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Anglican Church Collection

The Anglican Church, also known as the Church of England, has a rich history and diverse presence across the globe

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Westminster Abbey, London

Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey, seen from the Choir. Color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Anglican Church of St. James

Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Anglican Church of St. James, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Christopher Wordsworth

Christopher Wordsworth
3585915 Christopher Wordsworth; (add.info.: Portrait of Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) an English bishop of the Anglican Church, man of letters and Headmaster of Harrow School

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Portrait of Frederic William Farrar

Portrait of Frederic William Farrar
672647 Portrait of Frederic William Farrar; (add.info.: Frederic William Farrar (Mumbai, 7 August 1831 - Canterbury, 22 March 1903) was a cleric of the Church of England (Anglican)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: The Birket Mamilla, commonly called the Upper Pool of Gihon (engraving)

The Birket Mamilla, commonly called the Upper Pool of Gihon (engraving)
8638789 The Birket Mamilla, commonly called the Upper Pool of Gihon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birket Mamilla)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Portrait of John Charles Ryle

Portrait of John Charles Ryle
672575 Portrait of John Charles Ryle; (add.info.: John Charles Ryle (10 May 1816 - 10 June 1900) was the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Portrait of William Connor Magee

Portrait of William Connor Magee
672570 Portrait of William Connor Magee; (add.info.: William Connor Magee (1821-5 May 1891) was an Irish clergyman of the Anglican church, Archbishop of York for a short period in 1891

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: St Peters Anglican Church, Falmouth, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica

St Peters Anglican Church, Falmouth, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: St. Peter's Church, the oldest Anglican Church still in use outside Britain

St. Peter's Church, the oldest Anglican Church still in use outside Britain, dating back to the 17th century, St. George's, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: 17th Century Anglican Church, Canouan Island, Grenadine Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

17th Century Anglican Church, Canouan Island, Grenadine Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: St Peters Anglican Church at sunrise, Falmouth, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica

St Peters Anglican Church at sunrise, Falmouth, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: French West Indies, St-Barthelemy, Gustavia, Anglican Church

French West Indies, St-Barthelemy, Gustavia, Anglican Church

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453), stained glass of Christ calming

St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453), stained glass of Christ calming the sea for the apostles
7268862 St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453), stained glass of Christ calming the sea for the apostles (photo) by English School, (15th century); © Stephen Coyne

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Nathaniel Crew, 3rd Baron Crew, Bishop of Durham. 1814 (engraving)

Nathaniel Crew, 3rd Baron Crew, Bishop of Durham. 1814 (engraving)
7236116 Nathaniel Crew, 3rd Baron Crew, Bishop of Durham. 1814 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Crew, 3rd Baron Crew, Bishop of Durham)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Michael Boyle, 1609-1702, Church of Ireland bishop. 1814 (engraving)

Michael Boyle, 1609-1702, Church of Ireland bishop. 1814 (engraving)
7236103 Michael Boyle, 1609-1702, Church of Ireland bishop. 1814 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Boyle, 1609-1702, Church of Ireland bishop)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor. 1800 (engraving)

Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor. 1800 (engraving)
7235083 Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor.1800 (engraving) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oval portrait of Reverend Dr)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor. 1801 (engraving)

Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor. 1801 (engraving)
7235084 Portrait of Stephen Hales, chemist and inventor.1801 (engraving) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oval portrait of Reverend Dr)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: John Howson, Bishop of Durham (engraving)

John Howson, Bishop of Durham (engraving)
7185511 John Howson, Bishop of Durham (engraving) by Droeshout, Martin (1601-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Howson (c1557-1632), Bishop of Durham

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: English bishop in black robes and cap, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)

English bishop in black robes and cap, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234194 English bishop in black robes and cap, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English bishop in black robes and cap, 1800s. Eveque)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Trial of the Seven Bishops, Westminster Hall, London, 1688 (engraving)

Trial of the Seven Bishops, Westminster Hall, London, 1688 (engraving)
7149421 Trial of the Seven Bishops, Westminster Hall, London, 1688 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Seven Bishops, Westminster Hall, London)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Anglican Church of Sant Andrea, San Remo, Italy (engraving)

Anglican Church of Sant Andrea, San Remo, Italy (engraving)
7185820 Anglican Church of Sant Andrea, San Remo, Italy (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglican Church of Sant Andrea, San Remo, Italy)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: John Strype, English clergyman, historian and biographer (engraving)

John Strype, English clergyman, historian and biographer (engraving)
7185581 John Strype, English clergyman, historian and biographer (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Strype (1643-1737), English clergyman

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Walter Curle, Bishop of Winchester (engraving)

Walter Curle, Bishop of Winchester (engraving)
7185448 Walter Curle, Bishop of Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter Curle (1575-1647), Bishop of Winchester

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Francis Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester (engraving)

Francis Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester (engraving)
7185400 Francis Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Atterbury (1662-1732), Bishop of Rochester

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ministre (anglican); Minister; Pfarrer (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ministre (anglican); Minister; Pfarrer (engraving)
7196718 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ministre (anglican); Minister; Pfarrer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ministre (anglican); Minister; Pfarrer

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving)

Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving)
7185599 Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis White (1564-1638), Bishop of Ely

