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A Jousting Tournament at the Castle of Ashby de la Zouche

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'The Conspirators in the Gunpowder plot 1605. Met in a room over the stables at the manor house Ashby St Ledgers near Rugby. The owner then was Robert Catesby one of the plotters', by artist A.G. Whitear, 1955.

The Conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot 1605

1955

BR Carriage print: Mary, Queen of Scots, 1570 in Chatsworth House. Mary Queen of Scots reading a letter. Lady in waiting sewing

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1570 in Chatsworth House

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR). 'Edward I hawking at Rhuddlan Castle, built in the 11th Century. He held a parliament there in 1283. Rhuddlan, once a flourishing seaport, now lies far inland on the River Clwyd.' by A.R. Whitear. 1955. British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Edward I hawking at Rhuddlan Castle

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) Edward V, the Boy King Arrested by his Uncle the Duke of Gloucester, at Stony Stratford in 1483. Rrichard then Took the Throne as Richard III. Soon afterwards Edward Disappeared' by artist Whitear, 1955

Edward V, the Boy King Arrested by his Uncle the Duke of Gloucester

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'Conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot, 1605 met in a room over stables at the manor house, Ashby-St.-Ledgers, near Rugby. The owner was Robert Catesby, one of the plotters.' by A. R. Whitear, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot 1605

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'The Romans' 20th Legion was based on Deva (camp upon the Dee) 2000 years ago. From this grew the city of Chester, unique with its splendid mediaeval architecture' by A. R. Whitear, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

The Romans' 20th Legion was based on Deva

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'Albanus, a Roman officer, became our first martyr when he was beheaded near Verulamium in A.D.303 for helping a Christian priest. St.Albans Abbey stands on the site of his martyrdom.' by A. R. Whitear, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Albanus a Roman Officer Became Our First Martyr

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'Francis Bacon - philosopher & essayist (1561-1626) created Viscount St. Albans, lived at St. Albans where ruins of his house still stand. There he is buried at St. Michael's Church." 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Francis Bacon Philosopher and Essayist

1955

Carriage print. BR (LMR) 'Edward I and his Queen, Eleanor of Castile, at Conway Castle, erected by him in A.D.1284. The ruins have a unique appeal. Here, it is said, the first sweet pea was planted in Britain.' by A.R. Whitear. c.1955. British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Edward I & His Queen, Eleanor of Castile

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'Albanus, a Roman Officer, became our first martyr when he was beheaded near Verulamium in AD 303 for helping a Christian priest. St Albans Abbey stands on the site of the martyrdom.' by artist A.R. Whitear, 1955, Man in purple robe about to be beheaded by Roman soldier.

Albanus, a Roman Officer, Became Our First Martyr When He Was Beheaded Near Verulamium

1955

Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'Edward V, the boy king, arrested by his uncle, the Duke of Gloucester at Stony Stratford in 1483. Richard then took the throne as Richard III. Soon afterwards Edward disappeared.' By A. R. Whitear, 1955, British Railways (London Midland Region) History Series.

Edward V, the Boy King, Arrested by His Uncle, the Duke of Gloucester

1955