R&R for British and French troops in a church army hut following the Battle of the Lys, also known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres, fought from 7 April to 29 April 1918 and was part of the German Spring Offensive in Flanders during World War with the unsuccessful objective of capturing Ypres, forcing the British forces back to the Channel ports and out of the war. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/rr-for-british-and-french-troops-in-a-church-army-hut-following-the-battle-of-the-lys-also-known-as-the-fourth-battle-of-ypres-fought-from-7-april-to-29-april-1918-and-was-part-of-the-german-spring-offensive-in-flanders-during-world-war-with-the-unsuccessful-objective-of-capturing-ypres-forcing-the-british-forces-back-to-the-channel-ports-and-out-of-the-war-image350291238.html
RM2B9W41A–R&R for British and French troops in a church army hut following the Battle of the Lys, also known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres, fought from 7 April to 29 April 1918 and was part of the German Spring Offensive in Flanders during World War with the unsuccessful objective of capturing Ypres, forcing the British forces back to the Channel ports and out of the war.
The British AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) attending a fire caused by German incendiary bombs dropped on a church in the south of England at the end of June 1940. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-british-afs-auxiliary-fire-service-attending-a-fire-caused-by-german-incendiary-bombs-dropped-on-a-church-in-the-south-of-england-at-the-end-of-june-1940-image570981399.html
RM2T4XCGR–The British AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) attending a fire caused by German incendiary bombs dropped on a church in the south of England at the end of June 1940.
A soldier surveys a ruined church during the 1917 third Battle of Ypres. Photograph by Frank Hurley (1885 1962) an Australian photographer. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-soldier-surveys-a-ruined-church-during-the-1917-third-battle-of-ypres-photograph-by-frank-hurley-1885-1962-an-australian-photographer-image484135010.html
RM2K3J742–A soldier surveys a ruined church during the 1917 third Battle of Ypres. Photograph by Frank Hurley (1885 1962) an Australian photographer.
The remains of shops in Church Street following a German air raid during the Blitz on Liverpool between August 1940 and January 1942. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-remains-of-shops-in-church-street-following-a-german-air-raid-during-the-blitz-on-liverpool-between-august-1940-and-january-1942-image267928190.html
RMWFW53X–The remains of shops in Church Street following a German air raid during the Blitz on Liverpool between August 1940 and January 1942.
A drawing by Charles Cundall showing the centre of Cologne on the night of 30th May 1942, when over 1,000 bombers attacked the city along with the Ruhr and Reineland. The Second World War raid lasted one and a half hours with 2,000 tons of bombs dropped, incredibly the Cathedral remained untouched. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-drawing-by-charles-cundall-showing-the-centre-of-cologne-on-the-night-of-30th-may-1942-when-over-1000-bombers-attacked-the-city-along-with-the-ruhr-and-reineland-the-second-world-war-raid-lasted-one-and-a-half-hours-with-2000-tons-of-bombs-dropped-incredibly-the-cathedral-remained-untouched-image575096439.html
RM2TBHWAF–A drawing by Charles Cundall showing the centre of Cologne on the night of 30th May 1942, when over 1,000 bombers attacked the city along with the Ruhr and Reineland. The Second World War raid lasted one and a half hours with 2,000 tons of bombs dropped, incredibly the Cathedral remained untouched.
A birds Eye view of Dublin in 1890, drawn by Henry William Brewer (1836–1903), a British illustrator as supplement to The Graphic Magazine Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-birds-eye-view-of-dublin-in-1890-drawn-by-henry-william-brewer-18361903-a-british-illustrator-as-supplement-to-the-graphic-magazine-image609962497.html
RM2XCA5AW–A birds Eye view of Dublin in 1890, drawn by Henry William Brewer (1836–1903), a British illustrator as supplement to The Graphic Magazine
A late 19th Century view of the River Severn as it passes Worcester Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England. The present cathedral church was built between 1084 and 1504, and represents every style of English architecture from Norman to Perpendicular Gothic, and is famed for the tomb of King John. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-the-river-severn-as-it-passes-worcester-cathedral-an-anglican-cathedral-in-worcester-england-the-present-cathedral-church-was-built-between-1084-and-1504-and-represents-every-style-of-english-architecture-from-norman-to-perpendicular-gothic-and-is-famed-for-the-tomb-of-king-john-image426516530.html
RM2FNWE56–A late 19th Century view of the River Severn as it passes Worcester Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England. The present cathedral church was built between 1084 and 1504, and represents every style of English architecture from Norman to Perpendicular Gothic, and is famed for the tomb of King John.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Saint George's Hall in Liverpool in November 1865. The hall, opened in 1854, is a Neoclassical building which contains concert halls and law courts, is now opposite Lime Street railway station (where the church stood) in the centre of Liverpool, England. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-prince-and-princess-of-wales-visit-saint-georges-hall-in-liverpool-in-november-1865-the-hall-opened-in-1854-is-a-neoclassical-building-which-contains-concert-halls-and-law-courts-is-now-opposite-lime-street-railway-station-where-the-church-stood-in-the-centre-of-liverpool-england-image545153385.html
RM2PJWTKN–The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Saint George's Hall in Liverpool in November 1865. The hall, opened in 1854, is a Neoclassical building which contains concert halls and law courts, is now opposite Lime Street railway station (where the church stood) in the centre of Liverpool, England.
A formation of Hawker Hurricane Mark Is of No. 85 Squadron RAF based at Church Fenton, Yorkshire, climbs above the clouds, led by Squadron Leader Peter H Townsend. The Hurricane, a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s, was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and fought in all the major theatres of the Second World War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-formation-of-hawker-hurricane-mark-is-of-no-85-squadron-raf-based-at-church-fenton-yorkshire-climbs-above-the-clouds-led-by-squadron-leader-peter-h-townsend-the-hurricane-a-british-single-seat-fighter-aircraft-of-the-1930s40s-was-overshadowed-in-the-public-consciousness-by-the-supermarine-spitfire-during-the-battle-of-britain-in-1940-but-the-hurricane-inflicted-60-percent-of-the-losses-sustained-by-the-luftwaffe-in-the-engagement-and-fought-in-all-the-major-theatres-of-the-second-world-war-image476100391.html
RM2JJG6WB–A formation of Hawker Hurricane Mark Is of No. 85 Squadron RAF based at Church Fenton, Yorkshire, climbs above the clouds, led by Squadron Leader Peter H Townsend. The Hurricane, a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s, was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire during the Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and fought in all the major theatres of the Second World War.
On 6th May 1935, King George V and Queen Mary celebrated their Silver Jubilee of 25 years on the throne in St Paul's Cathedral. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/on-6th-may-1935-king-george-v-and-queen-mary-celebrated-their-silver-jubilee-of-25-years-on-the-throne-in-st-pauls-cathedral-image369040528.html
RM2CCB6XT–On 6th May 1935, King George V and Queen Mary celebrated their Silver Jubilee of 25 years on the throne in St Paul's Cathedral.
A late 19th century photograph of St. Catherine's Church, on Thomas Street, in Dublin, Ireland, was originally built in 1185. It was rebuilt in the Palladian style in the 18th century by John Smyth (or Smith), originally a spire was intended, but it wasn't completed due to lack of funds. In 1803 the church was the site of Robert Emmet's execution, an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader he sought to organise a renewed attempt to overthrow the British Crown and Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland, following the suppression of the United Irish uprising in 1798. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-photograph-of-st-catherines-church-on-thomas-street-in-dublin-ireland-was-originally-built-in-1185-it-was-rebuilt-in-the-palladian-style-in-the-18th-century-by-john-smyth-or-smith-originally-a-spire-was-intended-but-it-wasnt-completed-due-to-lack-of-funds-in-1803-the-church-was-the-site-of-robert-emmets-execution-an-irish-republican-orator-and-rebel-leader-he-sought-to-organise-a-renewed-attempt-to-overthrow-the-british-crown-and-protestant-ascendancy-in-ireland-following-the-suppression-of-the-united-irish-uprising-in-1798-image547748977.html
RM2PR43BD–A late 19th century photograph of St. Catherine's Church, on Thomas Street, in Dublin, Ireland, was originally built in 1185. It was rebuilt in the Palladian style in the 18th century by John Smyth (or Smith), originally a spire was intended, but it wasn't completed due to lack of funds. In 1803 the church was the site of Robert Emmet's execution, an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader he sought to organise a renewed attempt to overthrow the British Crown and Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland, following the suppression of the United Irish uprising in 1798.
'Statesman's Corner in the North Trancept of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, it's an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 39 English and British monarchs, and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish and British monarchs. The Gothic architecture of the church is chiefly inspired by French and English styles from the 13th century, although some sections of the church show Romanesque, Baroque and modern styles. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/statesmans-corner-in-the-north-trancept-of-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-saint-peter-at-westminster-its-an-anglican-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-since-1066-it-has-been-the-location-of-the-coronations-of-39-english-and-british-monarchs-and-a-burial-site-for-18-english-scottish-and-british-monarchs-the-gothic-architecture-of-the-church-is-chiefly-inspired-by-french-and-english-styles-from-the-13th-century-although-some-sections-of-the-church-show-romanesque-baroque-and-modern-styles-image545153512.html
RM2PJWTT8–'Statesman's Corner in the North Trancept of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, it's an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 39 English and British monarchs, and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish and British monarchs. The Gothic architecture of the church is chiefly inspired by French and English styles from the 13th century, although some sections of the church show Romanesque, Baroque and modern styles.
