Pews Collection (#7)

At the Christmas service by Charles Robinson
Scene showing children singing At the Christmas Service. This image has a strange cartoon like style which differs from the other illustrations. Date: 1906

St Protus and St Hyacinths Church, Blisland, Cornwall
Interior view of St Protus and St Hyacinths Church, Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall. It is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church dating back to Norman times. Date: circa 1980s

View of interior, Wells Cathedral, Somerset
View of interior with choir stalls, Wells Cathedral, Somerset. circa 1970s

St Saviours Church, Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, West Africa
Interior of St Saviours Church, Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1910s

Interior view, Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Interior view facing the altar, Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield, Staffordshire. 19th century

Basel, Switzerland - interior of the Basel Minster church
Basel, Switzerland - the interior of the Basel Minster church, recognisably built from red sandstone with coloured roof tiles in Gothic and Romanesque styles

English Cathedrals - Nave of Cathedral - view over wooden Pews along nave Altar, screen, organ?. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Date: circa 1900

Rosslyn Chapel - a 15th-century chapel located at the village of Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland - view towards altar, pews, stained glass windows

Anglican church service taking place, with clergy (including a bishop), choir and congregation. Date: 1960s

Interior of St Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: circa 1960s

St Johns Cathedral, Antigua, West Indies
Interior of St Johns Cathedral (Anglican), Antigua, West Indies. Date: circa 1910

Methodist Chapel
A Methodist Chapel of Selina, Countess of Huntingdons Connexion in Worcester. Date: Early 19th century

Chas Kingsley / Church Int
CHARLES KINGSLEY Interior view of the English writer and clergymans Church at Eversley Date: 1819 - 1875

Nave of St. Pauls Cathedral, London
View up the nave of St Pauls Cathedral, London. circa 1870s

Interior, All Souls Church, Langham Place, London W1
Interior of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London W1. Date: circa 1910s

St Mary in the Castle, Pelham Terrace, Hastings, East Sussex
St Mary in the Castle, a Georgian church in Pelham Terrace, Hastings, East Sussex -- interior view, showing the auditorium with organ and pipes. Date: circa 1920

Wooden stalls in primary church, Vilvorde, Belgium
Ornately carved wooden stalls in the primary church, Vilvorde (Vilvoorde), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

The Lawrence Chapel, part of Chelsea Old Church (All Saints) owned by Chelseas Lord of the Manor. Damaged during the Blitz in 1941. Date: circa 1935

Franciscan Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy. Shows the pulpit and the Bardi Chapel to the right of the High Altar. The fine beamed roof has been cleared of whitewash

Interior, Presbyterian Church, Cheraw, South Carolina, USA
Interior of the Presbyterian Church at Cheraw, South Carolina, USA. Date: circa 1908

Norway - Interior of Vossenvangen Church
Lantern slide of interior of Church in Vossenvangen in Norway, showing center aisle with pews either side and organ above

Corpus Christi College Chapel, Oxford
The interior of Corpus Christi College chapel, Oxford. Contrary to the information printed on this postcard, the college was founded in 1517

French Prison Chapel
Prisoners kneeling in prayer in the pews of a prison chapel in France. Date: 1930s

First Communion, 1867 (oil on panel)
BAL98656 First Communion, 1867 (oil on panel) by Duverger, Theophile Emmanuel (1821-86); 84x69 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; French, out of copyright

Feast Day at the Pio Albergo Trivulzio, 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR79348 Feast Day at the Pio Albergo Trivulzio, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Morbelli, Angelo (1853-1919); 78x122 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) preaching to a Puritan congregation (engraving)
KW211572 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) preaching to a Puritan congregation (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

St. Pauls, Deptford (w / c on paper)
XYC176325 St. Paul s, Deptford (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); 37.8x50.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Interior of a church, Eberhard Cornelis Rahms, 1863

The Interior of Westminster Abbey, London, unknown artist, 18th century, British

Interior of the St. Georges Cathedral, one of the largest wooden churches in the world, Georgetown, Guyana, South America

Wimborne Minster, Dorset - The Lady Chapel Date: circa 1907

Interior of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shenfield
The interior of the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Hall Lane, Shenfield Church, near Brentwood, Essex Date: circa 1905

Interior of All Souls Church, Noupoort, South Africa
Interior of All Souls Church, Noupoort, in the eastern Karoo region of South Africa. Date: circa 1902

Reredos - St Pauls Cathedral, London Date: circa 1885

London - Interior of St. Martins in the Fields
London - A stunnig postcard image of the interior of St. Martins in the Fields Church. Date: circa 1911

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India - Convent Church Interior Date: circa 1910s

Glamorous French beauty in pious pose, her hands closed together as a silent prayer is uttered... Date: circa 1910s

Paeonies and alchemilla mollis as pew end decoration, for summer wedding in country church. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

St Andrews Church, Didling
Black and white interior view of church showing pews and altar. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5361

Dr Syntax Preaching. Aquatint by Rowlandson from The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque, Ackermann, London, 1813. Pulpit with sounding board over

Chartists in church, 1839. To demonstrate their power and numbers, they would process to church well before time for the service, and peacefully fill the pews

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Free seats: In Anglican churches in England in the 19th century more prosperous families rented their pews, but some free seats were available for the poor. Wood engraving by John Emms, London, 1872

Interior of medieval church, Trono Old Church, Halsingland, Norrland, Sweden, august

West Tarring: the interior of St Andrews Church, 17 July 1891
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/118

Rottingdean: Interior of St Margarets Church, 20 September 1897
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/48

Scottish Churchgoing 19C
Collection time in a Scottish church. Date: early 19th century

The interior of St Marys Church, Brighton
Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 26113/17

Royal Wedding 1885 -- Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry
Scene inside the church during the wedding ceremony of Princess Beatrice, youngest child of Queen Victoria, and Prince Henry of Battenberg

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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.