Protestant Collection (page 85)

Rene De Laudonniere
RENE de GOULAINE de LAUDONNIERE French seaman, founded a protestant colony in Florida but it was destroyed by the Spanish, he barely escaped

Boldre Church Hampshire
Boldre Church, Hampshire: exterior view of the church, from across the churchyard

GEORG CALIXTUS 1586-1656
GEORG CALIXTUS German Lutheran Theologian who upheld reunion of the Lutheran and Reformed Protestant sects

Eucharistic Congress
The EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 1932 - souvenir card, in which the whole of Ireland, Catholic or Protestant, is illuminated by the holy sacrament

Martin Bucer (Hondius)
MARTIN BUCER Protestant reformer from Alsace, came to England

French Rejoicing
Wild rejoicings in France when a false rumour circulates that catholic James II has defeated protestant William III at the battle of the Boyne : Jamess flight reveals the truth

Luther & Swan
MARTIN LUTHER with a swan

Ant. Court De Gebelin
ANTOINE COURT DE GEBELIN French protestant historian and antiquary

James Halton
JAMES NALTON protestant churchman whose sermons oft-times brought his congregation - and himself - to tears : died of a distemper with his autograph

Thomas Cawton
THOMAS CAWTON protestant churchman whose royalist sympathies led him to take refuge in Rotterdam with his autograph

George Buchanan
GEORGE BUCHANAN Scottish protestant churchman, scholar, statesman and historian with his autograph

Bethune, Duke of Sully
Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of SULLY French Protestant statesman

Friedrich in Bohemia 2
Friedrich V, elector Palatine, protestant, claims Bohemia, but defeated at the battle of White Mountain he is forced into exile, earning him the title of the Winter King

Friedrich in Bohemia
Friedrich V, elector Palatine, protestant, claims Bohemia, but defeated at the battle of White Mountain he is forced into exile, earning him the title of the Winter King

Augsburg Confession
Philip Melancthon, on behalf of the protestants, presents the Augsburg Confession to emperor Karl V : it summarises the beliefs of the protestant faith

Caspar Olevianus
CASPAR OLEVIAN (Olevianus) German protestant theologian

Jean Calvin (Conquy)
JEAN CALVIN French Protestant reformer, active in Geneva

Satire on the Bishops
A satirical view of the protestant bishops. Of God, Of Man, Of the Devell

Henry VIII and the Pope at the Reformation
The Pope suppressed by King Henry VIII -- a contemporary satire on Englands break with Rome, showing Henry sitting on his throne with the Pope under his feet

Religious Debate 1529
Two protestant churchmen, Luther and Zwingli, engage in a religious debate

Bannbulle at Wittenberg
Martin Luther burns the papal bull ( Bannbulle ) at Wittenberg

Luther burns the Papal Bull 1520
Martin Luther burns the Papal bull in front of the East gate of Wittenberg

Rowland Hill preaching in Surrey Chapel, London
Rowland Hill (1744-1833), nonconformist leader and evangelical, preaching to a large congregation in the Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, London

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Protestantism, a significant branch of Christianity, has shaped the course of history with its diverse beliefs and influential figures. From Oliver Cromwell leading his troops at the Battle of Edgehill during the English Civil War to Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses on the door of Wittenberg Castle Church, Protestants have left an indelible mark. The Scottish Covenanters proudly waved their flag as they fought for religious freedom against oppressive rulers. Meanwhile, Jonathan Edwards preached powerful sermons that ignited spiritual awakenings in colonial America. John Calvin's teachings on predestination and divine sovereignty continue to shape Protestant theology today. In Lewes, East Sussex, burning crosses illuminate the night sky during the annual bonfire night parade—a reminder of historical conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. Satire against Martin Luther highlights how even within Protestantism itself, there are differing opinions and interpretations. As dawn breaks over Dresden Frauenkirche in Germany or twilight descends upon Londonderry/Derry's Peace Bridge and skyline in County Londonderry, we witness symbols of peace amidst a tumultuous past marked by religious divisions. John Calvin stands alongside four syndics at Geneva—his influence extending beyond theological realms into governance. Westminster Abbey in London serves as a testament to centuries-long Protestant worship and tradition. And finally, gazing upon John Donne's portrait from c. 1595 reminds us that individual voices within Protestantism have contributed greatly to literature and intellectual discourse throughout history. From battles fought to ideas debated; from reformations sparked to art inspired—Protestantism continues to be a force that shapes our world today.