edward iii king of england

Drawing of Savaris slaying a Saracen. from BL Eg 3028, f. 73

Drawing of Savaris slaying a Saracen. Image taken from f. 73 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Historiated initial 'C' depicting Edward III enthroned from BL Hargrav...

Historiated initial 'C'(ome) depicting Edward III enthroned, holding an orb and sceptre, with religious and lay men to his right and left, respectively, at the beginning of the statues issued during his reign.... More

Charlemagne from BL Eg 3028, f. 113

Drawing of Charlemagne and Richard slaying Agolafre. Image taken from f. 113 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Hengist from BL Eg 3028, f. 27

Drawing of Hengist takings refuge at Conisborough. Image taken from f. 27 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Drawing of king Arthur finding a giant roasting a pig. from BL Eg 3028...

Drawing of king Arthur finding a giant roasting a pig. Image taken from f. 49 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Illuminated initial from BL Lansdowne 474, f. 17

Illuminated initial 'C'(um) at the beginning of the statutes of Edward III. Image taken from f. 17 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), imperfect, and other texts, includi... More

Detail from BL Lansdowne 469, f. 1

Image taken from f. 1 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edward III to 3 Henry V (c.1387 - 1422). Written in Latin.

Vortigern from BL Eg 3028, f. 17

Drawing of Hengist explaining his arrival to King Vortigern. Image taken from f. 17 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Writte... More

Henry VI from BL Harley 5233, f. 289v

Historiated initial 'A' with Henry VI, combined with a full foliate bar border, at the beginning of his statutes. Image taken from f. 289v of Nova Statuta (index Statuta Angliae, Statute book, Statutes of Engla... More

Henry VI from BL Hargrave 274, f. 204v

Detail of an historiated initial 'A' with Henry VI surrounded by angels. Image taken from f. 204v of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae), 1 Edward III to 3 Henry VII (ff. 50-350v), precede... More

Rowona and Vortigern from BL Eg 3028, f. 20

Drawing of Rowona giving Vortigern the wassail cup. Image taken from f. 20 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Image from BL Hargrave 274, f. 328v

Image taken from f. 328v of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae), 1 Edward III to 3 Henry VII (ff. 50-350v), preceded by an alphabetical list of contents (ff. 1-49). Written in French.

King Edward III from BL YT 48, f. 41

Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(ome) of Edward III, at the beginning of his Statutes. Image taken from f. 41 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from Edward III to H... More

Edward III and the Black Prince from BL Royal 20 D X, f. 28

Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(dwardus) of Edward III enthroned giving a charter to the kneeling Black Prince, at the beginning of a collection of documents relating to Black Prince's principality of Aqui... More

Hengist from BL Eg 3028, f. 19

Drawing of Hengist preparing a bull's hide. Image taken from f. 19 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

King Edward III from BL Harley 5233, f. 11

Historiated initial with king Edward III (r. 1327-1377) combined with a full foliate bar border at the beginning of his statutes. Image taken from f. 11 of Nova Statuta (index Statuta Angliae, Statute book, Sta... More

"Field of the Cloth of Gold" where kings met, Balinghem, France - 1907

Written on reverse:.We are eight or ten miles south of Calais, and facing at this moment in the direction of Boulogne, some fifteen miles away on the Channel coast. The country about here is excellent farming l... More

King Edward III from BL YT 48, f. 41

Historiated initial 'C'(ome) of Edward III, with a full foliate border, at the beginning of his Statutes. Image taken from f. 41 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from ... More

Tower of London from BL Eg 3028, f. 34

Drawing of Octa imprisoned in the tower of London. Image taken from f. 34 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Claudius and Arriragus from BL Eg 3028, f. 3

Drawing of Claudius and Arriragus. Image taken from f. 3 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Throwing plate from BL Eg 3028, f. 109

Drawing of the Sultan's plate being thrown from the walls. Image taken from f. 109 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written... More

Illuminated initial from BL Harley 1127, f. 4

Illuminated initial 'B'(ailes) with acanthus motifs and foliate sprays. Image taken from f. 4 of Table of principal matters contained in the statute laws of England from the first year of the reign of king Edwa... More

King Henry VI from BL YT 48, f. 190

Historiated initial 'I'(n) of Henry VI, at the beginning of his Statutes. Image taken from f. 190 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from Edward III to Henry VI, ending ... More

Decorated initial from BL Harley 1013, f. 1

Decorated initial 'E'(dwardus) with pen-flourishing including foliate motifs; in the lower margin (probably added), 2 animals including a hare (or squirrel) with oak leaves and acorns, and unidentified arms (in... More

Historiated initial from BL Harley 1118, f. 14

Historiated initial 'E'(dwardus) with a bishop kneeling before king Edward III, combined with a foliate bar border. Image taken from f. 14 of Registrum brevium. Written in Latin.

