Pews Collection (#3)

Deacons corner in the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Deacons corner in the Church of God in Christ

Study for Whitehall Chapel, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Walbrook Church (recto); Sketches of Sailboats, Men and Dinghies (verso), 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)

Baptist Church, 1901, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Baptist Church, 1901, 1935/1942

Parish Church, Whitby (b / w photo)
3642747 Parish Church, Whitby (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parish Church, Whitby. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

St Peters Italian Church, Clerkenwell, London (b / w photo)
3642746 St Peters Italian Church, Clerkenwell, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peters Italian Church, Clerkenwell, London)

Chapel of the Charterhouse, Smithfield (b / w photo)
3637738 Chapel of the Charterhouse, Smithfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel of the Charterhouse, Smithfield)

Interior of the Church of St Peter in the East, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996865 Interior of the Church of St Peter in the East, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Congregation reciting the Lords Prayer (colour litho)
5999890 Congregation reciting the Lords Prayer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congregation reciting the Lords Prayer)

Interior of St Thomas Chapel, Tyne Bridge End, Newcastle upon Tyne
1214604 Interior of St Thomas Chapel, Tyne Bridge End, Newcastle upon Tyne (pencil & w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 15.6 x19.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The chapel at Brixton, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London
STC386213 The chapel at Brixton, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes from Prison Life by Henry Mayhew and John Binny, pub

Bramhope Puritan Chapel, 1906 (w / c on paper)
1064933 Bramhope Puritan Chapel, 1906 (w/c on paper) by Braithwaite, Walter (1854-1922); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

The Choir, Westminster Abbey (colour litho)
733572 The Choir, Westminster Abbey (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Choir, Westminster Abbey)

Quakers Meeting from Ackermanns Repository of Arts
2563385 Quakers Meeting from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, aquatinted by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812), 1804 (aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Interior of Temple Church, looking East, 1828 (w / c over pencil on paper)
2831601 Interior of Temple Church, looking East, 1828 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Johnson, James (1803-34); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Priory Church, Malvern, interior looking West Date: circa 1890

The Chapel, Ightham Mote, Kent

Comic postcard, Bridegroom and little boy in church Date: 20th century

The Altar Screen - The parish church of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury, Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham, Norfolk Date: circa 1920s

Chiesa di San Salvatore, Venice, Italy
Chiesa di San Salvatore (Church of the Holy Saviour), Venice, Italy. Date: circa 1950s

St James the Great Church, Manorbier, Pembrokeshire
Interior of St James the Great Church, Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Date: circa 1910s

Le Panache (colour litho)
3098456 Le Panache (colour litho) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Panache. Illustration for a story in Le Figaro Illustre, 1890.); © Look and Learn

The Choir, Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire Date: circa 1920s

The Choir, Westminster Abbey, London Date: circa 1890s

The Choir, Exeter Cathedral, looking east Date: circa 1890s

Comic postcard, bald-headed man in church Date: 20th century

Interior of the Cathedral of Christ Church, 1903 (colour litho)
STC364731 Interior of the Cathedral of Christ Church, 1903 (colour litho) by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shaker meeting in New Lebanon, New York, 1873 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT202622 Shaker meeting in New Lebanon, New York, 1873 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Spanish

Exeter Cathedral, Devon, interior view. circa 1890

Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, interior view. circa 1890

The Anthem, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
IPS73144 The Anthem, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Fletcher, William Teulon Blandford (1858-1936); 92.5x220.2 cm; Ipswich Borough Council Museums and Galleries, Suffolk

Exterior and interior views of Chriist Church, Harrogate, Yorkshire (coloured engraving)
6030926 Exterior and interior views of Chriist Church, Harrogate, Yorkshire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, Sussex
Chichester Cathedral, interior view, Chichester, Sussex. circa 1865

Winchester College Chapel, from History of Winchester College
STC121747 Winchester College Chapel, from History of Winchester College, part of History of the Colleges, engraved by William James Bennett (1787-1844) pub. by R

Coronation of the Queen of Poland from the Pontifical of Bishop Erasmus Ciolek
CZA229149 Coronation of the Queen of Poland from the Pontifical of Bishop Erasmus Ciolek, c.1510 (tempera & gold on parchment) by Polish School, (16th century); 7.5x7 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Interior of St. Michaels Church, Coventry, 1862 (oil on canvas)
COV138415 Interior of St. Michaels Church, Coventry, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Gee, David (1793-1872); Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry; English

Interior view (photo)
BAL1077 Interior view (photo) by English School; St. Jamess Church, Piccadilly, London, UK; English, out of copyright

View inside the Chapel, Foundling Hospital, London
View inside the Chapel, Foundling Hospital, Bloomsbury, London, founded by Thomas Coram and opened in the 1740s. Date: 1845

Interior of the Great Synagogue of Sydney (b / w photo)
ALI322009 Interior of the Great Synagogue of Sydney (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari

Church-decking at Christmas
LLM454821 Church-decking at Christmas by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church-decking at Christmas)

The Sermon, 1888 (oil on canvas)
NUL38824 The Sermon, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); 44x100 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Choir singing in church, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730923 Choir singing in church, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choir singing in church)

The Hat Difficulty Solved (litho)
779978 The Hat Difficulty Solved (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

St. Olaves Church, Hart Street, City of London (looking east)

South Chapel, Dorchester Abbey, Oxfordshire
South Chapel of Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

The Robins Christmas Eve (colour litho)
3630476 The Robins Christmas Eve (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Robins Christmas Eve)

Christmas - A Yule Tide Carol. 19th century

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"Pews: Witnessing History and Faith in Iconic Spaces" Step into the sacred realm of pews, where history intertwines with devotion. From Sacrament Sunday to William Teulon Blandford Fletcher's architectural marvels, these wooden seats have borne witness to countless sermons and spiritual journeys. In 1863, John Everett Millais immortalized the innocence of youth in "My First Sermon, " capturing a young boy's awe within the confines of a pew. A year later, "My Second Sermon" continued this narrative, showcasing growth and contemplation amidst the hallowed space. Beyond churches lie other notable pews that hold their own stories. The Old Bailey stands as an emblematic symbol of justice served while St. Stephen's Cathedral in Passau offers solace amid Bavaria's picturesque landscapes. Pentonville Prison reminds us that even behind bars they can offer solace and redemption for those seeking spiritual guidance. Meanwhile, Llandaff Cathedral's majestic Christ in Majesty painting evokes reverence and humility within its worshippers. Traveling across borders reveals diverse interpretations of faith encapsulated by these humble benches. Borley Church's sepia photograph captures both timelessness and mystery while Holy Trinity Church in Stepney showcases Londoners' unwavering devotion through its intricate interior design. Rosslyn Chapel beckons visitors with its enigmatic beauty; each pew holds secrets whispered throughout centuries past. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Massaponax Church - a poignant reminder of General Grant’s Council of War during a turbulent era in American history. Closer to home is St Thomas The Martyr Church; nestled in Brentwood, Essex – it serves as a sanctuary for reflection amidst bustling city life. Through joyous hymns or tearful prayers uttered from these steadfast seats, pews remain silent witnesses to our collective human experience - bridging gaps between generations and cultures alike.