Vicar Collection

Heath Robinson Drawing Room 2 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Drawing-Room. A family in the Drawing Room, which is a typically Heath Robinson design

The March of Intellect, (1828?). Artist: Robert Seymour
The March of Intellect, (1828?); showing a juggernaut figure with London University on its head and balloons issuing from its pipe, sweeping and kicking to one side lawyers, vicars, and quack doctors

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

The Rules of Life by H. M. Bateman
A baby in a highchair is presented with a long list of rules for life by a queue of influential people including his nurse, his parents, teacher, police officer, judge and vicar. Date: 1930

The Five ALLs - John Kay
Satirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All

Vicar Street & Grahams Road, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Rakes Progress 5
The Rakes Progress 5. A marriage ceremony

Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Vicar from entering a Lecture (for Women Only !) as she is wearing bloomers, which Rev Self Righteous views as totally unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1911

Canon John Neale Dalton (1839-1931), Steward of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, and appointed tutor to the future George V and his elder brother, Albert Victor, in 1871

Funny Saucy Wedding Postcard
Bawdy humourin this saucy postcard, depicting a bride and grrom in front of their vicar. The bride has her hand full... "...to have and to hold - until death us do part..." Date: circa 1910s

Grasmere Rush Festival
The Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s

The Revd. Dr. Charles Wharton aka Portrait of Revd. Charles Wharton of America, by Edward Francis Burney
Upper body portait of a portly man studying a book entitled Essays on Truth. He wears a blue frock coat and black waistcoat. His left hand is tucked into the waistcoat. Signed bottom left

Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. The Rev and Mrs Crawley at home with their young family which, as an impoverished parson, he has difficulty in supporting

One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another (engraving)
5234110 One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another)

Church Choir, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Boys and men choristers in their surplices, pictured with the vicar and organist at All Saints Church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1920

People from Stepney, East London, hop picking in Kent. They were assisted by their local vicar, Reverend R Wilson (seen here in the centre) of St. Augustine s, Stepney. circa 1911

The burial of Thomas Hardys heart among his own people: the vicar of Stinsford in Dorset ( Mellstock of Under the Greenwood Tree ) bearing the casket containing it

St Michaels Church, Chester Square, Pimlico, London. Inset photograph of the priest, Canon Fleming

Two people in fancy dress. The girl on the left is in a fanciful Pierrot type outfit reminiscent of Paul Poiret, or at least the more flamboyant fashions of the First World War, while in contrast

William Mairis Vicar of Market Lavington (oil on canvas)
2655510 William Mairis Vicar of Market Lavington (oil on canvas) by English School; 75.3x62.5 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire

A church service in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral. Norwich was bombed as part of the Baedeker Raids against historic and beautiful cities such as Bath

Thomas Smart
THOMAS SMART churchman, vicar of Maker, Plymouth. Date: ? - 1736

Dr. Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College, 1862. Edward Craven Hawtrey attended the College as a boy from 1799, starting out as an Oppidan and then later becoming a King's Scholar in 1803

Rev Michael Brooks a methodist minister who also wrestler seen here getting to grips with Colin Dunne

Victorian satire, Principle and Interest
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Principle and Interest. Clergyman tempted by the devil with power and money

Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas)
NGW388566 Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Williams, William (1808-95); 75x65 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Reverend William Heathcote (1772-1802) (oil on canvas)
NGW238923 Reverend William Heathcote (1772-1802) (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 128x103 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Comic postcard, Pretty woman and vicar on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunk woman in park Date: 20th century

Travelling Dog Fancier: "Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winter
Travelling Dog Fancier: " Do either of you two want a cheerful companion for the winter?" A small dog meanwhile, peeks out through the mans coat. Date: 1901

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, seen here with the head teacher and pupils of Chevening School at the opening of the new extension to the school, Circa July 1981

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, Chevening, Rev Maurice Hewett seen here with Bob Tenton going over the plans for Denesfield Court. A development of 16 sheltered living flats. Circa July 1981

"Mick the Vic", who is the Rev Michael Scott, Vicar at St Marks Church
" Mick the Vic", who is the Rev Michael Scott, Vicar at St Marks Church, Reading, tours the festival site at reading, washing the feet of pop fans. 27th August 1976

