Shields and banners from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 130v
Detail of a marginal drawings of three inverted shields with the arms of the French crusaders killed at Gaza: Dareines, Henry II, count de Bar, and John de Barres, with the inverted banners of the Hospitaliers... More
Itinerary to Jerusalem from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 3
Section of an illustrated itinerary to Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 3 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Ascension from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 146
Marginal drawing of the Ascension, and a drawing of a mitre and a crosier indicating the election of Walter of Kirkham as bishop of Durham. Image taken from f. 146 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part II... More
Henry III and Eleanor from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 134v
Detail of a marginal drawing of Henry III and Eleanor returning by sea from Gascony, with Nicholas de Molis is in a small boat alongside. Image taken from f. 134v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III... More
Arms of Simon de Montfort from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 105v
Marginal drawing of two inverted shields bearing the arms of Simon de Montfort, accompanying the rubric 'Obiit Symon comes Montis fortis' and referring to his death and to the death of his brother, and a drawin... More
Matthew Paris from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 218v
Detail of a tinted drawing of Matthew Paris on his deathbed. Image taken from f. 218v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Mitre and crosier from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 213
Tinted drawing of an inverted bishop's mitre and crosier referring to the death of Henry de Lexington, bishop of Lincoln. Image taken from f. 213 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of... More
Arms of Arundel and Hubert de Burgh from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 135v
Marginal drawing of the inverted arms of Hugh d'Aubigny, earl of Arundel, and Hubert de Burgh, earl of Kent, referring to their deaths. Image taken from f. 135v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; ... More
Papal insignia from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 167v
Marginal drawing of papal insignia with a hand holding a flower, referring to the election of Alexander IV. Image taken from f. 167v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica mai... More
Ascension from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 146
Detail of a marginal drawing of the Ascension. Image taken from f. 146 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
The royal arms of France from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 112
Marginal drawing of the inverted Royal arms of France with a crown indicating the death of Louis VIII, and the same arms in the upright position referring to the coronation of Louis IX. Image taken from f. 112 ... More
Templars from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 42v
Marginal drawings of two Templars on horseback. Image taken from f. 42v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Arms with a pike from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 68
Marginal drawing of arms with a pike, referring to the discovery of the relics of Amphibaldus. Image taken from f. 68 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in... More
House from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 121
Marginal drawing of a house referring to the house for converted Jews in London. Image taken from f. 121 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The ... More
Henry III and Eleanor from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 134v
Marginal drawing of Henry III and Eleanor returning by sea from Gascony, with Nicholas de Molis is in a small boat alongside; and a drawing of three inverted shields with arms of Henry, king of the Romans, Thom... More
Marriage of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence from BL Royal 14 C VII, ...
Marginal drawing of the marriage of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence. Image taken from f. 124v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 86v
Detail of a marginal painting of arms. Image taken from f. 86v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Mitres, crosiers and the Manus Dei from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 120v
Marginal drawing of an inverted bishops' mitre and a broken crosier, referring to the quashed election of John Blund as the archbishop of Canterbury, and a drawing of an upright mitre and crosier indicating the... More
Hospital from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 121v
Marginal drawing of a hospital founded by Henry III in Oxford. Image taken from f. 121v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Isabella of Cornwall from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 129v
Marginal drawing of a mitre and crosier indicating the election of William de Raley as bishop of Norwich, a drawing of inverted arms with two attached mitres and a head of a crosier, referring to the death of W... More
Arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 14
Detail of the lower margin of the folio with three sets of arms. Image taken from f. 14 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Consecration from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 122
Detail of a marginal drawing of Roger Nigel, bishop of London, consecrating Edmund of Abington as archbishop of Canterbury, inscribed with their names above. Image taken from f. 122 of Historia Anglorum, Chroni... More
Marriage of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence from BL Royal 14 C VII, ...
