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Rectory Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Enigmatic Borley Rectory: A Captivating Journey through Time" Step back in time to the 1890s

Background imageRectory Collection: Cellole (San Gimignano). La Pieve

Cellole (San Gimignano). La Pieve San Gimignano Cellole Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1932. Date of Artwork:1237

Background imageRectory Collection: Mothers Union, St Winnow, Cornwall. November 1988

Mothers Union, St Winnow, Cornwall. November 1988
Members of the Mothers Union of St Winnow attend their last meeting under the leadership of Pat Brown (seated second row, right)

Background imageRectory Collection: Interior of an out building at the Rectory, St John, Cornwall. 1962

Interior of an out building at the Rectory, St John, Cornwall. 1962
An interior view of an out building at the the Grade II listed Rectory in St John, later known as Nordon House. The stone wall is partly covered in timber with wooden beams for the ceiling

Background imageRectory Collection: The Round House, Kilroot, Dean Swifts Rectory in 1695

The Round House, Kilroot, Dean Swifts Rectory in 1695 - a view of an unusual thatched cottage (see WAG 3857). (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Kilroot). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageRectory Collection: Boys at All Saints Home, Ashdon, Essex

Boys at All Saints Home, Ashdon, Essex
A group of boys gathered around a swing at All Saints House, Rectory Lane, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex. The home was opened in 1890 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1920s

Background imageRectory Collection: St Peters Church, Selsey

St Peters Church, Selsey
Coloured post card of Selsey Church and Rectory. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5885

Background imageRectory Collection: Rev. William Buckland grave, church, home

Rev. William Buckland grave, church, home
The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the University of Oxford 1833. Dean of Westminster 1845

Background imageRectory Collection: The grave of Rev. Henry Foyster Bull

The grave of Rev. Henry Foyster Bull
Photograph of the grave of Rev. Henry Foyster Bull, taken 3 March 1947. HPG/1/3/6 (v)

Background imageRectory Collection: Cellar in Borley Rectory

Cellar in Borley Rectory
Photograph of corner of the cellar in Borley Rectory where human remains were dug up. The photograph, taken on 28 March 1939, shows the aftermath of the fire of 27 February 1939. HPG/1/3/5 (xxxiii)

Background imageRectory Collection: REV SMITH

REV SMITH
The Reverend GUY ERIC SMITH, rector of Borley from 1928 to 1930

Background imageRectory Collection: Francois D arles

Francois D arles
FRANCOIS D ARLES, also known as Frank Pearless, a somewhat enigmatic resident of Borley during the Foyster incumbency

Background imageRectory Collection: Borley Rectory Fire

Borley Rectory Fire
Borley Rectory, the morning after the fire which destroyed much of the house Date: February 1939

Background imageRectory Collection: Rectory House, Great Snoring, Norfolk, end of the 15th century, (1893)

Rectory House, Great Snoring, Norfolk, end of the 15th century, (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II

Background imageRectory Collection: Alfred Lord Tennysons birthplace, Somersby, Lincolnshire, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons

Alfred Lord Tennysons birthplace, Somersby, Lincolnshire, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Alfred Lord Tennysons birthplace, Somersby, Lincolnshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

Background imageRectory Collection: Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, birthplace of John Dryden. (1631-1700), c1846

Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, birthplace of John Dryden. (1631-1700), c1846
Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, birthplace of John Dryden (1631-1700), c1846. Dryden English poet and playwright, was born in the rectory at Aldwinkle All Saints where his maternal grandfather was

Background imageRectory Collection: Church and rectory at Lutzelfluh, Switzerland

Church and rectory at Lutzelfluh, Switzerland
View across farmland toward the Church and rectory at Lutzelfluh in the administrative district of Emmental in the Swiss canton of Bern, Switzerland. circa 1910s

Background imageRectory Collection: Give of present for the priest. Engraving by H. Werdmuller

Give of present for the priest. Engraving by H. Werdmuller. La Ilustracion Iberica, 1884. Colored