Genealogy from BL Harley 1348, f. 13

Genealogy of the dukes of Normandy: Richard the Fearless (d. 996). Image taken from f. 13 of Statutes of William the Bastard (ff. 1-8v); Genealogical diagram of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and family tree from Eth... More

Quarter Noble of Edward III (r. 1327–77)

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Quarter Noble of Edward III (r. 1327–77)

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Koningen Hendrik III, Edward I, Edward II en Edward III

Vier mannen met een wapenschild en een zwaard. De koning uiterst rechts heeft twee kronen om zijn zwaard. Op de achtergrond vaag een landschap. Deze prent is onderdeel van een achtdelige serie prenten van konin... More

Detail from BL Lansdowne 470, f. 14

Image taken from f. 14 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edward III to 23 Henry VI. Written in French, with Latin headings.

Grinnelun from BL Eg 3028, f. 110

Drawing of Grinnelun talking to Charlemagne. Image taken from f. 110 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Drawing of Isorez bringing the keys of Rome to Laban's tent. from BL E...

Drawing of Isorez bringing the keys of Rome to Laban's tent. Image taken from f. 79 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Writte... More

Bretons from BL Eg 3028, f. 26

Drawing of Bretons losing at Dartmouth. Image taken from f. 26 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Arthur's death from BL Eg 3028, f. 53

King Arthur is slain in combat. Image taken from f. 53 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Puzzle initial from BL Harley 741, f. 179

Puzzle initial 'Q'(uid) with a partial border. Image taken from f. 179 of Various secular and ecclesistical statutes from the reign of Edward III, including a copy of a charter of Edward II containing liberites... More

Illuminated initial from BL YT 48, f. 1

Detail of an illuminated initial 'N'(ulle), at the beginning of the Nova statuta. Image taken from f. 1 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from Edward III to Henry VI, e... More

Decorated initial from BL Harley 1024, f. 1

Decorated initial 'C'(apitula). Image taken from f. 1 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England; Statuta Angliae, Statute book), for Edward III and Richard II. Written in French.

King Henry V from BL YT 48, f. 172v

Historiated initial 'N'(ostre) of Henry V, and a full foliate border, at the beginning of his Statutes. Image taken from f. 172v of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from ... More

Coin Noble Edward III

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Noble of Edward III (r. 1327–77)

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Queen Philippa interceding for the lives of the burgesses of Calais, 1...

Print shows Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, kneeling before her husband, King Edward III, begging him to spare the lives of the six burghers of Calais who have sacrificed themselves by complying with hi... More

Detail from BL Lansdowne 468, f. 4

Image taken from f. 4 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edward III to 14 Henry VI, with a table of contents. Written in French and Latin.

Trebuchet from BL Eg 3028, f. 106

Drawing of a trebuchet employed in the siege. Image taken from f. 106 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Romans from BL Eg 3028, f. 12

Drawing of the departure of the Romans. Image taken from f. 12 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Fight of Fiernebras and Huberd from BL Eg 3028, f. 76

Fight of Fiernebras and Huberd Image taken from f. 76 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Battle from BL Eg 3028, f. 116

Drawing of Charlemagne and his peers fighting with Laban. Image taken from f. 116 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Drawing of Laban sending Maupin to steal the girdle. from BL Eg 3028, ...

Drawing of Laban sending Maupin to steal the girdle. Image taken from f. 104 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Charlemagne, in his tent, gives orders to Guy of Burgundy. from BL Eg ...

