Nunnery Collection (#6)

The Abbey of St Antoine des Champs, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The wall painting of `The Last Supper`, at Milan, 1883. From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR. [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, London, 1883]

The Russian Convent of Russico, c19th century. Artist: Georges Kossiakoff
The Russian Convent of Russico, c19th century. One of a series of watercolour drawings of Mount Athos. From The Studio Volume 59 by Ralph Nevill. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913]

Church and convent of Belen, (1712-1718), 1920s
Church and convent of Belen. The massive Convent and Church located in Old Havana was begun in 1712 completed in 1718. Construction finances were seeded by a posthumous grant from Bishop Diego

Convent of Saint Francisco, (1738), 1920s
Convent of San Francisco. This convent was completed in Havana in 1738. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Convent the Rabida, (15th century), 1920s
Convent the Rabida. Colombus went to Spain to offer his services to the catholic kings. He went first to the Dukes of Medina Sidonia, and of Medina Celi and then went to Cordoba

The Monastery of Santa Saba (Mar Saba), Israel, 1841. Artist:s Bradshaw
The Monastery of Santa Saba (Mar Saba), Israel, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume III, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

The Convent of St Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg, Austria, c1900. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg, Austria, c1900. Stereoscopic card

Holy men, 15th century (1849). Artist: H Moulin
Holy men, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on a 15th century original in the chapter house of St Marks Convent, Florence

Christ on the Cross, 15th century (1849). Artist: H Moulin
Christ on the Cross, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on a 15th century original in the chapter house of St Marks Convent, Florence

Nun making lace, Bruges, Belgium, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Nun making lace, Bruges, Belgium, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Docks of San Francisco, (19th century), 1920s
Docks of San Francisco. Near the ancient square of San Francisco and the convent with the same name. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Convent of the Nativity, Bethlehem, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Court of the Convent of Mercy, Mexico, 19th century. Artist: H Catenacci
Court of the Convent of Mercy, Mexico, 19th century

The Convent of St Saba, Wilderness of Engadi, Holy Land, 19th century. Artist: J Horsburgh
The Convent of St Saba, Wilderness of Engadi, Holy Land, 19th century. View of the dramatically situated Mar Saba Monastery in the West Bank, near Bethlehem and Jerusalem

Convent of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century. Artist: E Goodall
Convent of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century

The St Catherine Church of the Ascension Convent in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia. Designed in Neo-Gothic style by Carlo Rossi, a Russian architect of Italian origin, the church was built in the 1800s

Convent of Czestochowa, Poland, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Convent of Czestochowa, Poland, 1879. View of Jasna Gora Monastery, pilgrimage destination and home of The Black Madonna of Czestochowa

Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century. Artist: W Miller
Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century

View of the Convent of Grotta Ferrata, near Rome, 1844. Artist: Jean Joseph Xavier Bidauld
View of the Convent of Grotta Ferrata, near Rome, 1844

The Door of Cordelieres and the Castle, 1891. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
The Door of Cordelieres and the Castle, 1891. From the collection of Musee Lansyer, Loches, France

Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, 20th century. Founded in the early 13th century by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, as a nunnery of the Augustinian order, the Abbey served as a residence for the nobility

Graves in the cemetery of the Novodevichy (New Maidens ) Convent, Moscow, Russia, 1929. Standing on the bank of the Moskva River

Railway bridge and Novodevichy Convent (New Maidens Convent), Moscow, Russia, 1910s. Standing on the bank of the Moskva River

Catacomb of the Capuchin (Franciscan) convent, Palermo, Sicily, 1833
Catacomb of the Capuchin (Franciscan) convent, Palermo, Sicily, with remains of departed Friars, 1833

Two Girls of The Period, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Two Girls of The Period, 1869. This cartoon shows a fashionable protestant convert to Catholicism looking in horror at the Catholic nun

Nunnery Gateway - Tree-lined road, leading to large gateway. Part of Box 318 Boswell Collection - Dickens. Date: circa 1900

Godstow Nunnery (Abbey), Oxfordshire, England. Part of Box 2 Boswell Collection Series of Castles and Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Spain. Castile an Leon. Briviesca. Monastery of Santa Clara.15th and 16th century. Built by Juan Gil de Hontanon (1480-1526). Starry dome. Flamboyant

