Congregationalist Collection

Dining Hall, Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey
The dining hall at the Reedham Orphanage, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. It was founded by the Rev Dr Andrew Reed, a Congregational Minister

Robert William Dale, 1829 - 1895
3083215 Robert William Dale, 1829 - 1895.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English Congregationalist church leader. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

David Livingstone, 1813 - 1873
3062091 David Livingstone, 1813 - 1873.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Congregationalist, pioneer, medical missionary and explorer in Africa. His portrait and signature)

Portrait of Samuel Morley
672622 Portrait of Samuel Morley; (add.info.: Samuel Morley (15 October 1809 - 5 September 1886), was an English woollen manufacturer, philanthropist, dissenter (Congregationalist), abolitionist

Portrait of Samuel Morley
672564 Portrait of Samuel Morley; (add.info.: Samuel Morley (15 October 1809 - 5 September 1886), was an English woollen manufacturer, philanthropist, dissenter (Congregationalist), abolitionist

David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. Portrait
David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. In 1852 he discovered the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi and reached the shores of the Indian Ocean in 1856. Portrait. Engraving

Henry Stanley (1841-1904) finding David Livingstone (1813-1873) in Africa on 3 November 1871 (chromolitho)
724790 Henry Stanley (1841-1904) finding David Livingstone (1813-1873) in Africa on 3 November 1871 (chromolitho) by French School

Robert Moffat, Scottish missionary to Africa (litho)
981287 Robert Moffat, Scottish missionary to Africa (litho) by Lynch, James Henry (fl.1815-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Moffat (1795-1883)

Thomas Spencer, English Congregational minister (engraving)
6014898 Thomas Spencer, English Congregational minister (engraving) by Branwhite, Nathan Cooper (1775-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Spencer (1791-1811)

David Livingstones house, Zanzibar (colour litho)
3093989 David Livingstones house, Zanzibar (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstones house, Zanzibar)

View of Stepney Meeting House, Stepney, London, 1783. This was the meeting place of the Independents and Samuel Brewer was the minister in the later 18th century

Robert Moffat, British missionary, 19th century. Moffat (1795-1883) was a Scottish Congregationalist missionary in Bechuanaland from 1820 until 1870

Rev. Sylvester Horne, B. A. In His Study, 1901
Rev. Sylvester Horne, B.A. In His Study, 1901. Charles Silvester Horne (1865-1914) was a member of the Congregational Church, a British politician and a well-known orator. From The Sunday Strand Vol

Mrs. Judson Takes Her Child To Her Chained Husband, c1912. Adoniram Judson, Jr. (1788-1850), American Congregationalist and later Baptist missionary

Adoniram Judson, Jr. (1788-1850), American Congregationalist and later Baptist missionary, c1910s

William B Allen, (1847-1919), 1920s
William B Allen was born in 1847. He gave a speech in the American Senate on 11 December 1895, asking to grant the Cubans belligerency

The Reverend Robert Moffat, the apostle of Bechuana, c1926. Artist: G Baxter
The Reverend Robert Moffat, the apostle of Bechuana, 1926. Moffat (1795-1883) was a Scottish Congregationalist missionary to Africa

The Kidnap of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone
Miss Ellen Maria Stone, a Congregationalist missionary and her pregnant fellow missionary friend Katerina StefanovaTsilka are kidnapped on 3rd September 1901 in the Ottoman Balkans by an Internal

The hut in which Sir David Livingstone died 1 May 1873, Ilala, southeast of Lake Bangweulu, in present-day Zambia, from malaria and internal bleeding due to dysentery. David Livingstone, 1813 -1873

Charles Silvester Horne, 1865A

Dr. David Livingstones Arrival At Lake Ngami, Botswana, South Africa In 1849. David Livingstone, 1813

Historic North Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, New England, United States of America, North America

Thomas Wilson, English philanthropist
Thomas Wilson (1764-1843), English philanthropist, Congregationalist, involved in educational and theological causes, Director of the London Missionary Society. circa 1830s

William Bengo Collyer
WILLIAM BENGO COLLYER Churchman, Congregationalist minister and author. Date: 1782 - 1854

C Newman Hall / Anon Photo
CHRISTOPHER NEWMAN HALL Congregationalist divine, writer this photo in 1890 Date: 1816 - 1902

Robert Moffat, missionary to Africa
Robert Moffat (1795-1883), Scottish Congregationalist missionary to Africa. Date: circa 1870s

Alexander Hannay
ALEXANDER HANNAY Congregationalist churchman with his autograph Date: circa 1879

Declaration of Independency at the Savoy, 29th September 1658 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF107422 Declaration of Independency at the Savoy, 29th September 1658 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ANTOINETTE BROWN BLACKWELL (1825-1921). American minister and womens rights advocate. Steel engraving, 19th century

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"Exploring Faith and Humanity: The Congregationalist Legacy" Step into the historic Dining Hall of Reedham Orphanage in Purley, Surrey, where the spirit of congregationalism thrived. This noble tradition was embodied by Scottish explorer David Livingstone, whose portrait captures his unwavering dedication to both faith and adventure. One cannot overlook the remarkable tale of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone's kidnapping, a testament to the risks taken by those who spread their beliefs across borders. It was Henry Stanley who found Livingstone in Africa on that fateful day in 1871, forever etching their encounter into history through a vibrant chromolithograph. The influence of congregationalists extended beyond explorers like Livingstone; it also encompassed figures such as Robert Moffat, a Scottish missionary whose lithograph stands as a tribute to his tireless efforts in Africa. English Congregational minister Thomas Spencer is another shining example of this faith-driven movement, depicted eloquently in an engraving. Even far from home, congregationalists left their mark. In Zanzibar stands David Livingstone's house—a colorful lithograph reminding us that these missionaries built not only churches but also communities wherever they went. Closer to home lies Stepney Meeting House in London—an architectural gem that served as a gathering place for worshippers since 1783. Its view transports us back to an era when devotion united people under one roof. Reviving memories of past pioneers is essential; thus we remember Robert Moffat once more—an influential British missionary whose work spanned continents during the 19th century. His legacy lives on within the annals of congregationalism. Lastly, we glimpse into Rev. Sylvester Horne's study—a snapshot frozen in time from 1901—where he delved deep into scripture and contemplated how best to serve his congregation with love and compassion. In closing our journey through time and space, we witness the poignant scene of Mrs.