Charlemagne, in his tent, gives orders to Guy of Burgundy. Image taken from f. 96 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

flight of Charlemagne and Fierenbras from BL Eg 3028, f. 83

flight of Charlemagne and Fierenbras Image taken from f. 83 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Henry IV from BL Harley 5233, f. 219

Historiated initial 'H' with Henry IV, combined with a full foliate bar border, at the beginning of his statutes. Image taken from f. 219 of Nova Statuta (index Statuta Angliae, Statute book, Statutes of Englan... More

Decorated initial from BL Harley 3341, f. 12

Initial 'C'(ome) with pen-flourished decoration. Image taken from f. 12 of Statutes of Edward III and Richard II, including a table of contents (ff. 1-11v). Written in French.

Border from BL Lansdowne 522, f. 179

Historiated(?) initial excised, and full foliate border with heraldic arms in the lower margin, at the beginning of the Statutes of Henry VI. Image taken from f. 179 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, ... More

Puzzle initial from BL Harley 666, f. 30

Puzzle initial 'C'(ome Hugh le dispenser) with pen-flourishing at the beginning of Edward III's statutes. Image taken from f. 30 of Various legal texts including Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta... More

Quarter Noble of Edward III (r. 1327–77)

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Quarter Noble of Edward III (r. 1327–77)

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Detail from BL Lansdowne 470, f. 172

Image taken from f. 172 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edward III to 23 Henry VI. Written in French, with Latin headings.

Stonehenge from BL Eg 3028, f. 30

Drawing of Merlin and Stonehenge. Image taken from f. 30 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Fierenbras before Charlemagne's tent from BL Eg 3028, f. 84v

Fierenbras before Charlemagne's tent Image taken from f. 84v of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Charlemagne from BL Eg 3028, f. 111

Drawing of Charlemagne riding with Richard to Aigremore. Image taken from f. 111 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Agolafre from BL Eg 3028, f. 112

Drawing of Agolafre stopping Richard. Image taken from f. 112 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Laban and Floripas aboard ship, the Cross on the stern from BL Eg 3028...

Laban and Floripas aboard ship, the Cross on the stern Image taken from f. 81 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

King from BL Hargrave 274, f. 118v

Detail of historiated initial 'R' and upper border, with a king. Image taken from f. 118v of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae), 1 Edward III to 3 Henry VII (ff. 50-350v), preceded by an ... More

Detail from BL Stowe 410, f. 9

Puzzle initial 'E'(dwardus) at the beginning of a register of briefs. Image taken from f. 9 of Registrum brevium, from the reign of Edward III to Henry V. Written in Latin.

Decorated initial from BL Harley 1320, f. 1

Decorated initial 'P'(ost) combined with a foliated bar border at the beginning of the text. Image taken from f. 1 of Polychronicon to the death of Edward III (d. 1377). Written in Latin.

Illuminated initial from BL Eg 667, f. 14

Illuminated initial. Image taken from f. 14 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book) from Edward III to Richard II. Written in French.

Puzzle initial from BL Harley 751, f. 36

Partial border with puzzle initial 'H'(enry). Image taken from f. 36 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England; Statuta Angliae, Statute book), extracts from diverse statutes from Edward III to Henry V. Writte... More

Decorated initial from BL Harley 1261, f. 217

Decorated initial 'R'(icardus) with pen-flourishing at the beginning of the statutes of Richard II. Image taken from f. 217 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England; Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edw... More

Noble of Edward III

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Genealogical table from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 3

Lower half of page: part of genealogical table, with the Valois kings John the Good (1350-1364), Charles V the Wise (1364-130), Charles VI (1380-1422), and below him, his daughter Catherine of France, rather th... More

Arthur from BL Eg 3028, f. 39

Drawing of King Aschille paying homage to Arthur. Image taken from f. 39 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

King Constantius from BL Eg 3028, f. 14

Drawing of King Constantius being killed. Image taken from f. 14 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

The pope lands his army from BL Eg 3028, f. 77

The pope lands his army Image taken from f. 77 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Text page from BL Harley 5233, f. 256v

Text page. Image taken from f. 256v of Nova Statuta (index Statuta Angliae, Statute book, Statutes of England), for the reign of Edward III (r. 1327-1377)(ff. 11-140v), Richard II (r. 1377-1399)(ff. 141-218), H... More

