Parochial Collection

Three scenes during the official opening of the Rotherhithe to Wapping Steam Ferry, London. The images (clockwise from top) show

Grave monument of Theodore I of Corsica, Theodor Stephan Freiherr von Neuhoff, 1694-1756, in St. Ann, Westminster. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

Nurses at Chipping Norton Parochial Fete baby show
Group of nurses at the Parochial Fete at the Vicarage, Chipping Norton. Prizegiving at a baby show. A vicar in a boater hat addresses the crowd. Queens Nurse Lucy Cross is marked on image

Wertheim a. Main - Porch and choir of the Parochial Church, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Wertheim a. Main - Porch and choir of the Parochial Church, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

NAST: STATE AID CARTOON. The American River Ganges : one of Thomas Nasts vitriolic cartoon comments, 1871, on the question of state aid to parochial schools

Bell Tower Of Parochial Church Of The Immaculate Conception With Cherry Blossom; Arroyo De La Miel, Malaga Province, Spain

Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. Church of St. Peter. Altarpiece. Image of The Christ of Limpias

CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1873. The Public Schools. American cartoon suggesting that the newly arrived Irish do not trust the public (therefore not Catholic) schools. Cartoon, 1873

ANTI-CATHOLIC CARTOON, 1889. An American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple expressing the belief that Roman Catholic parents must choose between sending their children to parochial schools or

NAST: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. Thomas Nasts cartoon comparing the growth of the Catholic Church and parochial schools to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Wood engraving, 1870

Spain. Catalonia. Santa Coloma de Queralt. Bust reliquary of St. Coloma. By Josep Albarado (1778), master silversmith. Painted silver. Contains the relics of St. Coloma. Neoclassicism

Thomas Penrose
THOMAS PENROSE churchman, rector of Beckington, and poet in such hours of leisure as he was able to spare from his parochial duties. Date: 1742 - 1779

Thomas Murphy
THOMAS MURPHY resident of St Pancras, London, and advocate of parochial reform. Date: CIRCA 1835

CARTOON: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, 1870. Sectarian Bitterness, the result of government
CARTOON: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, 1870. " Sectarian Bitterness, " the result of government funds directed towards parochial schools. Detail of a cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1870

Festival of Parochial Choirs at Southwell, Nottinghamshire

NAST: STATE AID CARTOON. The American River Ganges. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic cartoon comments, 1871, on the question of state aid to parochial schools

St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom), Vienna, Austria

SCHOOL FUNDING, 1870. Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on the pernicious effects of government funds directed towards parochial schools. Wood engraving, 1870

Italy - Callabiana - Parochial Church (Chiesa Parrocchiale) Date: circa 1910

Saint-Vorles church in Chatillon-sur-Seine, Burgundy, France, Europe

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"Parochial Perspectives: A Glimpse into Local Life and Traditions" In a bustling London scene, the official opening of the Rotherhithe to Wapping Steam Ferry unfolds before our eyes. The first image captures the ferry departing from Rotherhithe, its steam billowing as it embarks on a new journey across the river. Excitement fills the air as passengers eagerly await their destination. Amidst this lively atmosphere, we witness an intriguing moment - the reading of the Parochial Address. The Lord Mayor of London stands tall, his voice resonating with pride and gratitude for this significant milestone in transportation history, and is a testament to local unity and progress. From England to Spain, our next scene transports us to Cantabria's Limpias village, where St. Peter's Church stands proudly. Its parochial charm emanates from every stone, inviting worshippers and visitors alike to experience spiritual solace within its hallowed walls. But life isn't always solemn within parishes; sometimes it takes unexpected turns. In a colorful lithograph dating back to 1830-40s, we find ourselves witnessing an amusing encounter between a soldier and a serving wench in a kitchen setting. Love knows no boundaries or ranks when hearts intertwine amidst everyday life. Shifting gears once more, we stumble upon Theodore I of Corsica's grave monument - an epitome remembrance that immortalizes his legacy for generations to come. This grand structure serves as both tribute and reminder that even great leaders find eternal rest within humble parish grounds. Meanwhile, at Chipping Norton Parochial Fete baby show in another corner of England, nurses dote over adorable infants with care and affection. Here lies evidence that communities thrive through nurturing their youngest members – fostering bonds that transcend time while celebrating innocence. Traveling further south brings us face-to-face with Wertheim a.