Refectory Collection (page 3)

The canteen of the bagne de Rochefort in the 19th century
XEE4143401 The canteen of the bagne de Rochefort in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation A nos jours" (1877) by Pierre Zaccone (1817-1895)

The Refectory, Battle Abbey (colour litho)
726180 The Refectory, Battle Abbey (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Refectory, Battle Abbey.); © Look and Learn

Rievaulx Abbey, Refectory (engraving)
727417 Rievaulx Abbey, Refectory (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rievaulx Abbey, Refectory)

Students of the University of Paris toasting Charlemagne (colour litho)
2818261 Students of the University of Paris toasting Charlemagne (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dinner time at Fyfield Residential Open Air School, Essex Date: 1935

St Aidans College (b / w photo)
3092398 St Aidans College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Aidans College)

Sketch by Bryan de Grineau showing the great dining-hall at Fettes College, Edinburgh. A master and two prefects are dining near the large stone fireplace carved with the Fettes College arms

Ruysselede Reformatory, West Flanders - Refectory
Inmates lay tables in the refectory at the Boys Agricultural Reform School at Ruysselede, West Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1909

Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant, Paris - Refectory
Refectory of the Asile de Petits Enfants (Home for young orphans), Menilmontant, Paris Date: circa 1911

Stelline Girls Orphanage Refectory, Milan
Long rows of tables in the refectory of the Stelline Girls Orphanage, Milan. Date: Date unknown

St. Benedict finds flour and feeds the monks, from the Life of St
PCT164408 St. Benedict finds flour and feeds the monks, from the Life of St. Benedict, 1497-98 (fresco) by Signorelli, L. (c.1441-1523) & Sodoma, G

Meal Time
BAL59335 Meal Time by Waay, Nicolaes van der (1855-1936); Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; Dutch, out of copyright

The Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1916_9_31: The Potato - War of 14 -18
ICA4845503 The Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1916_9_31: The Potato - War of 14 -18, Soldiers Life, Canteen Rolling Soup - Soldiers - Illustration by Ricardo Flores (1878-1918) by Flores

Greenwich Hospital - The West Dining Room - Greenwich Navy Hospital - West Dining Room
XEE4147995 Greenwich Hospital - The West Dining Room - Greenwich Navy Hospital - West Dining Room by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Forest: Beaulieu Church, formerly the Refectory of Beaulieu Abbey (colour litho)
5990015 The New Forest: Beaulieu Church, formerly the Refectory of Beaulieu Abbey (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaulieu Church)

Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving)
6016552 Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick)

Costume of King Childebert (engraving)
668469 Costume of King Childebert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of King Childebert)

Magdalene College, Cambridge (engraving)
SKS68513 Magdalene College, Cambridge (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Life of St. Benedict (fresco) (detail)
SAL210654 The Life of St. Benedict (fresco) (detail) by Signorelli, L. (c.1441-1523) & Sodoma, G. (1477-1549); Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Hostel of the Resurrection, Leeds, A Corridor, The Refectory (b / w photo)
3650841 Hostel of the Resurrection, Leeds, A Corridor, The Refectory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostel of the Resurrection, Leeds)

The British Association at Southampton, Sketches of the Town and Neighbourhood (engraving)
1622288 The British Association at Southampton, Sketches of the Town and Neighbourhood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Benedicts College and Monastery, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Scotland (engraving)
1060380 St Benedicts College and Monastery, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Benedicts College and Monastery)

The illiterate saint reads miraculously (Polyptych of the life of Saint Humility
LRI4579116 The illiterate saint reads miraculously (Polyptych of the life of Saint Humility) - Detrempe on wood 14th century by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Refectory (engraving)
1610798 The Refectory (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Refectory. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 December 1865)

Refectory in a Greek Monastery (engraving)
2771958 Refectory in a Greek Monastery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refectory in a Greek Monastery)

Magdalen College, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving)
STC174255 Magdalen College, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: founded 1448 by William of Wayneflete (c.1398)

Female Munitions workers, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359730 Female Munitions workers, 1914-19 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Saint Hugues, detail of a painting by Francisco de Zurbaran, 1630
AIS5346863 Saint Hugues, detail of a painting by Francisco de Zurbaran, 1630 by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1021, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4924569 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1021, Satirique en Couleurs, 1890_11_2: L oeuvre de l enrolement des seminaristes - Anticlericalism

The Exiled French Monastic Orders, Scenes in a Benedictine Cloister (b / w photo)
1628398 The Exiled French Monastic Orders, Scenes in a Benedictine Cloister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exiled French Monastic Orders)

Saint Benedict triumphs over temptation by throwing himself naked into a thorn bush
LRI4695011 Saint Benedict triumphs over temptation by throwing himself naked into a thorn bush, while an angel fights against the demon Fresco of the refectory of the monks made by Antonio Bazzi dit

Portrait of the painter Emile Loubon (1809-1863) (watercolour)
JEB4862400 Portrait of the painter Emile Loubon (1809-1863) (watercolour) by Papety, Dominique Louis (1815-49); 32x22 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French

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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.