Chaplain Collection (#6)

SAMUEL C. BENSON (1884-1948. ) American minister. Photograph, c1918
SAMUEL C. BENSON (1884-1948.) American minister. Photograph, c1918

Chaplain on patrol in attempt to find and stop any potential jumpers at infamous clifftop suicide spot, standing at edge of chalk cliff overlooking lighthouse, Beachy Head Lighthouse, Beachy Head

Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley burned at the stake for heresy. Hugh Latimer (c.ja1487 - 16 October 1555) Bishop of Worcester before the Reformation

James Williams Adams (1839-1903) born in Cork, Ireland. Served as a chaplain in the British Indian Army. Awarded the Victoria Cross for an act of gallantry at Killa Kazi, Afghanistan

The Revd Bob Taylor. The Dls Chaplain Robert Taylor (1784-1844) English clergyman called by some the Devils chaplain. Ordained in the Anglican church

Committee for French exhibition of 1888. 19th-century artwork of the members of the committee that organised the French Art Exhibition in Copenhagen of 1888 (Danish: Den Franske Kunstudstilling)

LFB Headquarters - Awaiting arrival of their majesties
The opening of the new LFB Headquarters at Lambeth - the top brass await the arrival of their majesties

VINIEGRA Y LASSO, Salvador (1862-1915). Courtyard of the convent of San Francisco in Cadiz. 1881. The priest is father Salabot, chaplain of the church during the secularization of the friars

Great Chronicles of France, edition of Antoine Verard of 1493. Picture of the archbishop Turpin and Egmeaux, Charlemagnes chaplain, writting on the emperors life. Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Thomas Carve
THOMAS CARVE (also spelt Carue or Carew) Irish chaplain to British forces in Germany, notary apostolic in Vienna, historian. Date: 1590 - 1672

CIVIL WAR: CHAPLAINS, 1864. Chaplains of the 9th Corps of the Union Army at the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia, October 1864

CIVIL WAR: CHAPLAINS, 1861. The Reverend L. F. Drake, Chaplain, 31st Ohio Volunteers, preaching at Camp Dick Robinson
CIVIL WAR: CHAPLAINS, 1861. The Reverend L.F. Drake, Chaplain, 31st Ohio Volunteers, preaching at Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky, 10 November 1861

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. Chaplain Jacob Duch

JOHN DONNE (1573-1631). English poet. Reproduction of an engraving by W. Marshall after a painting of Donne at age 18 in 1591

PARAGUAYAN WAR, 1868. War in Paraguay - The Reverend Father Esmerata, Chaplain of the Brazilian Squadron, Exhorting the Paraguayans to Surrender. The War of the Triple Alliance, 1865-1870

Atlanta campaign. Army of the Cumberland. Divine service by Rev. P.P. Cooney, C.S.C. Chaplain Gen. of Ind. Troops in the field. Soldiers in church service in the field, portrait of Rev. P.P

The General Strike, 1926: volunteers
Are we downhearted? The answer is Negative. A page from The Tatler, applauding the magnificent response which all classes of Society made to the Governments call for volunteers in the wake of

Rev. HP Wright, principal chaplain to the forces in the Crimea & Reverend Messieurs Wallace, Sykes, Parson, HA Taylor, Boudier, Parker, Preston & Crozier

British Chaplain writes for a wounded soldier
A British Chaplain writing home for a wounded British Tommy, seated on a stretcher with injuries to his right leg circa 1916

Moses Browne
MOSES BROWNE Chaplain of Morden College, and poet when his duties permitted it. Date: 1704 - 1787

Richard Yates
RICHARD YATES churchman, rector of Ashen, Essex, and chaplain of Chelsea Hospital, historian of Bury St Edmunds. Date: 1769 - 1834

Anton Wilhelm Boehm
ANTON WILHELM BOEHM German chaplain to the court of George I at St James palace, London. Date: 1673 - 1722

Joshua Brookes, Churchman
JOSHUA BROOKES Chaplain of the Collegiate Church of Christ, at Manchester : his behaviour was sometimes considered to be eccentric. Date: 1754 - 1821