The Abbey Church of Waltham Holy Cross and St Lawrence is the parish church of the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. A place of worship since the 7th century, the present Norman building dates from the early 12th century. The Abbey's stained glass including early work by Edward Burne-Jones in the rose window and lancets of the east wall was installed in 1859, when the architect William Burgess was appointed to undertake a restoration of the site and a refurbishment of the interior. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-abbey-church-of-waltham-holy-cross-and-st-lawrence-is-the-parish-church-of-the-town-of-waltham-abbey-essex-england-a-place-of-worship-since-the-7th-century-the-present-norman-building-dates-from-the-early-12th-century-the-abbeys-stained-glass-including-early-work-by-edward-burne-jones-in-the-rose-window-and-lancets-of-the-east-wall-was-installed-in-1859-when-the-architect-william-burgess-was-appointed-to-undertake-a-restoration-of-the-site-and-a-refurbishment-of-the-interior-image491497404.html
RM2KFHHXM–The Abbey Church of Waltham Holy Cross and St Lawrence is the parish church of the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. A place of worship since the 7th century, the present Norman building dates from the early 12th century. The Abbey's stained glass including early work by Edward Burne-Jones in the rose window and lancets of the east wall was installed in 1859, when the architect William Burgess was appointed to undertake a restoration of the site and a refurbishment of the interior.
The Guild Church of St Dunstan-in-the-West seen from Fleet Street in the City of London. The church is of medieval origin, although the present building, with an octagonal nave, was constructed in the 1830s to the designs of John Shaw. Painting by H. E. Tidmarsh (1854 - 1929 ) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-guild-church-of-st-dunstan-in-the-west-seen-from-fleet-street-in-the-city-of-london-the-church-is-of-medieval-origin-although-the-present-building-with-an-octagonal-nave-was-constructed-in-the-1830s-to-the-designs-of-john-shaw-painting-by-h-e-tidmarsh-1854-1929-image341026444.html
RM2APR2KT–The Guild Church of St Dunstan-in-the-West seen from Fleet Street in the City of London. The church is of medieval origin, although the present building, with an octagonal nave, was constructed in the 1830s to the designs of John Shaw. Painting by H. E. Tidmarsh (1854 - 1929 )
John Wesley (1703-1791) was an English cleric, theologian and evangelist who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. After Wesley's death, the societies he founded became the dominant form of the independent Methodist movement. He continued to be the primary theological influence on Methodists and Methodist-heritage groups the world over; the largest bodies being the United Methodist Church, the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/john-wesley-1703-1791-was-an-english-cleric-theologian-and-evangelist-who-was-a-leader-of-a-revival-movement-within-the-church-of-england-known-as-methodism-after-wesleys-death-the-societies-he-founded-became-the-dominant-form-of-the-independent-methodist-movement-he-continued-to-be-the-primary-theological-influence-on-methodists-and-methodist-heritage-groups-the-world-over-the-largest-bodies-being-the-united-methodist-church-the-methodist-church-of-great-britain-and-the-african-methodist-episcopal-church-image236285881.html
RMRMBN1D–John Wesley (1703-1791) was an English cleric, theologian and evangelist who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. After Wesley's death, the societies he founded became the dominant form of the independent Methodist movement. He continued to be the primary theological influence on Methodists and Methodist-heritage groups the world over; the largest bodies being the United Methodist Church, the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
A late 19th century view of Crathie Kirk, a small Church of Scotland parish church in the Scottish village of Crathie, best known for being the regular place of worship of the British royal family when they are in residence at the nearby Balmoral Castle. Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone for a new, much larger, church in 1893. The church, built in the fashionable Gothic revival style by Elgin architect A. Marshall Mackenzie, was completed in 1895. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-crathie-kirk-a-small-church-of-scotland-parish-church-in-the-scottish-village-of-crathie-best-known-for-being-the-regular-place-of-worship-of-the-british-royal-family-when-they-are-in-residence-at-the-nearby-balmoral-castle-queen-victoria-laid-the-foundation-stone-for-a-new-much-larger-church-in-1893-the-church-built-in-the-fashionable-gothic-revival-style-by-elgin-architect-a-marshall-mackenzie-was-completed-in-1895-image436562408.html
RM2GA73PG–A late 19th century view of Crathie Kirk, a small Church of Scotland parish church in the Scottish village of Crathie, best known for being the regular place of worship of the British royal family when they are in residence at the nearby Balmoral Castle. Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone for a new, much larger, church in 1893. The church, built in the fashionable Gothic revival style by Elgin architect A. Marshall Mackenzie, was completed in 1895.
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic abbey church in the City of London, England. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey, along with internments on the death of English and, later, British monarchs. The building itself was a Benedictine monastic church until the monastery was dissolved in 1539. Since 1560, the building has the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar' —a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-saint-peter-at-westminster-is-a-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-london-england-since-the-coronation-of-william-the-conqueror-in-1066-all-coronations-of-english-and-british-monarchs-have-been-in-westminster-abbey-along-with-internments-on-the-death-of-english-and-later-british-monarchs-the-building-itself-was-a-benedictine-monastic-church-until-the-monastery-was-dissolved-in-1539-since-1560-the-building-has-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiar-a-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image385321752.html
RM2DATWR4–Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic abbey church in the City of London, England. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of English and British monarchs have been in Westminster Abbey, along with internments on the death of English and, later, British monarchs. The building itself was a Benedictine monastic church until the monastery was dissolved in 1539. Since 1560, the building has the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar' —a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
Robert Emmet (1778-1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader. Following the suppression of the United Irish uprising in 1798, he sought to organise a renewed attempt to overthrow the British Crown and Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. With hopes of French assistance and radical militants in Great Britain, many of the surviving veterans of '98 hesitated to lend their support, and his 1803 rising in Dublin proved abortive. He was captured in August, convicted of treason and executed on the 20 September in Thomas Street in front of St. Catherine's Church, Dublin City. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/robert-emmet-1778-1803-was-an-irish-republican-orator-and-rebel-leader-following-the-suppression-of-the-united-irish-uprising-in-1798-he-sought-to-organise-a-renewed-attempt-to-overthrow-the-british-crown-and-protestant-ascendancy-in-ireland-with-hopes-of-french-assistance-and-radical-militants-in-great-britain-many-of-the-surviving-veterans-of-98-hesitated-to-lend-their-support-and-his-1803-rising-in-dublin-proved-abortive-he-was-captured-in-august-convicted-of-treason-and-executed-on-the-20-september-in-thomas-street-in-front-of-st-catherines-church-dublin-city-image443712611.html
RM2GNTRXY–Robert Emmet (1778-1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader. Following the suppression of the United Irish uprising in 1798, he sought to organise a renewed attempt to overthrow the British Crown and Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. With hopes of French assistance and radical militants in Great Britain, many of the surviving veterans of '98 hesitated to lend their support, and his 1803 rising in Dublin proved abortive. He was captured in August, convicted of treason and executed on the 20 September in Thomas Street in front of St. Catherine's Church, Dublin City.
1890: 19th Century St Margaret's Church (nicknamed The Marble Church), Bodelwyddan, is a Decorated Gothic Style parish church in the lower Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire, Wales. Its spire rises to 202 feet. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-1890-19th-century-st-margarets-church-nicknamed-the-marble-church-164188452.html
RMKF3C18–1890: 19th Century St Margaret's Church (nicknamed The Marble Church), Bodelwyddan, is a Decorated Gothic Style parish church in the lower Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire, Wales. Its spire rises to 202 feet.
1870: Viewed from across the River Thames, the ancient and historic church of St Michael’s. It dates from 1293 and was partly rebuilt ca. 1500 and extensively restored 1857–82 by Thomas Henry Wyatt. Located in the Parish of Bray, Berkshire, England. It was made famous (or infamous!) in the popular ballad, the parish is widely known, because of the turncoat ways of the Vicar of Bray. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1870-viewed-from-across-the-river-thames-the-ancient-and-historic-image152728697.html
RMJTDB09–1870: Viewed from across the River Thames, the ancient and historic church of St Michael’s. It dates from 1293 and was partly rebuilt ca. 1500 and extensively restored 1857–82 by Thomas Henry Wyatt. Located in the Parish of Bray, Berkshire, England. It was made famous (or infamous!) in the popular ballad, the parish is widely known, because of the turncoat ways of the Vicar of Bray.
John Bright (1811 –1889), Quaker, was a British Radical and Liberal statesman, one of the greatest orators of his generation who coined the phrase 'Mother of Parliaments. He sat in the House of Commons from 1843 to 1889, promoting free trade, electoral reform and religious freedom. He opposed Gladstone's proposed Home Rule for Ireland, but sought to end the political privileges of Anglicans, dis-establish the Church of Ireland, and begin land reform that would turn land over to the Catholic peasants. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-john-bright-1811-1889-quaker-was-a-british-radical-and-liberal-statesman-122200107.html
RMH2PKDF–John Bright (1811 –1889), Quaker, was a British Radical and Liberal statesman, one of the greatest orators of his generation who coined the phrase 'Mother of Parliaments. He sat in the House of Commons from 1843 to 1889, promoting free trade, electoral reform and religious freedom. He opposed Gladstone's proposed Home Rule for Ireland, but sought to end the political privileges of Anglicans, dis-establish the Church of Ireland, and begin land reform that would turn land over to the Catholic peasants.
