Pews Collection (#4)

Christmas - A Yule Tide Carol. 19th century

Interior of old church, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. circa 1910s

Comic postcard, Lead us not into temptation -- a little child in church. Date: 1908

Church interior with font, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex
Holy Trinity Church interior with old font, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex. Date: early 20th century

St. Pauls Cathedral, London - The Nave
St Pauls Cathedral, London - The Nave

Parish Church, Halifax, Yorkshire
Interior of Parish Church, Halifax, Yorkshire. circa 1900

St Marys Church, High Street, Totnes, Devon, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 15th century. Interior view, showing the 15th century stone screen and choir stalls. Date: circa 1920s

St Andrews Church, Harberton, near Totnes, Devon, dating back to the 14th century. Interior view, showing the late medieval rood screen and the 15th century pulpit. Date: circa 1890s

Choir screens, Bovey Tracey Church, Devon
Choir screens, Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury, Bovey Tracey, Devon, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1900s

Detail of column, St Peters Church, Conisbrough, Doncaster
Detail of a column capital in the nave of St Peters Church, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, dating back to the 8th century

View of the nave, St Davids Cathedral, St Davids, Wales
View of the nave, St Davids Cathedral, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the organ pipes visible above, and the pulpit on the left. Date: circa 1900s

Galilee Chapel, Durham Cathedral, Durham
View of the Galilee Chapel, at the west end of Durham Cathedral, Durham, dating back to the 11th century. Date: circa 1900s

Interior view, St Peters Church, Northampton, showing the Norman arch of the tower, dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1900s

View of the nave, Durham Cathedral, Durham
View of the nave (looking east), Durham Cathedral, Durham, dating back to the 11th century. Date: circa 1900s

North arcade, St Laurence Church, Pittington, Durham
View of the north arcade of St Laurence Church, Pittington, Durham, dating back to around 1100. Date: 1911

All Saints Church, Mettingham, Suffolk
Interior of All Saints Church, Mettingham, Suffolk. Date: circa 1900s

Chapel (engraving)
2800918 Chapel (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel. Illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman by Cuthbert Bede)

Oliver Cromwell preaching to a puritan congregation, illustration from
STC393405 Oliver Cromwell preaching to a puritan congregation, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

The Brompton Oratory, London, 1890 (photo)
DGC398055 The Brompton Oratory, London, 1890 (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; British, out of copyright

Interior of St. Peters Church, Newcastle upon Tyne (oil on paper)
TW426881 Interior of St. Peters Church, Newcastle upon Tyne (oil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 72.2x59.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: St)

A Wedding of Ten Couples in Walworth (b / w photo)
XJF441962 A Wedding of Ten Couples in Walworth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bilton Church, Harrogate, North Yorkshire (coloured engraving)
6030679 Bilton Church, Harrogate, North Yorkshire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bilton Church, Harrogate)

Worshipping the Almighty Dollar, 1907 (lithograph)
2622462 Worshipping the Almighty Dollar, 1907 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of a church (b / w photo)
3627255 Interior of a church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a church. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge (coloured photo)
3642653 Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge)

Interior of St Johns Church, 1828 (w / c over pencil on paper)
2831862 Interior of St Johns Church, 1828 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Johnson, James (1803-34); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Interior of St Johns Church (w / c on paper)
2831861 Interior of St Johns Church (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Jack Sheppard committing robbery in Willesden Church, illustration from
2637004 Jack Sheppard committing robbery in Willesden Church, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Church interior (colour litho)
3096774 Church interior (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church interior. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard)

Chapel on board the steamboat, la Normandie. Postcard sent in 1913
660432 Chapel on board the steamboat, la Normandie. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: The Christmas Sermon (engraving)
6034864 Punch cartoon: The Christmas Sermon (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Christmas Sermon)

Chapel, Eton College (b / w photo)
3094965 Chapel, Eton College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel, Eton College. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Prayer (engraving)
3648103 The Prayer (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prayer)

View of Centre Aisle of St Mary Redcliffe, looking East, showing the Hogarth altarpiece
2831457 View of Centre Aisle of St Mary Redcliffe, looking East, showing the Hogarth altarpiece, c.1824 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Withers, John (c.1810); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The Interior of St. Peter s, Wolverhampton, engraved by I. Shaw, 1848 (litho)
WAG421393 The Interior of St. Peter s, Wolverhampton, engraved by I. Shaw, 1848 (litho) by Greenwood, C. J. (fl.1848) (after); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Tettenhall Church, 1844 (litho)
WAG451515 Tettenhall Church, 1844 (litho) by Burn, Henry (c.1807-1884); 28.3x23.5 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Singing in church, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731195 Singing in church, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singing in church)

The hoary head is a crown of glory
LLM461562 The hoary head is a crown of glory by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hoary head is a crown of glory)

Interior view of chapel showing organ, c. 1461 (photo)
JB24276 Interior view of chapel showing organ, c. 1461 (photo) by English School, (15th century); Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, UK; eJohn Bethell; English, out of copyright

Interior (photo)
NUL260888 Interior (photo) by French School, (12th century); Church of Saint-Hilaire, Poitiers, France; (add.info.: Eglise-Saint-Hilaire-Le-Grand; ); French, out of copyright

Choirboys (pencil & crayon on paper)
AGN271148 Choirboys (pencil & crayon on paper) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840) (attr. to); 19.7x28.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Interior of the Paolina Chapel, Vatican, Rome (b / w photo)
ALI273498 Interior of the Paolina Chapel, Vatican, Rome (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari

Christmas Prayers, 1872 (oil on panel)
CH92911 Christmas Prayers, 1872 (oil on panel) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 45x34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Interior, Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996867 Interior, Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior, Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire)

Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996856 Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keble College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire)

The Prayer (engraving)
3648104 The Prayer (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prayer)

York Minster (b / w photo)
3096603 York Minster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: York Minster. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chapel, Eton College (colour photo)
3094949 Chapel, Eton College (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel, Eton College. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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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.