EditorialSimla Prospect Point, Boileau Gunge, Bentinck Castle, the Suddur Bazaar and unfinished church. This view is taken from Shimla's Jakhu Hill at sunrise, just above Walsingham Lodge, which in 1850 was the repository for presents made to the British Govern...
EditorialLiber Studiorum: Plate 5, Walsingham, Norfolk, 1838. John Sell Cotman (British, 1782-1842). Softground etching, from a bound volume containing 48 plates; sheet: 30.2 x 49.5 cm (11 7/8 x 19 1/2 in.); platemark: 15.3 x 22.4 cm (6 x 8 13/16 in.).
EditorialWalter de Hamundsham is shown being struck with a sword and a club, defending the rights and liberty of the abbey. . Liber benefactorum of St Albans Abbey (‘Golden Book of St Albans’). 1380. Source: Cotton Nero D. VII f.101. Language: Latin.
EditorialRobert Chamberlain is shown in full armour, kneeling before the Dextera Dei, holding a scroll which reads 'God have mercy on me'. The accompanying text states that he was received by the abbey on 7 January 1417, and that on the same day he gave wine li...
EditorialSimla Prospect Point, Boileau Gunge, Bentinck Castle, the Suddur Bazaar and unfinished church. This view is taken from Shimla's Jakhu Hill at sunrise, just above Walsingham Lodge, which in 1850 was the repository for presents made to the British Govern...
EditorialThree faces of benefactors of St. Albans Abbey. Liber benefactorum of St Albans Abbey (‘Golden Book of St Albans’). 1380-Mid 16th century. Source: Cotton Nero D. VII f.98v. Language: Latin.
EditorialTwo priests. Liber benefactorum of St Albans Abbey (‘Golden Book of St Albans’). 1380-Mid 16th century. Source: Cotton Nero D. VII f.86. Language: Latin.
EditorialHenry of Blois. Golden Book of St Albans. England [St Albans]; 1380. [Miniature only] Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester, holding a crozier and ring. He was a benefector of St Albans Abbey Image taken from Golden Book of St Albans. Originally publi...
EditorialKing Henry III of England (around 1350-1400?). A page of illustrated Latin text showing King Henry III holding out his arm on which he carries a garment. Illuminated letter " H" with red ivy. From the Chronicle of St. Albans by Thomas Walsing...