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-is-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-it-is-one-of-the-united-kingdoms-most-notable-religious-buildings-and-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-since-1560-the-building-is-no-longer-an-abbey-or-a-cathedral-having-instead-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiara-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image214914902.html
RMPDJ646–Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
The North Aisle of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-north-aisle-of-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-it-is-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-between-1540-and-1556-the-abbey-had-the-status-of-a-cathedral-since-1560-the-building-is-no-longer-an-abbey-or-a-cathedral-having-instead-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiara-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image179373704.html
RMMBR4YM–The North Aisle of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
The Nave of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nave-of-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-it-is-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-between-1540-and-1556-the-abbey-had-the-status-of-a-cathedral-since-1560-the-building-is-no-longer-an-abbey-or-a-cathedral-having-instead-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiara-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image179373727.html
RMMBR50F–The Nave of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
Pets Corner in Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pets-corner-in-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-it-is-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-between-1540-and-1556-the-abbey-had-the-status-of-a-cathedral-since-1560-the-building-is-no-longer-an-abbey-or-a-cathedral-having-instead-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiara-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image179373748.html
RMMBR518–Pets Corner in Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
Front of the North Transept, Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/front-of-the-north-transept-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-it-is-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-between-1540-and-1556-the-abbey-had-the-status-of-a-cathedral-since-1560-the-building-is-no-longer-an-abbey-or-a-cathedral-having-instead-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiara-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image179373768.html
RMMBR520–Front of the North Transept, Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
The shrine to King Henry V in Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shrine-to-king-henry-v-in-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-it-is-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-between-1540-and-1556-the-abbey-had-the-status-of-a-cathedral-since-1560-the-building-is-no-longer-an-abbey-or-a-cathedral-having-instead-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiara-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image179373680.html
RMMBR4XT–The shrine to King Henry V in Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
The Western Entrance of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-western-entrance-of-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-it-is-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-between-1540-and-1556-the-abbey-had-the-status-of-a-cathedral-since-1560-the-building-is-no-longer-an-abbey-or-a-cathedral-having-instead-the-status-of-a-church-of-england-royal-peculiara-church-responsible-directly-to-the-sovereign-image179373784.html
RMMBR52G–The Western Entrance of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.
The building of Lincoln Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln in Lincoln, England commenced in 1088 and continued in several phases throughout the medieval period. The central spire collapsed in 1549 and was not rebuilt. The Gothic cathedral is highly regarded by architectural scholars; the eminent Victorian writer John Ruskin declared: 'I have always held... that the cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles and roughly speaking worth any two other cathedrals we have.' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-building-of-lincoln-cathedral-or-the-cathedral-church-of-the-blessed-176122082.html
RMM6F1EA–The building of Lincoln Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln in Lincoln, England commenced in 1088 and continued in several phases throughout the medieval period. The central spire collapsed in 1549 and was not rebuilt. The Gothic cathedral is highly regarded by architectural scholars; the eminent Victorian writer John Ruskin declared: 'I have always held... that the cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles and roughly speaking worth any two other cathedrals we have.'
The choir stalls of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Construction began in 1245, on the orders of King Henry III and it has become one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. The building itself was a Benedictine monastic church until the monastery was dissolved in 1539. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-choir-stalls-of-westminster-abbey-formally-titled-the-collegiate-church-of-st-peter-at-westminster-is-a-large-mainly-gothic-abbey-church-in-the-city-of-westminster-london-england-construction-began-in-1245-on-the-orders-of-king-henry-iii-and-it-has-become-one-of-the-united-kingdoms-most-notable-religious-buildings-and-the-traditional-place-of-coronation-and-burial-site-for-english-and-later-british-monarchs-the-building-itself-was-a-benedictine-monastic-church-until-the-monastery-was-dissolved-in-1539-between-1540-and-1556-the-abbey-had-the-status-of-a-cathedral-since-1560-image184291620.html
RMMKR5RG–The choir stalls of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Construction began in 1245, on the orders of King Henry III and it has become one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. The building itself was a Benedictine monastic church until the monastery was dissolved in 1539. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560,
St Mary's Church is an Anglican church south of the village of Nether Alderley, Cheshire, England. Built in the Gothic style it has historically been associated with the Stanley family of Alderley. The Stanley Baronetcy, of Alderley Hall in the County of Chester, was created in 1660 for the barrister Thomas Stanley. He was a descendant of the Hon. Sir John Stanley, third son of Thomas Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley (whose eldest son was created Earl of Derby in 1485). His son, the second Baronet was High Sheriff of Cheshire in 1678 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/st-marys-church-is-an-anglican-church-south-of-the-village-of-nether-alderley-cheshire-england-built-in-the-gothic-style-it-has-historically-been-associated-with-the-stanley-family-of-alderley-the-stanley-baronetcy-of-alderley-hall-in-the-county-of-chester-was-created-in-1660-for-the-barrister-thomas-stanley-he-was-a-descendant-of-the-hon-sir-john-stanley-third-son-of-thomas-stanley-1st-baron-stanley-whose-eldest-son-was-created-earl-of-derby-in-1485-his-son-the-second-baronet-was-high-sheriff-of-cheshire-in-1678-image230375988.html
RMRAPEWT–St Mary's Church is an Anglican church south of the village of Nether Alderley, Cheshire, England. Built in the Gothic style it has historically been associated with the Stanley family of Alderley. The Stanley Baronetcy, of Alderley Hall in the County of Chester, was created in 1660 for the barrister Thomas Stanley. He was a descendant of the Hon. Sir John Stanley, third son of Thomas Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley (whose eldest son was created Earl of Derby in 1485). His son, the second Baronet was High Sheriff of Cheshire in 1678
Queen Anne (1665 – 1714)] became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702, following the death of William III, aka William of Orange, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-queen-anne-1665-1714-became-queen-of-england-scotland-and-ireland-131736623.html
RMHJ93BB–Queen Anne (1665 – 1714)] became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702, following the death of William III, aka William of Orange,
Abbey Church of Waltham Holy Cross built in 1177, The last abbey in England to be dissolved in 1540, Waltham Abbey is in Epping Forest, Essex, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-abbey-church-of-waltham-holy-cross-built-in-1177-the-last-abbey-in-87106042.html
RMF1M0J2–Abbey Church of Waltham Holy Cross built in 1177, The last abbey in England to be dissolved in 1540, Waltham Abbey is in Epping Forest, Essex, England
18th Century view of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, London, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-18th-century-view-of-st-pauls-anglican-cathedral-london-the-seat-of-109491801.html
RMGA3NWD–18th Century view of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, London, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London.
Thomas Chalmers (1780 – 1847), was a writer, moralist, Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of the Church of Scotland and of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called 'Scotland's greatest nineteenth-century churchman'. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thomas-chalmers-1780-1847-was-a-writer-moralist-scottish-minister-113473952.html
RMGGH554–Thomas Chalmers (1780 – 1847), was a writer, moralist, Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of the Church of Scotland and of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called 'Scotland's greatest nineteenth-century churchman'.
From a painting called the 'Franciscan Sculptor' by Henry Stacy Marks (1829-1898), a British artist who took a particular interest in Shakespearean and medieval themes in his early career. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/from-a-painting-called-the-franciscan-sculptor-by-henry-stacy-marks-1829-1898-a-british-artist-who-took-a-particular-interest-in-shakespearean-and-medieval-themes-in-his-early-career-image498934714.html
RM2KYMC8X–From a painting called the 'Franciscan Sculptor' by Henry Stacy Marks (1829-1898), a British artist who took a particular interest in Shakespearean and medieval themes in his early career.
Archibald Campbell Tait (1811 – 1882) was an Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. He reorganised the church's administration and organisation and attended Parliament frequently. The modification of the terms of clerical subscription (1865), the new lectionary (1871), the Burials Act (1880) were largely owing to him. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-archibald-campbell-tait-1811-1882-was-an-archbishop-of-canterbury-122574780.html
RMH3BNAM–Archibald Campbell Tait (1811 – 1882) was an Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. He reorganised the church's administration and organisation and attended Parliament frequently. The modification of the terms of clerical subscription (1865), the new lectionary (1871), the Burials Act (1880) were largely owing to him.
St Mary-le-Bow is a historic church rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside. According to tradition a true Cockney must be born within earshot of the sound of Bow Bells. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/st-mary-le-bow-is-a-historic-church-rebuilt-after-the-great-fire-of-1666-by-sir-christopher-wren-in-the-city-of-london-on-the-main-eastwest-thoroughfare-cheapside-according-to-tradition-a-true-cockney-must-be-born-within-earshot-of-the-sound-of-bow-bells-image227946102.html
RMR6RRG6–St Mary-le-Bow is a historic church rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside. According to tradition a true Cockney must be born within earshot of the sound of Bow Bells.
The Abbey or Parish Church of St Mary's, part of the Church of Scotland is the longest parish church in Scotland. It overlooks the River Tyne and is located in the The Royal Burgh of Haddington, a town in East Lothian, Scotland. (From 'Sketches in East Lothian' by Thomas B. Blacklock...1892) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-abbey-or-parish-church-of-st-marys-part-of-the-church-of-scotland-116136123.html
RMGMXCPK–The Abbey or Parish Church of St Mary's, part of the Church of Scotland is the longest parish church in Scotland. It overlooks the River Tyne and is located in the The Royal Burgh of Haddington, a town in East Lothian, Scotland. (From 'Sketches in East Lothian' by Thomas B. Blacklock...1892)
A late 19th century view from Dyer Street of the Cirencester Church of St. John the Baptist, renowned for its Perpendicular Gothic porch, reflecting the architectural styles since the 12th century. The market town in Gloucestershire, England, lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswolds. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-from-dyer-street-of-the-cirencester-church-of-st-john-the-baptist-renowned-for-its-perpendicular-gothic-porch-reflecting-the-architectural-styles-since-the-12th-century-the-market-town-in-gloucestershire-england-lies-on-the-river-churn-a-tributary-of-the-river-thames-and-is-the-largest-town-in-the-cotswolds-image434090268.html
RM2G66EFT–A late 19th century view from Dyer Street of the Cirencester Church of St. John the Baptist, renowned for its Perpendicular Gothic porch, reflecting the architectural styles since the 12th century. The market town in Gloucestershire, England, lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswolds.
