Parish Collection

Cricket in an English Village
A classic English village scene of cricket played under the watchful gaze of the church steeple. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Church Bell Ringers
Ringing the changes in the belfry of an English parish church at Christmas time

Leamington Spa / 1911
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire: Parish Church and Pump Room

Parish Council Cartoon
A parish council caricatured

Scotland / Lanark
The fine town of Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland, showing its parish church and fine statue of Sir William Wallace, who lived here, the scene of many of his exploits. Date: 1960s

Blitz in Plymouth -- St Andrews Parish Church, WW2
Blitz in Plymouth -- the smouldering remains of St Andrews Parish Church, bombed and badly damaged in March 1941. The church was restored, and reconsecrated in November 1957

Herm, Channel Islands, Blacksmiths Cottage, La Rosiere Steps
Blacksmiths Cottage and La Rosiere Steps at Herm (Haerme) - one of the Channel Islands and part of the Parish of St Peter Port in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Date: circa 1930s

Pateley Bridge
A aerial view of Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire, viewed from the west. Landmarks include the parish church (just left of centre)

Mint Street Workhouse, Southwark, south London
View of the entrance (right of centre) to the St Saviours Union workhouse on Mint Street, Southwark, south London. Passers-by include a man carrying a small child

The Square and Gillespies Monument, Comber, Co Down
The Square and Monument to Major General Rollo Gillespie, Comber, Co Down, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1904

Bradford Cathedral, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Bradford Cathedral (formerly St. Peters Parish Church), Bradford, West Yorkshire Date: circa 1907

Parish Church (Place de l Eglise), Ceret, Vallespir region, Pyrenees, France, Europe

Village Street, Yapton, West Sussex
View of the village street with 3 people and the church visible in the distance Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 1194

A View of Osmington Village with the Church and Vicarage, 1816 (oil on canvas)
XYC158030 A View of Osmington Village with the Church and Vicarage, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 25.7x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Maypole dancing in the village of Paul, Cornwall
Adults and children dancing round a maypole in the village of Paul, near Penzance in Cornwall, with the tower of the parish church on the right. A crowd of people stand watching them

Forest Row / Sussex / 1950S
FOREST ROW This village is at the foot of the Ashdown forest

Kensington Infirmary, West London
The entrance to Kensington Infirmary on Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road) in West London. The infirmary, designed by Thomas W Aldwinckle, was built in 1893 by the poor law parish of St Mary Abbots

Backwell, Somerset
Attractive rural view looking down on the village of Backwell, Somerset, near Bristol, the scene dominated by the tower of the impressive 12th century medieval Parish Church

Parish Workhouse, Winchelsea, Sussex
Winchelseas parish workhouse was located in a building on the Strand dating from around 1500

View of Hexham Abbey, Northumberland
Hexham Abbey, Northumberland, viewed from the north west. It is the parish church of Hexham, dedicated to St Andrew

Parish Church, Ballymena - a side view of the church. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

The Rectory, Merther, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably around 1920s
A view of Merther Rectory, which once served the Church of St Cohan. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cotswolds village of Snowshill, Gloucestershire, England

Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view towards the Church of St Mary the Virgin from the corner of Chapel Street and Quay Street. General Merchants, J. Hosking is on the right

Jamaica - Panorama of Mandeville
Slide showing a photograph over looking the city of Mandeville. Mandeville is the capital and largest town in the parish of Manchester in the county of Middlesex, Jamaica.. Part of Box 108

Billingshurst Tithe Map, 1841
By Messrs. Crawter, Surveyors, Cobham, Surrey and Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London. 13.3 in. to 1m. Original map size 78in. × 63in

Balcombe Tithe Map, 1842
By H. Walter. 20 in. to 1 m. Original Map size 79in. × 77in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/E24

A prospect of Port Antonio, and town of Titchfield, in parish of Portland, on the North side Jamaica, taken from Navy island

St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London
In 1847-8 the parish of St Mary Abbots, Kensington, south west London, erected a workhouse at the east of Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road)

Herm - Channel Islands - Belvoir Bay
Belvoir Bay at Herm (Haerme) - one of the Channel Islands and part of the Parish of St Peter Port in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Date: circa 1930s

