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Background imageManuscript Collection: Lancelot in a cart drawn by a dwarf 1300-25. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorhead, page 305

Lancelot in a cart drawn by a dwarf 1300-25. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorhead, page 305. Manuscript 805. In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Round Table

Background imageManuscript Collection: This shield is taken from a MS of the twelfth century, in the Royal Library at Paris

This shield is taken from a MS of the twelfth century, in the Royal Library at Paris; and is of that narrow kite-like form which prevailed from the time of the Norman conquest till at least the reign

Background imageManuscript Collection: Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one

Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend

Background imageManuscript Collection: Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Background imageManuscript Collection: Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Background imageManuscript Collection: King Arthur on the horse of one of the rebels who claimed the throne

King Arthur on the horse of one of the rebels who claimed the throne

Background imageManuscript Collection: Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost

Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost, Romance of the St Graal, 1316. King Arthur, page 49

Background imageManuscript Collection: King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

Background imageManuscript Collection: Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Background imageManuscript Collection: Francois listens as Antoine Macault reads from his translation of Diodorus the Sicilian

Francois listens as Antoine Macault reads from his translation of Diodorus the Sicilian. In the foreground are his three sons, on his left Cardinal Duprat

Background imageManuscript Collection: A royal repast (early 14th century) - Pictures of feasts are not uncommon in ancient manuscripts

A royal repast (early 14th century) - Pictures of feasts are not uncommon in ancient manuscripts, and form very interesting illustrations of domestic life in former days

Background imageManuscript Collection: King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

Background imageManuscript Collection: Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King

Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend. He was the illegitimate son of Sir Lancelot and Elaine of Corbenic

Background imageManuscript Collection: Capital letter Q - initial letter taken from a MS in the Royal Library at Paris

Capital letter Q - initial letter taken from a MS in the Royal Library at Paris, of the 13th century

Background imageManuscript Collection: Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century

Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century
Isabella of France (c.1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century. 12844

Background imageManuscript Collection: Gilbert: Nat. MSS of Ireland - G. Drury - The lands belonging to the City of London

Gilbert: Nat. MSS of Ireland - G. Drury - The lands belonging to the City of London
Gilbert: Nat. MSS of Ireland - G. Drury - " The lands belonging to the City of London as they are divided..... " ?TopFoto


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