Councils Collection

Council of Nicaea
At the Council of NICAEA (now Iznik, Turkey), called by emperor Constantine, Arianism is declared a heresy, and the doctrine of the Trinity is upheld [Nicene Creed]

Dickens / Pickwick Papers
Sam Weller - Mr Pickwicks servant who councils his master with Cockney wisdom

Vatican Council / 1870
The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome

2nd Council of Nicaea
THE SECOND COUNCIL OF NICAEA, called to deal with the problem of iconoclasts

Map of the Greater London area with council areas marked. Date: mid-20th century

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Nicea (today Iznik). Nicea church. Engraving by Lemaitre, Preaux and E. Gibert. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

The New Council Chamber, Guildhall, London
The new council chamber at the Guildhall, London. The administrative centre of the City of London has stood since 1411. The building was damaged by the Great Fire of London in 1666

The Marquis of Salisbury addressing the House of Lords 1894
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, the English Conservative Statesman, addressing the House of Lords on the Parish Councils Bill

Council of Trent ; the prince-archbishop of Trent receives Charles de Lorraine in his palace, before the opening of the 19-year Council Date: December 1545

Wild and Cultivated Flowers, planted out as seed on edge of town by the council, to enhance waste ground, Hofgeismar, Hessen, Germany

The Sanhedrin or Great Council of the Jews (engraving)
729312 The Sanhedrin or Great Council of the Jews (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sanhedrin or Great Council of the Jews)

First womens village council in Findon, Sussex, May 1918
Photograph of the first womens village council in Findon, Sussex, established in 1917. The accompanying article describes the origins of the council in the innate female concern for domestic affairs

Front cover, The Scottish Students Song Book, published for the Song Book Committee of the Students Representative Councils of Scotland

Oto Council, pub. mid 1800s (engraving)
2646242 Oto Council, pub. mid 1800s (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Thief)

Privy Council seated around Henry V
Members of the Privy Council also know as Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council, were exclusively men, a body of advisers to the sovereign, her showing seated around the king of England at the time

The Last Hope, a Municipal Reform Party poster
NAT323419 The Last Hope, a Municipal Reform Party poster, published in The Graphic, October 27th 1906 (litho) by English School

Lord Salisbury on the parish councils bill in the House of Lords (engraving)
728551 Lord Salisbury on the parish councils bill in the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving)
980417 Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council)

An imposing entrance. Members of the Liverpool council and corporation officials plus members of the public, photographed entering Gerard Gardens during a visit organised by the Liverpool housing

South Shields Town Hall. 28th August 1936

Sir Frederick Stamp, Chairman of the LM+S Railway shakes hands with Mr Fred Davis the Engine Driver of the last steam train journey from Birmingham Park. 15th March 1938

Derek Hatton looks on as he is imprisoned in his council office by members of the Black Caucus along with Tony Mulhearn and Sam Bond

LUTHER AT DIET OF WORMS
At the Diet of Worms, Luther defends his opinions before the emperor and an assembly of notables from church and state; proscribed, he goes into protective hiding Date: 13- 17 April 1521

Ruins Of The Church Of Mary And Council Of Ephesus; Ephesus, Turkey

New rulers of the German Navy
With the war coming to a close, revolution in Germany had begun with a mutiny by their sailors in response to a desperate order from the Imperial Naval Command seeking a last battle against the Royal

Council of Trent; the final session - pronouncing anathemas and excommunications

Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560 636) Archbishop of Sevil
Spanish literature. 7th century. Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560 636) Archbishop of Seville and Doctor of the Church. In Qua Grammatica et Historica. Book cover. Published in Madrid, 1599

Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560636). Bishop, confessor and Doctor of the Church. Altarpiece of Saint Isidore. 15th century. Diocesan Museum of Calatayud. Province of Zaragoza. Aragon. Spain

Council of Anagni
At the Council of ANAGNI, Thomas Aquinas defends the monastic orders against an attack by Guillaume de Saint Amour, in the presence of pope Alexander IV Date: 1256

DUPANLOUP, F鬩x-Antoine-Philibert (1802-1878)
DUPANLOUP, F鬩 x-Antoine-Philibert (1802-1878). French ecclesiastic. Engraving

Clean it up!, penalty warning sign

A scene from The Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz
XCF290914 A scene from The Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental, Ulrich von (c.1360-1437); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance
XCF290913 Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Martin V is elected Pope and blesses the people at the Council of Constance, 1417
XCF290911 Martin V is elected Pope and blesses the people at the Council of Constance, 1417, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

MARTI i MONZO, Josep (1840-1912). Third Council

Portrait of S. Guti鲲ez together with the regent
Portrait of S. Guti鲲 ez together with the regent queen who holds in her right hand the article 69 of the Constitution of 1837, which establishes the formation of province councils

Boys at Truant School, Highbury Grove
Boys in their uniform at the London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

Truant School, Highbury Grove, London
The London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

New arrivals at Truant School, Highbury Grove
New arrivals at the London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

Iznik - Turkey
Iznik derives from the former Greek name Nicaea. Famous as the site of the first and second Ecumenical Councils of Nicaea in the early history of the history of the Christian church

W. E. Gladstone in the House of Commons, 1894
Engraving showing William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) making his last speech in the House of Commons as Prime Minister, on the 1st March 1894. The speech was about the Parish Councils Bill Amendments

Council of Amagni 1
The Council of Anagni, under Alexander IV, is notable for Thomas Aquinas defence of the attack on the monastic orders made by the university of Paris

Council of Amagni 2
The Council of Anagni, under Alexander IV, is notable for Thomas Aquinas (back to us in foreground)s defence of the attack on the monastic orders made by Paris university

Luther and Eck
At Leipzig, in disputation with Johann Eck, he denies the supreme authority of popes and councils

Eucharistic Congress
The EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 1932 - souvenir card, in which the whole of Ireland, Catholic or Protestant, is illuminated by the holy sacrament

Ecumenical Council 1878
A session of the Oecumenical Council, held in St Peter s, Rome, the Pope presiding and the Cardinals in ranks, all in their best vestments

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"Councils: Shaping History, Faith, and Governance" Council of Nicaea (325 AD): A pivotal gathering that defined early Christianity's beliefs and established the Nicene Creed. Vatican Council / 1870: Marking a significant moment in Catholicism, this council affirmed papal infallibility and addressed modern challenges. Dickens' Pickwick Papers: In this literary masterpiece, Charles Dickens humorously portrays the absurdity of small-town councils with memorable characters. 2nd Council of Nicaea (787 AD): Focused on restoring the veneration of icons in Byzantine Christianity after their prohibition by iconoclast emperors. Ottoman Empire - Nicea (Iznik) Church: The historic city where important church they were held during Byzantine times now stands as a testament to its rich past in modern-day Turkey. The New Council Chamber, Guildhall, London: A symbol of democratic governance since medieval times where decisions impacting Londoners have been made for centuries. Marquis of Salisbury addressing House of Lords 1894: An influential political figure delivering an address at one of Britain's highest legislative bodies—highlighting the power wielded by such councils. Council of Trent (1545-1563): This ecumenical council aimed to reform Catholic practices while countering Protestant Reformation movements across Europe. Greater London area map: Showcasing the vast jurisdiction governed by the London County Council—a local authority responsible for shaping urban development and public services within its boundaries. LCC election leaflet, Conservative Party: Illustrating how political parties engage with voters during local council elections to gain support for their policies and candidates. From historical religious debates to municipal decision-making processes, they have played diverse roles throughout history—shaping faiths, governing regions, inspiring literature or artistry—and leaving an indelible mark on the world we inhabit.