Religion Collection (page 6)

Lis Escop, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Around 1910
Lis Escop (Cornish for Bishops Court) in winter with cattle in the foreground. Originally the Kenwyn Vicarage, in 1876 it became the residence of the Bishops of Truro

The Five Wounds EMM01 / 01 / 047
Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire. Watercolour, by Elsie Matley Moore, of a stained glass window dating from c.1344 in Tewkesbury Abbey, showing Christ displaying the Five Wounds

Wat Chedi Luang Temple Chedi in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chedi at Wat Chedi Luang Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Reflection of Angkor Wat Temple in lake in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Wat Temple and reflection in lake in Siem Reap, Cambodia

SAULT ST LOUIS, c1700. The Mission of Sault Saint Louis, c1700

Yaksha Demon Statue at Wat Phra Kaew Temple complex Bangkok, Thailand
Yaksha Demon Statue at Wat Phra Kaew Temple complex of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand

Tewkesbury Abbey 27449_020
St Marys Abbey Church, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. With its large Romanesque tower, this is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain

St Matthias Church, Stoke Newington ME001062
ST MATTHIAS CHURCH, Wordsworth Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney, London. Pen and ink sketch impression of Christmas decorations and temporary reredos around 1870, with lady in period costume

Red Torii Gate tunnel at the Hie-Jinja Shinto Shrine, Tokyo, Japan

Lichfield Cathedral OP08956
Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Chad, Lichfield, Staffordshire, c 1860. Francis Bedford (1816-'94), albumen print

Wat Rong Khun, The White Temple, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, contemporary Buddhist Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Kirkham Priory J030002
KIRKHAM PRIORY, North Yorkshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the priory in 1538 by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

East Wittering: Cakeham Tower, 1902
A view of the rear of Cakeham Tower. This house was originally an Episcopal Palace and was especially resorted to by Bishop Sherburne in the early part of the sixteenth century

Gregor Mendel, Austrian botanist
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), Austrian botanist and founder of genetics. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, carried out breeding experiments with pea plants (held in hand)

Giordano Bruno, Italian philosopher
Giordano Bruno (1548-1600), Italian philosopher. Bruno was a supporter of the Copernican view that the Earth revolved around the Sun

Friedrich Nietzsche, caricature
Friedrich Nietzsche. Caricature of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Nietzsche devised a new system of values to account for the advances in biology and psychology

CAVE ART. Prehistoric rock painting, probably depicting a horned goddess. From Aounrhet, Tassili, Algeria

THE LAOCOON GROUP: Roman marble copy of a Greek original of c50 B. C
THE LAOCOON GROUP: Roman marble copy of a Greek original of c50 B.C

San Gabriel Mission, California
Mission and bells of San Gabriel, near Los Angeles. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traveling minister on the American frontier
Itinerant preacher riding a mule from settlement to settlement. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St Marys Church, Kempley N100436
ST MARYs CHURCH, KEMPLEY, Gloucestershire. General 2010 exterior view

Winchester Cathedral N090639
WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL, Hampshire. Aerial view

Rievaulx Abbey J000103
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Interior view reconstruction drawing of the refectory kitchen in the 14th century by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Waverley Abbey N900002
WAVERLEY ABBEY, Surrey. Reconstruction drawing of interior of abbey church by Ivan Lapper

The Deanery and Winchester Cathedral K011415
WINCHESTER, Hampshire. The Deanery and Cathedral

Wells Cathedral 24274_040
WELLS CATHEDRAL, Somerset. Seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the cathedral is substantially in the Early English style typical of the late 12th and early 13th centuries

Venusti - The Annunciation N070573
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Annunciation" by Marcello VENUSTI (1512-79). WM 1616-1948. Provisionally Spanish Royal Collection. Captured at Vitoria 1813

The Last Supper N070565
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Last Supper" c.1505, workshop of Juan de FLANDES (fl. 1496-1519) WM 1603-1948

Whitby Abbey silhouette N080815
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Silhouette of the abbey at sunset from the south

Shap Abbey N090047
SHAP ABBEY, Cumbria. View of the West Tower and surrounding moorland