Detail of a marginal drawing of the marriage of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence. Image taken from f. 124v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. T... More
Arms of William the Conqueror from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 10
Puzzle initial 'A'(nno), with the inverted arms of Harold indicating his death, and the arms of William the Conqueror with a crown, indicating his accession to the English throne. Image taken from f. 10 of Hist... More
Hubert de Burgh from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 119
Detail of a marginal drawing of Hubert de Burgh kneeling at an altar. Image taken from f. 119 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Puzzle initial from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 180v
Detail of a puzzle initial 'A'(nno), with foliate decoration. Image taken from f. 180v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Council of Lyons from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 138v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Council of Lyons. Image taken from f. 138v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
English kings from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 9
Miniature in four compartments, with portraits of English kings: Henry II and Richard I, in the upper register, and John and Henry III, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 9 of Historia Anglorum, Chronic... More
Arms of Henry from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 162
Marginal drawing of the inverted arms of Henry, son of Frederick II, indicating his death. Image taken from f. 162 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in La... More
Griffin escaping from the Tower of London from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 1...
Detail of a marginal drawing of Griffin escaping from the Tower of London. Image taken from f. 136 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 141
Marginal drawing of three inverted shields with arms of Fulk de Chateauneuf and Henry Raspe, Landgrave of Thuringia and king of Germany. Image taken from f. 141 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; ... More
Puzzle initial from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 170
Detail of a puzzle initial 'A'(nno), with foliate motifs. Image taken from f. 170 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Matthew Paris from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 6
Detail of a miniature of the kneeling monk Matthew Paris. Image taken from f. 6 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 150
Marginal drawings of the arms of Castille and Leon, France, England, Norway, and Jerusalem, all with crosses and crowns. Image taken from f. 150 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of ... More
Itinerary to Jerusalem from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 3v
Section of an illustrated itinerary to Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 3v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Calendar from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 7v
Calendar page. Image taken from f. 7v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection,... More
Papal insignia from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 167
Detail of a marginal drawing of inverted papal insignia with a hand holding a flower, referring to the death of Innocent IV. Image taken from f. 167 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation... More
Arms of William de Marisco from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 133v
Marginal drawings of a broken sword and shield with the arms of William de Marisco, referring to his execution in 1242, and a drawing of an inverted shield with the arms of Arundel. Image taken from f. 133v of ... More
Royal arms of England from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 13v
Marginal drawing of the inverted royal arms of William the Conqueror referring to his death, and the same arms in the upright position for the accession of his son, William Rufus. Image taken from f. 13v of Hi... More
Mitres and crosiers from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 214
Marginal drawings of bishops' mitres and crosiers referring to the consecration of archbishop of York, and of Richard de Gravesend, as bishop of Lincoln. Image taken from f. 214 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica m... More
Arms of Conrad from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 164
Marginal drawing of the inverted arms of Conrad, son of Frederick II, with an inverted crown referring to the his death. Image taken from f. 164 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of ... More
Arms of William de Braose from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 116
Marginal drawing of an inverted shield with the arms of William de Braose referring to his murder. Image taken from f. 116 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Writt... More
Royal arms of England from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 46
Marginal drawing of an inverted shield with the royal arms of England referring to the death of Henry I, and the same arms in the upright position referring to the coronation of Stephen. Image taken from f. 46 ... More
Papal insignia from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 167
Marginal drawing of inverted papal insignia with a hand holding a flower, referring to the death of Innocent IV. Image taken from f. 167 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica... More
Puzzle initial from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 180v
Puzzle initial 'A'(nno), with foliate decoration. Image taken from f. 180v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Puzzle initial from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 9v
Puzzle initial 'D'(e chronographia), at the beginning of the prologue. Image taken from f. 9v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Birth of Henry III and a Bell and clapper from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 9...
