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battle of
Bannockburn. Medieval history of Robert the Bruce,
Battle of Bannockburn in medieval art prints.
On Palm Sunday 1306 Robert the
Bruce raised the Royal Standard at Scone and in the presence of the Bishop
of Glasgow, Moray and St. Andrews was crowned King of Scots. By early
1309 Robert the Bruce controlled most of Scotland north of the Forth and
Clyde. In the year of 1311 he invaded the North of England sacking Durham
and Hartlepool and over the following three years conquered the English
garrisons of Perth, Dundee, Roxborough, Dumfries and Edinburgh leaving
only Stirling in English hands. On June 24th 1314 Robert the Bruce defeated
the English army under King Edward at the battle of Bannockburn. The war
dragged on until the peace treaty was signed in 1328 recognising Bruce
as King Robert I and Scotland as an independent Kingdom. Robert the Bruce
died in 1329.
Battle of Bannockburn
With the full might of England's army gathered before the besieged Stirling
Castle, Edward II Plantagenate is confident of victory. To the west of
Bannockburn, Robert Bruce, King of Scots, kneels to pray with his men
and commends his soul to God. Patiently awaiting the coming onslaught
in tightly packed schiltroms, his spearmen and archers are well prepared
for battle. Unknown to the English, the open marsh of no man's land conceals
hidden pits and calthrops, major obstacles for any mounted charge. Despite
Clifford's and Beaumont's premature and unsuccessful attempt to relieve
Stirling the day before, years of victory have caused the brave English
knights to regard their Scottish foes with contempt. So, without waiting
for the 'flower of the forest' (archers) to weaken the enemy formations,
the order is hurriedly given to attack! With one rush, hundreds of mounted
knights led by the impetuous Earl of Gloucester, thunder headlong through
the boggy ground straight for the impenetrable mass of spears, hurling
themselves into defeat and death. With dash and courage the knights try
to force a way through but the infantry stand firm. There is no room to
manoeuvre. Everywhere horses and men crash to the ground. Casualties amongst
the English nobility are horrific. Bruce seizes the moment and orders
the exultant army to advance. The English recoil and are pushed back into
the waters of the Bannockburn where many perish in the crush to escape
the deadly melee. Edward II, his army destroyed, flees with his bodyguard
for the safety of the castle but is refused refuge and has to fight his
way south to England. For Robert Bruce and Scotland, victory is complete.
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Robert the Bruce by Chris Collingwood.
In 1306 Robert the Bruce was crowned King of the Scots. In 1309 Bruce controlled most of Scotland north of the Firth and Clyde. Over the next few years Bruce conquered the English Garrisons of Perth, Dundee, Roxburgh, Dumfries and St. Andrews, leaving only Stirling in English hands. On 24th June 1314 Robert the Bruce defeated the English army at Bannockburn. The war dragged on until the peace treaty was signed in 1328, recognising Robert the Bruce as King Robert I of Scotland, and Scotland an independent Kingdom. He died the following year.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £130.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 26 inches (91cm x 66cm). Price £590.00
Original painting by Chris Collingwood. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £12000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0900
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In Single Combat by Mark Churms.
Robert The Bruce dispatches Sir Henry De Bohun before the Battle of Bannockburn. Far ahead of Edward IIs main army, marching from Falkirk to relieve Stirling Castle, rides the English vanguard. Late on that day, 23rd June 1314, these horsemen advance along the Roman road and cross Bannockburn. Eager for combat Gloucesters bold Barons and Knights spur on their chargers towards the gathered Scottish infantry. Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, not yet fully dressed for battle, sits astride a grey pony. He rides out ahead of his formations to observe the enemys advance. One of the English Knights, Sir Henry De Bohun, seeing the Kings vulnerable position, gallops ahead of his fellows to engage Bruce in single combat. Undaunted, the King holds his ground. Skillfully turning his mount away from the thrust of the Knights deadly lance in one movement he swings his battle axe down upon his enemys head with such force that the handle is shattered and the unfortunate attackers skull is split in two. In triumph, Bruce returns to the cheers of his countrymen who before the day is out will soon deliver a similar fate upon many other English noblemen. As the light fades the Riders retire but both armies know well that the main battle of Bannockburn has yet to begin.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 15 inches x 23 inches (38cm x 58cm). Price £140.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 15 inches x 23 inches (38cm x 58cm) Sold Out Edition. We have two secondary market artist proofs available.. Price £300.00
Original painting by Mark Churms. Massive Saving! Was £7200! Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £4500.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0257
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The Battle of Bannockburn by Mark Churms.
