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Religion Collection

Background imageReligion Collection: All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex, where the remains of General James Oglethorpe

All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex, where the remains of General James Oglethorpe ( founder of Georgia ) rest. 12 February 1924

Background imageReligion Collection: The Nativity. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VII and Henry VIII

The Nativity. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VII and Henry VIII. French, Normandy, c.1430-1430

Background imageReligion Collection: Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12)

Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12)
Ecce Ancilla Domini ! (The Annunciation) by Dante Gabriel Rossetti Dante Gabriel Rossetti (May 12, 1828 - April 10, 1882) was an English poet, painter and translator

Background imageReligion Collection: Private prayers and devotions written for a member of the Scepeaux family

Private prayers and devotions written for a member of the Scepeaux family. St Joseph offers fruit to the Christ Child, seated on Virgins lap

Background imageReligion Collection: France Savoy Lanslevillard Church of St. Michel Nativity

France Savoy Lanslevillard Church of St. Michel Nativity

Background imageReligion Collection: The flight into Egypt. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VIII. France, Normandy c

The flight into Egypt. Book of Hours believed to have belonged to Henry VIII. France, Normandy c.1430-1440

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity, Mary and Joseph with child, ox and ass

Nativity, Mary and Joseph with child, ox and ass

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity. Romanesque Life of Christ. English, 12th Cent

Nativity. Romanesque Life of Christ. English, 12th Cent

Background imageReligion Collection: Rubens - La Adoration de los Reyes - Adoration of the Magi, 1610 by Peter Paul Rubens

Rubens - La Adoration de los Reyes - Adoration of the Magi, 1610 by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) in the Prado in Madrid

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity, Joseph with musical angels. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

Nativity, Joseph with musical angels. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity. Book of Hours, Flanders, 2nd half 15th Cent

Nativity. Book of Hours, Flanders, 2nd half 15th Cent

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity, Virgin reclining, Joseph seated, temple, man rehearsing scroll, princes

Nativity, Virgin reclining, Joseph seated, temple, man rehearsing scroll, princes and people in courts. Psalm 86/87

Background imageReligion Collection: King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

Background imageReligion Collection: Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Background imageReligion Collection: A service in the hop fields of Kent. When the hopfields, orchards and crops were

A service in the hop fields of Kent. When the hopfields, orchards and crops were blessed on Ascension Day evening by the clergy, choir and parishioners of Aylesford Parish Church

Background imageReligion Collection: At St Stephens Church, St Albans, this lectern, a fine specimen of 15th century

At St Stephens Church, St Albans, this lectern, a fine specimen of 15th century Flemish metal work, has been standing for over 400 years

Background imageReligion Collection: Billingsgate Market Fish Harvest Festival. A market porter calling at St Magnus

Billingsgate Market Fish Harvest Festival. A market porter calling at St Magnus - the - Martyr Church with a contribution. 16 October 1921

Background imageReligion Collection: Molokai Island, Hawaii. The house formerly occupied by the last Kahuna magician

Molokai Island, Hawaii. The house formerly occupied by the last Kahuna magician on the Island. It is typically built inside a graveyard on the Kalaupapa peninsular

Background imageReligion Collection: Easter Island - Birdman cult - Birdman carvings on the wooden statue of a Christian

Easter Island - Birdman cult - Birdman carvings on the wooden statue of a Christian saint in the church at Easter Island. - © Charles Walker / TopFoto

Background imageReligion Collection: The Nativity. Book of Hours for Bona Sforza, Polish, 1527

The Nativity. Book of Hours for Bona Sforza, Polish, 1527

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity. English Psalter, late 12th Cent

Nativity. English Psalter, late 12th Cent

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity and Adoration. Book of Hours, French 1407

Nativity and Adoration. Book of Hours, French 1407

Background imageReligion Collection: Nativity. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

Nativity. English Illumination in 13th and 14th Cent

Background imageReligion Collection: The Nativity

The Nativity

Background imageReligion Collection: France Savoy Lanslevillard St. Sebastian Chapel Nativity in the Manger

France Savoy Lanslevillard St. Sebastian Chapel Nativity in the Manger

Background imageReligion Collection: The Nativity. Blessed Virgin and some saints. Thessalonika, 1st half 14th Cent

