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Consecration Collection (#3)

"Moments of Consecration: From Royal Visits to Ancient Rituals" A historic moment unfolded in Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall on July 15th, 1903

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Consecration of the New English Church of St Alban, Copenhagen, in the Presence of the Prince

The Consecration of the New English Church of St Alban, Copenhagen, in the Presence of the Prince
1046117 The Consecration of the New English Church of St Alban, Copenhagen, in the Presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Danish Royal Family (engraving) by English School

Background imageConsecration Collection: Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch, Consecration of the Cemetery (engraving)

Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch, Consecration of the Cemetery (engraving)
1102090 Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch, Consecration of the Cemetery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the Bishop of Montreal, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)

Consecration of the Bishop of Montreal, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1096739 Consecration of the Bishop of Montreal, in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Anelay, Henry (1817-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of the Bishop of Montreal)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the New Bishop of Calcutta, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)

Consecration of the New Bishop of Calcutta, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1609567 Consecration of the New Bishop of Calcutta, in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of the New Bishop of Calcutta)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the Burial-Ground at Scutari, by the Bishop of Gibraltar (engraving)

Consecration of the Burial-Ground at Scutari, by the Bishop of Gibraltar (engraving)
1602262 Consecration of the Burial-Ground at Scutari, by the Bishop of Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine, the Imperial Party En Route for the Consecration of

Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine, the Imperial Party En Route for the Consecration of the Church of St John
1606726 Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine, the Imperial Party En Route for the Consecration of the Church of St John (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of a Parsee Priest (b / w photo)

Consecration of a Parsee Priest (b / w photo)
1627250 Consecration of a Parsee Priest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of a Parsee Priest)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of Dr R Caldwell and Dr E Sargent as Missionary Bishops in St Pauls Cathedral

Consecration of Dr R Caldwell and Dr E Sargent as Missionary Bishops in St Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta (engraving)
1059584 Consecration of Dr R Caldwell and Dr E Sargent as Missionary Bishops in St Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta (engraving) by English School

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Emperor and Empress at the Consecration of the Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem (litho)

The Emperor and Empress at the Consecration of the Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem (litho)
1064007 The Emperor and Empress at the Consecration of the Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of St Georges Church, erected for the Use of Woolwich Garrison

Consecration of St Georges Church, erected for the Use of Woolwich Garrison
1102879 Consecration of St Georges Church, erected for the Use of Woolwich Garrison, the Chancellor reading the Sentence of Consecration (engraving) by English School

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Newly restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg (engraving)

The Newly restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg (engraving)
1047729 The Newly restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newly restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the Bishop of Liverpool (engraving)

Consecration of the Bishop of Liverpool (engraving)
1045463 Consecration of the Bishop of Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of the Bishop of Liverpool)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the Colours presented to the 79th Highlanders by Her Majesty at Parkhurst

Consecration of the Colours presented to the 79th Highlanders by Her Majesty at Parkhurst (engraving)
1052811 Consecration of the Colours presented to the 79th Highlanders by Her Majesty at Parkhurst (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Consecration of Our Lady of Loreto as Patroness of Aviators (Colour Litho)

The Consecration of Our Lady of Loreto as Patroness of Aviators (Colour Litho)
2808934 The Consecration of Our Lady of Loreto as Patroness of Aviators (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Kremlin, Bell of Ivan Veliky (b / w photo)

The Kremlin, Bell of Ivan Veliky (b / w photo)
6025427 The Kremlin, Bell of Ivan Veliky (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kremlin, Bell of Ivan Veliky)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the New Bishop of Sydney in Westminster Abbey

Consecration of the New Bishop of Sydney in Westminster Abbey, the Procession after the Ceremony (engraving)
1622330 Consecration of the New Bishop of Sydney in Westminster Abbey, the Procession after the Ceremony (engraving) by English School

Background imageConsecration Collection: The consecration of Eleazar as high priest - Bible

The consecration of Eleazar as high priest - Bible
3779919 The consecration of Eleazar as high priest - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The consecration of Eleazar as high priest (son of Aaron) by Moses and Aaron

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the Colonial Bishops (engraving)

Consecration of the Colonial Bishops (engraving)
1586959 Consecration of the Colonial Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of the Colonial Bishops)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of Marylebone New Burial-Ground, at East End, Finchley (engraving)

