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Wren Collection (#15)

"Wren: A Symbol of Beauty, Architecture, and Melody" The wren, a small bird known for its melodious song

Background imageWren Collection: Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), adult

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), adult

Background imageWren Collection: Marsh wren in field of gold

Marsh wren in field of gold
Lightly textured image of marsh wren perched on twig in golden lit field of dried vegetation and wildflowers

Background imageWren Collection: Bird song house wren

Bird song house wren
Lightly textured image of happy Singing House Wren perched on bare branch of tree

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 11671307

Picture No. 11671307
Wren on perch singing. Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 11671276

Picture No. 11671276
Wren adult standing on fence with nesting material in bill. Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Wrens Plan for Rebuilding London

Wrens Plan for Rebuilding London

Background imageWren Collection: Sir Christopher Wren

Sir Christopher Wren
SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN

Background imageWren Collection: Hampton Court East Front, c. 1830 (engraving)

Hampton Court East Front, c. 1830 (engraving)
XJF3058183 Hampton Court East Front, c.1830 (engraving) by Nicholls, Sutton (fl.1700-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampton Courts garden)

Background imageWren Collection: Hampton Court South Front, c. 1830 (engraving)

Hampton Court South Front, c. 1830 (engraving)
XJF3058182 Hampton Court South Front, c.1830 (engraving) by Nicholls, Sutton (fl.1700-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWren Collection: Holborn Bridge, 1831 (engraving)

Holborn Bridge, 1831 (engraving)
XJF3038378 Holborn Bridge, 1831 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking west from Snow Hill towards Farringdon Road and the tower of St)

Background imageWren Collection: Christ Church and part of Christs Hospital, 1831 (engraving)

Christ Church and part of Christs Hospital, 1831 (engraving)
XJF3038178 Christ Church and part of Christs Hospital, 1831 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by W. S)

Background imageWren Collection: Nest of Wren

Nest of Wren

Background imageWren Collection: Sir Christopher Wrens first Design St

Sir Christopher Wrens first Design St. Paul s, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Background imageWren Collection: Sir Christopher Wren, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Sir Christopher Wren, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Background imageWren Collection: Marsh Wren Singing

Marsh Wren Singing

Background imageWren Collection: USA, North Carolina, Guilford County. Carolina wren eating worm

USA, North Carolina, Guilford County. Carolina wren eating worm. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageWren Collection: Wren -Troglodytes troglodytes-

Wren -Troglodytes troglodytes-

Background imageWren Collection: BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Wren. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Wren. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

Background imageWren Collection: BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Golden-Crested Wren. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Golden-Crested Wren. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

Background imageWren Collection: AUDUBON: WREN. Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)

AUDUBON: WREN. Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Background imageWren Collection: AUDUBON: WREN. Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

AUDUBON: WREN. Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Background imageWren Collection: AUDUBON: WREN. House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)

AUDUBON: WREN. House Wren (Troglodytes aedon). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Background imageWren Collection: LONDON: ST PAUL S. St. Pauls Cathedral, London, England. Etching, by Robert Swain Gifford

LONDON: ST PAUL S. St. Pauls Cathedral, London, England. Etching, by Robert Swain Gifford, c1890

Background imageWren Collection: London 1616

London 1616
From Vischers Panorama of London, a view of the River Thames, (before the Great Fire of 1666), with St Pauls Cathedral in the background, (later re-built by Wren)

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 11067665

Picture No. 11067665
Shetland Wren. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 11066941

Picture No. 11066941
Carolina Wren perched on lichen covered branch October. Connecticut, USA. Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Reredos - St Pauls Cathedral, London

Reredos - St Pauls Cathedral, London Date: circa 1885

Background imageWren Collection: St Clement Danes - The Strand, London

St Clement Danes - The Strand, London
St Clement Danes - a church in the City of Westminster, London. Situated outside the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand

Background imageWren Collection: NA, USA, Oregon, Malheur NWR Marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris)