Scotland / Iona Nunnery
Iona, Argyllshire: the Nunnery Date: circa 1860

Isabella Beauchamp
ISABELLA BEAUCHAMP Wife of William Beauchamp and foundress of the Nunnery at Cokehill Date: FLOURISHED 15TH CENTURY

Mexico. Uxmal. Maya city. Nunnery Quadrangle
Nunnery Quadrangle. MEXICO. YUCATN. Uxmal. Ruins of city founded in the 7th c. Classic Period. Puuc style. Palace complex consists of four buildings forming a quadrangle. Maya art

Life of Charles Dickens - Gateway of Old Nunnery Near Amesbury. Part of Box 330 Charles Dickens (Life and Works) slide no 30 Date: circa 1890s

Paris, France - Eglise des Filles du Calvaire. Date: 17th century

Godstow Nunnery, Oxfordshire Date: circa 1780

Grace Dieu Nunnery
The ruins of Grace Dieu nunnery, an Augustinian foundation formerly in Rutland, now in Leicestershire. Date: circa 1770

Cloisters Nunnery ca 1835 Watercolor Drawings
Artokoloro

Straddle Warehouse, Sheffield Canal Basin, Sheffield, 1990s
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u07713

Artists Impression of the River Don showing the Fairground at Smithfield Market
Photograph reproduced from John Brown and Company Ltd. Atlas, Works, Sheffield Ref: 338.4 SF

Firemen with the Fire Tender at the Canal Basin, 1940s
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s12492

Nunnery Cumberland August 20 1786 Gray wash graphite
Artokoloro

The Visiting Parlour in the Convent (oil on canvas)
XZL60722 The Visiting Parlour in the Convent (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85) (circle of); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice; Italian, out of copyright

Remains of Malling Abbey, Kent (engraving)
XJF465115 Remains of Malling Abbey, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There has been an Abbey at Malling since 1108; Once ruined it has been)

Miss Nano Nagle, 1809 (engraving)
XJF354233 Miss Nano Nagle, 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nano Nagle (1718-84)

Montreal, in the Chapel of Grey Nunnery and the Gateway of the Seminary of St. Sulpice, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

THE NUNNERY OF OTTILIENBERG, ALSACE. Mont Sainte-Odil, Odilienberg or Ottilienberg; called Allitona in the 8th century, is a 760 m peak of the Vosges Mountains in Alsace in France

NUNNERY, 13th CENTURY. French manuscript illumination, early 13th century, from the Miracles of Our Lady

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The concept of a nunnery has been deeply ingrained in history, spanning across various cultures and time periods. From the peaceful retreats like the Nunnery at Little Gidding in Huntingdonshire depicted in an engraving from 1641 to the bustling iron works of Davy Brothers Ltd. Park Iron Works in Sheffield, nuns have left their mark on society. One such influential figure was Therese Martin, who became known as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Her devotion to God led her to join the Carmelite convent at a young age, where she lived out her days dedicated to prayer and service. During times of conflict, even these sanctuaries were not spared. The Ordnance Survey map copied by the Germans during World War II marked bombing targets near north-east Sheffield's nunnery - a stark reminder that no place was truly safe from destruction. In England alone, there are numerous historical nunneries still standing today. Denny Abbey stands as a testament to medieval monastic life, while Dartford Priory's engraved image transports us back centuries into its serene surroundings. Beyond Europe's borders lies Chi Lin Nunnery in Hong Kong's New Territories - its water garden lily pond offering tranquility amidst bustling city life. Meanwhile, Poor Clares Convent at Baddesley Clinton showcases the enduring dedication of religious women throughout different eras. From Dunster's Church Street Nunnery in Somerset to Salford Priory's ruins and Mexico's Yucatán Uxmal Ruins' Nunnery Quadrangle; each location holds stories waiting to be discovered about those who sought solace within these sacred walls. Whether it be for spiritual contemplation or community support, nunneries have played an integral role throughout history. Their influence can still be felt today as we reflect upon their legacies and honor those who devoted themselves wholeheartedly to a life of faith and service.