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Sir William Lawrence. Line engraving by E. R. Whitfield, 1842, after H. W. Pickersgill, 1841.

The discovery of King Harold's body at the Battle of Hastings. Line engraving by E.R. Whitfield after W. Hilton, 1834.

Sir James Alderson. Line engraving by E. R. Whitfield after J. E. Jones.

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Whitfield, Edward Richard, active 1840-1860.

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Images by Whitfield, Edward Richard, active 1840-1860.

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Sir William Lawrence. Line engraving by E. R. Whitfield, 1842, after H. W. Pickersgill, 1841.

Sir William Lawrence. Line engraving by E. R. Whitfield, 1842, after H. W. Pickersgill, 1841.

Sir James Alderson. Line engraving by E. R. Whitfield after J. E. Jones.

The discovery of King Harold's body at the Battle of Hastings. Line engraving by E.R. Whitfield after W. Hilton, 1834.