The Artist and the King The life of the artist Charles Sims and his controversial, little-known mural in St Stephen’s Hall, Westminster depicting King John at Runnymede. Graham Seel | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 7 July 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. King JohnArtMagna Carta Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy