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Lectern Collection (page 7)

"The Lectern: A Symbol of Wisdom, Power, and Inspiration" The lectern has stood as a timeless symbol throughout history, witnessing the words that have shaped our world

Background imageLectern Collection: Ira David Sankey / Vanity

Ira David Sankey / Vanity
IRA DAVID SANKEY the American evangelist, all but hidden behind his desk Date: 1840 - 1908

Background imageLectern Collection: Dwight Moody

Dwight Moody
Dwight Lyman Moody (1837 - 1899), American evangelist and businessman, speaking from a platform Date: 1875

Background imageLectern Collection: Interior, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Interior, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk
Interior view of Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk, looking eastwards from the Choir. Date: early 20th century

Background imageLectern Collection: Design Lectern 16th century Pen brown ink brush

Design Lectern 16th century Pen brown ink brush
Artokoloro

Background imageLectern Collection: Design Lectern recto Cartouche verso 1652-1725

Design Lectern recto Cartouche verso 1652-1725
Artokoloro

Background imageLectern Collection: Annunciation Mary kneels lectern Gabriel approaches

Annunciation Mary kneels lectern Gabriel approaches
Artokoloro

Background imageLectern Collection: Digital illustration of businessman giving speech from lectern

Digital illustration of businessman giving speech from lectern

Background imageLectern Collection: The Annunciation (detail of the Virgin), c. 1472-1475 (oil on wood)

The Annunciation (detail of the Virgin), c. 1472-1475 (oil on wood)
XIR897969 The Annunciation (detail of the Virgin), c.1472-1475 (oil on wood) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: L Annonciation)

Background imageLectern Collection: St. Francis of Assisi Preparing the Christmas Crib at Grecchio, 1296-97 (fresco)

St. Francis of Assisi Preparing the Christmas Crib at Grecchio, 1296-97 (fresco)
XIR63348 St. Francis of Assisi Preparing the Christmas Crib at Grecchio, 1296-97 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); 270x230 cm; San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy; Italian

Background imageLectern Collection: The Virgin Mary reading from a book of Hours, c. 1445 (oil on panel) (detail of 26541)

The Virgin Mary reading from a book of Hours, c. 1445 (oil on panel) (detail of 26541)
XIR415766 The Virgin Mary reading from a book of Hours, c.1445 (oil on panel) (detail of 26541) by Master of the Aix Annunciation, (fl.1442-45); Ste

Background imageLectern Collection: LECTERN, BY COTTERELL, 1851 engraving

LECTERN, BY COTTERELL, 1851 engraving

Background imageLectern Collection: The perfect chord, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1749-1809) 1777 (engraving)

The perfect chord, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1749-1809) 1777 (engraving)
XIR346141 The perfect chord, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1749-1809) 1777 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageLectern Collection: Two Rabbis (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Two Rabbis (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR345971 Two Rabbis (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Stadelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt-am-Main

Background imageLectern Collection: The Annunciation and the Visitation, 1518 (oil on panel)

The Annunciation and the Visitation, 1518 (oil on panel)
XAL292895 The Annunciation and the Visitation, 1518 (oil on panel) by Pacchia, Girolamo del (1477-1533); 288x207 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena

Background imageLectern Collection: William Lilye, from The National and Domestic History of England by William

William Lilye, from The National and Domestic History of England by William
XJF347930 William Lilye, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey, published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

Background imageLectern Collection: Monument to Hector Berlioz, Square Vintimille, 1884 (stone & bronze) (b / w photo)

Monument to Hector Berlioz, Square Vintimille, 1884 (stone & bronze) (b / w photo)
XIR287768 Monument to Hector Berlioz, Square Vintimille, 1884 (stone & bronze) (b/w photo) by Lenoir, Alfred Charles (1850-1920); Paris

Background imageLectern Collection: The Annunciation, c. 1445 (oil on panel)

