Bishop Of Exeter Collection

Aerial view over Exeter city centre and Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

The Convocation of Canterbury at the Church House, Westminster, the Bishop of Worcester speaking in the Upper House
1615833 The Convocation of Canterbury at the Church House, Westminster, the Bishop of Worcester speaking in the Upper House (litho) by Begg

In the House of Lords, Peers Spiritual (engraving)
1604921 In the House of Lords, Peers Spiritual (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the House of Lords, Peers Spiritual)

Ralph Brownrig, Bishop Of Exeter (engraving)
3099526 Ralph Brownrig, Bishop Of Exeter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ralph Brownrig, Bishop Of Exeter)

Three New Bishops (engraving)
1591025 Three New Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three New Bishops. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 March 1885)

The Right Reverend Dr Temple, the New Bishop of Exeter (engraving)
1104363 The Right Reverend Dr Temple, the New Bishop of Exeter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Reverend Dr Temple, the New Bishop of Exeter)

The Modern Guy Faux! or, A Diabolical Attempt to Blow Up a Bishop (colour litho)
3648280 The Modern Guy Faux! or, A Diabolical Attempt to Blow Up a Bishop (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modern Guy Faux)

Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England (engraving)
1061937 Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England)

Gervase Babington, 1550-1610, English churchman
6039877 Gervase Babington, 1550-1610, English churchman. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gervase Babington, 1550-1610, English churchman, Bishop of Llandaff)

The King and Queen at Dartmouth, 7 March (engraving)
1629467 The King and Queen at Dartmouth, 7 March (engraving) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen at Dartmouth, 7 March)

The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House (b / w photo)
1062951 The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Bill in the Lords)

The Late Bishop of Exeter (engraving)
1104238 The Late Bishop of Exeter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Bishop of Exeter)

Monument of Bishop Stapledon, founder of Exeter College, Oxford, in Exeter Cathedral (engraving)
3626735 Monument of Bishop Stapledon, founder of Exeter College, Oxford, in Exeter Cathedral (engraving) by English School

Joseph Hall, 1574-1656, English bishop
6039880 Joseph Hall, 1574-1656, English bishop. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Hall, 1574-1656, English Bishop of Exeter, satirist and moralist)

Henry Philpotts (oil on canvas)
3035886 Henry Philpotts (oil on canvas) by Knight, John Prescott (1803-81); 142x109 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Henry Philpotts (1778-1869), fellow of Magdalen College

Coverdale, (1488-1569), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Coverdale, (1488-1569), 1830. Myles Coverdale (1488-1569) English ecclesiastical reformer, Bible translator, preacher and, briefly, Bishop of Exeter (1551-1553)

Miles Coverdale, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Miles Coverdale, (1897). Portrait of English ecclesiastical reformer Myles (or Miles) Coverdale (1488-1569). His Coverdale Bible was the first complete Modern English translation of the Bible

Title-Page of Coverdales English Bible, 1535. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Title-Page of Coverdales English Bible, 1535. The Coverdale Bible by Myles Coverdale was the first complete Modern English translation of the Bible. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F

Rubbing of a medieval engraved brass, c1478 (1901). Tomb monument fixed to the wall in East Horsley Church, Surrey, of John Bowthe or Booth, Bishop of Exeter. Back view showing episcopal vestments

Title page of the Coverdale Bible, 1535 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Letters from Potter, Bishop of Oxford, to Atterbury and Atterbury to Trelawney, 1722, (1840). Artist: Francis Atterbury
Part of a letter from John Potter, Bishop of Oxford, to Francis Atterbury and from Atterbury to Jonathan Trelawny, 3rd Baronet, 1722, (1840)

A letter from Miles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, to Thomas Lord Cromwell, 1538, (1840). Artist: Miles Coverdale
Copy of a letter from Miles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, to Thomas Lord Cromwell, 1538, (1840). A letter regarding his annotations on the bible

Title page of the Great Bible, 1539, (1893). From Cromwells Bible, also known as the Great Bible, the first authorized translation of the Bible into the English language

Gervase Babington (1550?-1610) English churchman, c1620. Artist: Reginald Estracke
Gervase Babington (1550?-1610) English churchman, c1620. Babington was appointed Bishop of Llandaff (1591), Exeter (1595), and then Worcester (1597)

Joseph Hall, 1574 - 1656. English priest, Bishop of Exeter and satirist. After a work by Paul de Zetter

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"The Bishop of Exeter: A Legacy of Faith and Leadership in England" With an aerial view over the picturesque city centre of Exeter, it is impossible to miss the grandeur and significance of Exeter Cathedral. Standing tall as a symbol of religious devotion, this magnificent structure has been closely intertwined with the role and influence of the Bishop of Exeter throughout history. From the Convocation of Canterbury at Church House, Westminster, where important ecclesiastical matters were discussed, to the solemn speeches delivered by notable figures like the Bishop of Worcester in the Upper House, these gatherings showcased the power and wisdom held by those who occupied such esteemed positions. In fact, within the hallowed chambers of Parliament's House of Lords, Peers Spiritual played a vital role in shaping legislation that impacted both church and state. Engravings depicting this scene serve as a reminder that bishops held significant sway over matters beyond their dioceses. Through time-honored engravings capturing figures like Ralph Brownrig - a distinguished Bishop Of Exeter - we catch glimpses into their lives and legacies. These visual records also shed light on influential personalities such as Walter Stapledon whose contributions left an indelible mark on both his diocese and society at large. The appointment or consecration ceremonies for new bishops were moments filled with anticipation and hope for what lay ahead. The engraving showcasing The Right Reverend Dr Temple's induction as New Bishop Of Exeter exemplifies this sense of excitement surrounding fresh leadership within one's spiritual community. However, not all depictions are serious or celebratory; some take on a more satirical tone. "The Modern Guy Faux. Or A Diabolical Attempt to Blow Up a Bishop" serves as a colorful lithograph highlighting societal tensions during its time while poking fun at perceived controversies involving bishops.