Circle of Martin Archer Shee. Portrait of Maria Elizabeth Tollemache Marchioness Ailesbury.
Maria Elizabeth Tollemache Marchioness Ailesbury: On 27th October 1809 she was born to Charles Manners aka Tollemache. On 20th August 1833 Charles Brudenell 1st Marquess Ailesbury and she were married at Ham House, Richmond, Surrey. She by marriage Marchioness Ailesbury. The difference in their ages was 36 years. He the son of Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Ailesbury and Susanna Hoare Countess Ailesbury. On 7th May 1893 Maria Elizabeth Tollemache Marchioness Ailesbury died at Petersham, Surrey.
In 1788 Martin Archer Shee [aged 18] was introduced by Edmund Burke to Joshua Reynolds [aged 64].
In 1789 Martin Archer Shee [aged 19] and Mary Power were married.
1794. Martin Archer Shee [aged 24]. Self-Portrait.
In 1798 Martin Archer Shee [aged 28] was elected Associate of the Royal Academy.
Around 1800 Martin Archer Shee [aged 30] moved to 32 Cavendish Square Marylebone the former house of George Romney [aged 65].
In 1800 Martin Archer Shee [aged 30] was elected Fellow of the Royal Academy.
Around 1814. Attributed to Martin Archer Shee [aged 44]. Portrait of General Edward Paget [aged 38]. A three-quarter-length portrait in military uniform, against a background of sky. The painting shows him without his right arm which he lost at the First Battle of Oporto. Probably painted shortly after his release from the French, 1814.
General Edward Paget: On 3rd November 1775 he was born to Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge and Jane Champagné Countess Uxbridge. On 22nd May 1805 General Edward Paget and Frances Bagot were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. He the son of Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge and Jane Champagné Countess Uxbridge. On 22nd February 1815 General Edward Paget and Harriet Legge were married. She the daughter of George Legge 3rd Earl Dartmouth and Frances Finch Countess Dartmouth. He the son of Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge and Jane Champagné Countess Uxbridge. On 13th May 1849 General Edward Paget died.
1828. Martin Archer Shee [aged 58]. Portrait of Archbishop William Howley [aged 61].
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1830 Martin Archer Shee [aged 60] was elected President of the Royal Academy following the death of Thomas Lawrence [aged 60].
In 1831 Martin Archer Shee [aged 61] was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
1833. Martin Archer Shee [aged 63]. Portrait of Bishop Charles Richard Sumner in the Robes of the Order of the Garter. Bishop Charles Sumner was not a Garter Knight. He is wearing the Robes probably in his capacity as Chaplain, or Register, of the Order of the Garter.
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee [aged 64]. "Ariadne deserted by Theseus".
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee [aged 64]. Portrait of John Rawdon 1st Earl Moira.
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee [aged 64]. Portrait of Francis Leggatt Chantrey [aged 52].
Around 1834. Martin Archer Shee [aged 64]. Portrait of Francis Leggatt Chantrey [aged 52].
1835. Martin Archer Shee [aged 65]. Portrait of John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow [aged 55].
Around 1838. Martin Archer Shee [aged 68]. Portrait of George Hamilton-Gordon 4th Earl Aberdeen [aged 53].
Before 11th October 1843. Martin Archer Shee [aged 73]. Portrait of Bishop James Bowstead [aged 42].
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Before 13th August 1849 Martin Archer Shee [aged 79]. Portrait of Bishop Edward Coplestone [aged 73].
Before 13th August 1850 Martin Archer Shee [aged 80]. Portrait of Charles Henry Cust [aged 37].
Charles Henry Cust: In 1813 he was born to John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow and Amelia Sophia Hume. In 1875 Charles Henry Cust died.
On 13th August 1850 Martin Archer Shee [aged 80] died at Brighton.