The Annunciation, c. 1445 (oil on panel)
XIR26541 The Annunciation, c.1445 (oil on panel) by Master of the Aix Annunciation, (fl.1442-45); 155x176 cm; Ste. Marie Madeleine, Aix-en-Provence, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageLectern Collection: Blessing the Bread, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Blessing the Bread, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR223497 Blessing the Bread, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bodin, Francois Archange Joseph (1838-1902); 200x131 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageLectern Collection: The Pala d Oro, detail of St. Matthew (gold & enamel inlaid with precious stones)

The Pala d Oro, detail of St. Matthew (gold & enamel inlaid with precious stones)
XIR212831 The Pala d Oro, detail of St. Matthew (gold & enamel inlaid with precious stones) by Byzantine; Basilica di San Marco, Venice

Background imageLectern Collection: John Colet (1467-1519) preaching (engraving)

John Colet (1467-1519) preaching (engraving)
KW212278 John Colet (1467-1519) preaching (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: founder of St. Pauls school; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageLectern Collection: King Robert II (970-1031) son of Hugh Capet (c. 944-996) composing Sequences and Responses

King Robert II (970-1031) son of Hugh Capet (c. 944-996) composing Sequences and Responses
XJF193897 King Robert II (970-1031) son of Hugh Capet (c.944-996) composing Sequences and Responses, from the Chroniques de France

Background imageLectern Collection: Study Sheet with two male figures, print maker: F

Study Sheet with two male figures, print maker: F. Bruining attributed to, David Pierre Giottino Humbert de Superville, c. 1802 - c. 1850

Background imageLectern Collection: Portrait of Jacobus Taurinus, Hendrik Bary, Geeraert Brandt I, 1657-1707

Portrait of Jacobus Taurinus, Hendrik Bary, Geeraert Brandt I, 1657-1707

Background imageLectern Collection: Portrait of James Taurinus, Hendrik Bary, 1657-1707

Portrait of James Taurinus, Hendrik Bary, 1657-1707

Background imageLectern Collection: Young violin player, Willem Steelink (I), 1866 - 1928

Young violin player, Willem Steelink (I), 1866 - 1928

Background imageLectern Collection: Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) at Covent Garden Theatre Leading his Celebrated

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) at Covent Garden Theatre Leading his Celebrated
XIR217823 Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) at Covent Garden Theatre Leading his Celebrated Opera of Der Freischutz, 1826 (litho) (b/w photo) by Hayter

Background imageLectern Collection: St. Jerome in his Oratory (oil on panel)

St. Jerome in his Oratory (oil on panel)
XIR216678 St. Jerome in his Oratory (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); 63.5x90.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Background imageLectern Collection: Choristers in the Church, 1870 (oil on canvas)

Choristers in the Church, 1870 (oil on canvas)
BAL205319 Choristers in the Church, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 70.5x89.5 cm; Sebastopol Art Museum, Sebastopol, Ukraine; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageLectern Collection: The Annunciation (oil on canvas)

The Annunciation (oil on canvas)
XAL169048 The Annunciation (oil on canvas) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLectern Collection: HAGGADAH: FIVE RABBIS. The five Rabbis of Benei Berak spend all night explaining

HAGGADAH: FIVE RABBIS. The five Rabbis of Benei Berak spend all night explaining the story of the Exodus. Manuscript illumination from a mid-15th century German Haggadah

Background imageLectern Collection: ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430). Bishop of Hippo and Doctor of Catholic Church. Fresco

ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430). Bishop of Hippo and Doctor of Catholic Church. Fresco, 7th century, in the Sancta Santorum of the Lateran Palace, Rome, Italy

Background imageLectern Collection: Tomb of Gens Istacidia

Tomb of Gens Istacidia
Herculaneum Gate West Side. Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Background imageLectern Collection: National Assembly

National Assembly
The Frankfurt Parliament (German National Assembly) gathered between 1848 and 1849 during the period of widespread revolution at the Paulskirche in Frankfurt. Original Artwork: Engraving by Verleger

Background imageLectern Collection: A lecture at the East Malling Research Station. 1935

A lecture at the East Malling Research Station. 1935

Background imageLectern Collection: St Peters Church, Hamsey

St Peters Church, Hamsey
Full interior view including chancel, font, hatchments and roof beams. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5492

