metrical lives of saints edmund and fremund

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Edmund's head from BL Harley 2278, f. 66

Edmund's head from BL Harley 2278, f. 66

Detail of a miniature of Edmund's head calling out "Here! Here! Here!" all day long until the men searching for it found it hidden in a thicket, being guarded from predatory animals by a wolf. Image taken from ... More

Entombment of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 117

Entombment of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 117

Detail of a miniature of the entombment of Edmund in the abbey at Bury St. Edmunds. Image taken from f. 117 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the p... More

Offa and Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 19

Offa and Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 19

Detail of a miniature of Offa giving a ring to Edmund. Image taken from f. 19 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in... More

Miniatures from BL Harley 2278, f. 86

Miniatures from BL Harley 2278, f. 86

Miniatures of Hyngwar sending a herald to Fremund (top) and the herald with Fremund (bottom). Image taken from f. 86 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, includ... More

Edmund's tomb from BL Harley 2278, f. 110v

Edmund's tomb from BL Harley 2278, f. 110v

Detail of a miniature of Osgoth the Dane at Edmund's tomb. Image taken from f. 110v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Writ... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 34

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 34

Miniature of Edmund on his throne. Image taken from f. 34 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. ... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 87v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 87v

Miniature of Fremund praying. Image taken from f. 87v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. The... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 95

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 95

Miniature of Edelbert in prayer. Image taken from f. 95 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. T... More

Lothbrok's dog from BL Harley 2278, f. 45v

Lothbrok's dog from BL Harley 2278, f. 45v

Detail of a miniature of a Lothbrok's dog leading a knight to Lothbrok's body. Image taken from f. 45v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prolog... More

Edmund's body from BL Harley 2278, f. 114v

Edmund's body from BL Harley 2278, f. 114v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund's body being taken to London. Image taken from f. 114v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). W... More

Edmund's arrival from BL Harley 2278, f. 27v

Edmund's arrival from BL Harley 2278, f. 27v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund arriving in England. Image taken from f. 27v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in ... More

Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2278, f. 49v

Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2278, f. 49v

Illuminated initial 'T'(has first) with foliate spray. Image taken from f. 49v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written i... More

Lothbrok from BL Harley 2278, f. 42

Lothbrok from BL Harley 2278, f. 42

Detail of a miniature of Lothbrok being received by Edmund after landing in Norfolk. Image taken from f. 42 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the p... More

Bury St. Edmund's from BL Harley 2278, f. 115v

Bury St. Edmund's from BL Harley 2278, f. 115v

Detail of a miniature of the installation of abbot Baldwin and the building of the abbey at Bury St. Edmond's. Image taken from f. 115v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy f... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 96

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 96

Miniature of Edelbert with an angel. Image taken from f. 96 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 83

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 83

Miniature of messengers meeting Fremund. Image taken from f. 83 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and L... More

Edmund asking advice from BL Harley 2278, f. 54

Edmund asking advice from BL Harley 2278, f. 54

Detail of a miniature of Edmund asking the advice of a bishop. Image taken from f. 54 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Wr... More

Tomb of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 68v

Tomb of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 68v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund and his tomb. Image taken from f. 68v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Offa's funeral from BL Harley 2278, f. 22v

Offa's funeral from BL Harley 2278, f. 22v

Detail of a miniature of King Offa's funeral. Image taken from f. 22v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 90

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 90

Miniature of miracles associated with Fremund. Image taken from f. 90 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 56v

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 56v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund sitting in a canopy and a messenger. Image taken from f. 56v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v... More

Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2278, f. 70

Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2278, f. 70

Illuminated initial 'W'(ho kan remebre) with foliate spray. Image taken from f. 70 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Writt... More

Hyngwar from BL Harley 2278, f. 47v

Hyngwar from BL Harley 2278, f. 47v

Detail of a miniature of Hyngwar, Ubba and their navy. Image taken from f. 47v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written i... More

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 52v

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 52v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund receiving Hyngwar's message. Image taken from f. 52v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Wri... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 94

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 94

Miniature of the virgins speaking to an angel. Image taken from f. 94 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Messenger from BL Harley 2278, f. 52

