William Ewart Gladstone (1809 – 1898) was a British statesman of the Liberal Party. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served for twelve years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. He was also Chancellor of the Exchequer four times.

William E. Gladstone

William Ewart Gladstone (1809 – 1898) was a British statesman of the Liberal Party. In a career lasting…

This glass was made in London, England. It has a delicate design.

Glass

This glass was made in London, England. It has a delicate design.

This glass was made in London, England. It has a delicate design.

Glass

This glass was made in London, England. It has a delicate design.

This glass was made in London, England. It has a bold design.

Glass

This glass was made in London, England. It has a bold design.

Gloucester, a cloister example, found in England. (It is showing the monks' carrels).

Gloucester

Gloucester, a cloister example, found in England. (It is showing the monks' carrels).

"Lady Chapel of Gloucester Cathedral, England, looking toward the nave." -Whitney, 1911

Gloucester Cathedral

"Lady Chapel of Gloucester Cathedral, England, looking toward the nave." -Whitney, 1911

The cathedral consists of a Norman nucleus (Walter de Lacy is buried there), with additions in every style of Gothic architecture. It is 420 feet (130 m) long, and 144 feet (44 m) wide, with a beautiful central tower of the 15th century rising to the height of 225 ft (69 m). and topped by four graceful pinnacles, a famous landmark.

Gloucester Cathedral (Abbey) Church

The cathedral consists of a Norman nucleus (Walter de Lacy is buried there), with additions in every…

This illustration shows the glove of Henry VI.

Glove of Henry VI

This illustration shows the glove of Henry VI.

(1728-1774) English author

Oliver Goldsmith

(1728-1774) English author

Also known as common gannet and as the channel-goose, the soland-goose is common to the sea between England and the Isle of Wight.

Soland Goose

Also known as common gannet and as the channel-goose, the soland-goose is common to the sea between…

George Grenville, English government official.

George Grenville

George Grenville, English government official.

Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey

Edmund Grindal (c. 1519 – 6 July 1583) was an English church leader who successively held the posts of Bishop of London, Archbishop of York and Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1570 Grindal became Archbishop of York, where Puritans were few and coercion would be required mainly for Roman Catholics. His first letter from Cawood to Cecil told that he had not been well received, that the gentry were not "well-affected to godly religion and among the common people many superstitious practices remained."

Archbishop Edmund Grindal

Edmund Grindal (c. 1519 – 6 July 1583) was an English church leader who successively held the…

Guesten Hall, Winchester, where Pilgrims were lodged on their way to Canterbury.

Guesten Hall

Guesten Hall, Winchester, where Pilgrims were lodged on their way to Canterbury.

An English gold piece, struck during the reign of Charles II. They are called guineas because they were struck, for the most part, from gold obtained from Guinea. This coin preceded the sovereign.

Guinea of Charles II

An English gold piece, struck during the reign of Charles II. They are called guineas because they were…

A British soldier and senior commander during World War I.

Sir Douglas Haig

A British soldier and senior commander during World War I.

Butchers' guild hall in Hereford, England.

Butchers' Guild Hall

Butchers' guild hall in Hereford, England.

English politician

John Hampden

English politician

An English politician who lived between 1595-1643.

John Hampden

An English politician who lived between 1595-1643.

The Hampton court plaza, located in Hampton, England.

Hampton

The Hampton court plaza, located in Hampton, England.

This hand-bell is found in Birmingham, England. The handle shows puck (mythological fairy character) seated on a snail and directing his course.

Hand-Bell

This hand-bell is found in Birmingham, England. The handle shows puck (mythological fairy character)…

(1827-1904) British statesman that became leader of the House of Commons.

Sir William Harcourt

(1827-1904) British statesman that became leader of the House of Commons.

Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066.

Battle of Hastings

Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066.

"Shield of John de Hastings, K.G., Earl of Pembroke, Quatering De Hastings and De Valence, and impaling France ancient and England quarterly."—Aveling, 1891

Shield of John de Hastings

"Shield of John de Hastings, K.G., Earl of Pembroke, Quatering De Hastings and De Valence, and impaling…

Hats in 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries

Hats

Hats in 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries

A Tilting helmet, used during the reign of Edward III.

Tilting Helmet

A Tilting helmet, used during the reign of Edward III.

"Coin of Henry and Stephan." — Lardner, 1885

Coin of Henry and Stephen

"Coin of Henry and Stephan." — Lardner, 1885

"Henry I." — Lardner, 1885

Henry I

"Henry I." — Lardner, 1885

"Coin of Henry I." — Lardner, 1885

Coin of Henry I

"Coin of Henry I." — Lardner, 1885

Henry II of England.

