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Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, at Kenilworth, the Historic Castle

1955

According to legend Lady Godiva rode through Coventry

1955

Print. Presentation of the first Prince of Wales at Caernarvon. Text: " The first Prince of Wales presented to the people, 1301 by Edward 1 at Caernarvon Castle, begun in 1283. Since then the title is held only by the male heir apparent of the sovereign." By Winslade. c.1955. British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

the first prince of wales

1955

Print, King Charles I at the top of the Phoenix Tower, Chester. Text: "From the top of the Phoenix Tower in the city walls of Chester, King Charles saw his army defeated at Rowton Heath, in the Civil War, 1645. The city capitulated in 1646." By Winslade, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

King Charles I in the Civil War at Chester

1955

Print, Charlotte, Countess of Derby, defending Latham House against the Parliamentarians. Text: "The heroic defence in 1645, of Latham House, Ormskirk by Charlotte, Countess of Derby, against the Parliamentarians. This was one of the last places to stand for the King." By Winslade, British Rail (London Midland Region) History Series.

the heroic defence of latham house ormskirk by charlotte countess of derby

1955

Print, Thomas Wolsey at Leicester Abbey. Text:" Thomas Wolsey at Leicester Abbey on his was to answer to Henry VIII on a charge of high treason. there he died the next day, 29th November 1530" By Winslade, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Thomas Wolsey cardinal and statesman at Leicester Abbey

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'Robin Hood, the legendary hero and outlaw of Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, during the reign of Richard I. Famed as a bowman he robbed the rich, gave to the poor.' Hood about to fire arrow. Oak tree in background, by artist Winslade, 1955

Robin Hood, the legendary hero and outlaw

1955

Carriage print, ' William Caxton, who introduced printing into this country, visited at work with his printing press in Westminster in 1476 by Edward IV and his Queen. He died in 1491' / by Winslade. c.1955. British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series. Shows Caxton and his printing press visited by Edward IV and his Queen, (Elizabeth Woodville).

William Caxton Who Introduced Printing Into This Country 1476

1955

Print, Robin Hood in Sherwood. Text: "Robin Hood, the legendary hero and outlaw of Sherwood Forest near Nottingham during the reign of Richard I. Famed as a bowman, he robbed the rich and gave to the poor." by Winslade, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Robin Hood near Nottingham

1955

Print, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, at Kenilworth. Text: "Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester at Kenilworth, the historic castle granted to him in 1562 by Queen Elizabeth. The ruins of much of the castle, which was founded in the 12th century,remain today." By Winslade, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR), '"The Crown Jewels of England were stolen by "Colonel" Blood, an Irish Adventurer in 1671. He was taken, but Charles II pardoned him and restored his Irish estates. He died in 1680' by Winslade. c.1955. British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

The Crown Jewels of England were Stolen by "Colonel" Blood

1955

Print, The proclamation of Henry Tudor as King. Text: "Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, was proclaimed King Henry V11 of England after the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, when Richard III was slain. He ruled for 24years." By Winslade, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Henry Tudor Earl of Richmond King Henry VII of England

1955

Print, Offering the crown to William the Conqueror Text: "William, the Norman Conqueror, being offered the crown of England at Berkhamsted Castle shortly after the Battle of Hastings. He was crowned in Westminster Abbey, Christmas A.D.1066." By Winslade, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

William the Norman Conqueror at Berkhamsted Shortly After the Battle of Hastings

1955

Print, The Battle of St. Albans Text:"At St. Albans in 1455 took place the first battle of the Wars of the Roses. The royal forces were routed in a fierce fight in the main street. Later, the king was made a prisoner." By Winslade, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

At St Albans the first battle of the Wars of the Roses

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR): Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal and Statesman, at Leicester Abbey on his way to answer to Henry VIII ona charge of High Treason. There he died the next day, 29 November, 1530', by artist Winslade, 1955

Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal and Statesman

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR), 'The heroic defence of Lathom House, Ormskirk by Charlotte, Countess of Derby', by artist Winslade

The Heroic Defence of Lathom House, Ormskirk

1955