Raphael Holinshed, The... Chronicles, 1577 - 'History of England', p.46.
Shakespeare's source for England's mythical history.
The woodcut illustrations of the first edition of Holinshed’s work depicting scenes of battle and warfare are in contemporary dress, with ...
Raphael Holinshed, The... Chronicles, 1577 - Kings Cymbeline and Guiderius, 'History of England' p.47.
Shakespeare's source for Cymbeline.
Besides the story of Guiderius, which was based on myth and legend, Shakespeare found, in the 'Chronicles of Scotland', a tale of a nobleman and his two sons fighting ...
Raphael Holinshed, The... Chronicles, 1577, 'History of Scotland', - a siege, woodcut, p. 231, detail.
War in Europe in Shakespeare’s time.
War between the states of Europe was common in the sixteenth century and Queen Elizabeth's armies, and navy fought against the Spanish, and in the Low Countries ...
Raphael Holinshed, The... Chronicles, 1577, 'History of Scotland', - battle woodcut, , p.99, detail.
Contemporary battles inspired woodcuts in the first edition of Shakespeare’s source.
The detailed woodcuts in Holished's first edition, inspired by contemporary Elizabethan campaigns in Ireland, ...
Rapier
A rapier with a long slender blade and a dish shaped and decorative ricasso. The handle grip is wrapped in string and has a decorative metal knuckle guard, and ends with a pommel. This rapier was taken ...
Ration Book
This is a national ration book with red printing. It was issued to Hannah Munday, 21st October 1918.
Ration Book
This is a paper ration booklet with red printing on the cover. It contains rations for fuel.
Ration Book
A motor fuel ration book from India, No.396287 The rashion book was used to buy fuel for a motor cycle not exceeding 250cc. It was registered to a motor cycle with the vehicle number KAC 790 and belonged ...
Ration Book
A clothing ration book issued to Thomas Lamsdale, 1947 - 1948.
Ration Booklet
This is a National Ration Book issued to Nancy Raybould of Leamington Spa, dated 2nd October 1918.
Record
Black vinyl record in a brown paper envelope. The record holds a recording of the scrap drive speech made by the Mayor of Leamington during World War Two.
Record
Black vinyl record in a brown paper envelope. The record holds a recording of the scrap drive speech made by the Mayor of Leamington during World War Two.
Record
Black vinyl record in a brown paper envelope. The record holds a recording of the scrap drive speech made by the Mayor of Leamington during World War Two.
Recruitment Leaflet
A yellow paper leaflet with black printing appealing for recruits.
Recruitment Leaflet
A printed leaflet from London, requesting single men to enlist.
Recruitment Leaflet for the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
A wartime recruitment leaflet requesting recruits for the 5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
Red Cross Agricultural Fund Certificate
This certificate was awarded to Mrs Gibbs, in July 1945, for her fundraising efforts for the Rural Pennies section of the Red Cross Agriculture Fund.
Red Cross Agriculture Fund Badge
This small badge is for the Red Cross Agriculture Fund and features a red cross and a Maltese cross in enamel colours. The Maltese cross is also known as the St John cross.