Pews Collection (#5)

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

St Edmunds Church, Southwold (b / w photo)
3093912 St Edmunds Church, Southwold (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Edmunds Church, Southwold)

Church pew from the Twelfth Baptist Church of Boston, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The bench is varnished with a dark brown paint that is chipped in several places, revealing a lighter, golden brown grained wood underneath

Prayer Meeting, second stone, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Prayer Meeting, second stone, 1916

Cassabanca with Atlantes Supporting the Arms, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Cassabanca with Atlantes Supporting the Arms, c. 1550

Bishop Hill: Church Pew, 1939. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Bishop Hill: Church Pew, 1939

Service in progress inside St Martins Church on Suez Road, Cambridge. 1st March 1964

Un-named schoolboy sits through the rehearsals of the play Cry the Beloved Country which is being presented in the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

Interior of St Andrews Church, Uxbridge, Circa 1934

Spanish Singers (Les chantres espagnols), 1865. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Spanish Singers (Les chantres espagnols), 1865

Christ Church New Street, 1840-1860. Creator: Unknown
Christ Church New Street, 1840-1860

St. Stephens Walbrook, November 1, 1809. Creators: Thomas Rowlandson
St. Stephens Walbrook, November 1, 1809

Interior of St. Giless Church, Camberwell, 1844. Creator: Stephen Sly
Interior of St. Giless Church, Camberwell, 1844. Worshippers at a newly built church in south London, with the font in the foreground

The First Time of Asking, from "Illustrated London News", May 8, 1896
The First Time of Asking, from " Illustrated London News", May 8, 1896

Sunday at Chelsea Hospital (from "The Graphic, "vol. 3), February 18, 1871
Sunday at Chelsea Hospital (from " The Graphic, " vol. 3), February 18, 1871

Interior of chapel, 1842. Creator: Unknown
Interior of chapel, 1842. Church and organ inside Pentonville Prison, London, completed in 1842. The wooden pews are built with divisions to prevent prisoners from seeing each other

Group of 5 Stereograph Views of Westminster Abbey, London, England, 1850s-1910s. [Westminster Abbey, London]

Interior, Dartmouth Church, Devon
Interior, Dartmouth Church (probably St Saviours), Devon. Date: circa 1832

The elderly Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) attending worship at St. Marys Church, Walmer, Kent. Date: 1852

Makelekele evangelical church, Brazzaville, Congo, Africa

Mass in Evry cathedral, Evry, Essonne, France, Europe

Silhouette of a woman in church

Taleth, kippa, yad and Torah in the Great Synagogue, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Great Synagogue, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

The Sermon, 1813, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The Sermon, 1813, (1947). A family listens to the minister preaching from his pulpit. Engraving after a painting. From " English Hymns and Hymn Writers", by Adam Fox. [Collins, London, 1947]

St Johns Church, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia
Interior of St Johns Church (Anglican), Finch Street, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia. Date: circa 1925

St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, West Midlands
Interior view of St Martin in the Bull Ring (parish church), Birmingham, West Midlands, with an inset portrait of its Rector, Canon Denton Thompson. Date: circa 1910

Edgbaston Old Church, Birmingham, West Midlands
Interior view, Edgbaston Old Church, Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, with an inset portrait of Archdeacon Mansfield Owen. Date: circa 1910s

Interior of the Chapel, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Chapel, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

An elderly minister sits to pray in Bath Abbey, England. He sits on old, carved wooden pews Date: 1999

Galilee Chapel, Durham Cathedral, 1893. Creator: Unknown
Galilee Chapel, Durham Cathedral, 1893. The Romanesque cathedral in Durham dates almost entirely from the 12th century. It was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St

Within Great St. Bartholomew s: Raheres Tomb in the Choir, c1935. Creator: Joel
Within Great St. Bartholomew s: Raheres Tomb in the Choir, c1935. The church of St Bartholomew the Great in the City of London was founded as an Augustinian Priory by Anglo-Norman priest

Dutch women wearing traditional dress in church, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Dutch women wearing traditional dress in church, c1928. Women in large stiffened bonnets. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928

Decorating church with flowers, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Decorating church with flowers, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

View of the nave from the choir, 1020-1135 (photo) (see also 181868)
XIR229541 View of the nave from the choir, 1020-1135 (photo) (see also 181868) by French School; Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France; (add.info.: the nave seen from the choir; ); French

Elijah Altarpiece
XJL61798 Elijah Altarpiece by Valdes Leal, Juan de (1622-90); Iglesia del Carmen, Cordoba, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Interior of the Moravian Chapel in Fetter Lane, 1897. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Moravian Chapel in Fetter Lane, 1897. The Fetter Lane Congregation of the Moravian Church was founded in 1742

Interior of St. Michaels, Wood Street, 1876, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Interior of St. Michael s, Wood Street, 1876, (1897). The church of St Michael Wood Street in the City of London, the burial site for the head of King James IV of Scotland (1473-1513)

Interior of St. Andrews Church, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Interior of St. Andrews Church, c1872. The church of St Andrew Holborn, near Holborn Viaduct in London, was rebuilt by Christopher Wren in the late 17th century. From Old and New London, Vol

Bampton, Devon - The Church of St Marys - Interior. Date: circa 1908

Terling, Essex - Terling Church - Interior. Date: circa 1920s

Interior of Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. circa 1960s

Interior church altar pews 1925 Middle East Israel
Interior of church showing altar and pews. 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

A bible open on a wooden bench; Northumberland england

A Cross In Line With A Centre Aisle In A Church; Staindrop, Durham, England

Interior Of A Church Building; Howick, Northumberland, Building

Santuario Do Senhor Jesus Dos Milagres (The Sanctuary Of Miracles Of The Lord Jesus); Milagres, Estremadura And Ribatejo, Portugal

The Bible Open On A Stand At The Back Of Howick Church; Northumberland, England

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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.