Following the death of King George V on 20th January, the cortege enters St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 28 January 1936 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/following-the-death-of-king-george-v-on-20th-january-the-cortege-enters-st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle-on-28-january-1936-image369040787.html
RM2CCB783–Following the death of King George V on 20th January, the cortege enters St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 28 January 1936
In AD 948 Abbot Wulsin (or Ulsinus) of St Alban's Abbey founded a church on each of the three main roads into the town of St Albans to serve pilgrims coming to venerate the Abbey's shrine of Saint Alban. St Michael's Church dates from the late Anglo-Saxon era although there may have been an earlier building on the present site. Hertfordshire, England. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-in-ad-948-abbot-wulsin-or-ulsinus-of-st-albans-abbey-founded-a-church-165170877.html
RMKGM53W–In AD 948 Abbot Wulsin (or Ulsinus) of St Alban's Abbey founded a church on each of the three main roads into the town of St Albans to serve pilgrims coming to venerate the Abbey's shrine of Saint Alban. St Michael's Church dates from the late Anglo-Saxon era although there may have been an earlier building on the present site. Hertfordshire, England.
A 19th Century view of the Reculver Towers and beach Reculver is a village and coastal resort about 3 miles (5 km) east of Herne Bay in Kent, south-east England, The village was largely abandoned in the late 18th century, and most of the church was demolished in the early 19th century. Protecting the ruins and the rest of Reculver from erosion was and is an ongoing challenge. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-19th-century-view-of-the-reculver-towers-and-beach-reculver-is-a-village-and-coastal-resort-about-3-miles-5-km-east-of-herne-bay-in-kent-south-east-england-the-village-was-largely-abandoned-in-the-late-18th-century-and-most-of-the-church-was-demolished-in-the-early-19th-century-protecting-the-ruins-and-the-rest-of-reculver-from-erosion-was-and-is-an-ongoing-challenge-image255298337.html
RMTR9RHN–A 19th Century view of the Reculver Towers and beach Reculver is a village and coastal resort about 3 miles (5 km) east of Herne Bay in Kent, south-east England, The village was largely abandoned in the late 18th century, and most of the church was demolished in the early 19th century. Protecting the ruins and the rest of Reculver from erosion was and is an ongoing challenge.
Following the death of King George V on 20th January, the coffin is lowered into his final resting place in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 28th January 1936. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/following-the-death-of-king-george-v-on-20th-january-the-coffin-is-lowered-into-his-final-resting-place-in-st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle-on-28th-january-1936-image369040818.html
RM2CCB796–Following the death of King George V on 20th January, the coffin is lowered into his final resting place in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 28th January 1936.
In 850, the original village church was built on the site of the Roman basilica, and in the tenth century was replaced with Holy Trinity Church, situated beside Bosham Quay, near Chichester, Sussex, England. King Canute had a palace in the village, and legend has it that Bosham was the site at which he commanded the waves to 'go back', so as to demonstrate to his overly deferential courtiers the limits of a King's powers. (From the Bayeux Tapestry) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-in-850-the-original-village-church-was-built-on-the-site-of-the-roman-165453240.html
RMKH5188–In 850, the original village church was built on the site of the Roman basilica, and in the tenth century was replaced with Holy Trinity Church, situated beside Bosham Quay, near Chichester, Sussex, England. King Canute had a palace in the village, and legend has it that Bosham was the site at which he commanded the waves to 'go back', so as to demonstrate to his overly deferential courtiers the limits of a King's powers. (From the Bayeux Tapestry)
A late 19th century view of St Finbarre's Cathedral in Cork City, the second largest city in Ireland. The Church of Ireland Cathedral is a Gothic Revival three-spire cathedral completed in 1879. Work began in 1863, and resulted in the first major commissioned project for the Victorian architect William Burges, who designed most of the cathedral's architecture, sculpture, stained glass, mosaics and interior furniture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-st-finbarres-cathedral-in-cork-city-the-second-largest-city-in-ireland-the-church-of-ireland-cathedral-is-a-gothic-revival-three-spire-cathedral-completed-in-1879-work-began-in-1863-and-resulted-in-the-first-major-commissioned-project-for-the-victorian-architect-william-burges-who-designed-most-of-the-cathedrals-architecture-sculpture-stained-glass-mosaics-and-interior-furniture-image438817356.html
RM2GDWT0C–A late 19th century view of St Finbarre's Cathedral in Cork City, the second largest city in Ireland. The Church of Ireland Cathedral is a Gothic Revival three-spire cathedral completed in 1879. Work began in 1863, and resulted in the first major commissioned project for the Victorian architect William Burges, who designed most of the cathedral's architecture, sculpture, stained glass, mosaics and interior furniture.
A late 19th century view of the High Street in Elgin, in Moray, Scotland, a town created as a royal burgh in the 12th century by King David I of Scotland. At the top of the street is St Giles' Church, a Church of Scotland church situated in the centre of the town. The church was built between 1825 and 1828 and designed in a Greek Revival style by architect Archibald Simpson. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-the-high-street-in-elgin-in-moray-scotland-a-town-created-as-a-royal-burgh-in-the-12th-century-by-king-david-i-of-scotland-at-the-top-of-the-street-is-st-giles-church-a-church-of-scotland-church-situated-in-the-centre-of-the-town-the-church-was-built-between-1825-and-1828-and-designed-in-a-greek-revival-style-by-architect-archibald-simpson-image436565724.html
RM2GA7810–A late 19th century view of the High Street in Elgin, in Moray, Scotland, a town created as a royal burgh in the 12th century by King David I of Scotland. At the top of the street is St Giles' Church, a Church of Scotland church situated in the centre of the town. The church was built between 1825 and 1828 and designed in a Greek Revival style by architect Archibald Simpson.
A late 19th century view of the High Street in Lanark, a town in the central belt of Scotland. At the bottom of the high street is St. Nicholas Parish Church with an 8-foot statue of William Wallace in the steeple. Wallace was a key leader in the Scottish Wars of Independence, known to have first 'drawn his sword to free his native land' in Lanark in 1297, killing the English Sheriff Haselrig Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-the-high-street-in-lanark-a-town-in-the-central-belt-of-scotland-at-the-bottom-of-the-high-street-is-st-nicholas-parish-church-with-an-8-foot-statue-of-william-wallace-in-the-steeple-wallace-was-a-key-leader-in-the-scottish-wars-of-independence-known-to-have-first-drawn-his-sword-to-free-his-native-land-in-lanark-in-1297-killing-the-english-sheriff-haselrig-image434919831.html
RM2G7G8K3–A late 19th century view of the High Street in Lanark, a town in the central belt of Scotland. At the bottom of the high street is St. Nicholas Parish Church with an 8-foot statue of William Wallace in the steeple. Wallace was a key leader in the Scottish Wars of Independence, known to have first 'drawn his sword to free his native land' in Lanark in 1297, killing the English Sheriff Haselrig
St Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city skyline, at about a third of the way down the Royal Mile which runs from the Castle to Holyrood Palace. It dates from the late 14th century, though it was extensively restored in the 19th century, and is sometimes regarded as the 'Mother Church of Presbyterianism', Edinburgh's Old Town, Scotland. Beyond is the Old Tron Church. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/st-giles-cathedral-also-known-as-the-high-kirk-of-edinburgh-is-the-principal-place-of-worship-of-the-church-of-scotland-in-edinburgh-its-distinctive-crown-steeple-is-a-prominent-feature-of-the-city-skyline-at-about-a-third-of-the-way-down-the-royal-mile-which-runs-from-the-castle-to-holyrood-palace-it-dates-from-the-late-14th-century-though-it-was-extensively-restored-in-the-19th-century-and-is-sometimes-regarded-as-the-mother-church-of-presbyterianism-edinburghs-old-town-scotland-beyond-is-the-old-tron-church-image226009402.html
RMR3KH8A–St Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city skyline, at about a third of the way down the Royal Mile which runs from the Castle to Holyrood Palace. It dates from the late 14th century, though it was extensively restored in the 19th century, and is sometimes regarded as the 'Mother Church of Presbyterianism', Edinburgh's Old Town, Scotland. Beyond is the Old Tron Church.
The nave of the Church of St Andrew, usually called Greensted Church, in the small village of Greensted-juxta-Ongar, near Chipping Ongar in Essex, England, is made of large split oak tree trunks, which was a traditional Saxon way of building. It was built around 1000 AD and is the oldest wooden church in the world. And probably the oldest wooden building in Europe still standing, albeit only in part, since few sections of its original wooden structure remain. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-the-nave-of-the-church-of-st-andrew-usually-called-greensted-church-165794280.html
RMKHMG88–The nave of the Church of St Andrew, usually called Greensted Church, in the small village of Greensted-juxta-Ongar, near Chipping Ongar in Essex, England, is made of large split oak tree trunks, which was a traditional Saxon way of building. It was built around 1000 AD and is the oldest wooden church in the world. And probably the oldest wooden building in Europe still standing, albeit only in part, since few sections of its original wooden structure remain.
The Church of St Martin in Canterbury, England. In the 6th century it was the private chapel of Queen Bertha, the wife King Æthelberht of Kent, her pagan husband. He allowed her to continue to practise her religion by renovating (ca. AD 580) an existing church and dedicating to Saint Martin of Tours, a city located near where Bertha grew up. St Martins is the first church founded in England, the oldest parish church in continuous use and the oldest church in the entire English-speaking world. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-the-church-of-st-martin-in-canterbury-england-in-the-6th-century-it-165170890.html
RMKGM54A–The Church of St Martin in Canterbury, England. In the 6th century it was the private chapel of Queen Bertha, the wife King Æthelberht of Kent, her pagan husband. He allowed her to continue to practise her religion by renovating (ca. AD 580) an existing church and dedicating to Saint Martin of Tours, a city located near where Bertha grew up. St Martins is the first church founded in England, the oldest parish church in continuous use and the oldest church in the entire English-speaking world.