Birdham Tithe Map, c. 1847
No date, but Tithe Award dated 1847. Surveyor unknown. 26.6 in. to 1 m. Original map size 46in. × 66in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W16

Barnham Tithe Map, 1846
By Thomas Wisdom. 26.6 in. to 1 m. Original map size 65in. × 50in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W10

Grey Coat Hospital, Westminster
A view of the buildings of the Great Coat Hospital, a charitably endowed school opened in 1701 in a former parish workhouse building on what is now Grey Coat Place, London. Date: Date unknown

Wedding of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook
Scene at the wedding reception of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook, performers in the Pelissier Follies. The wedding took place at Finchley Parish Church, north London

Alston, Cumbria, England, within the civil parish of Alston Moor on the River South Tyne. Date: 1904

The Watlington White Mark, Oxfordshire. The chalk scar was dug into Watlington Hill in 1764 to give the illusion that the town's church had a spire

Standing Stone near the Headless Cross, Parish of Cairncastle, Co. Antrim, (1841). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1841

Parish Church, Hockley, Essex
Parish Church, Hockley, near Rayleigh, Essex, England. Date: 1950s

Former Bledlow parish workhouse
The former parish workhouse at Bledlow, Buckinghamshire, which later became the childrens school for the Wycombe poor law union

Crail, Fife, Scotland. Souvenir postcard showing: The Parish Church, the Harbour, the Market Gate, the Nethergate, the Market Gate (looking West) and the High Street. Date: circa 1906

Upper Beeding Tithe Map, 1842
By J. & E. Smith, Surveyors. 26.6 in. to 1 m. Original Map Size 112in. × 94in. Tithe Award Map Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: TD/W165

Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

Olney Parish Church, dedicated to St. Peter & St. Paul, Buckinghamshire, England. Most of the church was built in the 14th century in the Decorated Gothic style. Date: founded 11th century

Workhouse Apprentices Handbill, Kendal, Westmorland
Copy of a handbill, thought to date from the 1820s, advertising the availability of boys and girls at the Kirkby, Kendal workhouse for being put out as parish apprentices

Easter Custom
Every Easter Eve, choirboys sing a hymn over the grave of William Hulbard, who left a guinea to the Parish Choir when he died. c. 1806, St. Mary in Arden Church, England

Grammar School at Dorchester, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving)
3744593 Grammar School at Dorchester, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving) by Buckler, John Chessell (1793-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Sixty Views of Endowed Grammar Schools)

The Parish Engine, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Parish Engine, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Herm - Channel Islands - The North West Beaches
The North West Beaches at Herm (Haerme) - one of the Channel Islands and part of the Parish of St Peter Port in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Date: circa 1930s

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"Captivating Parish Tales: From Church Bell Ringers to Historic Landmarks" Unveiling the Melodic Tradition: Church Bell Ringers in Action Witness the mesmerizing symphony of church bells, as dedicated bell ringers bring harmony to parish life. Time Traveling to Leamington Spa, 1911: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of Leamington Spa, where the spirit of an English village thrives. Cricket Fever Sweeps through an English Village: Embracing Sportsmanship Experience the quintessential British pastime as cricket enthusiasts gather on green fields for spirited matches within their beloved parish. Lanark's Scottish Charm: Exploring Parish Life in Picturesque Scotland Discover the enchantment of Lanark, where vibrant traditions and close-knit communities paint a vivid picture of Scottish parish life. Channeling Tranquility at Herm's Blacksmiths Cottage and La Rosiere Steps Escape to Herm, nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes; explore its rustic blacksmith cottage and ascend La Rosiere Steps for panoramic views that soothe your soul. Resilience Amidst Chaos: St Andrews Parish Church during WW2 Blitz in Plymouth Uncover tales of bravery as St Andrews Parish Church stood tall amidst devastation during World War II blitzes, becoming a symbol of hope for Plymouth residents. Light-hearted Humor with a Touch of Governance: The Quirky Parish Council Cartoon Delight in whimsical illustrations that humorously depict local governance antics within a lively parish council setting. Pateley Bridge Chronicles: Where History Meets Natural Splendor Embark on an adventure through Pateley Bridge's rich heritage and picturesque surroundings - where stories unfold against stunning landscapes. Echoes from Mint Street Workhouse, Southwark.