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Sunday Collection (#73)

"Sundays: A Day of Celebration, Reflection, and Unity" Sundays have always held a special place in our hearts, symbolizing a day of rest and rejuvenation

Background imageSunday Collection: Jm Neale / Sunday at Home

Jm Neale / Sunday at Home
JOHN MASON NEALE English hymnologist and High Churchman

Background imageSunday Collection: Jesus Rides into Town

Jesus Rides into Town
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey

Background imageSunday Collection: Robert Raikes / Drummond

Robert Raikes / Drummond
ROBERT RAIKES Promoter of Sunday Schools

Background imageSunday Collection: Dancers of Stanton Drew

Dancers of Stanton Drew
Stanton Drew Stone circle is celebrated in folklore as the members of a wedding party lured by the devil to celebrate on the sabbath and thus becoming petrified!

Background imageSunday Collection: Ibiza / Sunday Morning

Ibiza / Sunday Morning
Ibiza: a typical Sunday morning

Background imageSunday Collection: Social / Denmark Afternoon

Social / Denmark Afternoon
Sunday afternoon in the Triangelen, Copenhagen - tramcars galore, carts and carriages, a cyclist on his penny-farthing, and people just enjoying the weekend

Background imageSunday Collection: Mother & 2 Children 20C

Mother & 2 Children 20C
A rather serious-looking mother with her son and daughter on a garden path. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSunday Collection: Punch / Motoring Cartoon

Punch / Motoring Cartoon
A quiet Sunday in our village. Cars bringing traffic, noise, pollution and general chaos to a small village

Background imageSunday Collection: Family / Outside Church

Family / Outside Church
A couple and their two children pose in their Sunday best outside a church

Background imageSunday Collection: AS TOMMY SNOOKS... 1881

AS TOMMY SNOOKS... 1881
As Tommy Snooks and Bessy Brooks were walking out one Sunday, says Tommy Snooks to Bessy Brooks, Tomorrow will be Monday !

Background imageSunday Collection: Law / Judges / Assize Judges

Law / Judges / Assize Judges
Assize Judges in Procession in Lincoln Cathedral on Assize Sunday

Background imageSunday Collection: Collecting Dinner

Collecting Dinner
Children collect Sunday dinner from the baker

Background imageSunday Collection: Curies on Bikes

Curies on Bikes
MARIE AND PIERRE CURIE The two scientists set out on a Sunday afternoon cycle ride

Background imageSunday Collection: The Church in the Park

The Church in the Park
The Little Church in the Park Sunday service, with Lord and Lady Dedlock in the Great Pew

Background imageSunday Collection: Slovak Girl

Slovak Girl
A Slovak girl in her Sunday best (Slovakia was part of Hungary when this picture was done)

Background imageSunday Collection: Ladies Relaxing 1882

Ladies Relaxing 1882
Relaxing on a sunday afternoon

Background imageSunday Collection: Westminster Abbey / 1862

Westminster Abbey / 1862
The Abbey on a sunday

Background imageSunday Collection: Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday - Jesus rides into Jerusalem mounted on a donkey, as predicted in the Scriptures

Background imageSunday Collection: New Cut Market, London

New Cut Market, London
A busy Sunday morning in the New Cut, Lambeth

Background imageSunday Collection: Newsboy with Sunday Time

Newsboy with Sunday Time
A newsboy selling The Sunday Times

Background imageSunday Collection: Waiting for Pub to Open

Waiting for Pub to Open
Sunday in London - waiting for the public house to open at 1 pm

Background imageSunday Collection: Pub Opening Time 1856

Pub Opening Time 1856
Waiting for the pub to open, Sunday, London : note the street is named Paradise Gardens

Background imageSunday Collection: Social Scenes / C19 Slums

Social Scenes / C19 Slums
Sunday morning in a working mans home, Leather Lane, London




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"Sundays: A Day of Celebration, Reflection, and Unity" Sundays have always held a special place in our hearts, symbolizing a day of rest and rejuvenation. From the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village captured by A. G. Sherwood Hunter to Diego Rivera's vibrant artworks depicting the essence of Sundays, we are reminded of the joyous spirit that fills these cherished moments. In 1908, suffragettes gathered for a powerful rally during Women's Sunday Programme, advocating for equality and empowerment. Meanwhile, Georges Seurat's magnificent paintings transport us to tranquil scenes on La Grande Jatte island or immerse us in the lively atmosphere of Sacrament Sunday. However, Sundays aren't just about art or historical events; they also bring excitement and adventure. The intriguing headline "Sunday Sport - World War Two Bomber Found on Moon" reminds us that even unexpected discoveries can occur on this beloved day. Sports enthusiasts eagerly anticipate thrilling competitions like Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden racing their Honda Civic Type R cars or witnessing remarkable achievements such as the Best of Breed titles awarded to Labrador Retrievers and Weimaraners at prestigious dog shows. Moreover, Sundays hold deep cultural significance as they commemorate significant events like the Easter Rising in 1932 when Ireland honored its history with pride. And who can forget those leisurely afternoons spent at Gin Palaces where friends gather to unwind? Whether it is through art exhibitions capturing serene landscapes or commemorating historical milestones or indulging in sports competitions that ignite our passions – Sundays unite us all under one common thread: an opportunity to appreciate life's beauty while finding solace amidst chaos. So let us embrace each Sunday with open arms – relishing every moment spent strolling along riverbanks reminiscent of Seurat's masterpieces or immersing ourselves in cultural celebrations that honor our heritage. Let this day be a reminder to pause from our busy lives and find solace, joy, and unity in the simple pleasures that Sundays bring.