The Rev Gready at the altar rail which shows the mosaic by artist John Dobbin. St Cuthberts church, Darlington, 25th January 1989

Rev John Jackson Leeds United chaplain 1962 has a chat with the young Leeds juniors who are Barry Wright, Paul Madeley, Eric Thompson, Gary Sprake, Haydn Hough, Terry Cooper, Jimmy Greenhough

The Rev Christopher Neil Smith exorcising one of his patients. November 1971 P009151

Comic Postcard - feeble Vicar not tempted by a pretty girl
Comic Postcard - ( My Word !) Get Thee behind me Temptress - a feeble and effete Vicar not tempted by a pretty girl, although one wonders if she is quite his type anyway... 1910

The Marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse... 1862, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse in the Dining-Room of Osborne House, July 1, 1862, (1901). Alice (1843-1878), daughter of Queen Victoria, married Louis

A burial ceremony during WW1
A burial ceremony with Church of England, Roman Catholic and Presbyterian Clergy during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Church Christening scene, suitable for christening party invitation card Date: early 19th century

Horse painted with white stripes, by Blam
Caricature illustration by Blam, of soldier, vicar, and farmer painting white stripes on horse, dog and blackbird looking

VICAR WAKEFIELD/RACKHAM
Bill sings the Elegy on the death of a mad dog, accompanied by the guitar. Date: First published: 1766

The Vicar of Wakefield reconciling his wife to Olivia, after the painting by Gilbert Stuart Newton
709476 The Vicar of Wakefield reconciling his wife to Olivia, after the painting by Gilbert Stuart Newton. From Histoire des Peintres, Ecole Anglaise, published 1867 (litho) by French School

Syntax Star-gazing, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque, by William Combe
STC213548 Syntax Star-gazing, from The Tour of Dr Syntax in search of the Picturesque, by William Combe, published 1812 (aquatint) by Rowlandson

Josiah Bushnell Grinnell of Iowa, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Josiah Bushnell Grinnell of Iowa, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician, ordained Congregational minister, founder of the town of Grinnell, Iowa]

The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving
2798509 The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

All The Girls Are Loverly Loverly (colour litho)
2815991 All The Girls Are Loverly Loverly (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All The Girls Are Loverly Loverly)

Beating the Bounderies; Bumping the Vicar against a Barn Door, Bisley, Woking Surrey, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Beating the Bounderies; Bumping the Vicar against a Barn Door, Bisley, Woking Surrey, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

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"Captivating and Eccentric: Unveiling the Quirky World of a Vicar" Step into the enchanting Heath Robinson Drawing Room, where imagination knows no bounds. (Heath Robinson Drawing Room 2 of 4) In William Hogarth's masterpiece, "The Sleeping Congregation, " a vicar's sermon lulls his flock into slumber, reminding us that even spiritual leaders can have their off days. (The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth) Enter the realm of John Kay's "The Five ALLs, " where a witty vicar humorously reminds us that life is about embracing all aspects with gusto. (The Five ALLs - John Kay) Discover the charming streets of Falkirk in Stirlingshire, where Vicar Street & Grahams Road intersect to create an atmosphere brimming with history and community spirit. (Vicar Street & Grahams Road, Falkirk, Stirlingshire) H. M. Bateman's "The Rules of Life" satirically captures a mischievous vicar who challenges societal norms while imparting wisdom through unconventional means. (The Rules of Life by H. M. Bateman) Witness the tumultuous journey depicted in "Rake's Progress 5, " as a wayward soul finds solace under the guidance of an understanding vicar amidst chaos and redemption. (Rakes Progress 5) Uncover tales from yesteryears when bloomers were scandalous attire; witness how one audacious woman was barred from attending women's lectures for her fashion choices. A humorous engraving showcases one man accidentally dribbling wine on another during an eventful gathering – proving that even clergymen are not immune to mishaps. (One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another - engraving) Celebrate love and laughter with a funny saucy wedding postcard featuring mischievous antics orchestrated by a playful vicar, reminding us that joy knows no boundaries.