The Nativity. Blessed Virgin and some saints. Thessalonika, 1st half 14th Cent

Background imageReligion Collection: The Nativity. Mary asleep on a couch. Joseph on a chair. English, c. 1300

The Nativity. Mary asleep on a couch. Joseph on a chair. English, c. 1300

Background imageReligion Collection: The Every-Day Book or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements Sports Pastimes

The Every-Day Book or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements Sports Pastimes Ceremonies Manners Customs and Events Volume I by William Hone 1826 Ancient Representation of the Nativity

Background imageReligion Collection: The Imam eating during the Feast of Sacrifice in the gardens of the Mosque in Woking, Surrey

The Imam eating during the Feast of Sacrifice in the gardens of the Mosque in Woking, Surrey. 8 October 1916

Background imageReligion Collection: Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 65

Background imageReligion Collection: Mother of pearl inlay of the 108 symbols on the soles Feet of the Giant reclining

Mother of pearl inlay of the 108 symbols on the soles Feet of the Giant reclining Buddha in the Royal Palace temple Bangkok Thailand

Background imageReligion Collection: The Duke and Duchess of York accompanied by the two Princesses attended Divine Service

The Duke and Duchess of York accompanied by the two Princesses attended Divine Service at the Parish Church of St Mary at Eastbourne

Background imageReligion Collection: Distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey - an Easter custom. The Queen

Distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey - an Easter custom. The Queen leaving after the ceremony. 28 March 1918

Background imageReligion Collection: For the first time in 200 years the King attended the distribution of Maundy money

For the first time in 200 years the King attended the distribution of Maundy money at Westminster Abbey, and was accompanied by the Queen. The King being welcomed by the clergy. 24 March 1932

Background imageReligion Collection: The christening of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) at Windsor Castle in 1842

The christening of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) at Windsor Castle in 1842. Humboldt found great splendour at the English Court, but a way of life that was natural and friendly

Background imageReligion Collection: St Marys Church, Sompting, Sussex with its Saxon tower. 14th March 1931

St Marys Church, Sompting, Sussex with its Saxon tower. 14th March 1931

Background imageReligion Collection: Pupils process on Noahs Ark Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey

Pupils process on Noahs Ark Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey
Pupils process on " Noahs Ark " Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey, West Sussex. 12 February 1938

Background imageReligion Collection: View of St Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham, East Sussex, showing porch credit

View of St Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham, East Sussex, showing porch credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageReligion Collection: Bishop of London ( Arthur Winnington-Ingram ) with one of the little patients during

Bishop of London ( Arthur Winnington-Ingram ) with one of the little patients during his visit to Tidemills Bishopstone, 1936

Background imageReligion Collection: Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft schools, Chailey, west Sussex. 20 September

Harvest Festival at the Heritage Craft schools, Chailey, west Sussex. 20 September 1936

Background imageReligion Collection: St Jamess Church, Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London, which the ecclesiastical

St Jamess Church, Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London, which the ecclesiastical commissioners had once decided to have pulled down

Background imageReligion Collection: Death of the Pope. A flag flying half mast a Westminster Cathedral, London. 10

Death of the Pope. A flag flying half mast a Westminster Cathedral, London. 10 February 1939

Background imageReligion Collection: The Archbishop of Canterbury in procession at the opening of the new block of flats

The Archbishop of Canterbury in procession at the opening of the new block of flats of the St Marylebone Housing Association in Earl Street, Lisson Grove, London. 9 October 1935

Background imageReligion Collection: St Marys Parish Church, Finchley, London. 23 November 1932

St Marys Parish Church, Finchley, London. 23 November 1932

Background imageReligion Collection: President Kennedy leaving the Roman Catholic Church, Forest Row, Sussex, Father

President Kennedy leaving the Roman Catholic Church, Forest Row, Sussex, Father Charles Dolman just behind. 1963

Background imageReligion Collection: Southwick Parish Church, West Sussex. St Michaels and All Angels. 1931

Southwick Parish Church, West Sussex. St Michaels and All Angels. 1931

Background imageReligion Collection: Milan Cathedral February 1925

Milan Cathedral February 1925

Background imageReligion Collection: Mr Kenningham, aged 91, who has been a chorister for 83 years and still sings at

