Parsons Collection (#4)

Aerial view of London, showing St Pauls Cathedral, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Inscriptions from the Catacombs, Rome, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Chinatown, San Francisco, USA, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Coming From Church, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Chinese Buddhist prayer sheet, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Title page of the Coverdale Bible, 1535 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Syriac version of the Pentateuch, 1926. The Pentateuch comprises the first five books of the Old Testament. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

Hebrew version of the Pentateuch, 1926. The Pentateuch comprises the first five books of the Old Testament. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

A tablet outside Herods Temple, Jerusalem, forbidding strangers to enter, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

Milan Cathedral, Italy, 1926. A cathedral adorned with two thousand statues. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

A page from The Book Of The Dead, 1926. The Book of the Dead was a description of the ancient Egyptian conception of the afterlife and a collection of hymns, spells

St Marks Basilica, Venice, Italy, 1926. The Basilica of St Mark was built in Byzantine style and modelled on two basilicas from the city of Byzantium, the Holy Apostles and the Hagia Sophia

Durham Cathedral, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Lincoln Cathedral, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The New University, Jerusalem, Israel, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) visiting Newgate Prison, 1926. Fry was an English philanthropist, Quaker minister and prison reformer

Transmitting valves at Marconi Station in Carnarvon, Gwynedd, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

X-ray photograph of a hand, 1926. Also featured is an inset of Wilhelm Rontgen (1845-1913) who discovered x-rays in 1895. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

Joseph Lister (1827-1912), English surgeon and pioneer of antiseptic surgery, 1926. Lister made important discoveries on the microscopical investigations of inflammation and the coagulation of blood

Marie Curie (1867-1934), Polish-born French physicist, 1926. In 1898, Curie and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium

An aeroplane over London, 1926. Artist: GH Davis
An aeroplane over London, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Samuel Morse (1791-1872), American artist and inventor, 1926. Morse was the inventor of the first functional electric telegraph (1835) and, with Alexander Bain (1810-1977), of the Morse code

Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), Irish-born Scottish mathematician and physicist, 1926. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin was a pioneer of thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory

Trinity College, Cambridge, 1926. Also seen is an inset of Isaac Newton (1642-1727), one of Trinity Colleges most distinguished alumni

Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), English chemist and physicist, 1926. In 1861, Crookes discovered a previously unknown element with a bright green emission line in its spectrum

The Reverend Robert Moffat, the apostle of Bechuana, c1926. Artist: G Baxter
The Reverend Robert Moffat, the apostle of Bechuana, 1926. Moffat (1795-1883) was a Scottish Congregationalist missionary to Africa

The Prince of Wales planting a tree at the Kumasi Church College, Ghana, 1926. On the death of his father, King George V, in January 1936, Prince Edward (1894-1972) was proclaimed King Edward VIII

Oliver Cromwell and his Troops at Dunbar Singing the 118th Psalm, 1926. Artist: Andrew Garrick Gow
Oliver Cromwell and his Troops at Dunbar Singing the 118th Psalm, 1926. Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War

St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 3: The Rise of the Modern Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Thomas Cranmer at the Traitors Gate, 1553 (1926). Artist: Frederick Goodall
Thomas Cranmer at the Traitors Gate, 1926. Cranmer (1489-1556) was the archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of the English kings Henry VIII and Edward VI

Havana, Cuba, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Cathedral and National Palace, Mexico City, Mexico, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Natives of Mexico, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Philippine islanders in fete-day costume, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth President of the United States, 1926. Monroe was president between 1817 and 1825. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

Elihu Root, American lawyer and statesman, 1926
Elihu Root (1845-1937), American lawyer and statesman, 1926. Root was the 1912 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

William Howard Taft, twenty-seventh President of the United States, 1926
William Howard Taft (1857-1930), twenty-seventh President of the United States, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948), American lawyer and politician, 1926. Hughes was a lawyer and Republican politician from the State of New York

Hampden and Pym prevented from emigrating to New England by order of the government, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

Edvard Benes (1884-1948), second President of Czechoslovakia, 1926. Benes was a leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement and the second President of Czechoslovakia

The Palace of Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Edouard Herriot (1872-1957), French politician, 1926. Herriot was a French Radical politician of the Third Republic who served three times as Prime Minister

Ploughing by machinery, c1926. Artist: Sir John Fowler
Ploughing by machinery, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Everyday life in the country, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Ellen Key (1849-1926), Swedish feminist writer, 1926. Key was an early advocate of a child-centred approach to motherhood and a suffragist

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861), English poet, 1926. Browning was one of the most respected poets of the Victorian era

The Sower, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London)

Patmos, Greece, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

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"Exploring the Legacy of Parsons: From Welwyn Garden City to Banbury, England" Step into history with a captivating journey through Parsons' remarkable contributions. 🗺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1️⃣ In 1926, Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire unveiled its map, showcasing the visionary planning by Parsons that shaped this beautiful town. 2️⃣ Travel to Banbury's Parsons Street and immerse yourself in its charming ambiance - a street that whispers tales of old-world charm and timeless elegance. 3️⃣ Witness the artistic prowess of Francis Parsons as he brings Chief Kanagagota (Standing Turkey) to life on canvas during his London visit in 1762. 4️⃣ Behold the magnificent Turbinia, a steam turbine-powered steamship that revolutionized maritime technology under the watchful eye of none other than Charles Algernon Parsons himself. 5️⃣ The Tatler cover featuring the enchanting Countess of Rosse is an exquisite masterpiece graced by Parson's creative touch - capturing beauty for all eternity. 6️⃣ Delve into ancient history as you explore The Moabite Stone from 1926, revealing fascinating insights into biblical times meticulously preserved by scholars like William B. Parsons. 7️⃣ Edgar & Winifred Ward's pottery artistry takes center stage in their stunning creations from 1926 – witness their mastery firsthand at The Potteries exhibition. 8️⃣ Alfred William Parson's brush strokes transport us back to the tranquil Thames Valley adorned with majestic poplars – an idyllic scene captured forever on canvas. 9️⃣ Join members of Cuddington Golf Club in Surrey as they enjoy leisurely rounds amidst picturesque landscapes – where passion for golf meets Parson's love for the outdoors.