Church Association National Protestant League

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Church Association National Protestant League

Church Association National Protestant League Travelling Preacher Victorian period

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

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This vintage photograph, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past of the Church Association National Protestant League's travelling preacher campaign during the Victorian and Edwardian periods in England. The image features a passionate preacher delivering a sermon from a portable pulpit, illuminated by the soft glow of a lantern slide projector. The audience, mostly women and children, listen intently, their expressions reflecting a mix of piety and curiosity. The Church Association National Protestant League was a Christian organization that aimed to promote moral values and abstinence, particularly in relation to the temperance movement, which sought to reduce the consumption of alcohol. The league's travelling preachers played a crucial role in spreading their message across the country, often using lantern slides like the one seen here to enhance their presentations. The photograph's intricate details transport us back in time, with the women wearing their finest Victorian and Edwardian attire, their bonnets and parasols adding a touch of elegance to the scene. The preacher, dressed in a simple black suit and holding a Bible, embodies the seriousness and dedication of the campaign. The background of the image reveals the simple yet effective setup of the travelling preacher's stage, complete with a banner bearing the league's name and a table displaying various campaign materials. The presence of a bottle of gin in the foreground serves as a stark reminder of the societal issues the league sought to address, highlighting the importance of their mission. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of a bygone era and the moral campaigns that shaped it. Its timeless beauty and the powerful message it conveys continue to resonate with us today, making it a must-have addition to any collection of vintage photographs or historical records.

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