Refectory Collection (page 5)

Notes at the Convent of the Bernardines or Silent Sisters, at Anglet, near Bayonne (engraving)
1055394 Notes at the Convent of the Bernardines or Silent Sisters, at Anglet, near Bayonne (engraving) by Poirson, V.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Refectory (Le refectoire). Creator: Alphonse Legros
The Refectory (Le refectoire)

La Bibliotheque du Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers is housed in the former refectory of the Abbaye St Martin des Champs, Paris Date: circa 1860

Plate 13 from Los Caprichos : They are Hot (Estan Calientes), 1797-98
Plate 13 from Los Caprichos :They are Hot (Estan Calientes), 1797-98

Group of 3 Early Stereograph Views of British Church and Monastery Ruins, 1860s-80s

Easby Abbey. The Refectory, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Easby Abbey. The Refectory, 1850s

Rievaulx Abbey. Doorway of the Refectory, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Rievaulx Abbey. Doorway of the Refectory, 1850s

Fountains Abbey. The Refectory and Kitchen, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Fountains Abbey. The Refectory and Kitchen, 1850s

The Refectory of the Imperial Asylum at Vincennes, 1858-59. Creator: Charles Negre
The Refectory of the Imperial Asylum at Vincennes, 1858-59

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, Interior of the Sea Life Centre underground Aquarium on the seafront

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Ireland, North, Belfast, University Road, Exterior of the Queens University Students Union building

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Ireland, North, Belfast, University Road, Exterior of the Queens University Students Union building with graduation congratualtions banner

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Ireland, North, Belfast, University Road, Exterior of the Queens University Students Union building with graduation congratualtions banner

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Ireland, North, Belfast, University Road, Exterior of the Queens University Students Union building

Workhouse, St. Jamess Parish, December 1, 1809. December 1, 1809
Workhouse, St. Jamess Parish, December 1, 1809

Dining hall at Koutloumoussiou monastery, Mount Athos, Greece, Europe

Keur Moussa Abbey refectory, Keur Moussa, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

The fountain and water basin in the Claustro Real, the royal cloister. Monastery of Batalha, Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Portugal (Editorial Use Only)

The College Hall, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The College Hall, (1881). The school, at Westminster in London, dates from at least the early fourteenth century. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

The Refectory, Buckfast Abbey, late 19th-early 20th century. Buckfast Abbey forms part of an active Benedictine monastery at Buckfastleigh in Devon

Murals of old Seo of Lleida, work close to 1300, belonging to the Canonja Refectory. Represents various feasts

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

Hamburg workhouse - punishment of inmates
An illustration of the punishment meted out to idle paupers at the Hamburg workhouse in 1777. Offenders were placed in a large basket suspended by a rope over the dining hall table while the more

Ground Plan of Westminster Abbey, London

Marches Ancona Serra Sant Abbondio Eremo di Fonte Avellana, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the romanesque-gothic architecture of the abbey buildings

Lazio Roma Rome Subiaco S. Francesco Italy italian country
Lazio Roma Subiaco S. Francesco, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of 14th c. church portals, facade and cloister

Lazio Frosinone Casamari Abbazia di Casamari, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, views, the exterior and its portico, portals and other walls

Campania Salerno Teggiano Chiesa della Pieta, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views church portal 1475 lunette relief of the Pieta cloister with columns of various

Umbria Perugia Limigiano S. Michele Italy italian country
Umbria Perugia Limigiano S. Michele, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of romanesque church and cloister, with details of west facade reliefs and double-window

Refectory
The Refectory

Refectory at Trinity College, Cambridge University
Aerial view of the refectory at Trinity College, Cambridge University, with students and professors eating at long tables. Portraits on the walls include one of Henry VIII (far left). Date: 1967

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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.