A late 19th Century view of Great Malvern Priory in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, formerly a Benedictine monastery it's now an Anglican parish church. The present building dates from 1085, with mainly 15th-century structure, floor, and wall tiles. Extensions to the original Norman architecture church began around 1440 in the Perpendicular style and work continued until 1502. In 1860 major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-great-malvern-priory-in-malvern-worcestershire-england-formerly-a-benedictine-monastery-its-now-an-anglican-parish-church-the-present-building-dates-from-1085-with-mainly-15th-century-structure-floor-and-wall-tiles-extensions-to-the-original-norman-architecture-church-began-around-1440-in-the-perpendicular-style-and-work-continued-until-1502-in-1860-major-restoration-work-was-carried-out-by-sir-george-gilbert-scott-image425739138.html
RM2FMJ2H6–A late 19th Century view of Great Malvern Priory in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, formerly a Benedictine monastery it's now an Anglican parish church. The present building dates from 1085, with mainly 15th-century structure, floor, and wall tiles. Extensions to the original Norman architecture church began around 1440 in the Perpendicular style and work continued until 1502. In 1860 major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott.
Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales is dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, and three Welsh saints: Dubricius, Teilo and Oudoceus. The current building was constructed in the 12th century over the site of an earlier church. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr; and during the English Civil War when it was overrun by Parliamentarian troops, and during the Great Storm of 1703. Following the latter construction of a new cathedral began in 1734, designed by John Wood, the Elder. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/llandaff-cathedral-in-cardiff-wales-is-dedicated-to-saint-peter-and-saint-paul-and-three-welsh-saints-dubricius-teilo-and-oudoceus-the-current-building-was-constructed-in-the-12th-century-over-the-site-of-an-earlier-church-severe-damage-was-done-to-the-church-in-1400-during-the-rebellion-of-owain-glyndr-and-during-the-english-civil-war-when-it-was-overrun-by-parliamentarian-troops-and-during-the-great-storm-of-1703-following-the-latter-construction-of-a-new-cathedral-began-in-1734-designed-by-john-wood-the-elder-image179373573.html
RMMBR4R1–Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales is dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, and three Welsh saints: Dubricius, Teilo and Oudoceus. The current building was constructed in the 12th century over the site of an earlier church. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr; and during the English Civil War when it was overrun by Parliamentarian troops, and during the Great Storm of 1703. Following the latter construction of a new cathedral began in 1734, designed by John Wood, the Elder.
A late 19th century view of the Church of the Holy Rude, aka Greyfiars, is the medieval parish church of Stirling, Scotland. It is named after the Holy Rood, a relic of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified. The church was founded in 1129 during the reign of David I, but the earliest part of the present church dates from the 15th century. As such it is the second oldest building in Stirling after Stirling Castle, parts of which date from the later 14th century. The chancel and tower were added in the 16th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-the-church-of-the-holy-rude-aka-greyfiars-is-the-medieval-parish-church-of-stirling-scotland-it-is-named-after-the-holy-rood-a-relic-of-the-true-cross-on-which-jesus-was-crucified-the-church-was-founded-in-1129-during-the-reign-of-david-i-but-the-earliest-part-of-the-present-church-dates-from-the-15th-century-as-such-it-is-the-second-oldest-building-in-stirling-after-stirling-castle-parts-of-which-date-from-the-later-14th-century-the-chancel-and-tower-were-added-in-the-16th-century-image435769378.html
RM2G8Y082–A late 19th century view of the Church of the Holy Rude, aka Greyfiars, is the medieval parish church of Stirling, Scotland. It is named after the Holy Rood, a relic of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified. The church was founded in 1129 during the reign of David I, but the earliest part of the present church dates from the 15th century. As such it is the second oldest building in Stirling after Stirling Castle, parts of which date from the later 14th century. The chancel and tower were added in the 16th century.
A late 19th century view of St Giles' Cathedral or High Kirk of Edinburgh, a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Old Town of Edinburgh. The current building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel. St Giles' is closely associated with many events and figures in Scottish history, including John Knox, who served as the church's minister after the Scottish Reformation. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-st-giles-cathedral-or-high-kirk-of-edinburgh-a-parish-church-of-the-church-of-scotland-in-the-old-town-of-edinburgh-the-current-building-was-begun-in-the-14th-century-and-extended-until-the-early-16th-century-significant-alterations-were-undertaken-in-the-19th-and-20th-centuries-including-the-addition-of-the-thistle-chapel-st-giles-is-closely-associated-with-many-events-and-figures-in-scottish-history-including-john-knox-who-served-as-the-churchs-minister-after-the-scottish-reformation-image434482975.html
RM2G6TBD3–A late 19th century view of St Giles' Cathedral or High Kirk of Edinburgh, a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Old Town of Edinburgh. The current building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel. St Giles' is closely associated with many events and figures in Scottish history, including John Knox, who served as the church's minister after the Scottish Reformation.
A late 19th century view of Inverness Cathedral aka the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew of the Scottish Episcopal Church situated in the city of Inverness in Scotland close to the banks of the River Ness. It is the northernmost cathedral in mainland Britain and was the first new Protestant cathedral to be completed in Great Britain since the Reformation. The foundation stone was laid in 1866 and construction was complete by 1869, although lack of funds precluded the building of the two giant spires of the original design. The architect was Alexander Ross, who was based in the city. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-inverness-cathedral-aka-the-cathedral-church-of-saint-andrew-of-the-scottish-episcopal-church-situated-in-the-city-of-inverness-in-scotland-close-to-the-banks-of-the-river-ness-it-is-the-northernmost-cathedral-in-mainland-britain-and-was-the-first-new-protestant-cathedral-to-be-completed-in-great-britain-since-the-reformation-the-foundation-stone-was-laid-in-1866-and-construction-was-complete-by-1869-although-lack-of-funds-precluded-the-building-of-the-two-giant-spires-of-the-original-design-the-architect-was-alexander-ross-who-was-based-in-the-city-image436563858.html
RM2GA75JA–A late 19th century view of Inverness Cathedral aka the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew of the Scottish Episcopal Church situated in the city of Inverness in Scotland close to the banks of the River Ness. It is the northernmost cathedral in mainland Britain and was the first new Protestant cathedral to be completed in Great Britain since the Reformation. The foundation stone was laid in 1866 and construction was complete by 1869, although lack of funds precluded the building of the two giant spires of the original design. The architect was Alexander Ross, who was based in the city.
The original plans for the Anglican Liverpool Cathedral, the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool. Based on a design by 22-year-old Giles Gilbert Scott, who was still an articled pupil and had no existing buildings to his credit, it was constructed between 1904 and 1978, however the bridge over the cemetery was never built and the east doorway is now an outdoor cafe. The total external length of the building, is 207 yards (189 m) making it the longest cathedral in the world. It's full name is the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-original-plans-for-the-anglican-liverpool-cathedral-the-largest-cathedral-and-religious-building-in-britain-built-on-st-jamess-mount-in-liverpool-based-on-a-design-by-22-year-old-giles-gilbert-scott-who-was-still-an-articled-pupil-and-had-no-existing-buildings-to-his-credit-it-was-constructed-between-1904-and-1978-however-the-bridge-over-the-cemetery-was-never-built-and-the-east-doorway-is-now-an-outdoor-cafe-the-total-external-length-of-the-building-is-207-yards-189-m-making-it-the-longest-cathedral-in-the-world-its-full-name-is-the-cathedral-church-of-christ-in-liverpool-image267936180.html
RMWFWF98–The original plans for the Anglican Liverpool Cathedral, the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool. Based on a design by 22-year-old Giles Gilbert Scott, who was still an articled pupil and had no existing buildings to his credit, it was constructed between 1904 and 1978, however the bridge over the cemetery was never built and the east doorway is now an outdoor cafe. The total external length of the building, is 207 yards (189 m) making it the longest cathedral in the world. It's full name is the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool.
The Cathedral Church of Saints Asaph and Cyndeym, commonly called St Asaph Cathedral is a cathedral in Denbighshire, North Wales. The cathedral dates back 1,400 years, while the current building dates from the 13th century and is sometimes claimed to be the smallest Anglican cathedral in Great Britain. The earliest parts of the present building date from the 13th century when a new building was begun on the site after the original stone cathedral was burnt by King Edward I in 1282. The rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr resulted in part of the cathedral being reduced to a ruin for seventy years. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-cathedral-church-of-saints-asaph-and-cyndeym-commonly-called-st-asaph-cathedral-is-a-cathedral-in-denbighshire-north-wales-the-cathedral-dates-back-1400-years-while-the-current-building-dates-from-the-13th-century-and-is-sometimes-claimed-to-be-the-smallest-anglican-cathedral-in-great-britain-the-earliest-parts-of-the-present-building-date-from-the-13th-century-when-a-new-building-was-begun-on-the-site-after-the-original-stone-cathedral-was-burnt-by-king-edward-i-in-1282-the-rebellion-of-owain-glyndr-resulted-in-part-of-the-cathedral-being-reduced-to-a-ruin-for-seventy-years-image179373610.html
RMMBR4TA–The Cathedral Church of Saints Asaph and Cyndeym, commonly called St Asaph Cathedral is a cathedral in Denbighshire, North Wales. The cathedral dates back 1,400 years, while the current building dates from the 13th century and is sometimes claimed to be the smallest Anglican cathedral in Great Britain. The earliest parts of the present building date from the 13th century when a new building was begun on the site after the original stone cathedral was burnt by King Edward I in 1282. The rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr resulted in part of the cathedral being reduced to a ruin for seventy years.