Background imageRectory Collection: Chas Kingsley / Eversley

Chas Kingsley / Eversley
CHARLES KINGSLEY English writer and clergymans home at Eversley Rectory: the garden Date: 1819 - 1875

Background imageRectory Collection: Tennyson Somersby Lincs

Tennyson Somersby Lincs
Alfred lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) English poets birthplace, Somersby Rectory, Lincolnshire

Background imageRectory Collection: Rectory and Offices at Burnham Norfolk

Rectory and Offices at Burnham Norfolk
English domestic architecture: elevations of a Rectory and Offices at Burnham Norfolk for the Revd. Mr. Bates. From George Alfred Deans Series of Selected Designs for Country Residences

Background imageRectory Collection: Somersby Rectory

Somersby Rectory
Illustration of Somersby Rectory, home of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Artist: Sydney Carter. Date: 1904

Background imageRectory Collection: Good Shepherd Home, Rectory Grove, Clapham - Footballers

Good Shepherd Home, Rectory Grove, Clapham - Footballers
Football squad at the Good Shepherd Childrens Home, Rectory Grove, Clapham. Date: circa 1912

Background imageRectory Collection: Church & Rectory, Stretham, Cambridgeshire

Church & Rectory, Stretham, Cambridgeshire
Church & Rectory, Stretham, near Ely/Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageRectory Collection: The Rectory, Presteigne, Radnorshire

The Rectory, Presteigne, Radnorshire
The Rectory, Presteigne, near Rodd, Radnorshire, Wales. Date: 1905

Background imageRectory Collection: Rectory Gardens, Cranham, Essex

Rectory Gardens, Cranham, Essex
Rectory Gardens, Cranham, Romford, near Upminster, Essex, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageRectory Collection: South view of rectory

South view of rectory - Black and white lantern slide. Southerly view of Rectory - creeper covered.. Part of Box 399 Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

Background imageRectory Collection: North Way Rectory

North Way Rectory - Black and white lantern slide. Creeper covered house - downstairs windows boarded up.. Part of Box 399. Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

Background imageRectory Collection: Paris, France - Eglise de Saint Laurent

Paris, France - Eglise de Saint Laurent. Date: 1845

Background imageRectory Collection: Old Rectory at Gawsworth, Cheshire

Old Rectory at Gawsworth, Cheshire
View of the Old Rectory, a Grade I listed building in the village of Gawsworth, Cheshire. It dates back to the 15th or 16th century, and is timber framed

Background imageRectory Collection: Sydney Smith Rectory

Sydney Smith Rectory
SYDNEY SMITHs home at Foston Rectory. Date: 19th century

Background imageRectory Collection: General View of Burnham Thorpe as Seen from the Rectory Garden

General View of Burnham Thorpe as Seen from the Rectory Garden

Background imageRectory Collection: The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

Background imageRectory Collection: The Rectorial House, Newington Butts, 1852 (w / c on paper)

The Rectorial House, Newington Butts, 1852 (w / c on paper)
XCF286422 The Rectorial House, Newington Butts, 1852 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRectory Collection: Nelsons birthplace, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey

Nelsons birthplace, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey
KW234262 Nelsons birthplace, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey (1774-1843) first published 1813 (engraving) by Westall

Background imageRectory Collection: View Towards the Rectory, East Bergholt View at East Bergholt Dated, lower left

View Towards the Rectory, East Bergholt View at East Bergholt Dated, lower left: " 19 Aug" 1813", John Constable, 1776-1837, British

Background imageRectory Collection: DODGSON FAMILY. Six of the sisters of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ( Lewis Carroll )

DODGSON FAMILY. Six of the sisters of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ( Lewis Carroll ) and his brother Edwin. Photographed in the drawing-room of the Croft Rectory, England, by Charles Dodgson