Marginal drawing of Henry III as a baby in a cradle, and a drawing of a bell and clapper referring to the papal interdict. Image taken from f. 90 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of... More
Mitres, crosiers, and arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 133
Marginal drawing of an inverted tiara and cross referring to the death of Gregory IX, a drawing of an inverted shield with the arms of Stephan de Segrave; a drawing of an upright mitre and a crosier indicating ... More
Arms of Ralph of Chester from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 119v
Marginal drawing of the inverted arms of Ralph de Blandeville, earl of Chester, indicating his death, and a drawing of three vessels referring to the confiscation of Hubert de Burgh treasures. Image taken from ... More
Map of Britain from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 5v
Detail of a map of Britain, showing the city of London. Image taken from f. 5v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Itinerary to Jerusalem from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 3
Section of an illustrated itinerary to Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 3 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Virgin and child from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 6
Miniature of the Virgin and Child, with the kneeling monk Matthew Paris below. Image taken from f. 6 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Arms of William d'Aubigny from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 106v
Marginal drawing of an inverted shield bearing the arms of William d'Aubigny, earl of Arundel, with a caption reading 'Obiit Will[iam]us de abineto comes harundelie'; a drawing of two small crosiers referring t... More
Henry III in a boat from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 116v
Marginal drawing of Henry III on a boat with a caption reading 'Rex henri(cus) III / naviga(n)s in b(re)ta(n)ia(m)', and a drawing of an inverted shield with the arms of Raymond de Burgh referring to his death.... More
Royal arms of France of Philip II Augustus from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. ...
Marginal drawing of an inverted shield with the royal arms of France, with an inscription reading 'Obiit philippus rex francorum', and a drawing of a small crosier referring to the election of Walter Mauclerc, ... More
Arms of Saer de Quincy and Henry de Buhun from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 1...
Marginal drawing of inverted shields with the arms of Saer de Quincy, his son Robert, and Henry de Bohun, referring to their deaths, and a drawing of the inverted shield of arms of Bytham (?), next to a rubric ... More
Hospital from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 121v
Detail of a marginal drawing of a hospital founded by Henry III in Oxford. Image taken from f. 121v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Bethlehem star from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 198v
Detail of a Bethlehem star referring to the rubric 'de fratribus Bethleemitis'. Image taken from f. 198v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The ... More
Itinerary to Jerusalem from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 4
Section of an illustrated itinerary to Jerusalem, showing the journey from London to Apulia. Image taken from f. 4 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in La... More
Arms of William d'Aubigny from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 125
Marginal drawing of an inverted shield with the arms of William d'Aubigny indicating his death. Image taken from f. 125 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written ... More
Arms of Henry III from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 100
Puzzle initial 'D'(efuncto), at the beginning of the chapter concerning the beginning of the reign of Henry III, with his arms and crown indicating his coronation. Image taken from f. 100 of Historia Anglorum, ... More
King William Rufus from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of William Rufus. Image taken from f. 8v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Detail of arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 146v
Detail of a marginal drawing of five inverted shields with arms referring to the deaths of Roger Balliol, Alexander II, king of Scotland, Hugh le Brun, count of La Marche, Peter de Geneva, and an inverted arms ... More
Arms of Manfred from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 165
Marginal drawing of the arms of Manfred, son of Frederick II, referring to his coronation. Image taken from f. 165 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in La... More
Arms of William of Holland from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 141v
Detail of marginal drawing of the arms of William of Holland, referring to his election as king of Germany. Image taken from f. 141v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica mai... More
Arms of Arnold du Bois from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 170v
Marginal image of a banner and the arms of Arnold du Bois referring to his death. Image taken from f. 170v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. Th... More
Man threshing from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 118
Marginal drawing of a man threshing corn, referring to the plunder of barns at Wingham. Image taken from f. 118 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin... More
Louis IX cured by the True Cross from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 137v
Detail of a marginal drawing of Louis IX cured by the True Cross. Image taken from f. 137v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 217v
Marginal drawing of the inverted arms. Image taken from f. 217v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Arms of William II of Holland from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 182v
Marginal drawing of William II of Holland with an inverted crown referring to his election as German king. Image taken from f. 182v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maio... More
Shields and banners from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 130v
Marginal drawings of three inverted shields with the arms of the French crusaders killed at Gaza: Dareines, Henry II, count de Bar, and John de Barres, with the inverted banners of the Hospitaliers and Templars... More
Bells from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 94
Detail of a marginal drawing of bells being rung referring to the relaxation of the papal interdict, and of an inverted insignia indicating the death of John, abbot of St. Albans. Image taken from f. 94 of Hist... More
Sultan of Babylon from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 127v
Detail of a marginal drawings of a black bird emerging from the lips of the sultan of Babylon, referring to his death. Image taken from f. 127v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of C... More
Puzzle initial from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 170
Puzzle initial 'A'(nno), with a foliate decoration. Image taken from f. 170 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Calendar from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 7
Calendar page. Image taken from f. 7 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, ... More
Frederick II and Isabella of England from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 123v
Marginal drawing of the marriage of Frederick II to Isabella of England. Image taken from f. 123v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Roya... More
William I from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of William I. Image taken from f. 8v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as ... More
Arms of William de Longespée from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 111
Marginal drawing of an inverted shield bearing the arms of William de Longespée, count of Salisbury, indicating his death. Image taken from f. 111 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation o... More
Edmund of Canterbury, Gilbert Marshal and Henry III from BL Royal 14 C...
