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Olaf Collection

Background imageOlaf Collection: Battle of Brunanburh during the Viking invasions of England

Battle of Brunanburh during the Viking invasions of England
Battle of Brunanburh between the Anglo-Saxon King Aethelstan and an alliance of Olaf Guthfrithson and others, during the Viking invasions of England

Background imageOlaf Collection: Olaf Ii / Saint / Norway

Olaf Ii / Saint / Norway
OLAF II HARALDSSON also known as SAINT OLAF King of Norway (1016-28)

Background imageOlaf Collection: Viking ships of the king Olaf I of Norway (995-1000)

Viking ships of the king Olaf I of Norway (995-1000). Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy Museum

Background imageOlaf Collection: The Royal Gathering at Windsor

The Royal Gathering at Windsor, November 17th 1907. The Princess Royal, Duke of Connaught, Queen of Norway, German Emperor, Princess of Wales, Princess Patricia, Prince of Wales, King of Spain

Background imageOlaf Collection: View of the Church of St Olaf - Tallinn, Estonia (Reval)

View of the Church of St Olaf - Tallinn, Estonia (Reval). The building was actually the tallest structure in the world for 76 years between 1549 and 1625

Background imageOlaf Collection: Queen Alexandra and Crown Prince Olav, London

Queen Alexandra and Crown Prince Olav, London
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) and her grandson, Crown Prince Olav of Norway (1903-1991), leaving the newly opened Whiteleys Store in Bayswater, West London

Background imageOlaf Collection: Roald Amundsen and his men aboard the Fram, Hobart, 1912

Roald Amundsen and his men aboard the Fram, Hobart, 1912
First men to reach the South Pole; from left to right: Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, Roald Amundsen, Olaf Bjaalund and Helmer Hansen

Background imageOlaf Collection: Prince Olaf. Oxford rower

Prince Olaf. Oxford rower Date: 1925

Background imageOlaf Collection: British and Norwegian bases in the South Pole

British and Norwegian bases in the South Pole. The routes taken by Captain Amunsden and Captain Scott. The Norwegian base was on the Bay of Whales, the British Base was at Roberston Bay

Background imageOlaf Collection: Route taken to the South Pole by different expeditions

Route taken to the South Pole by different expeditions
Route taken to the South Pole by Captain Roald Amunsden. He led the first expedition to traverse the Northwest Passage by sea, from 1903 to 1906, and the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911

Background imageOlaf Collection: Sweyn I, King of Denmark and Olaf King of Norway invading London

Sweyn I, King of Denmark and Olaf King of Norway invading London. Excited by the success of their subjects and the immense amount of plunder they brought home from England

Background imageOlaf Collection: OLAF TRYGGVESSON CROWNED

OLAF TRYGGVESSON CROWNED
After the death of Haakon Jarl Oflf Tryggvesson is elected king and crowned. Date: 995

Background imageOlaf Collection: OLAF II / SAINT / NORWAY

OLAF II / SAINT / NORWAY
OLAF II HARALDSSON also known as SAINT OLAF King of Norway (1016-28) Date: 995? - 1030

Background imageOlaf Collection: ASTRID / RAGNHILD / NORWAY

ASTRID / RAGNHILD / NORWAY
PRINCESS ASTRID Daughter of King Olaf V of Norway (left) with her sister Ragnhild (right) Date: 1932 -

Background imageOlaf Collection: Alexandra / Olaf Stuart

Alexandra / Olaf Stuart
QUEEN ALEXANDRA Wife of Edward VII, with her grandson Olaf (son of her daughter Maud) Date: 1844 - 1925

Background imageOlaf Collection: King Haakon of Norway and Queen Maud

King Haakon of Norway and Queen Maud
King Haakon of Norway (1872 - 1957) and Queen Maud. Their child is future King Olav V. Haakon ruled from 1905 to 1957. Date: circa 1907

Background imageOlaf Collection: Mrs Olaf Hambro (Miss Winifred Martin-Smith), lady golfer

Mrs Olaf Hambro (Miss Winifred Martin-Smith), lady golfer
The former Miss Winifred Martin-Smith, who married Ronald Olaf Hambro in 1917, was a prominent and talented lady golfer before the war

Background imageOlaf Collection: Olaf V / Norway / Rude

Olaf V / Norway / Rude
OLAF V King of Norway (1957-91), son of Haakon VII and Maud

Background imageOlaf Collection: OLAF V / NORWAY / 1907

OLAF V / NORWAY / 1907
OLAF V King of Norway (1957-91), son of Haakon VII and Maud

Background imageOlaf Collection: OLAF V / NORWAY / 1915

OLAF V / NORWAY / 1915
OLAF V King of Norway (1957-91), son of Haakon VII and Maud

Background imageOlaf Collection: Haakon Vii / Norway / Family

Haakon Vii / Norway / Family
HaKON VII King of Norway (1905-57), formerly Prince Charles of Denmark, with his wife Maud and son Olaf (V)

Background imageOlaf Collection: Trondheim - Bybroan and view of the Cathedral

Trondheim - Bybroan and view of the Cathedral
Bybroan ( Town Bridge ) - the old bridge over the Nidelv River and a view toward the Nidaros Cathedral (Nidarosdomen / Nidaros Domkirke) - a Church of Norway cathedral in Trondheim