A late 19th century view of Boston Stump at the side of the River Witham in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. St Botolph's Church tower, 266 feet high, has been nicknamed the 'Boston Stump' since its construction in the perpendicular style that had become popular during much of the 15th century. The tower, topped with a highly decorated octagonal lantern ringed with pinnacles, with great views from the Wash has long been used as a landmark for sailors, and on a clear day can be seen from Norfolk. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-boston-stump-at-the-side-of-the-river-witham-in-boston-lincolnshire-england-st-botolphs-church-tower-266-feet-high-has-been-nicknamed-the-boston-stump-since-its-construction-in-the-perpendicular-style-that-had-become-popular-during-much-of-the-15th-century-the-tower-topped-with-a-highly-decorated-octagonal-lantern-ringed-with-pinnacles-with-great-views-from-the-wash-has-long-been-used-as-a-landmark-for-sailors-and-on-a-clear-day-can-be-seen-from-norfolk-image433336384.html
RM2G504YC–A late 19th century view of Boston Stump at the side of the River Witham in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. St Botolph's Church tower, 266 feet high, has been nicknamed the 'Boston Stump' since its construction in the perpendicular style that had become popular during much of the 15th century. The tower, topped with a highly decorated octagonal lantern ringed with pinnacles, with great views from the Wash has long been used as a landmark for sailors, and on a clear day can be seen from Norfolk.
1890: Moonlight over the old church in Bettwys Y Coed; Snowdonia National Park; Gwynedd; North Wales Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-1890-moonlight-over-the-old-church-in-bettwys-y-coed-snowdonia-national-164188469.html
RMKF3C1W–1890: Moonlight over the old church in Bettwys Y Coed; Snowdonia National Park; Gwynedd; North Wales
Thanksgiving service in 1871 for the recovery of the Prince of Wales from typhoid in St Paul's Cathedral, London, attended by his mother Queen Victoria. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thanksgiving-service-in-1871-for-the-recovery-of-the-prince-of-wales-122866692.html
RMH3W1M4–Thanksgiving service in 1871 for the recovery of the Prince of Wales from typhoid in St Paul's Cathedral, London, attended by his mother Queen Victoria.
St Michael & All Angels Church completed in 1830, The spire has been nicknamed the 'Needle of Kent', or the 'Devil's Toothpick', Blackheath, London, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-st-michael-all-angels-church-completed-in-1830-the-spire-has-been-87106048.html
RMF1M0J8–St Michael & All Angels Church completed in 1830, The spire has been nicknamed the 'Needle of Kent', or the 'Devil's Toothpick', Blackheath, London, England
King Henry VIII 1491 - 1547 who broke away from the Catholic Church and proclaimed himself head of the Church of England. Also famous for his six wives. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-king-henry-viii-1491-1547-who-broke-away-from-the-catholic-church-87106052.html
RMF1M0JC–King Henry VIII 1491 - 1547 who broke away from the Catholic Church and proclaimed himself head of the Church of England. Also famous for his six wives.
A portrait of John Knox (1514-1572), Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-portrait-of-john-knox-1514-1572-scottish-minister-theologian-and-writer-who-was-a-leader-of-the-countrys-reformation-he-was-the-founder-of-the-presbyterian-church-of-scotland-image418329952.html
RM2F8GG3C–A portrait of John Knox (1514-1572), Scottish minister, theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
A facsimile of the latin Gospels presented to the church of Canterbury by Æthelstan or Athelstan (894 – 939), King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924 to 927 and King of the English from 927 to 939. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-a-facsimile-of-the-latin-gospels-presented-to-the-church-of-canterbury-165453259.html
RMKH518Y–A facsimile of the latin Gospels presented to the church of Canterbury by Æthelstan or Athelstan (894 – 939), King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924 to 927 and King of the English from 927 to 939.
Aberlady Parish Church dates back to the 15th century and was re-built in 1887. East Lothian, Scotland. (From 'Sketches in East Lothian' by Thomas B. Blacklock...1892) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aberlady-parish-church-dates-back-to-the-15th-century-and-was-re-built-116136446.html
RMGMXD66–Aberlady Parish Church dates back to the 15th century and was re-built in 1887. East Lothian, Scotland. (From 'Sketches in East Lothian' by Thomas B. Blacklock...1892)
The consecration of a Saxon Church, probably in the 7th Century. The bishop is knocking at the church door with his pastoral staff accompanied by monks and priests, whilst the laity can be seen below, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-the-consecration-of-a-saxon-church-probably-in-the-7th-century-the-165453235.html
RMKH5183–The consecration of a Saxon Church, probably in the 7th Century. The bishop is knocking at the church door with his pastoral staff accompanied by monks and priests, whilst the laity can be seen below, England
A procession by the Seven Bishops of the Church of England who were imprisoned and tried for seditious libel over their opposition to the second Declaration of Indulgence issued by James II in 1688. They were found not guilty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-procession-by-the-seven-bishops-of-the-church-of-england-who-were-87359498.html
RMF23FX2–A procession by the Seven Bishops of the Church of England who were imprisoned and tried for seditious libel over their opposition to the second Declaration of Indulgence issued by James II in 1688. They were found not guilty.
The Barony Church, Church of Scotland, opened in 1799, The last service on 6th October, 1985. Restored to its former glory by the University in 1989 it is now a ceremonial hall, known as the Barony Hall. Glasgow, Scotland Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-barony-church-church-of-scotland-opened-in-1799-the-last-service-87310586.html
RMF219F6–The Barony Church, Church of Scotland, opened in 1799, The last service on 6th October, 1985. Restored to its former glory by the University in 1989 it is now a ceremonial hall, known as the Barony Hall. Glasgow, Scotland
Dungannon's Presbyterian meeting house, in Scotch Street, known as the 'Church of the Volunteers'. It was the meeting house in 15 February 1782 for a gathering of representatives from 143 Volunteer corps demanding legislative independence for the Irish Parliament. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dungannons-presbyterian-meeting-house-in-scotch-street-known-as-the-88067595.html
RMF37R37–Dungannon's Presbyterian meeting house, in Scotch Street, known as the 'Church of the Volunteers'. It was the meeting house in 15 February 1782 for a gathering of representatives from 143 Volunteer corps demanding legislative independence for the Irish Parliament.
William Connor Magee (1821 – 1891), the Bishop of Peterborough. addressing the House of Lords on the question of the disestablishment of the Irish Church, with energy and vivacity. It was the success of his orations that caused Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to offer him the bishopric of Peterborough, England. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-william-connor-magee-1821-1891-the-bishop-of-peterborough-addressing-122574954.html
RMH3BNGX–William Connor Magee (1821 – 1891), the Bishop of Peterborough. addressing the House of Lords on the question of the disestablishment of the Irish Church, with energy and vivacity. It was the success of his orations that caused Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to offer him the bishopric of Peterborough, England.
1870: The Churchyard and Norman Saint Giles church in Stoke Poges, a village in the South Bucks district of Buckinghamshire, England. Thomas Gray's 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' is believed to have been written in the churchyard. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1870-the-churchyard-and-norman-saint-giles-church-in-stoke-poges-a-image152909251.html
RMJTNH8K–1870: The Churchyard and Norman Saint Giles church in Stoke Poges, a village in the South Bucks district of Buckinghamshire, England. Thomas Gray's 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' is believed to have been written in the churchyard.
The interior of St Stephen Walbrook, in the City of London, part of the Church of England's Diocese of London. The present domed church was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following the destruction of its medieval predecessor in the Great Fire of London in 1666. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-interior-of-st-stephen-walbrook-in-the-city-of-london-part-of-the-church-of-englands-diocese-of-london-the-present-domed-church-was-erected-to-the-designs-of-sir-christopher-wren-following-the-destruction-of-its-medieval-predecessor-in-the-great-fire-of-london-in-1666-image227946044.html
RMR6RRE4–The interior of St Stephen Walbrook, in the City of London, part of the Church of England's Diocese of London. The present domed church was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following the destruction of its medieval predecessor in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
St Edmundsbury Cathedral (formally entitled the Cathedral Church of St James) is the cathedral for the Church of England's Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Originating in the 11th century, it was the place where the Barons swore on the altar in 1215 to uphold the Magna Carta. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-st-edmundsbury-cathedral-formally-entitled-the-cathedral-church-of-171291259.html
RMKXJYMY–St Edmundsbury Cathedral (formally entitled the Cathedral Church of St James) is the cathedral for the Church of England's Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Originating in the 11th century, it was the place where the Barons swore on the altar in 1215 to uphold the Magna Carta.
St Mary's Cathedral was built in the late 19th century in a Gothic style by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town, Scotland. The cathedral belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, Scotland. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-st-marys-cathedral-was-built-in-the-late-19th-century-in-a-gothic-87310279.html
RMF21947–St Mary's Cathedral was built in the late 19th century in a Gothic style by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town, Scotland. The cathedral belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, Scotland.
1890: St John the Baptist Church was founded by the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem 800 years ago and originally built as a fortress. It still overlooks the village green in Newton Nottage, a village and a parish in Bridgend district, Glamorgan, South Wales. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-1890-st-john-the-baptist-church-was-founded-by-the-knights-of-the-164187857.html
RMKF3B81–1890: St John the Baptist Church was founded by the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem 800 years ago and originally built as a fortress. It still overlooks the village green in Newton Nottage, a village and a parish in Bridgend district, Glamorgan, South Wales.
St Dunstan(909 – 988) was successively Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London, and Archbishop of Canterbury, later canonised as a saint after he restored monastic life in England and reformed the English Church. He was an artist and scribe, who was skilled in 'making a picture and forming letters'. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-st-dunstan909-988-was-successively-abbot-of-glastonbury-abbey-bishop-165453245.html
RMKH518D–St Dunstan(909 – 988) was successively Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London, and Archbishop of Canterbury, later canonised as a saint after he restored monastic life in England and reformed the English Church. He was an artist and scribe, who was skilled in 'making a picture and forming letters'.