Messenger from BL Harley 2278, f. 52

Detail of a miniature of Hyngwar sending a messenger to England, with tents in the background. Image taken from f. 52 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, inclu... More

Woman from BL Harley 2278, f. 106

Woman from BL Harley 2278, f. 106

Detail of a miniature of a woman being pulled from the shrine of Edmund. Image taken from f. 106 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff... More

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 50

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 50

Detail of a miniature of Edmund defeating Hyngwar in battle. Image taken from f. 50 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Writ... More

Miniatures from BL Harley 2278, f. 97v

Miniatures from BL Harley 2278, f. 97v

Miniatures of Fremund's body being carried (top) and the shrine at Dunstable (bottom). Image taken from f. 97v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including th... More

Presentation of the text from BL Harley 2278, f. 6

Presentation of the text from BL Harley 2278, f. 6

Detail of a miniature of the presentation of the text to the king, or alternatively, the admission of the king and leading courtiers into the confraternity of St Edmund, an event described in the poem, and ill... More

Knights from BL Harley 2278, f. 108

Knights from BL Harley 2278, f. 108

Detail of a miniature of knights stealing horses. Image taken from f. 108 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in Eng... More

Edmund's body from BL Harley 2278, f. 65

Edmund's body from BL Harley 2278, f. 65

Miniature of a group of Christians with dogs setting out to find the body of Edmund. Image taken from f. 65 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the p... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 96v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 96v

Miniature of Edelbert with the Pope. Image taken from f. 96v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Lati... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 92v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 92v

Miniature of the virgins with Fremund's body. Image taken from f. 92v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Messengers from BL Harley 2278, f. 23

Messengers from BL Harley 2278, f. 23

Detail of a miniature of messengers telling Alkmund of the death of Offa; they ask Edmund to go to England. Image taken from f. 23 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for He... More

Offa's funeral from BL Harley 2278, f. 22

Offa's funeral from BL Harley 2278, f. 22

Detail of a miniature of Offa's funeral. Image taken from f. 22 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and L... More

Bury St. Edmond's from BL Harley 2278, f. 115v

Bury St. Edmond's from BL Harley 2278, f. 115v

Detail of a miniature of the installation of abbot Baldwin and the building of the abbey at Bury St. Edmond's. Image taken from f. 115v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy f... More

Offa from BL Harley 2278, f. 20

Offa from BL Harley 2278, f. 20

Detail of a miniature of Offa's departure. Image taken from f. 20 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and... More

Death of Sweyn from BL Harley 2278, f. 105v

Death of Sweyn from BL Harley 2278, f. 105v

Miniature of the death of Sweyn, the king of the Danes. Image taken from f. 105v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 80

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 80

Miniature of Fremund's arrival. Image taken from f. 80 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. Th... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 92

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 92

Miniature of the three virgins travelling. Image taken from f. 92 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and... More

Court from BL Harley 2278, f. 25

Court from BL Harley 2278, f. 25

Detail of a miniature of Alkmund and Edmund in court. Image taken from f. 25 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in ... More

Leofstan from BL Harley 2278, f. 107v

Leofstan from BL Harley 2278, f. 107v

Detail of a miniature of Leofstan dying. Image taken from f. 107v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 79v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 79v

Miniature of Fremend's departure. Image taken from f. 79v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. ... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 91

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 91

Miniature of Fremund's body being prepared for burial. Image taken from f. 91 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in... More

Bern from BL Harley 2278, f. 44

Bern from BL Harley 2278, f. 44

Detail of a miniature of Bern murdering Lothbrok. Image taken from f. 44 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in Engl... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 75

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 75

Miniature of Aldare and his wife. Image taken from f. 75 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. ... More

Offa and Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 18v

Offa and Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 18v

Detail of a miniature of Offa meeting Edmund. Image taken from f. 18v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Sweyn; shrine of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, ff. 105v-106

Sweyn; shrine of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, ff. 105v-106

Miniature of the death of Sweyn, the king of the Danes; miniature of a woman being pulled from the shrine of Edmund. Image taken from ff. 105v-106 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presenta... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 79