Consecration of Marylebone New Burial-Ground, at East End, Finchley (engraving)
1602064 Consecration of Marylebone New Burial-Ground, at East End, Finchley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of St Barnabas Church, Pimlico (engraving)

Consecration of St Barnabas Church, Pimlico (engraving)
1612221 Consecration of St Barnabas Church, Pimlico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of St Barnabas Church, Pimlico)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II, and Mary of Modena (litho)

Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II, and Mary of Modena (litho)
1629793 Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II, and Mary of Modena (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II)

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Consecration of the Sons of Aaron, from a painting by Raffaelle (engraving)

The Consecration of the Sons of Aaron, from a painting by Raffaelle (engraving)
5202187 The Consecration of the Sons of Aaron, from a painting by Raffaelle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Consecration of the Sons of Aaron)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of Aaron and his Sons (engraving)

Consecration of Aaron and his Sons (engraving)
5218330 Consecration of Aaron and his Sons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of Aaron and his Sons)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Commercial Road East, London (engraving)

Consecration of the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Commercial Road East, London (engraving)
5231133 Consecration of the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Commercial Road East, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConsecration Collection: The War, Consecration of the Banners of the Bulgarian Legion in the Presence of the Grand Duke

The War, Consecration of the Banners of the Bulgarian Legion in the Presence of the Grand Duke Nicholas and his Suite
1106367 The War, Consecration of the Banners of the Bulgarian Legion in the Presence of the Grand Duke Nicholas and his Suite (engraving) by English School

Background imageConsecration Collection: Consecration of the Suffragan Bishop of Nottingham (engraving)

Consecration of the Suffragan Bishop of Nottingham (engraving)
1099352 Consecration of the Suffragan Bishop of Nottingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of the Suffragan Bishop of Nottingham)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Ceremony of Consecration. Creator: Unknown

Ceremony of Consecration. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of Consecration

Background imageConsecration Collection: Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral

Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral. She is seen here with the Lord Mayor, Alderman Arthur Waugh, at Coventry Railway station. 25th May 1962

Background imageConsecration Collection: Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral

Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral. She is seen here signing the distinguished visitors book at the Council House, watched by the Lord Mayor

Background imageConsecration Collection: Members of the armed forces entering Coventry cathedral from Priory Street to take part

Members of the armed forces entering Coventry cathedral from Priory Street to take part in the Consecration service for the new cathedral. 25th May 1962

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Provost, the Very Rev. H. C. N. Williams, greets the Queen as she arrives at

The Provost, the Very Rev. H. C. N. Williams, greets the Queen as she arrives at
The Provost, the Very Rev. H.C.N. Williams, greets the Queen as she arrives at Coventrys new cathedral for the consecration service. Also in the photo is the Bishop of Coventry Dr. Cuthbert Bardsley

Background imageConsecration Collection: Coventrys new cathedral consecration day. Princess Margaret arriving at the Hotel

Coventrys new cathedral consecration day. Princess Margaret arriving at the Hotel Leofric for lunch. She is seen being escorted by Mr. J. R. Wearmouth, the hotels general manager. 25th May 1962

Background imageConsecration Collection: The altar of the new church of St. Giles. Camberwell - ceremony of consecration, 1844

The altar of the new church of St. Giles. Camberwell - ceremony of consecration, 1844. Solemn dedication of a newly built church in south London

Background imageConsecration Collection: CARTHUSIAN NUN

CARTHUSIAN NUN in her ceremonial dress, worn on the day of her consecration

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Hildesheim Portable Altar, c1160-1170, (1881). Creator: W Jones

The Hildesheim Portable Altar, c1160-1170, (1881). Creator: W Jones
The Hildesheim Portable Altar, c1160-1170, (1881). Etching of a consecrated tablet for use as an altar, made in the 12th century at Hildesheim in Germany, possibly for the Cathedral of Hildesheim

Background imageConsecration Collection: Herma of Hermes (From the Tempio di Apollo), 1st century. Creator: Art of Ancient Rome

Herma of Hermes (From the Tempio di Apollo), 1st century. Creator: Art of Ancient Rome
Herma of Hermes (From the Tempio di Apollo), 1st century. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Background imageConsecration Collection: Carlos X (1757-1836), King of France, consecration ceremony in 1825, engraving of

Carlos X (1757-1836), King of France, consecration ceremony in 1825, engraving of the National Library of Madrid