The presentation of the Great Bible of 1539 to Henry VIII. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by the King to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-presentation-of-the-great-bible-of-1539-to-henry-viii-it-was-the-131106683.html
RMHH8BWF–The presentation of the Great Bible of 1539 to Henry VIII. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by the King to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General.
1870: An old man and two young girls in the lovely old porch of the Norman Saint Giles church in Stoke Poges, a village in the South Bucks district of Buckinghamshire, England. Thomas Gray's 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' is believed to have been written in the churchyard. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1870-an-old-man-and-two-young-girls-in-the-lovely-old-porch-of-the-image152909262.html
RMJTNH92–1870: An old man and two young girls in the lovely old porch of the Norman Saint Giles church in Stoke Poges, a village in the South Bucks district of Buckinghamshire, England. Thomas Gray's 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' is believed to have been written in the churchyard.
Augustine of Canterbury (born first third of the 6th century – died probably 26 May 604), Catholic Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597 and is considered the 'Apostle to the English' and a founder of the Catholic Church in England receiving a bible from Abbot Eunoth. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-augustine-of-canterbury-born-first-third-of-the-6th-century-died-probably-165453256.html
RMKH518T–Augustine of Canterbury (born first third of the 6th century – died probably 26 May 604), Catholic Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597 and is considered the 'Apostle to the English' and a founder of the Catholic Church in England receiving a bible from Abbot Eunoth.
An 18th Century street scene in Islington in Greater London, England, showing Old St Mary's Parish Church in Upper Street. Now part of the London Borough of Islington, it grew as a sprawling Middlesex village along the line of the Great North Road, and has provided the name of the modern borough. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-18th-century-street-scene-in-islington-in-greater-london-england-showing-old-st-marys-parish-church-in-upper-street-now-part-of-the-london-borough-of-islington-it-grew-as-a-sprawling-middlesex-village-along-the-line-of-the-great-north-road-and-has-provided-the-name-of-the-modern-borough-image233486385.html
RMRFT67D–An 18th Century street scene in Islington in Greater London, England, showing Old St Mary's Parish Church in Upper Street. Now part of the London Borough of Islington, it grew as a sprawling Middlesex village along the line of the Great North Road, and has provided the name of the modern borough.
Richard Whately (1787 –1863) was an English rhetorician, logician, economist, academic and theologian who also served as a reforming Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin. He was a leading Broad Churchman, a prolific and combative author over a wide range of topics, a flamboyant character, and one of the first reviewers to recognise the talents of Jane Austen. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-richard-whately-1787-1863-was-an-english-rhetorician-logician-economist-121986554.html
RMH2CY2J–Richard Whately (1787 –1863) was an English rhetorician, logician, economist, academic and theologian who also served as a reforming Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin. He was a leading Broad Churchman, a prolific and combative author over a wide range of topics, a flamboyant character, and one of the first reviewers to recognise the talents of Jane Austen.
A lychgate, also spelled lichgate, lycugate, lyke-gate or as two separate words lych gate, (from Old English lic, corpse) is a gateway covered with a roof found at the entrance to a traditional English or English-style churchyard. This one belongs to St Mary's Church, Pulborough, Horsham District, West Sussex, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-lychgate-also-spelled-lichgate-lycugate-lyke-gate-or-as-two-separate-words-lych-gate-from-old-english-lic-corpse-is-a-gateway-covered-with-a-roof-found-at-the-entrance-to-a-traditional-english-or-english-style-churchyard-this-one-belongs-to-st-marys-church-pulborough-horsham-district-west-sussex-england-image227946084.html
RMR6RRFG–A lychgate, also spelled lichgate, lycugate, lyke-gate or as two separate words lych gate, (from Old English lic, corpse) is a gateway covered with a roof found at the entrance to a traditional English or English-style churchyard. This one belongs to St Mary's Church, Pulborough, Horsham District, West Sussex, England
'The Great Charter of the Liberties' aka Magna Carta was presented to King John at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. The charter agreed to the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown, to be implemented through a council of 25 barons. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-great-charter-of-the-liberties-aka-magna-carta-was-presented-to-129127713.html
RMHE27M1–'The Great Charter of the Liberties' aka Magna Carta was presented to King John at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. The charter agreed to the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown, to be implemented through a council of 25 barons.
Procession of seceding ministers from St Andrews Church in Edinburgh, Scotland during the Disruption of 1843. Fuelled by increasing concern and resentment about the Civil Courts' infringements on the liberties of the Church of Scotland, around one third of the ministers present at the annual church's General Assembly walked out, cheered by onlookers outside, and constituted the Free Church of Scotland. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-procession-of-seceding-ministers-from-st-andrews-church-in-edinburgh-113474079.html
RMGGH59K–Procession of seceding ministers from St Andrews Church in Edinburgh, Scotland during the Disruption of 1843. Fuelled by increasing concern and resentment about the Civil Courts' infringements on the liberties of the Church of Scotland, around one third of the ministers present at the annual church's General Assembly walked out, cheered by onlookers outside, and constituted the Free Church of Scotland.
A scene from Hudibras, an English satirical polemic written by Samuel Butler(1613 – 1680), poet and satirist, mostly against Parliamenterians,Roundheads, Puritans, Presbyterians and other factions involved in the English Civil War of 1642-1651. Here is one of the Independents, a mongrel kind of church dragoon, a militant for whom the Lord was a 'man of war'. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-scene-from-hudibras-an-english-satirical-polemic-written-by-samuel-butler1613-1680-poet-and-satirist-mostly-against-parliamenteriansroundheads-puritans-presbyterians-and-other-factions-involved-in-the-english-civil-war-of-1642-1651-here-is-one-of-the-independents-a-mongrel-kind-of-church-dragoon-a-militant-for-whom-the-lord-was-a-man-of-war-image229357898.html
RMR9449E–A scene from Hudibras, an English satirical polemic written by Samuel Butler(1613 – 1680), poet and satirist, mostly against Parliamenterians,Roundheads, Puritans, Presbyterians and other factions involved in the English Civil War of 1642-1651. Here is one of the Independents, a mongrel kind of church dragoon, a militant for whom the Lord was a 'man of war'.
John Bird Sumner (1780 – 1862) was a bishop in the Church of England and Archbishop of Canterbury. From 1815 to 1829 Sumner published a number of volumes on theological subjects, that reflected the teaching of the evangelical party within the church of England. He was also a consistent opponent of the bill for removing Jewish disabilities, and of that for legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister, but was favourable to the passing of the divorce bill. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-john-bird-sumner-1780-1862-was-a-bishop-in-the-church-of-england-and-113473951.html
RMGGH553–John Bird Sumner (1780 – 1862) was a bishop in the Church of England and Archbishop of Canterbury. From 1815 to 1829 Sumner published a number of volumes on theological subjects, that reflected the teaching of the evangelical party within the church of England. He was also a consistent opponent of the bill for removing Jewish disabilities, and of that for legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister, but was favourable to the passing of the divorce bill.
The Arches Court, in St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London, presided over by the Dean of Arches, is an ecclesiastical court of the Church of England covering the Province of Canterbury. The judge of the Arches court was until 1874 appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury for the life of the holder. But by the Public Worship Regulation Act 1874 the two archbishops were empowered to appoint a practising barrister or judge as described above. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-arches-court-in-st-mary-le-bow-in-the-city-of-london-presided-over-by-the-dean-of-arches-is-an-ecclesiastical-court-of-the-church-of-england-covering-the-province-of-canterbury-the-judge-of-the-arches-court-was-until-1874-appointed-by-the-archbishop-of-canterbury-for-the-life-of-the-holder-but-by-the-public-worship-regulation-act-1874-the-two-archbishops-were-empowered-to-appoint-a-practising-barrister-or-judge-as-described-above-image233487535.html
RMRFT7MF–The Arches Court, in St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London, presided over by the Dean of Arches, is an ecclesiastical court of the Church of England covering the Province of Canterbury. The judge of the Arches court was until 1874 appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury for the life of the holder. But by the Public Worship Regulation Act 1874 the two archbishops were empowered to appoint a practising barrister or judge as described above.
The Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula ('St. Peter in chains'), the parish church of the Tower of London is situated within the Tower's Inner Ward and dates from 1520. The Chapel is probably best known as the burial place of some of the most famous prisoners executed at the Tower, including Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey, Thomas Cromwell, Thomas More and John Fisher. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-chapel-royal-of-st-peter-ad-vincula-st-peter-in-chains-the-parish-171290756.html
RMKXJY30–The Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula ('St. Peter in chains'), the parish church of the Tower of London is situated within the Tower's Inner Ward and dates from 1520. The Chapel is probably best known as the burial place of some of the most famous prisoners executed at the Tower, including Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey, Thomas Cromwell, Thomas More and John Fisher.
Jeremy Bentham (1747 – 1832) was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer. He is regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism and advocated individual and economic freedom, the separation of church and state, freedom of expression, equal rights for women, the right to divorce, and the decriminalising of homosexual acts, the abolition of slavery, the death penalty and the abolition of physical punishment, including that of children. He has also become known in as an early advocate of animal rights. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-jeremy-bentham-1747-1832-was-an-english-philosopher-jurist-and-social-113473980.html
RMGGH564–Jeremy Bentham (1747 – 1832) was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer. He is regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism and advocated individual and economic freedom, the separation of church and state, freedom of expression, equal rights for women, the right to divorce, and the decriminalising of homosexual acts, the abolition of slavery, the death penalty and the abolition of physical punishment, including that of children. He has also become known in as an early advocate of animal rights.
