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Nicholas Ridley Collection

Nicholas Ridley, the Bishop of London during the 16th century, was a prominent figure in English history

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London (engraving)

Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London (engraving)
666441 Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550

Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550
864076 Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550. English Protestant reformer and martyr writing while in prison

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) (engraving)

Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) (engraving)
5913146 Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley, English Bishop of London and martyr)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Burning of Latimer and Ridley

Burning of Latimer and Ridley
LLM455650 Burning of Latimer and Ridley by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of Latimer and Ridley. Willss cigarette card, early 20th century)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Bishop Ridley (engraving)

Bishop Ridley (engraving)
663376 Bishop Ridley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop Ridley. Illustration from unidentified late 19th century history of England)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Fac-simile of an Old Plate, Folio Edition of Foxes 'Book of Martyrs'(engraving)

Fac-simile of an Old Plate, Folio Edition of Foxes "Book of Martyrs"(engraving)
2780837 Fac-simile of an Old Plate, Folio Edition of Foxes " Book of Martyrs" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fac-simile of an Old Plate)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Ridleys last bequests (engraving)

Ridleys last bequests (engraving)
2792930 Ridleys last bequests (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ridleys last bequests)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Latimer exhorting Ridley at the Stake (engraving)

Latimer exhorting Ridley at the Stake (engraving)
2791265 Latimer exhorting Ridley at the Stake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latimer exhorting Ridley at the Stake)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Memorial to the Martyrs, Oxford (engraving)

Memorial to the Martyrs, Oxford (engraving)
1587225 Memorial to the Martyrs, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial to the Martyrs, Oxford)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Ridley and Latimer before the Council

Ridley and Latimer before the Council
LLM455892 Ridley and Latimer before the Council by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ridley and Latimer before the Council)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: 'Bishop Ridley went to visit her at Hunsden'(engraving)

"Bishop Ridley went to visit her at Hunsden"(engraving)
2780807 " Bishop Ridley went to visit her at Hunsden" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: 'Lord God, have mercy on this realm of England'(engraving)

"Lord God, have mercy on this realm of England"(engraving)
2780839 " Lord God, have mercy on this realm of England" (engraving) by Thomas, George Housman (1824-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lord God)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: The Martyrs Memorial, Taylor Institution, and Randolph Hotel, Oxford (engraving)

The Martyrs Memorial, Taylor Institution, and Randolph Hotel, Oxford (engraving)
1588728 The Martyrs Memorial, Taylor Institution, and Randolph Hotel, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martyrs Memorial, Taylor Institution)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: The Bocardo, or Old Prison at Oxford, where Cranmer, Latimer, and Ridley were confined (engraving)

The Bocardo, or Old Prison at Oxford, where Cranmer, Latimer, and Ridley were confined (engraving)
1590622 The Bocardo, or Old Prison at Oxford, where Cranmer, Latimer, and Ridley were confined (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bocardo)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Bishop Ridley (engraving)

Bishop Ridley (engraving)
2780836 Bishop Ridley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop Ridley. Illustration for The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe edited by William Bramley-Moore)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving)

Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving)
604827 Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving)

Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving)
604832 Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving)

Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving)
604822 Portrait of Nicholas Ridley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Bishop Ridley (engraving)

Bishop Ridley (engraving)
619404 Bishop Ridley (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley (1500-55), English bishop and Protestant martyr

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, John Rogers, John Hooper, Hugh Latimer (engraving)

Nicholas Ridley, John Rogers, John Hooper, Hugh Latimer (engraving)
2791263 Nicholas Ridley, John Rogers, John Hooper, Hugh Latimer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley, John Rogers, John Hooper, Hugh Latimer)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Ridley writing in Prison (engraving)

Ridley writing in Prison (engraving)
2780829 Ridley writing in Prison (engraving) by Fildes, Samuel Luke (1844-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ridley writing in Prison)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London (engraving)

Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London (engraving)
669949 Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: 6034657

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Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley (engraving)

Nicholas Ridley (engraving)
812551 Nicholas Ridley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley, English Bishop of London, who was burned at the stake)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: 'As soon as he had heard the cardinal named, he put on his cap'(engraving)

"As soon as he had heard the cardinal named, he put on his cap"(engraving)
2780835 " As soon as he had heard the cardinal named, he put on his cap" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: The Place where Ridley and Latimer Suffered (engraving)

The Place where Ridley and Latimer Suffered (engraving)
663373 The Place where Ridley and Latimer Suffered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Place where Ridley and Latimer Suffered)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer

Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer
LLM456012 Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, (Martyr) (engraving)

Nicholas Ridley, (Martyr) (engraving)
978785 Nicholas Ridley, (Martyr) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ridley, (c1500-1555), 1830. Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) English Bishop of London educated at RGS, Newcastle and Pembroke College, Cambridge

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho)

Portrait of Nicholas Ridley, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho)
KW181426 Portrait of Nicholas Ridley, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, English clergyman, (1827). Artist: H Robinson

Nicholas Ridley, English clergyman, (1827). Artist: H Robinson
Nicholas Ridley, English clergyman, (1827). Ridley (1500-1555) was Bishop of London

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, (died October 16, 1555), English clergyman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl

Nicholas Ridley, (died October 16, 1555), English clergyman, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Nicholas Ridley, English clergyman, 19th century. Portrait of Ridley (c1500-1555)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, 19th century. Artist: J Cochran

Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, 19th century. Artist: J Cochran
Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, 19th century. Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) was a Protestant martyr and one of the finest academic minds in the early English Reformation

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Nicholas Ridley, 16th century English Protestant reformer and martyr

Nicholas Ridley, 16th century English Protestant reformer and martyr. Appointed Bishop of London in 1550, Ridley (c1500-1555)

Background imageNicholas Ridley Collection: Portrait of Nicholas Ridley

Portrait of Nicholas Ridley
Nicholas Ridley (c1500 - 1555) English Protestant martyr. burned for heresy with Latimer at Oxford. Engraving


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Nicholas Ridley, the Bishop of London during the 16th century, was a prominent figure in English history. Known for his strong Protestant beliefs, he faced persecution and ultimately met a tragic end. In various engravings, we see Nicholas Ridley depicted in different stages of his life and martyrdom. The first engraving shows him as the Bishop of London, highlighting his influential role within the church. Another engraving portrays him on the way to his execution, capturing the somberness and gravity of that moment. The burning of Bishop Ridley and Father Latimer at Oxford is described in detail on a table engraving. This horrific event marked their unwavering commitment to their faith despite facing death. In another engraving titled "The Martyrdom of Latimer and Ridley, " we witness this solemn scene captured in black and white photography. Even while awaiting his execution in prison, Nicholas Ridley remained steadfast in his convictions. A wood engraving from 1865 depicts him writing letters amidst these dire circumstances. The Martyrs Memorial located in Oxford stands as a testament to those who sacrificed their lives for religious freedom. A black-and-white photo captures its grandeur against an austere backdrop. Ridley's last bequests are documented through an engraved image showcasing what he left behind before meeting his untimely demise. It serves as a poignant reminder of how even until the end, he thought about others. Lastly, an engraving titled "Latimer exhorting Ridley at the Stake" showcases their final moments together before being burned alive for their beliefs. This powerful image encapsulates their unyielding courage and dedication to God's word. Nicholas Ridley's story is one filled with sacrifice and conviction during a tumultuous time in England's history. These engravings provide glimpses into both his life as well as the enduring legacy he left behind as one of England's martyrs for religious freedom.