Lollards Tower Collection

The Sunday School Centenary, Review of 20, 000 Children before the Prince
1060471 The Sunday School Centenary, Review of 20, 000 Children before the Prince and Princess of Wales in the Grounds of Lambeth Palace (engraving) by Durand

The Sunday School Centenary, Review of 20, 000 Children before the Prince and Princess of Wales... (engraving)
3637809 The Sunday School Centenary, Review of 20, 000 Children before the Prince and Princess of Wales... (engraving) by Durand

Lambeth Palace (engraving)
1107754 Lambeth Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Palace. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Lambeth Palace (engraving)
1054919 Lambeth Palace (engraving) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Palace. Illustration for The Graphic)

Lambeth, Lambeth Palace, Post Room in Lollards Tower, c 1435, with West doorway of Chapel
3634118 Lambeth, Lambeth Palace, Post Room in Lollards Tower, c 1435, with West doorway of Chapel, early 13th-century (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace (engraving)
3637176 The Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace)

Lambeth Palace (litho)
1054921 Lambeth Palace (litho) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Palace. Illustration for The Graphic)

The martyrdom of Richard Hunne in Lollards Tower, found hanging in his cell, 1514. Richard Hunne, early 16th century English merchant tailor

Inigo Jones porch to Old St. Pauls Cathedral showing the Lollards Tower, London, England. From London Pictures, published 1890

Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, 1912. Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid

Prisoners in the Lollards Tower, 1550s, (c1920). The picture describing the straight handling of the cloase prisonners in Lollardes Tower, originally published in John Foxes Book of Martyrs, (1563)

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The Lollards Tower, located within the historic Lambeth Palace, holds a haunting history that dates back centuries. This tower witnessed one of its most infamous events when Mr Richard Hunne was brutally murdered within its walls. The chilling illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe captures the essence of this tragic incident. In another engraving, we see the grandeur of Lambeth Palace as it hosted The Sunday School Centenary, with an astounding 20, 000 children gathered in its grounds before the Prince and Princess of Wales, and is awe-inspiring to imagine such a momentous occasion taking place in these very surroundings. A black and white photograph takes us back to c1435, showcasing the Post Room in Lollards Tower alongside the early 13th-century West doorway of Chapel. This image offers a glimpse into the architectural beauty that has stood strong throughout time. Moving forward to 1912, we are presented with an enchanting lithograph capturing Lollards Tower at Lambeth Palace. Its imposing presence stands tall amidst lush greenery and serves as a reminder of its dark past. Another intriguing engraving portrays prisoners confined within Lollards Tower during the 1550s. Their faces tell stories untold; their captivity symbolizes oppression and resistance against religious persecution. Lastly, we witness a somber scene depicting Richard Hunne's martyrdom found hanging in his cell in 1514. As an English merchant tailor who met a cruel fate within these very walls, his story echoes through history as a testament to those who fought for their beliefs. The enigmatic allure surrounding Lollards Tower continues to captivate our imagination today. Its walls hold secrets that have shaped our understanding of religion, persecution, resilience, and progress throughout Great Britain's rich heritage.