Back in the middle ages the impending end of the world was a hot topic. Some believed it would occur during the 13th century. The date was first put at 1260, and then revised when that date came and went.

This illustrated manuscript in the British Library, in London, dates from that time of excitement in the 13th Century. I am not sure where the manuscript was created but it is called The Abingdon Apocalypse because of a note on the fly leaf first in French then translated into English which is supposed to say “This book is loaned to Dame Joan, by the grace of God Queen of Scotland by the abbot and convent of Abingdon… .’

The complete manuscript is at the British Museum in London. To see some apocalyptic illustrations follow this link and look around … The Abingdon Apocalypse .