracens depicted vividly in miniature art known as Le Miroir. And while French forces attacked Acre in 1162, it showcased both sides' relentless pursuit for dominance. Ultimately, Charles Martel's decisive actions halted their advance at the Battle of Tours on October 10th, 732. This pivotal moment shaped European history forever and solidified his legacy as one who stood against formidable opposition. Through battles won or lost, triumphs celebrated or mourned -the story is one intertwined with conflict but also marked by moments that transcend time itself.