Venerable Collection

The Aldgate Pump, London. A group of young lads and cheeky street types surround the venerable pump. To the left of the pump is a hand-crank Fire Call Post - signed/marked on the lampost as Fire Alarm

The Venerable Bede
THE VENERABLE BEDE Anglo-Saxon scholar, historian and theologian

The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by
1275249 The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by As Peake et al (Waverley, c 1910.) by Penrose

Caricature of Archdeacon Dunbar, Anglican clergyman
Caricature of Archdeacon Charles Gordon Cumming Dunbar (1844-1916), Anglican clergyman of St Andrews Church, Tavistock Place, London, who was involved in a divorce case in 1881 brought by his wife

The Very Rev. J. H Newman, engraved by John Alfred Vinter, 1850 (engraving)
XJF384095 The Very Rev. J.H Newman, engraved by John Alfred Vinter, 1850 (engraving) by Giberne, Maria (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Woman of No Importance
A rather dark humoured illustration by Phil May, entitled A Woman of No Importance, a skit on the title of the play by Oscar Wilde of 1893

The Venerable Louis of Granada, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473301 The Venerable Louis of Granada, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: The Venerable Louis of Granada, 1505 - 1588)

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532024 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland, holding open a book

Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (line engraving)
1579736 Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the Battle of Camperdown. Duncan in the Venerable to Leeward of the dismasted Vrijheid. Engraved by J)

Portrait of the English monk, Saint Bede (engraving)
2912148 Portrait of the English monk, Saint Bede (engraving); (add.info.: Bede (672/673 - 735 AD), referred to as Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede

Bede, Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede was an English monk
2911241 Bede, Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede was an English monk; (add.info.: Bede (672 - 735 AD), Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede was an English monk.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532026 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland. Bede using writing slope, quill pen. Scissors, inkwell and candle at his side

CAMPERDOWN Viscount Duncans victory and Admiral de Winters resignation on board the Venerable. British defeat of the Dutch fleet. Date: 11 October 1797

Grand elderly ladies outside their retirement home
Some very grand elderly ladies, some in wheelchairs, pose outside their fine retirement care home, with large windows and ivy-clad walls. Date: circa 1903

Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Venerable Luke) - Mount Helicon
Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Venerable Luke) on the slopes of Mount Helicon, between Delphi and Levadia in the Gulf of Corinth

The Death of the Venerable Bede
In 733, Bede travelled to York, to visit Ecgbert, who was then bishop of York. The see of York was elevated to an archbishopric in 735

EMPRESS TZ'U HSI
TZU-HSI, AKA HSIAO-CH'IN &C, Empress Dowager. Consort of Emperor Hsien Feng mother of T'ung Chih. Virtual dictator from 1861 until her death in 1908. Date: 1835-1908

MARY HONEYWOOD AGED 93
MARY HONEYWOOD Of this venerable lady, all we know is that she lived 93 years and at the time of her death she had 367 descendants living. Date: circa 1600

The Battle of Camperdown: Dutch Ships Escaping, 11th October 1797 (oil on canvas)
5322270 The Battle of Camperdown: Dutch Ships Escaping, 11th October 1797 (oil on canvas) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 119.4x180.3

This amicable disposition of his rendred him venerable, and of great estimation (litho)
5224752 This amicable disposition of his rendred him venerable, and of great estimation (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venerable Bede finishing his translation of St Johns Gospel into Anglo-Saxon, not long before he died. Date: 735

A venerable couple (colour litho)
2795975 A venerable couple (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A venerable couple)

The centenarian of Verjux, France (colour litho)
3097520 The centenarian of Verjux, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The centenarian of Verjux, France)

The Soudan Advance, to the Front by Rail, the Natives and the Engine (litho)
1063692 The Soudan Advance, to the Front by Rail, the Natives and the Engine (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance)

The Church Congress, Portrait Sketches at the Meetings in the Albert Hall (litho)
1043186 The Church Congress, Portrait Sketches at the Meetings in the Albert Hall (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church Congress)

The Venerable and Reverend G A Denison, Archdeacon of Taunton (engraving)
2772452 The Venerable and Reverend G A Denison, Archdeacon of Taunton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Venerable and Reverend G A Denison)

November (engraving)
2780560 November (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: November. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

John Crawford, Nailing the Flag to the Main top gallant mast head on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (engraving)
1108407 John Crawford, Nailing the Flag to the Main top gallant mast head on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (engraving) by English School