Detail of a marginal drawing of Edmund, Archbishop of Canterbury, reconciling Gilbert Marshal and Henry III. Image taken from f. 122v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica ma... More
Dove and arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 148v
Marginal drawing of six inverted shields alluding to the defeat of Christians, bearing the arms of William de Longespée with two hands above issuing from a cloud and holding a dove, William, castellain of Saint... More
Henry II from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of Henry II of England. Image taken from f. 9 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Mitre and crosier from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 114
Marginal drawing of an inverted mitre referring to the death of Geoffrey de Burgo, bishop of Ely, and of an upright crosier indicating the election of Hugh. Image taken from f. 114 of Historia Anglorum, Chronic... More
Dove and arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 148v
Detail of a marginal drawing of six inverted shields alluding to the defeat of Christians, bearing the arms of William de Longespée with two hands above issuing from a cloud and holding a dove, William, castell... More
Richard I from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of Richard I of England. Image taken from f. 9 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
Arms of John of Brienne from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 125v
Detail of a marginal drawings of swords with the inverted arms of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and of John of Brienne, king of Jerusalem, indicating his death, and an inverted mitre and crosier referring to the dea... More
Itinerary to Jerusalem from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 2v
Section of an illustrated itinerary to Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 2v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Arms of Walter de Cantelupe from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 165v
Marginal drawing of Walter de Cantelupe referring to his death. Image taken from f. 165v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Arms of William of Holland from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 141v
Marginal drawing of the arms of William of Holland, referring to his election as king of Germany. Image taken from f. 141v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Writt... More
Calendar from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 8
Calendar page. Image taken from f. 8 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, ... More
Arms of William of Savoy from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 129v
Detail of a drawing of inverted arms with two attached mitres and a head of a crosier, referring to the death of William of Savoy, bishop elect of Valance-sur-Rhône. Image taken from f. 129v of Historia Angloru... More
House from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 121
Marginal drawing of a house referring to the house for converted Jews in London. Image taken from f. 121 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The ... More
Council of London from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 126
Detail of a marginal drawing of the Council of London of 1237. Image taken from f. 126 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Arms of Geoffrey De Mandeville and broken lance from BL Royal 14 C VII...
Detail of a marginal drawing of the inverted arms of Geoffrey De Mandeville with a broken lance, symbolizing his death and excommunication. Image taken from f. 97 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III... More
Henry I from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of Henry I. Image taken from f. 8v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Bells from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 94
Marginal drawing of bells being rung referring to the relaxation of the papal interdict, and of an inverted insignia indicating the death of John, abbot of St. Albans. Image taken from f. 94 of Historia Angloru... More
Arms with a pike from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 68
Detail of a drawing of arms with a pike, referring to the discovery of the relics of Amphibaldus. Image taken from f. 68 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written... More
Arms from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 146v
Marginal drawing of five inverted shields with arms referring to the deaths of Roger Balliol, Alexander II, king of Scotland, Hugh le Brun, count of La Marche, Peter de Geneva, and an inverted arms of de Barres... More
Arms of Enzio, son of Frederick II from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 145
Marginal drawing of the arms of Enzio, king of Sardinia and son of Frederick II, referring to his capture by the Bolognese. Image taken from f. 145 of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation ... More
Abbey of Westminster and Council of Lyons from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 1...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Abbey of Westminster and the Council of Lyons. Image taken from f. 138v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. ... More
Puzzle initial from BL Harley 1620, f. 16
Puzzle initial 'A'(nno) with pen-flourishing. Image taken from f. 16 of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library ... More