Vortigern from BL Eg 3028, f. 23

Drawing of Vortigern taking counsel of the priests about his building. Image taken from f. 23 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabr... More

Nativity from BL Eg 3028, f. 2

Drawing of the Nativity. Image taken from f. 2 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Decorated initial from BL Harley 945, f. 15

Decorated initial 'C'(om[m]e hugh le despenser). Image taken from f. 15 of Various documents and legal texts including a list of English counts, a list of English knights, statutes of king Edward III from the 1... More

King Henry IV from BL YT 48, f. 147

Historiated initial 'H'(enry) of Henry IV, with a full foliate border, at the beginning of his Statutes. Image taken from f. 147 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from ... More

Image from BL Lansdowne 522, f. 237

Image taken from f. 237 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edward III to 1 Richard III, with a table of contents. Written in Latin.

Decorated initial from BL Harley 3877, f. 9

Decorated initial 'P'(ost) with acanthus leaves combined with a full border with foliate decoration, acanthus leaves and flowers at the beginning of the prologue. Image taken from f. 9 of Polychronicon (from th... More

Illuminated initial from BL Lansdowne 470, f. 172

Illuminated initial 'H'(enry) at the beginning of the statutes of Henry IV. Image taken from f. 172 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edward III to 23 Henry VI. ... More

Edward III sets sail to relieve Thouars

David Bruce, king of Scotland, acknowledges Edward III as his feudal l...

third surviving son of King Edward III from "The Two Houses: a Staffor...

This image has been taken from scan 000054 from "The Two Houses: a Staffordshire tragedy. (Founded on facts.) [In three acts and in verse, etc.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated f... More

Quarter Noble of Edward III (r. 1327–77)

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Image from BL Hargrave 274, f. 40

Image taken from f. 40 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae), 1 Edward III to 3 Henry VII (ff. 50-350v), preceded by an alphabetical list of contents (ff. 1-49). Written in French.

Saxons sail away from BL Eg 3028, f. 21

Drawing of the Saxons sailing away. Image taken from f. 21 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Vortigern and Constans from BL Eg 3028, f. 15

Drawing of Vortigern giving council to King Constans. Image taken from f. 15 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

The giant Estragot slays Savaris from BL Eg 3028, f. 74

The giant Estragot slays Savaris Image taken from f. 74 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Decorated initial from BL Harley 4999, f. 180

Decorated initial 'A' with pen-flourishing at the beginning of Henry VI's statutes. Image taken from f. 180 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), for Edward III, Richard II... More

King Richard II from BL YT 48, f. 104

Historiated initial 'R'(ichard) of Richard II, with a full foliate border, at the beginning of his Statutes. Image taken from f. 104 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), f... More

Decorated initial from BL Harley 4855, f. 1

Decorated initial 'C'(oment) with pen-flourishing and line-fillers at the beginning of the statutes. Image taken from f. 1 of Nova statuta (index Statutes of England; Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edwa... More

Image from BL Lansdowne 522, f. 163

Image taken from f. 163 of Nova Statuta (index Statutes of England, Statuta Angliae, Statute book), from 1 Edward III to 1 Richard III, with a table of contents. Written in Latin.

The French defeated before Calais by Edward III

Genealogical table from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 3

Detail of a miniature of the genealogical table of descendants of Louis IX in the form of a fleur-de-lys, with portraits of English kings from Edward I to Edward III and Edward, the Black Prince and John of Gau... More

Edward III bij Isabella en Mortimer

Mortimer en koningin Isabella dwingen Edward III om het vonnis te ondertekenen, maar Edward wendt zich af. Achter hen een schrijfgerei op een tafel.

Coin Noble Edward III

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Estragot crushed by the portcullis from BL Eg 3028, f. 75

Estragot crushed by the portcullis Image taken from f. 75 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Charlemagne finds Fierenbras lying under a holm tree. from BL Eg 3028,...

Charlemagne finds Fierenbras lying under a holm tree. Image taken from f. 92 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Lucifer from BL Eg 3028, f. 100

Drawing of Lucifer breaking the door of the castle. Image taken from f. 100 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.

Guy from BL Eg 3028, f. 107

Drawing of Guy bound at the gallows. Image taken from f. 107 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.