Mr Kenningham, aged 91, who has been a chorister for 83 years and still sings at St Marks Church, Battersea, London. 1922

Background imageReligion Collection: Pakefield Church near Lowestoft the only double ridged thatched church in the country

Pakefield Church near Lowestoft the only double ridged thatched church in the country. 21 August 1924

Background imageReligion Collection: Mr William Moir of Victory Road, Chertsey, Surrey, who has sung for 70 years

Mr William Moir of Victory Road, Chertsey, Surrey, who has sung for 70 years in the parish church choir. He commenced singing there at the age of 10 years. 1 February 1922

Background imageReligion Collection: The distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey. The Dean of Westminster

The distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey. The Dean of Westminster, Dr Foxley Norris. 1 April 1926

Background imageReligion Collection: Mrs Wolfendale of the Canadian Methodist Mission, who with two other ladies were

Mrs Wolfendale of the Canadian Methodist Mission, who with two other ladies were advised to leave Chungking, West China, at half an hours notice. 28 August 1925

Background imageReligion Collection: At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales, the enthronement of Dr AG Edwards, the first Archbishop

At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales, the enthronement of Dr AG Edwards, the first Archbishop of Wales. 1 June 1920

Background imageReligion Collection: The first Anglo - Catholic Congress. The Bishop of Atlanta, with the Reverends E A Morgan

The first Anglo - Catholic Congress. The Bishop of Atlanta, with the Reverends E A Morgan ( right ) and Hs Barrett. 3 July 1920

Background imageReligion Collection: At Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Bourne, in accord with ancient custom, washing

At Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Bourne, in accord with ancient custom, washing the feet of small choirboys, as an act of humility. An Eastertide ceremony. 5 April 1928

Background imageReligion Collection: An Easter custom at Westminster Cathedral. Lighting the holy fire. 10 April 1925

An Easter custom at Westminster Cathedral. Lighting the holy fire. 10 April 1925
An Easter custom at Westminster Cathedral. " Lighting the holy fire ". 10 April 1925

Background imageReligion Collection: Reverend R A C Torey, Vicar of St Annes Church, Hoxton, London, where each

Reverend R A C Torey, Vicar of St Annes Church, Hoxton, London, where each member of the congregation does something towards the work of the church

Background imageReligion Collection: Bishops conference in London. The Bishop of Alexandria ( with staff )

Bishops conference in London. The Bishop of Alexandria ( with staff )

Background imageReligion Collection: Figure of the Mayan Diving God. 26 April 1926

Figure of the Mayan Diving God. 26 April 1926

Background imageReligion Collection: Praying to a holy cow. A curious snapshot from Benares in India, showing a Hindu

Praying to a holy cow. A curious snapshot from Benares in India, showing a Hindu woman kneeling in prayer to a sacred cow which is taking its ease on the side walk. 4 February 1926

Background imageReligion Collection: A quaint custom is observed on Shrove Tuesday at Olney Church, Buckinghamshire

A quaint custom is observed on Shrove Tuesday at Olney Church, Buckinghamshire, when pancake bells are rung from the belfry for the " birth " and " death " of the pancake

Background imageReligion Collection: The exterior of Winchester Cathedral. 5 January 1924

The exterior of Winchester Cathedral. 5 January 1924

Background imageReligion Collection: At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales for the enthronement of the first Archbishop of Wales

At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales for the enthronement of the first Archbishop of Wales. Mrs Lloyd George walks with the Archbishop of York. 1 June 1920

Background imageReligion Collection: At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales, Dr Edwards going to the cathedral to be enthroned

At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales, Dr Edwards going to the cathedral to be enthroned as the first Archbishop of Wales. 1 June1920

Background imageReligion Collection: The procession during the enthronement of Dr Cyril Charles Bowman Bardsley as Bishop

The procession during the enthronement of Dr Cyril Charles Bowman Bardsley as Bishop of Peterborough. 20 February 1924

Background imageReligion Collection: Catholic emancipation celebrations at Westminster Cathedral. The Archbishop of Bombay

Catholic emancipation celebrations at Westminster Cathedral. The Archbishop of Bombay ( the most Reverend A Goodier ) 1929