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
7185555 Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Hogenbergh, Remigius (before 1536-after 1573); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Parker (1504-1575), Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: John Gilbert, Archbishop of York (engraving)

John Gilbert, Archbishop of York (engraving)
7185483 John Gilbert, Archbishop of York (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gilbert (1693-1761), Archbishop of York

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Samuel Wesley the Elder, English clergyman and poet (etching)

Samuel Wesley the Elder, English clergyman and poet (etching)
7185596 Samuel Wesley the Elder, English clergyman and poet (etching) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Wesley the Elder (1662-1735)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Thomas Barlow, Bishop of Lincoln (engraving)

Thomas Barlow, Bishop of Lincoln (engraving)
7185403 Thomas Barlow, Bishop of Lincoln (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Barlow (c1608-1691), Bishop of Lincoln

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
7185393 George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Passe, Simon de (1595-1647) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Abbot (1562-1633), Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: George Augustus Selwyn, English-born Bishop of New Zealand (engraving)

George Augustus Selwyn, English-born Bishop of New Zealand (engraving)
7200964 George Augustus Selwyn, English-born Bishop of New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: John King, Bishop of London (engraving)

John King, Bishop of London (engraving)
7185527 John King, Bishop of London (engraving) by Passe, Simon de (1595-1647) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John King (d1621), Bishop of London

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving)

Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving)
7185396 Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving) by Delaram, Francis (c.1590-1627); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Abbot (1560-1617), Bishop of Salisbury

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving)

Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving)
7185420 Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715), Bishop of Salisbury

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Committee of bishops and divines composing the liturgy of the Church of England

Committee of bishops and divines composing the liturgy of the Church of England, 16th Century (engraving)
7149405 Committee of bishops and divines composing the liturgy of the Church of England, 16th Century (engraving) by English School

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Bishops of the Britain and the British Empire (b / w photo)

Bishops of the Britain and the British Empire (b / w photo)
6030422 Bishops of the Britain and the British Empire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b / w photo)

Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b / w photo)
701516 Christ Church and the Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 1857 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88) & Beato, Felice (1832-1909); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: St Leonard s, Shoreditch (engraving)

St Leonard s, Shoreditch (engraving)
585127 St Leonard s, Shoreditch (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch, London)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (engraving)

Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (engraving)
585103 Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The south-west prospect of the Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: St John s, Hoxton (engraving)

St John s, Hoxton (engraving)
585102 St John s, Hoxton (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: St John the Baptist, Hoxton, also known as St John s)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Tomb of Prior Rahere, Founder of St Bartholomews Hospital (photo)

Tomb of Prior Rahere, Founder of St Bartholomews Hospital (photo)
585242 Tomb of Prior Rahere, Founder of St Bartholomews Hospital (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tomb of Prior Rahere)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: New Church, Haggerston (engraving)

New Church, Haggerston (engraving)
585141 New Church, Haggerston (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church, Haggerston, Hackney, London, also known as St Marys Church)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Entrance to London at Shoreditch Church (engraving)

Entrance to London at Shoreditch Church (engraving)
585131 Entrance to London at Shoreditch Church (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Jacob (1760-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Dr Frederick Cornwallis, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)

Dr Frederick Cornwallis, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
2829640 Dr Frederick Cornwallis, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Rymsdyk, Jan van (fl.1750-88/89); 74x61.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (coloured engraving)

Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (coloured engraving)
585115 Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (coloured engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch, London)

Background imageAnglican Church Collection: Shoreditch Church (engraving)

Shoreditch Church (engraving)
585135 Shoreditch Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch, London)




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The Anglican Church, also known as the Church of England, has a rich history and diverse presence across the globe. In London, one can find the iconic Westminster Abbey, a magnificent structure that has witnessed countless royal coronations and weddings throughout history. The Chapel of the Holy Spirit in the Anglican Church of St. James offers a serene setting for worshipers to partake in the sacred Eucharist. Traveling to Canouan Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reveals two stunning 17th-century Anglican churches that stand as testaments to faith's endurance over time. These architectural gems showcase both historical significance and religious devotion within their Caribbean surroundings. Jamaica boasts its own share of Anglican heritage with St Peters Anglican Church in Falmouth, Trelawny Parish. As sunlight breaks through at sunrise, it illuminates this place of worship's grandeur and spiritual tranquility. Beyond Jamaica lies Gustavia on St-Barthelemy island in French West Indies where an enchanting Anglican church stands tall amidst its picturesque surroundings. This charming sanctuary provides solace for locals and visitors alike seeking spiritual connection. Engravings depicting "The Victories of the Anglican Church" serve as visual reminders of triumphs achieved by this influential institution throughout history. They symbolize moments when faith prevailed against adversity. Stained glass windows adorn St Peters C of E Church near Cheltenham, showcasing Christ calming the sea for his apostles—a powerful depiction reminding believers that even amidst life's storms, there is peace to be found through faith. Notable figures have shaped the course of Anglicanism such as Nathaniel Crew, Bishop of Durham during 1814 whose engraving captures his esteemed position within this ecclesiastical community. Similarly recognized is Michael Boyle, a prominent bishop from Ireland who left an indelible mark on the development of Irish Protestantism during his lifetime.