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The United Kingdom Costumes through the Ages ClipArt gallery offers 85 views of costumes and accessories as worn in the British Isles.

Actor in Elizabethian costume.

Actor

Actor in Elizabethian costume.

An English gentleman with cane and distinctive striped spats.

An English Gentleman

An English gentleman with cane and distinctive striped spats.

Anglo-saxon peasant

Anglo-Saxon Peasant

Anglo-saxon peasant

Archer, 15th century England

Archer, 15th century England

Archer, 15th century England

Archer, 15th century England

Archer, 15th century England

Archer, 15th century England

"It was part of the duties of a bellman, or night-watchman, to call out the hours, the state of the weather, and other information as he passed by."—Webster, 1920

A London Bellman

"It was part of the duties of a bellman, or night-watchman, to call out the hours, the state of the…

Within Roman Catholicism, a monk is a member of a religious order who lives a communal life in a monastery, abbey, or priory under a monastic rule of life (such as the Rule of St. Benedict) and under the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. St. Benedict of Nursia is considered to be the founder of western monasticism. He established the first monastic community in the west and authored the Rule of St. Benedict, which is the foundation for the Order of St. Benedict and all of its reforms such as the Cistercians and the Trappists.

Benedictine Monk

Within Roman Catholicism, a monk is a member of a religious order who lives a communal life in a monastery,…

Benedictine refers to the spirituality and consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, written by Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century.

Benedictine Nun

Benedictine refers to the spirituality and consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict,…

The pontifical vestments, also referred to as episcopal vestments or pontificals, are the liturgical vestments worn by bishops in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholic, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, in addition to the usual priestly vestments for the celebration of the Mass and the other sacraments.

Costume of a Bishop (12th Century)

The pontifical vestments, also referred to as episcopal vestments or pontificals, are the liturgical…

"British Grenadier of 1745, blowing his fuse to light a grenade." -Whitney, 1911

British Grenadier

"British Grenadier of 1745, blowing his fuse to light a grenade." -Whitney, 1911

Cavalier was a name first used by Parliamentarians as a term of abuse for the wealthier male Royalist supporters of King Charles I and his son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration (1642 – c. 1679). It was later adopted by the Royalists themselves. Although it originally related to political and social attitudes and behaviour, of which clothing was a very small part, it has subsequently become strongly identified with the fashionable clothing of the court at the time.

Cavalier

Cavalier was a name first used by Parliamentarians as a term of abuse for the wealthier male Royalist…

What a Cavalier wore. The name Cavalier originally related to political and social attitudes and behaviour, of which clothing was a very small part, it has subsequently become strongly identified with the fashionable clothing of the court at the time for supporters of King Charles I and his son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration (1642 – c. 1679).

Cavalier

What a Cavalier wore. The name Cavalier originally related to political and social attitudes and behaviour,…

Example of the Cavalier style of clothing. The name Cavalier originally related to political and social attitudes and behaviour, of which clothing was a very small part, but it has subsequently become strongly identified with the fashionable clothing of the court at the time for supporters of King Charles I and his son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration (1642 – c. 1679).

Cavalier

Example of the Cavalier style of clothing. The name Cavalier originally related to political and social…

The Order of Cistercians, sometimes called the White Monks, is a Roman Catholic religious order of enclosed monks. The first Cistercian abbey was founded by Robert of Molesme in 1098, at Cîteaux Abbey near Dijon, France. Two others, Saint Alberic of Citeaux and Saint Stephen Harding, are considered co-founders of the order, and Bernard of Clairvaux is associated with the fast spread of the order during the 12th century.

Cistercian Monk

The Order of Cistercians, sometimes called the White Monks, is a Roman Catholic religious order of enclosed…

A citizen in the time of Charles I; dressed in clothing of the time.

Citizen

A citizen in the time of Charles I; dressed in clothing of the time.

Costumes, from the time of James I.

Costumes, from the Time of James I

Costumes, from the time of James I.

A Court Jester during Feudalism of the Middle Ages.

Court Jester

A Court Jester during Feudalism of the Middle Ages.

Druids

Druids

Druids

This illustration shows the costumes worn during the Elizabethan Era.

Elizabethan Costumes

This illustration shows the costumes worn during the Elizabethan Era.

English costume from the time of Edward III

English Costume from the Time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

An illustration from illumination before 1340 showing period fashion. The coifs worn by the bearded man with a cane distinguishes him as a lawyer.

England Fourteenth Century Fashion

An illustration from illumination before 1340 showing period fashion. The coifs worn by the bearded…

An illustration of typical English fashion during the fourteenth century. The illustration are, from left to right, two heralds, Morris dancer, two ladies—in&mdah;waiting, and two travelers from Strutt.

