Refectory Collection (#10)

Friday, 1883, (1912). Artist: Walter Dendy Sadler
Friday, 1883, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Monks at dinner in the refectory, Asile St Leon, France, c1947-1951. French Benedictine monks that combine running a hybrid corn experiment farm (part of the Marshall Plan), and an old peoples home

Refectory, Greyabbey - a view from the north showing the derelict interior to the gable. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Greyabbey). Date: circa early 1900s

Easby Abbey, Exterior view of the Refectory, North Yorkshire. Part of Box 1 Boswell Collection Series of Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Refectory at Trinity College, Cambridge University
View of the top table in the refectory at Trinity College, Cambridge University, with professors coming and going. A large portrait of Henry VIII looms over them. Date: 1967

Andrea del Castagno (c. 14211457). Italian painter. The Las
Andrea del Castagno (or Andrea di Bartolo di Bargilla) (c. 14211457). Italian painter from Florence. The Last Supper. Fresco. Church of Sant Apollonia. Florence. Italy

Greece. Mystras. Monastery of Agia Sophia. Ruins of refectory. Peloponnese

Spain. 13th century. Monastery of Our Lady of Rueda. Stairs
Gothic Art. Spain. 13th century. Monastery of Our Lady of Rueda. Cistercian Order. Stairs leading to the pulpit of the refectory. Sastago. Aragon

Monastery of Our Lady of Rueda. Refectory. Sastago. Spain
Gothic Art. Spain. 13th century. Monastery of Our Lady of Rueda. Cistercian Order. Refectory with the pulpit to read. Sastago. Aragon

Yuso Monastery. San Millan de la Cogolla. Refectory. La Rioj
Yuso Monastery. It was originally erected in 1053 and rebuilt in Romanesque style after Herrera during the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Refectory. San Millan de la Cogolla. La Rioja. Spain

St Vincents Orphanage, Hereford - Refectory
The refectory (dining room) at St Vincents Orphanage, Hereford, laid out with mugs and plates. Date: circa 1908

Tintern / Refectory
The Refectory ruins

Bence & Sons, Builders & Contractors / Bridge House Refectory
Bence & Sons, Builders & Contractors/Bridge House Refectory, Bridge House Refectory, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Date: 1910s

St Georges School, Middletown, Rhode Island, USA
Students and teachers at tables in King Hall, St Georges School, Middletown, Rhode Island, USA. Date: circa 1930

Boy scouts at Loyola Camp, British Honduras
Boy scouts in the Refectory with breakfast set out, Loyola Camp, British Honduras (now Belize), Central America. Date: 1951

Cubs in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Cubs queueing for food in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Cubs and Scouts in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Cubs and Scouts in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Cub Scouts in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Cub Scouts in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Tea break, Baden Powell House, London
A tea break at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Dining room staff, Baden Powell House, London
Dining room staff preparing for visitors at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Women and girls in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Women and girls in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Dining room of Baden Powell House, London
People eating and serving in the dining room of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Monastery Refectory
A Benedictine monk from the monastery of Lerin, France, arranging the tables for mealtime in the refectory. Date: early 1930s

The Great Kitchen, from Views of The Royal Pavilion, Brighton by John Nash
XCF59445 The Great Kitchen, from Views of The Royal Pavilion, Brighton by John Nash (1752-1835) 1826 (coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

The Last Supper, detail of Saints John and Peter, Christ and Judas, 1447 (fresco)
XIR440601 The Last Supper, detail of Saints John and Peter, Christ and Judas, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172) by Castagno, Andrea del (1423-57); Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia, Florence

The Last Supper, detail of Saint John, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172)
XIR439948 The Last Supper, detail of Saint John, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172) by Castagno, Andrea del (1423-57); Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: La Cene)

The Last Supper, detail of Saint Thomas, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172)
XIR439949 The Last Supper, detail of Saint Thomas, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172) by Castagno, Andrea del (1423-57); Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: La Cene)

The Last Supper, detail of Saint Matthew and Saint Philip, 1447 (fresco) (detail
XIR439950 The Last Supper, detail of Saint Matthew and Saint Philip, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172) by Castagno, Andrea del (1423-57); Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia, Florence

The Frater Hall, Dunfermline Abbey, Scotland
The Frater Hall (Refectory), Dunfermline Abbey, Fife, Scotland Date: circa 1910s

Europe, Greece, Meteora. Dining hall at Grand Meteora Monastery. Credit as: Bill
Greece, Meteora. Dining hall at Grand Meteora Monastery. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Armenia - Dilizan Region - Hagarcin Monastery. The refectory. 10th-13th century

Refectory, Santa Maria Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alcobaca, Estremadura, Portugal, Europe

COCHIN, Louise Madeleine (1686-1767). The Abbey of Port Royal des Champs. View of the Refectory. ca. 1709 - 1710. Engraving. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Perov, Vasily (1833-1882). The Refectory. Oil on canvas

Refectory at House of Refuge, Wortel, Belgium

Refectory at Merxplas Labour Colony, Belgium
Refectory at the Merxplas (or Merksplas) labour colony and beggars depot, Belgium Date: 1934

Remains of monastic refectory, Northern Ruins, Anuradhapura, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Rice trough inside remains of monastic refectory, Northern Ruins, Anuradhapura, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Chicago - Pier
The East End Recreation Pier will include Concert Halls, Dance Hall, Childrens Amusements and Refectory, accessed by street car from the mainland. Date: 1916

Shrewsbury Abbey Pulpit
The early 14th century Refectory pulpit, the only surviving part of Holy Cross (Shrewsbury) Abbey, Shropshire, England, apart from the church. Date: founded 1083

The White House Refectory. Date: circa 1958

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The refectory, also known as the dining hall, holds a significant place in various historical and cultural contexts. One notable example is the Reedham Orphanage in Purley, Surrey, where countless children found solace and nourishment within its walls. Another instance can be found at St Pancras Workhouse, serving as a communal space for those seeking refuge during challenging times. In 1893-94, an exquisite painting titled "These Ladies in the Refectory" captured the essence of camaraderie and shared meals on oil-covered cardboard. Similarly, Camberwell Workhouse in East Dulwich provided sustenance to individuals facing adversity. Traveling south to Battle Abbey in East Sussex unveils The Refectory - a site that witnessed countless gatherings throughout history. Meanwhile, Clairvaux Abbey's Chapel in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France boasts a refectory that has witnessed centuries of devotion and fellowship. Closer to home lies the University Of London Senate House & Library Small Refectory - a haven for scholars seeking respite from their studies. Its larger counterpart offers an expansive space for students to connect over meals while immersed in knowledge. Notably, even orphanages such as London Orphan Asylum Watford recognized the importance of providing nourishment alongside care and support. This sentiment extends beyond institutional settings; women workers at Cadbury factory in Bournville Birmingham found comfort amidst their labor within their own version of a refectory. Moving towards Chester Cathedral's Cheshire region brings us face-to-face with The Refectory from the 1920s - an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to time-honored traditions within religious spaces. Lastly but not leastly we have Pulpit DD73_00146 which is another unique representation of how artistry intertwines with spiritual practices through its presence within this sacred setting.