Le venerable de la Salle, groupe erige le 25 juin a Rcims (engraving)
3623929 Le venerable de la Salle, groupe erige le 25 juin a Rcims (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le venerable de la Salle)

A Venerable Head (charcoal on paper)
5889006 A Venerable Head (charcoal on paper) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85); 66x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "The venerable Montesinos fell on his knees before the afflicted knight"(engraving)
6008394 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " The venerable Montesinos fell on his knees before the afflicted knight" (engraving) by Dore

The Chapter House Doorway, Wells Cathedral, Somerset. Date: circa 1920s

De Linguis gentium libellus, engraving with Noahs Ark

Naval Combat before Cadiz on July 13, 1801. Artist: Gilbert, Pierre-Julien (1783-1860)
Naval Combat before Cadiz on July 13, 1801. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Venerable Francis Wrangham, 1769-1842. Archdeacon Of The East Riding Of York Engraved By R. Hicks After J. Jackson
The Venerable Francis Wrangham, 1769-1842. Archdeacon Of The East Riding Of York Engraved By R.Hicks After J. Jackson. From The Book " National Portrait Gallery Volume I" Published 1830

The Venerable Bede, Ad 673-735. English Historian And Doctor Of The Church. Engraved By J. W. Cook
The Venerable Bede, Ad 673-735. English Historian And Doctor Of The Church. Engraved By J.W.Cook

Venerable Tree Looking Out Over The Pacific; Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Armaillis (Swiss Cowherds / Shepherds) - Gruyeres, Switzerland. Date: circa 1930s

A portrait of an old Turkish Veteran Soldier with medals Date: circa 1905

Louis of Granada, O. P. (1505-1588). Dominican friar. Theolog
Louis of Granada, O.P. (1505-1588). Dominican friar. Theologian, writer and preacher. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Apparition of the Virgin to the venerable Palafox by Mariano
Mariano Salvador Maella (1739-1819). Spanish painter. Apparition of the Virgin to the venerable Juan de Palafox. Cathedral Chapter of El Burgo de Osma. Castile and Leon. Spain

Noahs Ark in De Linguis gentium, libellum
Noahs Ark, from the book De Linguis gentium, libellum, published in Basel, 1563. Written by the Venerable Bede (673-735), English monk and writer. Colored engraving

Tobias Venner
TOBIAS VENNER medical writer, depicted at the venerable age of 85 Date: 1577 - 1660

Nathaniel Spinckes
NATHANIEL SPINCKES churchman described as very eminent, venerable of aspect, orthodox in truth, his Adversaries being Judges - what did he do to offend ? Date: 1653 - 1727

FULTON SHEEN (1895-1979). American Catholic bishop. Photograph, c1952

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The Late Venerable Archdeacon John Williams

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Edme Bouchardon (French, 1750 - 1802), Head of a Venerable Man, chalk manner print in red

The Galilee, Containing the Tomb of the Venerable Bede, Durham, Cathedral, Uk, 1883

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"Venerable: A Journey through Time and Wisdom" Step into the world figures, where history intertwines with wisdom and age is celebrated. From The Aldgate Pump to Dunkeld Cathedral, these hints take us on a captivating journey. In the realm of knowledge, we encounter The Venerable Bede, a renowned scholar translating the last chapter of St John. His dedication to understanding Christianity echoes through time in An Outline of Christianity edited by As Peake et al. Amidst the clergy caricatures lies Archdeacon Dunbar, whose wit and humor bring lightness to his noble role. On the other hand, The Very Rev. J. H Newman stands engraved as an emblematic figure from 1850 - a symbol of devotion and faith. But it's not just religious figures who hold reverence; even "A Woman of No Importance" can possess remarkable qualities that inspire admiration. Grand elderly ladies outside their retirement home embody grace and resilience in their golden years. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves at Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Venerable Luke) on Mount Helicon. Here lies a sanctuary where spirituality meets natural beauty – a testament to the veneration bestowed upon this sacred place. The passing away of The Venerable Bede reminds us that even great minds become part of history's tapestry. Yet Empress Tz'u Hsi defies expectations as she commands respect during her reign – proving that venerability knows no boundaries or gender constraints. Lastly, we meet Mary Honeywood aged 93 – living proof that age does not diminish one's worth or significance in society. Her presence serves as an inspiration for all generations to embrace life fully regardless of their stage in it. In this collection spanning centuries and continents, "venerable" emerges as more than just a word; it becomes an embodiment of wisdom gained through experience and reverence earned over time.