Background imageOlaf Collection: The stars of City of Play (1929)

The stars of City of Play (1929) directed by Denison Clift - Pat Aherne, Lawson Butt, Olaf Hytten, Chili Bouchier, James Carew, Andrews Engelman and Leila Dresner Date: 1929

Background imageOlaf Collection: The Ladies Lords v. Commons golf match

The Ladies Lords v. Commons golf match
The golf match took place at Coombe Hill, Surrey and ended in victory for the Commons: Miss Seton Karr (Commons); The Dowager Countess of Wilton (Lords) and Mrs Olaf Hambro (Commons). Date: 1919

Background imageOlaf Collection: Four Generations of Swedish Royalty

Four Generations of Swedish Royalty - (seated) King Oscar II (18291907) pictured with (back left) his son (the future King) Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf)

Background imageOlaf Collection: HRH Crown Prince Olaf of Norway

HRH Crown Prince Olaf of Norway (1903-1991). He became heir apparent when his father (Haakon VII) was elected king in 1905

Background imageOlaf Collection: Prince Llywelyns Monument, Builth

Prince Llywelyns Monument, Builth
The Llywelyn Monument at Cilmeri near Builth Wells - memorial to Llywelyn ap Gruffydd or Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf (" Llywelyn, Our Last Leader" ) (12231282)

Background imageOlaf Collection: SODERMARK, Johan Olaf (1790-1848). Marie-Henri

SODERMARK, Johan Olaf (1790-1848). Marie-Henri Beyle, named Stendhal. 1840. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Background imageOlaf Collection: Illustration by Olaf Gulbransson for the work Lausbubengesch

Illustration by Olaf Gulbransson for the work Lausbubengeschichten (Brat stories) by Ludwig Thoma. Engraving

Background imageOlaf Collection: Children of Olaf Fugelberg waiting for dinner. Williams Coun

Children of Olaf Fugelberg waiting for dinner. Williams County, North Dakota. Date 1937 Sept

Background imageOlaf Collection: Norway - Trondheim - King Olaf Tryggvason

Norway - Trondheim - King Olaf Tryggvason
Norway - Trondhjem - Statue of the Viking King Olaf Tryggvason (960s1000), founder of the city (in 997) Date: circa 1920s

Background imageOlaf Collection: The Norwegian-Swedish Royal Wedding

The Norwegian-Swedish Royal Wedding
Prince Olaf of Norway pictured with his bride Princess Marthe of Sweden on the occasion of their marriage in March 1929. The Duke of York was best man to Prince Olaf, his cousin

Background imageOlaf Collection: The Norwegian-Swedish Royal Wedding

The Norwegian-Swedish Royal Wedding
A moment during the marriage of Prince Olaf of Norway and Princess Marthe of Sweden, which took place in a Lutheran church, St

Background imageOlaf Collection: Marriage of Prince Olaf of Norway and Princess Martha of Swe

Marriage of Prince Olaf of Norway and Princess Martha of Swe
The marriage of Prince Olaf, Crown Prince of Norway and Princess Martha, second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Vastergotland and niece of the King of Sweden

Background imageOlaf Collection: The Norwegian-Swedish Royal Wedding

The Norwegian-Swedish Royal Wedding
Prince Olaf, Crown Prince of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden, pictured prior to their wedding in March 1929 and flanked by portraits of their bridesmaids

Background imageOlaf Collection: Norwegian royal family embarking at Dover

Norwegian royal family embarking at Dover
King Haakon VII of Norway (1872-1957) and Queen Maud (1869-1938), together with their son, Crown Prince Olav (1903-1991), embarking at Dover to return home following a visit to the UK

Background imageOlaf Collection: Princess Victoria and Prince Olaf of Norway

Princess Victoria and Prince Olaf of Norway
Princess Victoria (the fourth child and second daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) (1868 - 1936), wearing a veil or thin headscarf - with the future King Olaf V of Norway (1903 - 1991)

Background imageOlaf Collection: Olaf Arrives in Norway

Olaf Arrives in Norway
Olaf Tryggvesson returns to Norway after his wanderings bringing with him Christianity, his new religion

Background imageOlaf Collection: Conversion / Tryggvesson

Conversion / Tryggvesson
During his Viking wanderings Olaf Tryggvesson is converted by a hermit on the Isles of Scilly who predicts that he will become a great King

Background imageOlaf Collection: Haakon / Patrimony

Haakon / Patrimony
The 8 year old Haakon (later Haakon IV) reassures the retainer Helge that although his patrimony has been doubted, God, Mary & St Olaf will back his claim

Background imageOlaf Collection: Olaf Defeats Skjalgasson

Olaf Defeats Skjalgasson
King Olaf defeats Erling Skjalgasson in sea battle. Olaf pardons him, but Aslak, one of the kings men slays him thus destroying trust in Olaf

Background imageOlaf Collection: Olav II Converts People

Olav II Converts People
Olaf II converts the people of Gudbrandsdalen by showing them that their god Thor was powerless

Background imageOlaf Collection: Alexandra / Olaf Postcard

Alexandra / Olaf Postcard
QUEEN ALEXANDRA Wife of Edward VII, with her grandson Olaf (son of her daughter Maud)


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