Titus Oates Collection

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

The Popish Plots and Treasons, 17th century (print)
5304837 The Popish Plots and Treasons, 17th century (print); (add.info.: Printing of the 'The Popish Plots and Treasons')

The scourging of Titus Oates from Newgate to Tyburn (engraving)
1094563 The scourging of Titus Oates from Newgate to Tyburn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scourging of Titus Oates from Newgate to Tyburn)

Oates in the Pillory (engraving)
3629848 Oates in the Pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oates in the Pillory. Illustration from The Book of Days (W R Chambers, c 1870)

Titus Oates in the Fleet Street Pillory (1685) in the Reign of Charles II (engraving)
671083 Titus Oates in the Fleet Street Pillory (1685) in the Reign of Charles II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Historical playing cards relating the story of King Charles II (engraving)
606280 Historical playing cards relating the story of King Charles II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titus Oates in the pillory, published 1685 (engraving)
611353 Titus Oates in the pillory, published 1685 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Oates in the pillory)

The comic history of England (colour litho)
3642905 The comic history of England (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The comic history of England. Postcard, early 20th century)

Dr. Titus Oates (engraving)
662493 Dr. Titus Oates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr. Titus Oates. Illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford (Cassell, c 1880)

Captain Oates Never Came Back (colour litho)
3624679 Captain Oates Never Came Back (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Oates Never Came Back)

Titus Oates, pillory (engraving)
666070 Titus Oates, pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Oates. Illustration from A Biographical History of England by J Granger)

Titus Oates before the Privy Council (engraving)
664136 Titus Oates before the Privy Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Oates before the Privy Council)

Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1685, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1685, (1890). Titus Oates (1649-1705) English perjurer who fabricated the " Popish Plot", a Catholic conspiracy to kill King Charles II

Captain Oates, on the Terra Nova with the Siberian Ponies, c1911, (1914)
Captain Oates, on the " Terra Nova" with the Siberian Ponies, c1911, (1914). British Antarctic explorer Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) with expedition ponies and dogs

Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Titus Oates (1649-1705) was an Anglican priest who made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, a plot against the government

T. Oates Esq, 1897. Creator: John Leech
T. Oates Esq, 1897. Titus Oates (1649-1705) was an Anglican priest who made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, a plot against the government

Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1685, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1685, (1897). Oates (1649-1705), an Anglican priest, fabricated an imaginary popish plot against the government

Titus Oates, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Titus Oates, (1897). Oates (1649-1705), an Anglican priest, fabricated an imaginary popish plot against the government and in 1685 was condemned by Judge Jeffreys to imprisonment for life

Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares cooking seal blubber to feed the sledge dogs

On the Way to the Pole, c1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
On the Way to the Pole. Some of his companions sketched by Dr. Edward A. Wilson: R.F.S. - Captain Scott. B.H.R.B. - Birdie Bowers. T.O. - Titus Oates. A.C.-G. - Apsley Cherry-Garrard. P.K

The Stables in Winter, c1910–1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Stables in Winter, (The figure is Captain Oates) c1910– 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares on skis

The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

The Tenements (Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Oates, Meares, Atkinson), 9 October 1911, (1913). Bunks in the hut of Assistant zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Robertson Bowers

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham
Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Wooden cross erected to commemorate the deaths of Scotts pole party, inscribed with their names: Dr EA Wilson

Captain Oates and Ponies on the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist
Captain Oates and Ponies on the Terra Nova, c1910– 1913, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

Residence of Titus Oates, Oat Lane, City of London, 1845. Artist
Residence of Titus Oates, Oat Lane, City of London, 1845. View with figures in mid 18th century costume

Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Artist
Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Two of the members of Captain Scotts Terra Nova South Pole expedtion

Testis Ovat, Titus Oates in the pillory, 17th century (c1905). Testis Ovat is an anagram of Oates name. An Anglican priest, he made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678

Captain Oates (1880-1912), English Antarctic explorer, 1916
Captain Lawrence Edward Grace Titus Oates (1880-1912), English cavalry officer with the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, and later an Antarctic explorer

Facsimile of an original letter addressed by Titus Oates to Charles Howard, 1681, (1840). Artist: Titus Oates
Facsimile of an original letter addressed by Titus Oates to Charles Howard, 1681, (1840). Letter addressed by Titus Oates to Charles Howard, son of Henry Frederick Howard, Earl of Arundel

Illustration of Titus Oates walking to his death at the South Pole

Titus Oates in the Pillory, London

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Handwriting and signature of Titus Oates, 1694 (pen & ink on paper)
KW478288 Handwriting and signature of Titus Oates, 1694 (pen & ink on paper) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Oates (1649a'1705)

Suit of Hearts illustrating the Popish Plot, 1679 (engraving)
XJF119832 Suit of Hearts illustrating the Popish Plot, 1679 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

TITUS OATES IN THE PILLORY. London, UK, 19th century engraving

DR. TITUS OATES, London, UK, 19th century engraving

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"Titus Oates: From Infamy to Notoriety" In the annals of history, few names evoke such a range of emotions as that of Titus Oates. Born in 1649, this enigmatic figure would become infamous for his role in one of England's most notorious scandals - the Popish Plot. Oates' journey begins with his involvement in religious matters. As a clergyman, he played a pivotal role in stirring up anti-Catholic sentiment during the reign of Charles II. The engraving "The scourging from Newgate to Tyburn" captures the public outrage and disdain directed towards him. But it was Oates' claims about a Catholic conspiracy against Protestantism that truly catapulted him into notoriety. In "A Representation of the Popish Plot in Twenty Nine Scenes, " an engraving depicting various scenes related to this scandal, we witness how Oates weaved tales of treachery and deceit. As tensions escalated, so did public fascination with Oates' story. He found himself subjected to ridicule and punishment, as seen in images like "Oates in the Pillory. " These depictions highlight both his humiliation and resilience amidst societal condemnation. Yet despite facing backlash for his fabrications, some continued to support Oates. Historical playing cards featuring King Charles II shed light on how divisive opinions were regarding this controversial figure. Fast forward centuries later, artist Herbert Ponting immortalizes Captain L. E. G. Oates through portraiture at Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole. This painting symbolizes endurance and bravery amidst adversity - qualities often overshadowed by his earlier misdeeds. Through these diverse artworks spanning different eras, we glimpse into Titus Oates' complex legacy - a man who simultaneously captivated and repulsed society throughout history. His name remains etched within historical narratives as a reminder of human fallibility and the power of manipulation.