NA, USA, Oregon, Malheur NWR Marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris)
NA, USA, Oregon, Malheur NWR. Marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris)

Background imageWren Collection: Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus, adult bathing, Uvalde County, Hill Country

Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus, adult bathing, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Background imageWren Collection: Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) adult, bathing, Warwickshire, England, December

Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) adult, bathing, Warwickshire, England, December

Background imageWren Collection: Plain Wren (Thryothorus modestus elutus) adult, perched on branch, El Valle, Panama, November

Plain Wren (Thryothorus modestus elutus) adult, perched on branch, El Valle, Panama, November

Background imageWren Collection: Song Wren (Cyphorhinus phaeocephalus lawrencii) adult, perched on mossy branch, El Valle, Panama

Song Wren (Cyphorhinus phaeocephalus lawrencii) adult, perched on mossy branch, El Valle, Panama, November

Background imageWren Collection: Rufous-and-white Wren (Thryophilus rufalbus skutchi) adult, singing, perched in orange tree

Rufous-and-white Wren (Thryophilus rufalbus skutchi) adult, singing, perched in orange tree, El Valle, Panama, October

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10865332

Picture No. 10865332
Superb fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus) male. Australia Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10760865

Picture No. 10760865
Cactus Wren - On the lookout on a Giant Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10760864

Picture No. 10760864
Cactus Wren - On the lookout on a Giant Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10760863

Picture No. 10760863
Cactus Wren - Building a nest in a Chain Fruit Cholla (Opuntia fulgida, cactus family). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10760861

Picture No. 10760861
Cactus Wren - At the entrance to its nest which is built in a Chain Fruit Cholla (Opuntia fulgida, cactus family). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10890395

Picture No. 10890395
Cactus Wren - on Giant Cactus (Saguaro) (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10890072

Picture No. 10890072
Marsh Wren - on territory in spring - Beaver pond - May (Cistothorus palustris) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10889112

Picture No. 10889112
Juvenile Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10886595

Picture No. 10886595
Rufous-naped Wren - building nest (Campylorhynchus rufinucha) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10863675

Picture No. 10863675
Wren - on post. (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10894795

Picture No. 10894795
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10894796

Picture No. 10894796
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Date:

Background imageWren Collection: Picture No. 10894794

Picture No. 10894794
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Date:




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"Wren: A Symbol of Beauty, Architecture, and Melody" The wren, a small bird known for its melodious song, has captivated the hearts of many across different cultures and locations. Just like Saint Francis of Assisi found solace in nature's creatures, the wren enchants us with its sweet melodies. In London's iconic St Pauls Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's architectural masterpiece showcases his genius. The section through Wrens Dome reveals the intricate design that stands as a testament to human creativity and skill. But it is not just in grand structures where we find the wren's influence. In Cleveland, England, UK, this tiny bird sings joyfully amidst nature's beauty. It reminds us that even in urban landscapes like Soho or Cambridge University's Emmanuel College gardens in England; nature finds a way to thrive. A glimpse into the life of a wren reveals their dedication to family. An adult feeding its offspring at nest exemplifies parental love and responsibility shared by creatures big and small. Beyond Europe lies Australia’s Olive Pink Botanic Gardens where the splendid fairy-wren displays vibrant colors against Alice Springs' backdrop. This male specimen reminds us of nature’s diversity and beauty spread across continents. Looking back at history brings forth images such as William Barribal’s "To the Girls in Navy Blue, " depicting young women adorned with delicate feathers reminiscent of these birds' gracefulness. Even folklore recognizes their significance - Grimm tales often feature clever interactions between cunning characters like Wren & Bear who navigate challenges together using wit and resourcefulness. As we admire these various representations of wrens throughout art and architecture alike—whether it be an interior view from 1825 City of London Church or St Anne’s Church on Wardour Street—we are reminded that these birds have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The wrens symbolize more than just avian elegance; they embody resilience, creativity, and the power of song.