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 79

Miniature of Fremund's coronation. Image taken from f. 79 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. ... More

Holy Sepulchre from BL Harley 2278, f. 20v

Holy Sepulchre from BL Harley 2278, f. 20v

Detail of a miniature of Offa kneeling at the Holy Sepulchre. Image taken from f. 20v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Wr... More

Edmund being shot from BL Harley 2278, f. 61

Edmund being shot from BL Harley 2278, f. 61

Detail of a miniature of Edmund tied to a tree and being shot at with arrows. Image taken from f. 61 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue... More

Bern's arrival from BL Harley 2278, f. 47

Bern's arrival from BL Harley 2278, f. 47

Detail of a miniature of Bern's arrival in Denmark. Image taken from f. 47 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in En... More

Death of Sweyn from BL Harley 2278, f. 105v

Death of Sweyn from BL Harley 2278, f. 105v

Detail of a miniature of the death of Sweyn, the king of the Danes. Image taken from f. 105v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v... More

Alkmund's court from BL Harley 2278, f. 24

Alkmund's court from BL Harley 2278, f. 24

Detail of a miniature of Alkmund's lords in council. Image taken from f. 24 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in E... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 76

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 76

Miniature of Thoua's baptism. Image taken from f. 76 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. The ... More

Shrine of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 100v

Shrine of Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 100v

Detail of a miniature of Osgoth the Dane at Edmund's tomb. Image taken from f. 100v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Writ... More

Offa from BL Harley 2278, f. 21

Offa from BL Harley 2278, f. 21

Detail of a miniature of Offa on his deathbed. Image taken from f. 21 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 82v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 82v

Miniature of messengers sent for Fremund. Image taken from f. 82v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and... More

Edmund's parents from BL Harley 2278, f. 11v

Edmund's parents from BL Harley 2278, f. 11v

Detail of a miniature of King Alkmund greeting Queen Siware. Image taken from f. 11v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Wri... More

Bern from BL Harley 2278, f. 46

Bern from BL Harley 2278, f. 46

Detail of a miniature of Bern being cast adrift. Image taken from f. 46 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in Engli... More

Miniatures from BL Harley 2278, f. 93v

Miniatures from BL Harley 2278, f. 93v

Miniatures of the three virgins with Fremund's body (top) and the three virgins next to a tree (bottom). Image taken from f. 93v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henr... More

Thief from BL Harley 2278, f. 109

Thief from BL Harley 2278, f. 109

Detail of a miniature of a thief stealing a jewel. Image taken from f. 109 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in En... More

Edmund travelling from BL Harley 2278, f. 30

Edmund travelling from BL Harley 2278, f. 30

Detail of a miniature of Edmund travelling to Bury St. Edmunds. Image taken from f. 30 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). W... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 32

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 32

Detail of Edmund at his court. Image taken from f. 32 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. The... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 85

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 85

Miniature of an angel appearing to Fremund. Image taken from f. 85 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English an... More

Messenger from BL Harley 2278, f. 58

Messenger from BL Harley 2278, f. 58

Detail of a miniature of a messenger and Hyngwar, with tents in the background. Image taken from f. 58 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prolog... More

Decorated Initial from BL Harley 2278, f. 69v

Decorated Initial from BL Harley 2278, f. 69v

Decorated initial 'I'(ncipit) in pink with green foliate motif at the beginning of the Life of Fremund. Image taken from f. 69v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry... More

Edmund of Hyngwar from BL Harley 2278, f. 58v

Edmund of Hyngwar from BL Harley 2278, f. 58v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund and Hyngwar, a prince of the Danes. Image taken from f. 58v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-... More

English submitting from BL Harley 2278, f. 48v

English submitting from BL Harley 2278, f. 48v

Detail of a miniature of the English submitting to the Danes, with building burning in the background. Image taken from f. 48v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry ... More

Edmund holding court from BL Harley 2278, f. 29

Edmund holding court from BL Harley 2278, f. 29

Detail of a miniature of Edmund holding court. Image taken from f. 29 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 85v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 85v