Henry II

Henry II of England.

Henry II (1133 – 1189) King of England from 1154 until 1189.

Henry II

Henry II (1133 – 1189) King of England from 1154 until 1189.

King Henry II, from his effigy in Fontevrault Abbey, Normandy.

Henry II of England.

King Henry II, from his effigy in Fontevrault Abbey, Normandy.

"Coin of Henry II." — Lardner, 1885

Coin of Henry II

"Coin of Henry II." — Lardner, 1885

Henry III of England.

Henry III

Henry III of England.

Henry III (1207 – 11272), also known as Henry of Winchester, was King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death.

Henry III of England

Henry III (1207 – 11272), also known as Henry of Winchester, was King of England, Lord of Ireland…

Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272) was the son and successor of John "Lackland" as King of England, reigning for fifty-six years from 1216 to his death. His contemporaries knew him as Henry of Winchester. He was the first child king in England since the reign of Ethelred the Unready. Despite his long reign, his personal accomplishments were slim and he was a political and military failure. England, however, prospered during his century and his greatest monument is Westminster, which he made the seat of his government and where he expanded the abbey as a shrine to Edward the Confessor.  He assumed the crown under the regency of the popular William Marshal, but the England he inherited had undergone several drastic changes in the reign of his father. He spent much of his reign fighting the barons over the Magna Carta and the royal rights, and was eventually forced to call the first "parliament" in 1264. He was also unsuccessful on the Continent, where he endeavored to re-establish English control over Normandy, Anjou, and Aquitaine.

Henry III of England

Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272) was the son and successor of John "Lackland" as…

The heraldic shield and crown of Henry III of England.

Crown and Shield of Henry III

The heraldic shield and crown of Henry III of England.

Henry IV

Henry IV

Henry IV

King of England

Henry IV

King of England

Henry VIII was married six times during his life. First, to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymor, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr.

Henry the VIII and His Wives

Henry VIII was married six times during his life. First, to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymor,…

Henry V.

Henry V

Henry V.

Henry VI

Henry VI

Henry VI

Known greatly as the king of hearts, or the man of ruthless wonder, Henry was born in Pembroke Castle, Wales, in 1457, Henry VII was the only son of Edmund Tudor and Margaret Beaufort.

Henry VII

Known greatly as the king of hearts, or the man of ruthless wonder, Henry was born in Pembroke Castle,…

Henry VII and Francis I meeting on the field of the cloth of gold

Henry VII and Francis I

Henry VII and Francis I meeting on the field of the cloth of gold

"Coin of Henry VII." — Lardner, 1885

Coin of Henry VII

"Coin of Henry VII." — Lardner, 1885

Henry VIII and all of his men coming into the city

Henry VIII

Henry VIII and all of his men coming into the city

King of England

Henry VIII

King of England

Henry VIII embarking at Dover, May 31, 1520

Henry VIII embarking at Dover

Henry VIII embarking at Dover, May 31, 1520

"Coin of Henry VIII" — Lardner, 1885

Coin of Henry VIII

"Coin of Henry VIII" — Lardner, 1885

A hotel in London, England.

Hotel

A hotel in London, England.

A hotel located in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Clifton Down Hotel

A hotel located in Bristol, United Kingdom.

The Fortfield Hotel in Sidmouth.

Fortfield Hotel

The Fortfield Hotel in Sidmouth.

The artist is unknown for the drawing of the childhood home of William Turner. The house on Maiden Lane still stands today.

House in Maiden Lane in which Turner was born

The artist is unknown for the drawing of the childhood home of William Turner. The house on Maiden Lane…

David Hume, English historian and philosopher.

David Hume

David Hume, English historian and philosopher.

"This Order was instituted by Her Majesty the Queen, in the year 1861, for bestowing honor upon the people of her Indian Empire. The Order consists of the Sovereign, a Grand Master, always to be Governor-General of India, and twenty-five Knights, with such Honorary Knights as the Crown may appoint. The Knights are to include both Naval, Military, and Civil officers, and natives of India."—Aveling, 1891

Insignia of the Order of the Star of India

"This Order was instituted by Her Majesty the Queen, in the year 1861, for bestowing honor upon the…

Ireland, St. Patrick's Banner. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

Ireland, St. Patrick's Banner

Ireland, St. Patrick's Banner. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

King of Scotland

James I

King of Scotland

"James II." — Lardner, 1885

James II

"James II." — Lardner, 1885

The King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1685 until his death in 1701.

James II

The King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1685 until his death in 1701.