With the full might of Englands Army now gathered to do battle before the besieged Stirling Castle, the young Edward II Plantagenate is confident of victory over the enemy. To the west of the Bannockburn, Robert Bruce, King of Scots kneels to pray with his men and commends his soul to God. The Scottish battle lines are prepared. The Cavalry is in reserve to the rear behind the spearmen and archers (known as Flower of the forest) in tightly packed Schiltrons patiently awaiting the coming onslaught. Unknown to the English, the open marshy ground of no mans land conceals hidden pits and trenches, major obstacles for any mounted charge. Despite Cliffords and de Beaumonts premature and unsuccessful attempt to relieve the castle the day before, years of victory have taught the brave English knights to regard their Scottish foes with contempt. So, without waiting for the bowmen to effectively weaken the enemy lines the order is hurriedly given to attack! With one rush hundreds of mounted knights led by the impetuous Earl of Gloucester thunder headlong through the boggy ground straight for the impenetrable forest of spears and into defeat and death. With dash and courage the knights try to force a way through the mass of spears but the Scots stand firm. The momentum of the charge is lost and there is no room to manoeuvre. Everywhere horses and men crash to the ground, casualties amongst the English are horrific. Robert Bruce seizes the moment and orders the exultant army to advance. The Englishmen are slowly pushed back into the waters of the Bannockburn. All discipline is lost as the soldiers and horses madly scramble for the far bank of the burn. Many drown or perish in the crush to escape the deadly melee. Edward II, with his army destroyed, flees with his bodyguard for the safety of Stirling Castle but is refused refuge and has to fight his way south to England. For Robert Bruce and Scotland victory is complete.
Text by Paul Scarron-Jones.
Signed edition print. Image size 32 inches x 15 inches (81cm x 38cm). Price £75.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 32 inches x 15 inches (81cm x 38cm). Price £130.00
Signed edition print. Image size 21 inches x 10 inches (53cm x 25cm). Price £51.00
Artist signed edition print. Image size 12 inches x 5 inches (30cm x 13cm). Price £20.00
Original painting by Mark Churms. Was £22800! Image size 78 inches x 40 inches (198cm x 102cm). Price £15000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
**Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. (1 copy reduced to clear) Image size 32 inches x 15 inches (81cm x 38cm). Price £90.00
ITEM CODE DHM0298
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The Battle of Bannockburn by Brian Palmer.
Robert the Bruces Scots army stand fast as the English knights attack. Robert the Bruce succeeds in defeating the English army at Stirling. With the full might of Englands army gathered before the besieged Stirling Castle, Edward II Plantagenate is confident of victory. To the west of Bannockburn, Robert Bruce, King of Scots, kneels to pray with his men and commends his soul to God. Patiently awaiting the coming onslaught in tightly packed schiltroms, his spearmen and archers are well prepared for battle. Unknown to the English, the open marsh of no mans land conceals hidden pits and calthrops, major obstacles for any mounted charge. Despite Cliffords and Beaumonts premature and unsuccessful attempt to relieve Stirling the day before, years of victory have caused the brave English knights to regard their Scottish foes with contempt. So, without waiting for the flower of the forest (archers) to weaken the enemy formations, the order is hurriedly given to attack! With one rush, hundreds of mounted knights led by the impetuous Earl of Gloucester, thunder headlong through the boggy ground straight for the impenetrable mass of spears, hurling themselves into defeat and death. With dash and courage the knights try to force a way through but the infantry stand firm. There is no room to manoeuvre. Everywhere horses and men crash to the ground. Casualties amongst the English nobility are horrific. Bruce seizes the moment and orders the exultant army to advance. The English recoil and are pushed back into the waters of the Bannockburn where many perish in the crush to escape the deadly melee. Edward II, his army destroyed, flees with his bodyguard for the safety of the castle but is refused refuge and has to fight his way south to England. For Robert Bruce and Scotland, victory is complete.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £130.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Brian Palmer. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £2600.00
Postcard Size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
Restricted edition of individually produced mugs, exclusively available from Cranston Fine Arts. - Single mug only. Standard size earthenware mug, produced in the UK.. Price £12.00
ITEM CODE DHM1169
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Heroism and Humanity (Robert the Bruce) by Sir William Allen.
Depicting Robert The Bruce with Soldiers and Priest with Women and Children, probably after Bannockburn.
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £43.00
**Open edition print. (2 copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £30.00
ITEM CODE DHM0169
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After the Battle by Sir William Allen.
Open edition print. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 20 inches x 14 inches (51cm x 36cm). Price £250.00
Original painting by Sir William Allan. Image size 20 inches x 14 inches (51cm x 36cm). Price £5000.00
ITEM CODE VAR0370
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Edward the 1st in Wales by David Pentland.
Edward departs from his almost completed Rhuddlan Castle at the conclusion of his second Welsh campaign.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £2140.00
ITEM CODE DHM0861
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Robert the Bruce by Chris Collingwood.
In 1306 Robert the Bruce was
crowned King of the Scots. In 1309 Bruce controlled most
of Scotland north of the Firth and Clyde. Over the next
few years Bruce conquered the English Garrisons of Perth,
Dundee, Roxburgh, Dumfries and St. Andrews, leaving only
Stirling in English hands. On 24th June 1314 Robert the
Bruce defeated the English army at Bannockburn. The war
dragged on until the peace treaty was signed in 1328,
recognising Robert the Bruce as King Robert I of Scotland,
and Scotland an independent Kingdom. He died the
following year.
On Palm Sunday 1306 Robert the
Bruce raised the Royal Standard at Scone and in the presence of the Bishop
of Glasgow, Moray and St. Andrews was crowned King of Scots. By early
1309 Robert the Bruce controlled most of Scotland north of the Forth and
Clyde. In the year of 1311 he invaded the North of England sacking Durham
and Hartlepool and over the following three years conquered the English
garrisons of Perth, Dundee, Roxborough, Dumfries and Edinburgh leaving
only Stirling in English hands. On June 24th 1314 Robert the Bruce defeated
the English army under King Edward at the battle of Bannockburn. The war
dragged on until the peace treaty was signed in 1328 recognising Bruce
as King Robert I and Scotland as an independent Kingdom. Robert the Bruce
died in 1329. |
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In Single Combat by Mark Churms Robert The Bruce dispatches Sir Henry De Bohun
before the battle of Bannockburn Far ahead of Edward II's main army, marching from Falkirk to relieve
Stirling Castle, rides the English vanguard. Late on that day, 23rd June
1314, these horsemen advance along the Roman road and cross Bannockburn.
Eager for combat Gloucester's bold Barons and Knights spur on their chargers
towards the gathered Scottish infantry. Robert the Bruce, King of Scots,
not yet fully dressed for battle, sits astride a grey pony. He rides out
ahead of his formations to observe the enemy's advance. One of the English
Knights, Sir Henry De Bohun, seeing the King's vulnerable position, gallops
ahead of his fellows to engage Bruce in single combat. Undaunted, the
King holds his ground. Skillfully turning his mount away from the thrust
of the Knight's deadly lance in one movement he swings his battle axe
down upon his enemy's head with such force that the handle is shattered
and the unfortunate attackers skull is split in two. In triumph, Bruce returns
to the cheers of his countrymen who before the day is out will soon deliver
a similar fate upon many other English noblemen. As the light fades the
Riders retire but both armies know well that the main battle of Bannockburn
has yet to begin. (There are less than 40 prints still available).
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Battle of Bannockburn by Mark Churms)
With the full might of England's army gathered before the besieged Stirling
Castle, Edward II Plantagenate is confident of victory. To the west of
Bannockburn, Robert Bruce, King of Scots, kneels to pray with his men
and commends his soul to God. Patiently awaiting the coming onslaught
in tightly packed schiltroms, his spearmen and archers are well prepared
for battle. Unknown to the English, the open marsh of no man's land conceals
hidden pits and calthrops, major obstacles for any mounted charge. Despite
Clifford's and Beaumont's premature and unsuccessful attempt to relieve
Stirling the day before, years of victory have caused the brave English
knights to regard their Scottish foes with contempt. So, without waiting
for the 'flower of the forest' (archers) to weaken the enemy formations,
the order is hurriedly given to attack! With one rush, hundreds of mounted
knights led by the impetuous Earl of Gloucester, thunder headlong through
the boggy ground straight for the impenetrable mass of spears, hurling
themselves into defeat and death. With dash and courage the knights try
to force a way through but the infantry stand firm. There is no room to
manoeuvre. Everywhere horses and men crash to the ground. Casualties amongst
the English nobility are horrific. Bruce seizes the moment and orders
the exultant army to advance. The English recoil and are pushed back into
the waters of the Bannockburn where many perish in the crush to escape
the deadly melee. Edward II, his army destroyed, flees with his bodyguard
for the safety of the castle but is refused refuge and has to fight his
way south to England. For Robert Bruce and Scotland, victory is complete.
The Battle of
Bannockburn by Brian Palmer Robert the Bruces Scots army stand fast as the
English knights attack. Robert the Bruce succeeds in defeating the English
army at Stirling.
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Bannockburn
1314, Robert Bruce's Great Victory by Pete Armstrong Bannockburn
was the climax of the career of King Robert the Bruce. In 1307 King
Edward I of England, 'The Hammer of the Scots' and nemesis of William
Wallace, died. His son, Edward II, was not of the same mould.
Idle and apathetic, he allowed the Scots the chance to recover from the
grievous punishment inflicted upon them. By 1314 Bruce had captured
every major English-held castle bar Stirling and Edward II took an army
north to subdue the Scots. Pete Armstrong's account of this pivotal
campaign culminates at the decisive battle of Bannockburn that finally won
Scotland her independence.
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