Background imageRectory Collection: Cheesehill (Chesil) Rectory, Winchester

Cheesehill (Chesil) Rectory, Winchester
The oldest house in Winchester, the Old Cheesehill Rectory. Now called The Chesil Rectory it is a restaurant serving fine cuisine. The building dates back to1450. Date: circa 1906

Background imageRectory Collection: Episcopal Church and Rectory, Oriskany Falls, NJ, USA

Episcopal Church and Rectory, Oriskany Falls, NJ, USA
Episcopal Church and Rectory, Main Street, Oriskany Falls, New Jersey, USA Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRectory Collection: The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

Background imageRectory Collection: Castle Valley, Utah

Castle Valley, Utah

Background imageRectory Collection: aRON BURR: BIRTHPLACE. The old parsonage at Newark, New Jersey, birthplace of Aaron Burr (1756-1836)

aRON BURR: BIRTHPLACE. The old parsonage at Newark, New Jersey, birthplace of Aaron Burr (1756-1836). Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageRectory Collection: BRONTË SISTERS. Charlotte (1816-1855), Emily Jane (1818-1848) and Anne (1820-1849)

BRONTË SISTERS. Charlotte (1816-1855), Emily Jane (1818-1848) and Anne (1820-1849) Brontë writing in the rectory at Haworth, in Yorkshire, England

Background imageRectory Collection: Rectory school, Hamden, Conn

Rectory school, Hamden, Conn

Background imageRectory Collection: Swithland Rectory, Leicestershire

Swithland Rectory, Leicestershire
Sketch of Swithland Rectory, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Background imageRectory Collection: Hawridge, Buckinghamshire, with church and common

Hawridge, Buckinghamshire, with church and common
Sketch of Hawridge, Buckinghamshire, including St Marys Church and the common, as viewed from the Rectory, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Background imageRectory Collection: Hawridge Rectory, Buckinghamshire

Hawridge Rectory, Buckinghamshire
Sketch of Hawridge Rectory, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Background imageRectory Collection: Old Chesil Rectory

Old Chesil Rectory
The Old Chesil Rectory, the oldest house in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Date: mid 15th century

Background imageRectory Collection: Kingsleys Staircase

Kingsleys Staircase
A most unusual wooden staircase in the rectory where CHARLES KINGSLEY was rector. The stairs lead to attic rooms. A rope hangs from a rope to act as a safety hold. Date: 1819 - 1875




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"Exploring the Enigmatic Borley Rectory: A Captivating Journey through Time" Step back in time to the 1890s, where the mysterious Borley Rectory stood as a haunting symbol of intrigue. From its humble beginnings to its eerie reputation, this captivating location has left an indelible mark on history. Immerse yourself in Vincent Van Gogh's Neunen garden masterpiece, "Garden of the Rectory at Nuenen, " painted in 1885. Let his brushstrokes transport you to a serene oasis nestled within the Netherlands. Witness intense rivalries unfold as England and Wales clash on the rugby field. The atmosphere surrounding these matches is electric, with fans from both nations filling stadiums with their passionate cheers. Enter into the halls of Borley Rectory and discover tales that send shivers down your spine. Marianne Foyster's chilling encounters within these walls will leave you questioning what lies beyond our realm. Uncover stories of ordinary people who once called Borley home – their lives intertwined with inexplicable phenomena that defied rational explanation. Their experiences add layers of complexity to this enigma. Marvel at intriguing graffiti etched upon Borley's walls, revealing secrets yet untold. These cryptic messages offer glimpses into a world unseen by most but understood by those who dare delve deeper into its mysteries. Relive historic clashes between England and Scotland in 1901 – battles fought not only on fields but also within hearts filled with national pride and sporting prowess. Experience cricket matches played amidst Blackheath's picturesque surroundings, where players showcased their skills while spectators reveled in moments of triumph or despair under clear blue skies. Journey through Leicestershire's Swithland Hall, Church, and Rectory – architectural wonders steeped in rich history that tell tales spanning centuries. Each brick holds echoes from past generations waiting to be heard anew.