Rahere Collection

St. Bartholomews Church
The Norman pillars and arches of the Church of St. Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, City of London Founded by Rahere in 1123, one of Londons oldest churches. Date: 1930s

St Bartholomews Church, Smithfield (engraving)
2800429 St Bartholomews Church, Smithfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bartholomews Church, Smithfield)

WW1 - Attack on London - St. Batholomew the Great
circa 1910s

Old Smithfield (litho)
1606738 Old Smithfield (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Smithfield. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 November 1898)

Raheres Tomb
Rahere (or Raher) was an Anglo-Norman priest and monk. He was a favourite of King Henry I and is most famous for having founded the Priory of the Hospital of St Bartholomew in 1123

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

Rayers Tomb, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Rayers Tomb, (c1872). Monument to Rahere, founder and first prior of St. Bartholomews Priory and Hospital in 1123, in the church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, City of London

Raheres tomb, St Bartholomews Priory, City of London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
Raheres tomb, St Bartholomews Priory, City of London, 1880. Rahere was a favourite courtier of Henry I. He founded St Bartholomews Hospital in 1123

Painted window in St Bartholomews Hospital, Smithfield, City of London, 1810. Artist
Painted window in St Bartholomews Hospital, Smithfield, City of London, 1810. St Bartholomews Hospital was founded in 1123 by Rahere, the Prior of St Bartholomews Priory

St Bartholomews Hospital, Smithfield, City of London, 1723. St Bartholomews Hospital was founded in 1123 by Rahere, the Prior of St Bartholomews Priory, after he had a vision of the saint

View of the entrance of St Bartholomews Hospital from Smithfield, City of London, 1816. St Bartholomews Hospital was founded in 1123 by Rahere, the Prior of St Bartholomews Priory

Monument in the Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, Smithfield, City of London, 1851. Monument to Rahere, founder and first prior of St Bartholomews Priory and Hospital in 1123

Ancient Gateway, St Barts Hospital, London, c1920s. St Bartholomews Hospital was founded in 1123 by Rahere, the Prior of St Bartholomews Priory, after he had a vision of the saint

The tomb of Rahere aka Raher or Raherius, (Anglo-Norman priest and monk), The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, aka Great St Bart s, West Smithfield, London, England

RAHERE English churchman, founder of St Bartholomews monastery, later a hospital after St B appeared to him in a vision. Date: ? - 1144

Raheres Tomb, St. Bartholomews, Smithfield
Raheres Tomb, St. Bartholomew s, Smithfield

Prior Raheres Tomb, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

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"Rahere: A Journey Through History and Legacy" Step into the enchanting world of St. Bartholomew's Church, a timeless sanctuary nestled in the heart of Smithfield, London. This captivating engraving transports us back to an era when this architectural marvel stood tall against the ravages of time. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover the haunting echoes of World War I that shook London to its core. The Attack on London left scars upon this sacred place, yet St. Bartholomew's Church remained resilient, a symbol of hope amidst chaos. The lithograph reveals Old Smithfield in all its glory - bustling with life and energy. Rahere's Tomb stands as a testament to his enduring legacy within Great St. Bartholomew's Choir; it whispers tales of devotion and faith from centuries past. Joel captures the essence of Rahere's Tomb in his poignant photograph from 1935, allowing us to witness its grandeur firsthand. Meanwhile, Rayers Tomb remains shrouded in mystery as an unknown artist immortalizes it through their intricate brushstrokes in 1872. John Crowther skillfully portrays Rahere's tomb within St Bartholomew's Priory in his artwork from 1880 – a masterpiece that encapsulates both beauty and reverence for bygone eras. Gazing at the painted window adorning St Bartholomew’s Hospital from 1810 takes us on a journey through time itself – reminding us that even amidst healing hands lies artistry waiting to be discovered. Transported further back into history, we find ourselves standing before St Bartholomew’s Hospital as it appeared in 1723 - an awe-inspiring sight that has witnessed countless lives being saved throughout centuries. The entrance view captured by City of London artists transports us straight into bustling Smithfield during 1816 – where vibrant markets met with solemn prayers under one roof, a true reflection of the city's diverse spirit.