Background imageLectern Collection: St Marys, West Chiltington

St Marys, West Chiltington
Interior view. Chancel arch. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5296

Background imageLectern Collection: Orchestra and Singers. A quartet of singers stand behind a lectern. Around them musicians

Orchestra and Singers. A quartet of singers stand behind a lectern. Around them musicians play various instruments including, on the left, Pipe and Drum, Clarsac (Celtic harp), Portable organ

Background imageLectern Collection: Lectern

Lectern, By Cotterell, 1851 Engraving

Background imageLectern Collection: Joseph Stalin (1879 - 1953)

Joseph Stalin (1879 - 1953) Soviet leader, addressing the Sixteenth Congress of the Russian Communist Party, 1930. This was the last Congress to be dominated by the original leaders of the Party

Background imageLectern Collection: President William McKinely, 1897

President William McKinely, 1897

Background imageLectern Collection: Official Opening of Tel Aviv Port, 1938

Official Opening of Tel Aviv Port, 1938

Background imageLectern Collection: Roman altar depicting myth of origins of Rome from excavations of Ostia, Lazio Region, Italy

Roman altar depicting myth of origins of Rome from excavations of Ostia, Lazio Region, Italy
Roman civilization. Roman altar depicting the myth of the origins of Rome. From the excavations of Ostia, Lazio Region, Italy

Background imageLectern Collection: St Pancras Church, Arlington

St Pancras Church, Arlington
Interior view towards screen and altar. Lectern to left of screen and pulpit to right. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5034

Background imageLectern Collection: Virgil, Roman poet C015 / 5785

Virgil, Roman poet C015 / 5785
Virgil (70 BC-19 BC), Roman poet. Virgil was one of the most famous poets of Ancient Rome, and his works have had a major influence on Western literature

Background imageLectern Collection: West Tarring: the interior of St Andrews Church, 17 July 1891

West Tarring: the interior of St Andrews Church, 17 July 1891
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/118

Background imageLectern Collection: TERENCE, Publius Terentius Afer (190-154 BC)

TERENCE, Publius Terentius Afer (190-154 BC). Cover of an edition of his comedies printed in Paris

Background imageLectern Collection: Rottingdean: Interior of St Margarets Church, 20 September 1897

Rottingdean: Interior of St Margarets Church, 20 September 1897
General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26113/48



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"The Lectern: A Symbol of Wisdom, Power, and Inspiration" The lectern has stood as a timeless symbol throughout history, witnessing the words that have shaped our world. From St Bernard of Clairvaux's passionate sermons to Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Women's Co-Op Meeting, it has been a platform for voices both influential and revolutionary. In the dimly lit Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol in Cornwall, the lectern served as a beacon of hope amidst despair. It echoed with prayers for redemption and offered solace to those seeking guidance. John Wesley's portrait from 1788 captures him standing confidently behind his trusted lectern. His fervent teachings sparked spiritual awakenings across nations and inspired countless souls to embrace their faith. Within Gloucester Cathedral's Choir and East Window in Gloucestershire, the lectern witnessed harmonious melodies rising towards heaven. Its presence added gravitas to sacred hymns sung by devoted choirs who sought divine connection through music. Saint Jerome found solace within his study depicted by the Castilian School. The lectern became his sanctuary where he immersed himself in scripture and translated ancient texts that would shape religious thought for centuries to come. As we step into Wawel Royal Cathedral captured in 1875 by Swierzynski, we can almost hear echoes of powerful speeches delivered from its sturdy lecterns. Leaders like Hugh Scanlon fought tirelessly for workers' rights while Gordon McLennan fearlessly championed communist ideals that challenged societal norms. Danny McGarvey led the Boilermakers Union with unwavering determination from behind this humble yet commanding piece of furniture. He rallied workers together against injustice and paved the way for fair labor practices still cherished today. Even within Oriel at The Perne Library's black-and-white photo lies an air of intellectualism emanating from its well-worn lecterns.