Vicars Collection

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

England / Wells
The Vicars Close, adjacent to the famous Wells Cathedral, Somerset, was originally built to house the clergy. Claims to be the oldest complete street of its kind in Europe

Alms Houses, Vicars Close, Wells

Wells - Vicar's Close Alms Houses - Victorian period

All Saints, Margaret Street, London - The Vicars Room - here many of the Ritual Conferences were held. Date: circa 1910s

Sleeping priest (colour litho)
3094559 Sleeping priest (colour litho) by Lancaster, Percy (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping priest. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Archbishop Benson delivering his judgment at the Lincoln Trial, illustration from The Church of England
STC393421 Archbishop Benson delivering his judgment at the Lincoln Trial, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Patrick Bronte (b / w photo)
3103954 Patrick Bronte (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patrick Bronte)

A Christening (colour litho)
3103931 A Christening (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christening. Postcard)

To Those About To Marry (colour litho)
3094387 To Those About To Marry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Those About To Marry. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Royals leaving St Clement Danes Church, London (b / w photo)
3095860 Royals leaving St Clement Danes Church, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royals leaving St Clement Danes Church, London, 1920)

Instruction leaflet, Glydolia Art Raffia -- Charming Dinner Mats. Date: 20th century

Group photo, boys and men at a bowling club. Date: circa 1908

Despite the gusts of a snowstorm, an Aosta Valley priest and his Swiss colleague... (colour litho)
2777983 Despite the gusts of a snowstorm, an Aosta Valley priest and his Swiss colleague... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Good Lord and Naval Equality (Colour Litho)
2777933 The Good Lord and Naval Equality (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The good Lord is naval equality)

Lullington Church, South Downs, East Sussex (colour photo)
3094964 Lullington Church, South Downs, East Sussex (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lullington Church, South Downs, East Sussex)

Reverend Mr Forbes Phillips, Vicar Of Gorleston (colour photo)
3096177 Reverend Mr Forbes Phillips, Vicar Of Gorleston (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend Mr Forbes Phillips, Vicar Of Gorleston)

Bridesmaids at a wedding (colour litho)
3096069 Bridesmaids at a wedding (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridesmaids at a wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Reverend Richard Owen, Vicar of St James, Dudley, The Black Country, West Midlands, England. 25th May 1968

Le Curede Cucugnan (The Vicar of Cucugnan), c. 1885. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
Le Cure de Cucugnan (The Vicar of Cucugnan), c. 1885

Title page: Decapla in Psalmos, 1639. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Title page: Decapla in Psalmos, 1639

The altar of the new church of St. Giles. Camberwell - ceremony of consecration, 1844. Solemn dedication of a newly built church in south London

Christening of Prince Alfred in the Private Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1844. Queen Victorias son Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, is baptised by William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury

Wedding solemnization of the nuptial ceremony. Bride, groom, guests and vicar pronouncing man and wife, 1901

Group of people on motor boat named St. Martinus
Group of people including vicars on deck of the motor boat " St. Martinus" in Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1930s

English Cathedrals - Angl Choir -Lincoln - main Pillar (foreground) look beyond to arched space, stained glass windows back and side. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals

Formal Edwardian group photograph with clergy, Scotland
A group photograph of Edwardian men and one woman wearing formal clothing, possibly taken at Dunoon, Scotland at the theological college. Several clergy men are present. c. 1910s

The Vicars Temptation by William Heath Robinson
As his parishioners come out of church into a snow-covered churchyard, the vicar bends down to make a snowball, The question is, will he throw it, and if so, at whom? 1947

Vicar with a spaniel dog on a bench. Date: circa 1930s

Britain poster, Lincoln Cathedral and Vicars Court, for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1948

Arlequin sur l Hippogryphe a la croisade Lojoliste Armee van den heylige lingue voor der jesuiten monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, [1689], 1 print (broadside) : etching and engraving

Portrait of Thomas Vicary (d. 1561) (oil on panel) (b / w photo)
XJF265596 Portrait of Thomas Vicary (d.1561) (oil on panel) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of poet Joshua Sylvester, Cornelis van Dalen (I), unknown, John Vicars, 1633 - 1638

The Vicar of Wakefield Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, The Vicar of Wakefield Carreras Cigarette Card

Arlequin Sur L hippogryphe A La Croisade Lojoliste Armee Van Den Heylige Lingue Voor Der Jesuiten Monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn De, 1645-1708, Artist, [1689], 1 Print (broadside) : Etching And Engraving

PORTLAND, Dorset
The remains of the Vicars House at Portland, Dorset Date: circa 1770

Domestic Dog, Greyhound, adult, standing in aisle during blessing at church service for pets, England, october

Domestic Dog, Pug, adult, being held by vicar during blessing at church service for pets, England, october

George Skinner, elderly tricyclist
Mr George Skinner, an elderly tricyclist. At the age of 92 he is still getting out and about, and has been re-elected Vicars Warden of St Marys Parish Church, Rushden, Northamptonshire

Vicar of Wakefield
All ends happily - George weds Arabella, Sophia weds Mr Burchell (revealed as a nobleman), Olive lives & the Vicars losses are less than feared

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"Captivating Vicars: A Glimpse into the Lives of English Clergy" Step into the world of vicars, where tradition and faith intertwine with everyday life. From William Mairis, the esteemed Vicar of Market Lavington immortalized in an oil on canvas, to the picturesque Alms Houses at Vicar's Close in Wells, England - these men of God have left their mark. In Wells, a charming city known for its historic architecture and spiritual heritage, we find ourselves surrounded by vestiges of religious devotion. The Victorian-era Alms Houses stand as a testament to the care provided for those in need by dedicated vicars. Venturing beyond Wells' borders, we stumble upon All Saints Church on Margaret Street in London. Within its walls lies The Vicar's Room - a sanctuary where clergy gather to discuss matters both divine and mundane, and is here that decisions are made and guidance sought. However, not all moments within clerical life are serene. In Mexico, tragedy strikes during a wedding ceremony captured vividly in color lithography. Yet even amidst turmoil, faith remains unwavering. A lighter note is struck with a whimsical depiction of a sleeping priest – reminding us that even those who guide others need rest too. And then there is Archbishop Benson delivering his judgment at the Lincoln Trial; an illustration from "The Church of England: A History for the People, " offering insight into ecclesiastical affairs. Turning our attention to individuals who shaped the course of history through their ministry brings us face-to-face with Patrick Bronte himself – captured forever in black-and-white photography. His dedication serves as inspiration for generations to come. Lastly, let us celebrate joyous occasions such as christenings depicted vibrantly through color lithography or weddings symbolizing love and commitment - encapsulated beautifully in another colorful lithograph titled "To Those About To Marry.