Background imageReligion Collection: The Heathen in his blindness bows down to wood and stone. An interesting picture from Ceylon

The Heathen in his blindness bows down to wood and stone. An interesting picture from Ceylon
" The Heathen in his blindness bows down to wood and stone ". An interesting picture from Ceylon, showing Native worshippers in the Buddhist temple at Kelaniya. 8 February 1927

Background imageReligion Collection: The 600 year old parish church of St Peter and St Paul at Olney, Buckinghamshire

The 600 year old parish church of St Peter and St Paul at Olney, Buckinghamshire. 16 February 1926

Background imageReligion Collection: Church of St Olave, Tooley Street, London Bridge. One of the doomed city churches

Church of St Olave, Tooley Street, London Bridge. One of the doomed city churches. 1925

Background imageReligion Collection: The Bishops conference in London. The Bishop of Tokyo arrives

The Bishops conference in London. The Bishop of Tokyo arrives

Background imageReligion Collection: Howrah Church India

Howrah Church India

Background imageReligion Collection: The Shwe Dagone Pagoda at Rangoon, which the Prince of Wales will visit 31 December

The Shwe Dagone Pagoda at Rangoon, which the Prince of Wales will visit 31 December 1921

Background imageReligion Collection: Enthronement of Dr T B Strong ( late Bishop of Ripon ), right, as the new Bishop of Oxford

Enthronement of Dr T B Strong ( late Bishop of Ripon ), right, as the new Bishop of Oxford. 28 October 1925

Background imageReligion Collection: At St Asaph, Wales. Dr Edwards, first Archbishop of Wales leaving the cathedral

At St Asaph, Wales. Dr Edwards, first Archbishop of Wales leaving the cathedral after his enthronement. 1 June 1920

Background imageReligion Collection: The Reverend H M Rogers, missionary from Tristran Di Cunha, with his wife and little son Edward

The Reverend H M Rogers, missionary from Tristran Di Cunha, with his wife and little son Edward. 20 March 1925

Background imageReligion Collection: The distribution of the Butterworth Charity at St Bartholomews Church, Smithfield, London

The distribution of the Butterworth Charity at St Bartholomews Church, Smithfield, London. The distribution of sixpences and buns to poor widows of the parish

Background imageReligion Collection: The Reverend T Walton, vicar of St Andrews Church, Lambeth, who is engaged

The Reverend T Walton, vicar of St Andrews Church, Lambeth, who is engaged in the task of painting his own church. 7 September 1925 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageReligion Collection: Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Randall Davidson speaking. 7 April 1922

Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Randall Davidson speaking. 7 April 1922

Background imageReligion Collection: Enormous Koran measuring, when open 8 feet sold by auction at Sothebys 15 October

Enormous Koran measuring, when open 8 feet sold by auction at Sothebys 15 October 1924

Background imageReligion Collection: The Reverend Reginald James, vicar of St Johns Church, Watford, who is working

The Reverend Reginald James, vicar of St Johns Church, Watford, who is working on the land wearing an old Norfolk jacket belonging to Sir Stanley Maude. 13 March 1917

Background imageReligion Collection: The Reverend T P Stevens, vicar of St Matthews Church, New Kent Road, who

The Reverend T P Stevens, vicar of St Matthews Church, New Kent Road, who has been appointed chaplain to the National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants. 22 February 1929

Background imageReligion Collection: The Rev H M Rogers, missionary from Tristran Di Cunha, with his wife and little

The Rev H M Rogers, missionary from Tristran Di Cunha, with his wife and little son Edward. 20 March 1925

Background imageReligion Collection: St Asaph, Wales, on the occasion of the enthronement of the first Archbishop of Wales

St Asaph, Wales, on the occasion of the enthronement of the first Archbishop of Wales, the Lord Lieutenant of Flint, Mr Gladstone and Prince Arthur of Connaught ( centre ). 1920

Background imageReligion Collection: The Reverend Douglas John Wilson, M A, vicar of St Marys Church, Kingswinford

The Reverend Douglas John Wilson, M A, vicar of St Marys Church, Kingswinford, after his consecration at Lambeth as assistant Bishop of British Honduras. 30 November 1938



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