The story of Lady Jane Grey
An illustration telling the story of Lady Jane Grey, a woman (young girl) of history whose life was determined and ultimately ended by a collection of letters.
Firstly, the letter of the late King Edward VI (her cousin) who fell ill and drafted a letter, leaving her as his heir and Queen after his death in an attempt to stop the country returning to a ruling under Catholicism.
Secondly, the letters she signed as acting Queen of England, 'Jane the Quene' which, as not lawfully Queen of England was an act of treason.
And lastly, the letter declaring her execution under the orders of Queen Mary I.
Letters of War
An illustration to commemorate the 100 year anniversay of the First World War. War time was an age of letters and were the soul communication of the war. Letters home to loved ones, letters out to the front line, the unfortunate killed in action, missing in action. A portrait of a soldier, a poppy, a family member.