Rev. Dr. A. C. Don, Dean of Westminster
The Dean of Westminster, according to ancient traditional rights, assists the Archbishop of Canterbury at the coronation of British Sovereigns, in particular at the Unction, the Investiture

Australian chaplain in box respirator, France, WW1
An Australian chaplain wearing a box respirator to protect him from a gas attack at Fleurbaix, northern France, during the First World War. Date: June 1916

General Rawlinson and others, Peronne, France, WW1
General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925), British army officer, seen here with other officers and an army chaplain in recaptured French territory in Peronne, northern France

New Years Eve in the Workhouse
An illustration by J Barnard Davis of New Years Eve in an unnamed workhouse. At Christmas time, workhouses were decorated and the inmates given treats

KOREAN WAR: CHURCH SERVICE. A U. S. Navy chaplain holds service for tank crewmen at a camouflaged tank near the front
KOREAN WAR: CHURCH SERVICE. A U.S. Navy chaplain holds service for tank crewmen at a camouflaged tank near the front in Korea, September 1952

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. Chaplain Jacob Duch leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. Chaplain Jacob Duch© leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress. A key to print of The First Prayer in the Continental Congress

French chaplain WWII
French chaplain of the Free French forces, Father Vital, with some of the French fishermen on the south coast of England

French sailors WWII
The marine chaplain is also a sailor and one of the first to suggest distractions from ordinary routine

French naval chaplain WWII
A French naval chaplain looks back home at his native Brittany which he has sought to defend by donning military uniform

Church Service on the Western Front, 1916
Illustration showing a group of British soldiers holding a church service on a Sunday, somewhere on the Western Front in France, 1916

Seamans Mission Chaplain on a merchant ship, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Chaplain sitting on a merchant ship, sharing his tobacco with the crew, 1906. Mission boats were at work in many of the worlds largest ports, at this time

Mission to Seamen Chaplain distributing Papers, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Chaplain distributing papers and magazines to a merchant ship crew, on their vessel, 1906

William Boyd Carpenter
WILLIAM BOYD William Boyd Carpenter, Bishop of Ripon, royal chaplain and clerk of the closet to Edward VII and George V. Created KCVO in 1912. Great orator

Taylor Preaching / C. 1645
The English prelate Jeremy Taylor preaches to the Kings troops. Taylor was chaplain to Laud and Charles I, and took refuge in Wales after the downfall of the Royalist cause

Nobles and Entourage
A noble couple listen to two members of their entourage - the butler to talk about the state of their wine- cellar, the chaplain to talk about the state of their souls

Whitefield / Huntingdon
GEORGE WHITEFIELD Methodist preacher, depicted in the drawing room of Selina, Countess of Huntingdon: he is chaplain to her connexion

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"Chaplain: Guardians of Faith, Compassion, and Courage" From the iconic Charlie Chaplin to the brave Army chaplains in World War I, the role of a chaplain has been one of immense significance throughout history. These dedicated individuals have touched countless lives with their unwavering commitment to serving others. In times of war, such as during the Great War, army chaplains like Charles Spencer Chaplin provided solace and spiritual guidance to soldiers amidst chaos and despair. Their selfless deeds on the battlefield were a testament to their unwavering faith and compassion. Beyond military conflicts, chaplains have played pivotal roles in various aspects of society. From leading prayers at important events like Jacob Duche did during the Continental Congress' first prayer, to providing comfort as an army nursing sister or running dining rooms for those in need like Baxters House in Kidderminster - these individuals have always been there when people needed them most. Throughout history, renowned figures like John Donne and Rev. Samuel Marsden have left lasting legacies as influential religious leaders who served as chaplains. Their autograph signatures serve as reminders of their profound impact on both literature and spirituality, and are not confined by borders or specific religions; they extend their support wherever it is needed. Whether it be Abbe Bauer tending to Empress Eugenie or Christian religious orders dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to their communities - these devoted men and women exemplify what it means to live out one's faith through service. Even amid the horrors of war, church services held on WWI battlefields brought a glimmer of hope for soldiers facing unimaginable circumstances. The Padre standing tall amidst ruins symbolizes resilience and strength that can only come from deep-rooted belief. The image of an army chaplain tenderly tending British graves serves as a poignant reminder that even after death, these heroes continue their duty to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.