Durham Cathedral K011467
DURHAM CATHEDRAL, Durham. Built between 1093 & 1274. Norman structure

St Pauls Cathedral DD97_00307
ST PAULs CATHEDRAL, London. A view across the roof tops looking towards St Pauls Cathedral. The Cathedral was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1675

Monastic settlement, Glastonbury Tor J920411
GLASTONBURY TOR, Somerset. Anglo-Saxon monastic settlement. Reconstruction drawing by Judith Dobie (English Heritage Graphics Team). Anglo Saxon

The Chapel, Cliffords Tower J970195
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. Interior view. The Chapel, late 14th century. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team). clifford

Rubens - Ana Dorotea N070581
APSLEY HOUSE " Ana Dorotea, a Nun at the Convent of the Descalzas Reales" 1628 by Sir Peter Paul RUBENS (1577-1640)

Byland Abbey K990167
BYLAND ABBEY, North Yorkshire. View northwards towards the abbey ruins in the snow

St Annes Church, Kew Green a064154
ST ANNEs CHURCH, Kew Green, London. A small girl running along the path to the entrance to St Annes Church. Photographed by John Gay sometime between January 1962 and May 1964

Byland Abbey K981258
BYLAND ABBEY, North Yorkshire. West front of the church from the South West

Shap Abbey K060281
SHAP ABBEY, Cumbria. View of the west tower in the snow

Rievaulx Abbey N070690
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Aerial view of the abbey and surrounding area

Rievaulx Abbey J060223
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. The arches and buttresses of the north side of the abbey church

Bury St Edmunds Abbey J870321
BURY ST. EDMUNDS ABBEY, Suffolk. Abbey wall

Church of St Merteriane N060912
CHURCH OF ST MERTERIANE, Tintagel, Cornwall. View of the church and graveyard at sunset

Church of St Piran N050055
CHURCH OF ST PIRAN, near Perranporth, Cornwall. Site of St Pirans church. Oblique view of the cross with sunset sky in the background

Romney - Lady Hamilton at Prayer J910507
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Lady Hamilton at Prayer" c1782-86 by ROMNEY George (1734-1802) IBK 936

Castle Acre Priory K970927
CASTLE ACRE PRIORY, Norfolk. West front of the church and priors lodging

Old Sarum Cathedral J030108
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing of the second cathedral in c1150, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Westminster Abbey Chapter House J020082
WESTMINSTER ABBEY CHAPTER HOUSE, London. Interior view from the North showing stained glass windows

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"Religion: A Tapestry of Faith, Art, and History" From the haunting imagery of "The Wicker Man" UK One Sheet poster to the intricate illustrations in the Book of Kells depicting St. Matthew, religion weaves a captivating narrative through time. The delicate strokes of Durer's artistry bring forth a sense of devotion in his masterpiece, the Praying Hands. Marvel at the architectural brilliance captured in Filippo Brunelleschi's cross-section design for Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence. This contemporary drawing by Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli reveals how faith can inspire breathtaking creations that stand as testaments to human ingenuity. In Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, find solace amidst life's tempestuous trials. Witnessed through reflections upon Angkor Wat Temple mirrored on Siem Reap's tranquil lake, spirituality embraces nature and finds harmony within its surroundings. Odin sits regally upon his throne, reminding us that religious beliefs transcend borders and cultures throughout history. Glastonbury Tor stands tall as an ancient beacon where spirituality meets earthly wonders. St Pancras Old Church whispers tales from centuries past; its walls hold secrets known only to those who seek solace within its hallowed grounds. The Salem witch trials' court records serve as reminders of humanity's struggle with fear and intolerance when confronted with differing beliefs. Behold Athena standing proudly in her Parthenon sanctuary—a symbol of wisdom and strength revered by ancient Athens—reminding us that religion has shaped civilizations since time immemorial. As you stroll down Downshire Hill or explore Hampstead’s streetscape, contemplate how religion intertwines with daily life—offering guidance and purpose to individuals across diverse communities worldwide. Religion is not merely a concept but an ever-evolving tapestry woven from threads connecting humanity to something greater than ourselves—an expression of our deepest hopes, fears, aspirations, and the quest for meaning.