Miniature of Fremund travelling to Mercia. Image taken from f. 85v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English an... More

Edmund's departure from BL Harley 2278, f. 26

Edmund's departure from BL Harley 2278, f. 26

Detail of a miniature of Edmund's departure. Image taken from f. 26 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English a... More

Bishop Kunbertus from BL Harley 2278, f. 29v

Bishop Kunbertus from BL Harley 2278, f. 29v

Detail of a miniature of Bishop Kunbertus showing a crowd Offa's ring. Image taken from f. 29v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. ... More

Presentation of the text from BL Harley 2278, f. 6

Presentation of the text from BL Harley 2278, f. 6

Miniature of the presentation of the text to the king, or alternatively, the admission of the king and leading courtiers into the confraternity of St Edmund, an event described in the poem, and illuminated ini... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 84v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 84v

Miniature of Fremund praying. Image taken from f. 84v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. The... More

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 55v

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 55v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund and a bishop. Image taken from f. 55v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 88

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 88

Miniature of Oswy beheading Fremund. Image taken from f. 88 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 88v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 88v

Miniature of Osway repenting after killing Fremund. Image taken from f. 88v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in E... More

Alkmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 13

Alkmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 13

Detail of a miniature of Alkmund's return. Image taken from f. 13 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and... More

Edmund's body from BL Harley 2278, f. 115

Edmund's body from BL Harley 2278, f. 115

Detail of a miniature of Edmund's body being transported. Image taken from f. 115 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Writte... More

Arrival of the Danes from BL Harley 2278, f. 98v

Arrival of the Danes from BL Harley 2278, f. 98v

Detail of a miniature of the arrival of the Danes and their king, Sweyn, in England. Image taken from f. 98v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the ... More

Edmund's departure from BL Harley 2278, f. 27

Edmund's departure from BL Harley 2278, f. 27

Detail of a miniature of Edmund departing on a ship. Image taken from f. 27 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in E... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 91v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 91v

Miniature of three virgins. Image taken from f. 91v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. The "... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 36

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 36

Miniature of Edmund and his court. Image taken from f. 36 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. ... More

Illuminated initials from BL Harley 2278, f. 5

Illuminated initials from BL Harley 2278, f. 5

Illuminated initials. Image taken from f. 5 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. The "BL Harle... More

Woman from BL Harley 2278, f. 106

Woman from BL Harley 2278, f. 106

Miniature of a woman being pulled from the shrine of Edmund. Image taken from f. 106 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Wri... More

Edmund's tomb from BL Harley 2278, f. 113v

Edmund's tomb from BL Harley 2278, f. 113v

Detail of a miniature of the removal of Edmund's tomb. Image taken from f. 113v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written ... More

Offa from BL Harley 2278, f. 17

Offa from BL Harley 2278, f. 17

Detail of a miniature of Offa arriving in Saxony. Image taken from f. 17 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in Engl... More

Lothbrok's dog from BL Harley 2278, f. 44v

Lothbrok's dog from BL Harley 2278, f. 44v

Detail of a miniature of Lothbrok's hound returning to Edmund's court. Image taken from f. 44v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. ... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 90v

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 90v

Miniatures of Fremund dying. Image taken from f. 90v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin. The ... More

Danes pillaging from BL Harley 2278, f. 48

Danes pillaging from BL Harley 2278, f. 48

Detail of a miniature of Danes pillaging. Image taken from f. 48 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and ... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 97

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 97

Miniature of Edelbert with priests. Image taken from f. 97 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in English and Latin.... More

Alkmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 25v

Alkmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 25v

Detail of a miniature of Alkmund choosing clerks. Image taken from f. 25v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in Eng... More

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 39

Detail from BL Harley 2278, f. 39

Miniature of Lothbrok and his sons worshipping idols. Image taken from f. 39 of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). Written in ... More

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 60v

Edmund from BL Harley 2278, f. 60v

Detail of a miniature of Edmund being beaten by men with clubs. Image taken from f. 60v of Metrical lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund, in the presentation copy for Henry VI, including the prologue (ff. 1v-5). ... More