Background imageConsecration Collection: Sacramentary of Vic, manuscript on parchment dated August 31, 1038 and made, following

Sacramentary of Vic, manuscript on parchment dated August 31, 1038 and made, following a handwritten note at page 100, on the occasion of the consecration of the Romanesque cathedral of Vic

Background imageConsecration Collection: Lipsanoteca (reliquary as a box) of the consecration of Santa Eugenia de Berga, sealed

Lipsanoteca (reliquary as a box) of the consecration of Santa Eugenia de Berga, sealed by Bishop Oliba with the seal of his brother, Bernat Tallaferro the Earl of Besalu

Background imageConsecration Collection: Saint Augustine Episcopal Consecration. Table of the altarpiece, 1470

Saint Augustine Episcopal Consecration. Table of the altarpiece, 1470. Supposed Self Portrait of Jaume Huguet, from the Church of St. Augustine (Barcelona)

Background imageConsecration Collection: Ceremony Scottish Freemasons ritual depicted

Ceremony Scottish Freemasons ritual depicted
Ceremony of Scottish Freemasons, Ceremony of Scottish Freemasons. The ritual depicted here is the shaking of wine and oil on the stone on which lies corn

Background imageConsecration Collection: Study consecration Apostles Nicolas Poussin 1642

Study consecration Apostles Nicolas Poussin 1642
Study for the consecration of the Apostles, Nicolas Poussin, 1642 - 1644, paper, ink, pen, h 102 mm × w 101 mm

Background imageConsecration Collection: War cemetery consecration April 25 1925 Middle East

War cemetery consecration April 25 1925 Middle East
War cemetery consecration, April 25, 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Background imageConsecration Collection: War cemetery consecration Gaza-Belah April 25

War cemetery consecration Gaza-Belah April 25
War cemetery consecration, Gaza-Belah, April 25, 1925, Gaza Strip, Middle East, Dayr al Balaß©Ñ

Background imageConsecration Collection: War cemetery consecration Gaza April 28 1925

War cemetery consecration Gaza April 28 1925
War cemetery consecration, Gaza, April 28, 1925. 1925 Strip, Middle East

Background imageConsecration Collection: War cemetery consecration Gaza-Belah April 28

War cemetery consecration Gaza-Belah April 28
War cemetery consecration, Gaza-Belah, April 28, 1925, Gaza Strip, Middle East, Dayr al Balaß©Ñ

Background imageConsecration Collection: Blessing Of The Marriage Bed, After A Work By Bernard Picart

Blessing Of The Marriage Bed, After A Work By Bernard Picart. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Background imageConsecration Collection: The Legendary Consecration Of Westminster Abbey, The Fishermans Vision

The Legendary Consecration Of Westminster Abbey, The Fishermans Vision. Legend Says That A Shrine Was First Built Where The Abbey Is Now Located In 616 On A Site Then Known As Thorney Island




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"Moments of Consecration: From Royal Visits to Ancient Rituals" A historic moment unfolded in Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall on July 15th, 1903, as the town welcomed a royal visit with open arms. Transporting us back to the 15th century Valencian School, we witness the consecration of a bishop - an event steeped in tradition and religious significance. Journeying further into history, we find ourselves amidst the grandeur of Cluny in France during 1095. Here, preparations were underway for a proclamation that would shape the course of events forever. Even Queen Elizabeth II herself experienced moments alongside renowned architect Sir Basil Spence – their collaboration leaving an indelible mark on British architecture. The painting "Simeon and Hannah in the Temple" captures a poignant scene from biblical times when dedication and devotion converged within sacred walls. Returning to Ferris Town once more on that fateful day in July 1903, we witness another chapter unfold during this memorable royal visit – one filled with pomp and ceremony. High Cross stands tall as witnesses gather to commemorate yet another significant moment during the royal visit to Truro – a testament to centuries-old traditions upheld by generations past. As our journey continues through Truro's streets, King Street becomes infused with regal splendor as it welcomes royalty during this unforgettable occasion in Cornwall's history. In an echo from France's past lies the consecration of King Charles X - his ascension marked by solemn rituals befitting his esteemed position within society. The Irish Guards proudly receive new colors amidst great fanfare - an act symbolizing loyalty and commitment while honoring their storied heritage. Bayeux Tapestry unravels scenes from Harold's coronation as English king; each stitch a testament to the sacredness of this momentous event.