England Fourteenth Century Middle Ages Fashion

An illustration of typical English fashion during the fourteenth century. The illustration are, from…

An illumination from the coronation of a king with his nobles and bishop wearing embellished clothing typical during the Medieval Ages.

England Nobles Fourteenth Century Fashion

An illumination from the coronation of a king with his nobles and bishop wearing embellished clothing…

Female costume from the time of Edward I

Female Costume from the Time of Edward I

Female costume from the time of Edward I

Female costume, 15th century England

Female Costume, 15th Century England

Female costume, 15th century England

Female costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Female Costume from the Time of Elizabeth I

Female costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Female costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Female costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Female costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Female costume, from the time of Henry VIII

Female Costume from the Time of Henry VIII

Female costume, from the time of Henry VIII

Female costume, from the time of James I

Female costume, from the time of James I

Female costume, from the time of James I

Female costumes, 18th century England.

Female Costumes, 18th century

Female costumes, 18th century England.

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female Head-Dress from the Time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female Head-Dress from the Time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female Head-Dress from the Time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward IFemale Head-Dress from the Time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of Edward I

Female head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Female Head-Dress from the Time of the Plantagenets

Female head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Female head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Female Head-Dress from the Time of the Plantagenets

Female head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Female head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Female Head-Dress from the Timeof the Plantagenets

Female head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Gentleman of the time of Charles I.

Gentleman of the Time of Charles I

Gentleman of the time of Charles I.

The traditional mitre of Bishop Goodryke. Thomas Goodrich (or Goodricke) (1494 – 10 May 1554) was an English ecclesiastic and statesman.

Mitre of Bishop Goodryke

The traditional mitre of Bishop Goodryke. Thomas Goodrich (or Goodricke) (1494 – 10 May 1554) was…

It takes its origins from the Knights Hospitaller, an organization founded in Jerusalem in 1050 as an Amalfitan hospital to provide care for poor and sick pilgrims to the Holy Land. After the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade, it became a Catholic military order under its own charter. Following the loss of Christian territory to Islamic conquerors of the Holy Land, the Order operated from Rhodes (1310-1523), and later from Malta (1530-1798), over which it was sovereign.

A Knight of St. John

It takes its origins from the Knights Hospitaller, an organization founded in Jerusalem in 1050 as an…

Lady of London, from the time of Charles II

Lady of London, from the Time of Charles II

Lady of London, from the time of Charles II

Lord Mayor of London, from the time of Charles II

Lord Mayor of London, from the Time of Charles II

Lord Mayor of London, from the time of Charles II

An illustration of a macaroni and lady. A macaroni (or formerly maccaroni, in mid-18th-century England, was a fashionable fellow who dressed and even spoke in an outlandishly affected and epicene manner. The term pejoratively referred to a man who "exceeded the ordinary bounds of fashion" in terms of clothes, fastidious eating and gambling.

Macaroni and Lady

An illustration of a macaroni and lady. A macaroni (or formerly maccaroni, in mid-18th-century England,…

Male costume from the time of the Plantagenets

Male Costume from the Time of the Plantagenets

Male costume from the time of the Plantagenets

Male costume from the time of the Plantagenets

Male Costume from the Time of the Plantagenets

Male costume from the time of the Plantagenets

Male costume, 15th century England

Male Costume, 15th Century England

Male costume, 15th century England

Male costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Male costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Male costume, from the time of Elizabeth I

Male costume, from the time of Henry VIII

Male Costume from the Time of Henry VIII

Male costume, from the time of Henry VIII

Male costume, from the time of James I

Male Costume from the Time of James I

Male costume, from the time of James I

Male costume, from the time of James I

Male costume, from the time of James I

Male costume, from the time of James I

Male costumes, from the time of Elizabeth I

Male Costumes from the Time of Elizabeth I

Male costumes, from the time of Elizabeth I

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male Head-Dress from the Time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male Head-Dress from the Time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male Head-Dress from the Time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male Head-Dress from the Time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress from the time of the Plantagenets

Male head-dress, 15th century England

Male Head-Dress, 15th Century England

Male head-dress, 15th century England

Male head-dress, 15th century England

Male Head-Dress, 15th Century England

Male head-dress, 15th century England

Male head-dress, 15th century England

Male Head-Dress, 15th Century England

Male head-dress, 15th century England

Male head-dress, 15th century England

Male Head-Dress, 15th Century England

Male head-dress, 15th century England