St Leonards Church Collection

UK, England, Kent, Hythe, St Leonards Church

Bridgnorth: St Leonards Church (b / w photo)
7191322 Bridgnorth: St Leonards Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Leonards Church)

The Crypt of St Leonards Church, Hythe (engraving)
1044426 The Crypt of St Leonards Church, Hythe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crypt of St Leonards Church, Hythe)

Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe (b / w photo)
3096604 Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe)

Frankfort on the Main (engraving)
3654031 Frankfort on the Main (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankfort on the Main)

The South West Prospect of the Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (engraving)
983889 The South West Prospect of the Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Village scenes in Sandridge, Hertfordshire. Circa 1945

Columbia Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Columbia Market, 1872. Columbia Market in Bethnal Green was built by the philanthropist, Angela Burdett-Coutts at St. Leonard s, Shoreditch. From, " LONDON

North-east view of the Church of St Leonard, Streatham, Lambeth, London, c1800. Artist
North-east view of the Church of St Leonard, Streatham, Lambeth, London, c1800

Monument to Edmund Tilney, St Leonards Church, Streatham, London, c1800. Tilney (1536-1610) was Master of the Revels to Elizabeth I and James I of England

South-east view of St Leonards Church, Bromley-by-Bow, London, 1797

St Catherine, stained glass, church of St Leonard, Heston, Middlesex, 1820. Heston is now in the London borough of Hounslow

St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, 1811. Artist: John Coney
St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, 1811

St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, c1815. Artist: William Pearson
St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, c1815

Interior view of St Leonards Church, Bromley-by-Bow, London, c1860

St Leonards Church, Bromley-by-Bow, London, c1860. View of the church and the churchyard, showing a gravedigger and other figures in the foreground

Old St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, 1735. Artist: William Henry Toms
Old St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, 1735. East view of St Leonard, Shoreditch. In the foreground three grave diggers can be seen

St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, 1814. North-west view showing the watch house and figures in front

View from the west of St Leonards Church, Shoreditch, London, c1827

Hair Brooms, Cries of London, 1804
Hair Brooms. A hair broom seller walking past the church of St Leonard, Shoreditch, with a pile of brooms over one shoulder

Monument to John Duprie at St Leonards, Bromley, c1800
Monument to John Duprie at St Leonard s, Bromley, c1800. Classical tomb with inscription and urn in the churchyard of St Leonard s, Bromley, now part of London

Shoreditch Church, London, 1815. Artist: Matthews
Shoreditch Church, London, 1815. The Church of St Leonard, Shoreditch, built in c1740

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St. Leonard's Church, located in Hythe, Kent, England, is a captivating piece of history that stands as a testament to the rich heritage of this charming town. This magnificent church has witnessed centuries of events and continues to be an iconic landmark in the UK. Dating back to ancient times, St. Leonard's Church holds immense historical significance. Its origins can be traced back to Bridgnorth: St Leonards Church (b/w photo), where it stood proudly before being relocated to its current location in Hythe. The crypt of St. Leonard's Church is particularly intriguing; an engraving captures its mysterious allure and invites visitors into its hidden depths. The black-and-white photograph showcases the ethereal beauty of the Crypt at St. Leonard's Church in Hythe, evoking a sense of reverence for the past and curiosity about what lies within those ancient walls. As we delve further into history, an engraving from Frankfort on Main transports us across borders but still reminds us of the enduring legacy that churches like St. Leonard's have left behind throughout Europe. Closer to home, an enchanting engraving titled "The South West Prospect" depicts Shoreditch's very own St. Leonard's Church with intricate detail and architectural splendor that captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Moving through time and space yet again, Gustave Doré takes us on a journey through Columbia Market in 1872—a bustling scene surrounding bygone days when locals would gather near their beloved church for community gatherings and celebrations. Traveling southwards brings us Lambeth London’s North-east view of the Church of St. Leonard Streatham captured around 1800 by an unknown artist—an exquisite portrayal showcasing both grandeur and simplicity simultaneously. Monumental tributes are not uncommon within these hallowed grounds either; Edmund Tilney finds eternal rest beneath one such monument at Streatham’s very own St.