The late 10th Century tower at Earls Barton was probably originally a tower nave, the ground floor serving as the main body of the church with a small chancel annexed to it to the east. The doorway on the west side of the tower, allowed access to the outside. The upper floors possibly provided accommodation for the priest or acted as a safe-haven to house treasures, and there is a belfry at the uppermost storey. Northamptonshire, England. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-the-late-10th-century-tower-at-earls-barton-was-probably-originally-165453239.html
RMKH5187–The late 10th Century tower at Earls Barton was probably originally a tower nave, the ground floor serving as the main body of the church with a small chancel annexed to it to the east. The doorway on the west side of the tower, allowed access to the outside. The upper floors possibly provided accommodation for the priest or acted as a safe-haven to house treasures, and there is a belfry at the uppermost storey. Northamptonshire, England.
Elizabeth I AKA Virgin Queen or Good Queen Bess, (1533-1603), Queen of England and Ireland from November 1558 accepts the allegiance of the Bishops at Highgate, London, England. Upon the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I or Bloody Mary in 1558, Elizabeth succeeded to the throne, and set out to rule by good counsel. One of her first actions as queen was the establishment of an English Protestant church, of which evolved into the Church of England. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-elizabeth-i-aka-virgin-queen-or-good-queen-bess-1533-1603-queen-of-87310950.html
RMF21A06–Elizabeth I AKA Virgin Queen or Good Queen Bess, (1533-1603), Queen of England and Ireland from November 1558 accepts the allegiance of the Bishops at Highgate, London, England. Upon the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I or Bloody Mary in 1558, Elizabeth succeeded to the throne, and set out to rule by good counsel. One of her first actions as queen was the establishment of an English Protestant church, of which evolved into the Church of England.
An extract of the Magna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for 'the Great Charter of the Liberties'), aka Magna Charta; and the Great Charter was agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. It was drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace between the unpopular King and a group of rebel barons. It promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-extract-of-the-magna-carta-libertatum-medieval-latin-for-the-great-171291217.html
RMKXJYKD–An extract of the Magna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for 'the Great Charter of the Liberties'), aka Magna Charta; and the Great Charter was agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. It was drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace between the unpopular King and a group of rebel barons. It promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown.
A late 19th century view of Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders. The nave and the choir were built in the 13th century and the great abbey was said to contain the finery of the best of Norman and early English Architecture. The Abbey Church of St. Mary of Jedeworth was growing in stature and importance and the abbot was even invited to attend Scottish Parliaments. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-late-19th-century-view-of-jedburgh-abbey-a-ruined-augustinian-abbey-which-was-founded-in-the-12th-century-is-situated-in-the-town-of-jedburgh-in-the-scottish-borders-the-nave-and-the-choir-were-built-in-the-13th-century-and-the-great-abbey-was-said-to-contain-the-finery-of-the-best-of-norman-and-early-english-architecture-the-abbey-church-of-st-mary-of-jedeworth-was-growing-in-stature-and-importance-and-the-abbot-was-even-invited-to-attend-scottish-parliaments-image434920788.html
RM2G7G9W8–A late 19th century view of Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders. The nave and the choir were built in the 13th century and the great abbey was said to contain the finery of the best of Norman and early English Architecture. The Abbey Church of St. Mary of Jedeworth was growing in stature and importance and the abbot was even invited to attend Scottish Parliaments.
Glasgow Cathedral, also called the High Kirk of Glasgow or St Kentigern's or St Mungo's Cathedral, is today a gathering of the Church of Scotland in Glasgow. Built before the Reformation from the late 12th century onwards and serving as the seat of the Bishop and later the Archbishop of Glasgow, the building is a superb example of Scottish Gothic architecture. It is also one of the few Scottish medieval churches (and the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland) to have survived the Reformation not unroofed. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/glasgow-cathedral-also-called-the-high-kirk-of-glasgow-or-st-kentigerns-or-st-mungos-cathedral-is-today-a-gathering-of-the-church-of-scotland-in-glasgow-built-before-the-reformation-from-the-late-12th-century-onwards-and-serving-as-the-seat-of-the-bishop-and-later-the-archbishop-of-glasgow-the-building-is-a-superb-example-of-scottish-gothic-architecture-it-is-also-one-of-the-few-scottish-medieval-churches-and-the-only-medieval-cathedral-on-the-scottish-mainland-to-have-survived-the-reformation-not-unroofed-image179667137.html
RMMC8F7D–Glasgow Cathedral, also called the High Kirk of Glasgow or St Kentigern's or St Mungo's Cathedral, is today a gathering of the Church of Scotland in Glasgow. Built before the Reformation from the late 12th century onwards and serving as the seat of the Bishop and later the Archbishop of Glasgow, the building is a superb example of Scottish Gothic architecture. It is also one of the few Scottish medieval churches (and the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland) to have survived the Reformation not unroofed.
The choir of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, England. Commonly known as York Minster, and completed in 1472, it has a wide Decorated Gothic nave and chapter house, a Perpendicular Gothic choir and east end and Early English North and South transepts. The nave contains the West Window, constructed in 1338 and the Great East Window (finished in 1408), giving the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-choir-of-the-cathedral-and-metropolitical-church-of-saint-peter-in-york-england-commonly-known-as-york-minster-and-completed-in-1472-it-has-a-wide-decorated-gothic-nave-and-chapter-house-a-perpendicular-gothic-choir-and-east-end-and-early-english-north-and-south-transepts-the-nave-contains-the-west-window-constructed-in-1338-and-the-great-east-window-finished-in-1408-giving-the-largest-expanse-of-medieval-stained-glass-in-the-world-image387856801.html
RM2DF0B8H–The choir of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, England. Commonly known as York Minster, and completed in 1472, it has a wide Decorated Gothic nave and chapter house, a Perpendicular Gothic choir and east end and Early English North and South transepts. The nave contains the West Window, constructed in 1338 and the Great East Window (finished in 1408), giving the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.
King John's seal to the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for 'the Great Charter of the Liberties'), aka Magna Charta; and the Great Charter was agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. It was drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace between the unpopular King and a group of rebel barons. It promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-king-johns-seal-to-the-magna-carta-the-magna-carta-libertatum-medieval-171291205.html
RMKXJYK1–King John's seal to the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for 'the Great Charter of the Liberties'), aka Magna Charta; and the Great Charter was agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. It was drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace between the unpopular King and a group of rebel barons. It promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown.
The medieval towers were Reculver's 'most dominant features' and were added in the late 12th century to the church founded in 669, when King Ecgberht of Kent granted land to Bassa the priest for the foundation of a monastery. The church was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built 'almost completely from demolished Roman structures'. The church in turn was demolished in 1809, in what has been described as 'an act of vandalism for which there can be few parallels even in the blackest records of the nineteenth century. Reculver, Kent, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-the-medieval-towers-were-reculvers-most-dominant-features-and-were-164997602.html
RMKGC83E–The medieval towers were Reculver's 'most dominant features' and were added in the late 12th century to the church founded in 669, when King Ecgberht of Kent granted land to Bassa the priest for the foundation of a monastery. The church was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built 'almost completely from demolished Roman structures'. The church in turn was demolished in 1809, in what has been described as 'an act of vandalism for which there can be few parallels even in the blackest records of the nineteenth century. Reculver, Kent, England
Augustine of Canterbury (born in the first third of the 6th century – and died 604) was a Catholic Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered to be the 'Apostle to the English' and a founder of the Catholic Church in England. In 595 Pope Gregory the Great chose him to lead the Gregorian mission, to Britain to Christianize the Pagan King Æthelberht and his Kingdom of Kent from Anglo-Saxon paganism. Æthelberht had married Christian Princess Bertha, who was expected to exert some influence over her husband. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-augustine-of-canterbury-born-in-the-first-third-of-the-6th-century-165453242.html
RMKH518A–Augustine of Canterbury (born in the first third of the 6th century – and died 604) was a Catholic Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered to be the 'Apostle to the English' and a founder of the Catholic Church in England. In 595 Pope Gregory the Great chose him to lead the Gregorian mission, to Britain to Christianize the Pagan King Æthelberht and his Kingdom of Kent from Anglo-Saxon paganism. Æthelberht had married Christian Princess Bertha, who was expected to exert some influence over her husband.
Sir Roger de Coverley, the fictional character, devised by Joseph Addison, who portrayed him as the ostensible author of papers and letters that were published in Addison and Richard Steele’s influential periodical The Spectator. Seen here leaving his local church, Sir Roger, a baronet of Worcestershire and typical landed country gentleman enquires after the welfare of his tenants. He was also a member of the fictitious Spectator Club, and the de Coverley writings included entertaining vignettes of early 18th-century English life that were often considered The Spectator’s best feature. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sir-roger-de-coverley-the-fictional-character-devised-by-joseph-addison-who-portrayed-him-as-the-ostensible-author-of-papers-and-letters-that-were-published-in-addison-and-richard-steeles-influential-periodical-the-spectator-seen-here-leaving-his-local-church-sir-roger-a-baronet-of-worcestershire-and-typical-landed-country-gentleman-enquires-after-the-welfare-of-his-tenants-he-was-also-a-member-of-the-fictitious-spectator-club-and-the-de-coverley-writings-included-entertaining-vignettes-of-early-18th-century-english-life-that-were-often-considered-the-spectators-best-feature-image232168795.html
RMRDM5JK–Sir Roger de Coverley, the fictional character, devised by Joseph Addison, who portrayed him as the ostensible author of papers and letters that were published in Addison and Richard Steele’s influential periodical The Spectator. Seen here leaving his local church, Sir Roger, a baronet of Worcestershire and typical landed country gentleman enquires after the welfare of his tenants. He was also a member of the fictitious Spectator Club, and the de Coverley writings included entertaining vignettes of early 18th-century English life that were often considered The Spectator’s best feature.
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