Archbishop Of Canterbury Collection (#7)

Cardinal Pole, (1500-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Pole, (1500-1558), 1830. Reginald Pole (1500-1558) English cardinal educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. Last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury in office 1556-1558

Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. William Juxon (1582-1663) English churchman, educated at St Johns College, Oxford. Bishop of London 1633-1649 and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1660 until his death

Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Thomas Herring (1693-1757) Archbishop of Canterbury from 1747 to 1757 educated at Wisbech Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge

Archbishop Grindal, c1580, (19th century?). Creator: Unknown
Archbishop Grindal, c1580, (19th century?). Portrait of English cleric Edmund Grindal (1519-1583) at the age of 61. Grindal successively held the posts of Bishop of London

Cranmer, (1489-1556), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cranmer, (1489-1556), 1830. Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I

Chichele, (c1364-1443), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Chichele, (c1364-1443), 1830. Henry Chichele (c1364-1443) Archbishop of Canterbury (1414-1443) and founder of All Souls College, Oxford

Bancroft, (1544-1610), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bancroft, (1544-1610), 1830. Richard Bancroft (1544-1610) English churchman, educated at Christs College, Cambridge. Archbishop of Canterbury from 1604-1610

Abbot, (1562-1633), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Abbot, (1562-1633), 1830. George Abbot (1562-1633) English Archbishop of Canterbury 1611-1633, fourth Chancellor of Trinity College, Dublin, from 1612-1633

The Archbishop of York visits British sailors of the Royal Navy, First World War, 1914, (c1920). A Visit of the Archbishop of York to the Grand Fleet

Archbishop of Canterbury preaching... after Queen Victorias Death, 1902, (1901)
Dr. Temple, as Archbishop of Canterbury, preaching at the Memorial Service held in St. Pauls after Queen Victorias Death, January 27, 1902, (1901)

Enthronement of Dr. Temple as Archbishop in Canterbury Cathedral, January 8, 1897, (1901). English academic, teacher and churchman Frederick Temple (1821-1902)

The Installation of Dr. Benson as Archbishop of Canterbury, March 22, 1883, (1901). Edward White Benson (1829-1896) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 until his death

The Christening of the Prince of Wales, January 25 1842, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Christening of the Prince of Wales, January 25 1842, (1901). Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII, 1841-1910), eldest son and second child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. In the north west transept of Canterbury Cathedral and area known as the Martyrdom

The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597

Lambeth Palace, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Lambeth Palace, c1876. London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England, Grade I listed. Tudor building with construction added in neo-Gothic style in 1834 by Edward Blore (1787-1879)

Cardinal Pole, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Cardinal Pole, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Cardinal Reginald Pole (1500-1558), English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, and the last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury

Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. King Henry VII dining with a ruddy-cheeked and well-fed Archbishop of Canterbury. A tub of bottles sits next to him

Archbishop of Canterbury at Number 10, Downing Street, c1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Archbishop of Canterbury at Number 10, Downing Street, c1943, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with Dr William Temple (1881-1944) on the terrace behind at Downing Street in London

Portrait of William Warham (1450-1532), from Lodges British Portraits
KW178694 Portrait of William Warham (1450-1532), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Warham, 1450-1532)

Bishop Cranmer, (18th century?). Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) was the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of the English kings Henry VIII and Edward VI

Maundy Money Gifts, 1936 (1937). King Edward VIII with Archbishop Cosmo Lang for the Maundy Money Service in 1936. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles

King George VI leaves the Abbey, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Robed and Crowned, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Primate Kneels at the Kings Knees, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The King is Crowned, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Entrance to Croydon Palace, Croydon, Surrey, c1800. Croydon is now in the London borough of Croydon. A man can be seen begging from two figures

Henry III renewing and confirming the Magna Carta, Westminster Hall, London, 13th century (c1800). King Henry III renewing and confirming Magna Charta

The coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, London, 19th July, 1821. Artist
The coronation of King George IV in Westminster Abbey, London, 19th July, 1821. In the foreground the Archbishop of Canterbury is crowning the king, who sits in St Edwards chair

Houses of Convocation, London, c1623. Two views of the Houses of Convocation assembled in Westminster Abbey or possibly St Pauls Cathedral

View of the hall at Lambeth Palace, London, 1831. Artist: John Chessell Buckler
View of the hall at Lambeth Palace, London, 1831

View of Lambeth Palace, London, c1830. Artist: GF Bragg
View of Lambeth Palace, London, c1830

View of the entrance to Lambeth Palace, London, 1803

Lambeth Palace, London, c1830. Artist: GF Bragg
Lambeth Palace, London, c1830

Interior view of the chapel in Lambeth Palace, London, c1810

South-east view of Lambeth Palace from the churchyard, London, 1828

The archbishop and the apple-woman or Lambeth nannys opinion of a blessing, c1819. Outside Lambeth Palace, the archbishop of Canterbury offers to bless an apple woman if she will take her hat off

Interior view of the library at Lambeth Palace, with a desk in the foreground, 1805

Thomas a Becket forbids the Earl of Leicester to pass sentence on him, 1162 (1864). Becket (1118-1170) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162

Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093 (1864). St Anselm (1033-1109) was an Italian-born Benedictine monk and an influential philosopher and theologian

Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 (1864). Augustine (d604), first Archbishop of Canterbury, shown preaching the message of Christianity from Rome before King Ethelbert of Kent

Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, 596 AD. Digitally colored woodcut

St. Augustine Meeting Meets King Ethelbert Cross
St. Augustine meets King Ethelbert for the first time. Augustine led the Gregorian mission from Rome to Britain to Christianize King AEthelberht and his Kingdom of Kent from Anglo-Saxon paganism

The martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer, 1556. Thomas Cranmer, 1489 - 1556. Leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866

Dunstan, c. 909 - 988. English bishop. Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of Canterbury, later canonised as a saint

Thomas Herring, 1693 - 1757, Archbishop of Canterbury. After an 18th century work by William Hogarth

George Abbot, 1562 - 1633. Archbishop of Canterbury. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Lambeth Palace, Lambeth, London, England, seen here from across the River Thames in the 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

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"The Archbishop of Canterbury: A Journey Through History and Faith" Step into the rich tapestry of history as we explore the captivating life and legacy of the Archbishop of Canterbury. From St Dunstan, an influential figure in English religious reform, to the burning of Cranmer in 1556, this coloured engraving transports us back to a tumultuous era. In 1953, amidst grandeur and solemnity, God crowned the Archbishop with glory and righteousness. This momentous occasion symbolized divine approval for his sacred duty. The Athenaeum Club's Ballot Day engraving offers a glimpse into the esteemed social circles that surrounded these spiritual leaders. Legends abound surrounding St Dunstan's encounter with the devil in 1826. This intriguing depiction showcases his unwavering faith against malevolent forces. Another tale unfolds through J Rogers' mid-19th-century creation "Edwy and Elgiva, " shedding light on royal alliances shaped by ecclesiastical influence. Thomas Becket's humble act of washing beggars' feet illustrates compassion intertwined with piety—a testament to selflessness within religious leadership. Matthew Parker's engraved image reminds us of his significant contributions during a time marked by religious upheaval. Reginald Pole's portrait captures a man whose tenure as Archbishop coincided with political turmoil—an era when religion was entangled with power struggles. Thomas Cranmer’s engraving serves as a poignant reminder of his tragic fate—his commitment to reform ultimately leading him to martyrdom. William Laud emerges from Benedict Audran’s copperplate engraving adorned with mitre and coat-of-arms—a visual representation befitting an influential Primate who left an indelible mark on England’s religious landscape. Finally, Queen Victoria awakens on that fateful day in June 1837—the news reverberating throughout her realm—her accession forever linked to the guidance and counsel she received from successive Archbishops.