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Bishop Of Worcester Collection

"The Bishop of Worcester: A Legacy of Faith, Martyrdom, and Leadership" In the rich tapestry of history

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: The Convocation of Canterbury at the Church House, Westminster

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

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Some Leaders at the Church Congress at Birmingham (b / w photo)

Some Leaders at the Church Congress at Birmingham (b / w photo)
1627458 Some Leaders at the Church Congress at Birmingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Leaders at the Church Congress at Birmingham)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Edward Stillingfleet, Bishop of Worcester (engraving)

Edward Stillingfleet, Bishop of Worcester (engraving)
3622524 Edward Stillingfleet, Bishop of Worcester (engraving) by Beale, Mary (1632-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Stillingfleet (1635-1699), Bishop of Worcester

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire, the Seat of the Bishop of Worcester (engraving)

Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire, the Seat of the Bishop of Worcester (engraving)
1612839 Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire, the Seat of the Bishop of Worcester (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: The late Right Reverend Henry Philpott, DD, formerly Bishop of Worcester (b / w photo)

The late Right Reverend Henry Philpott, DD, formerly Bishop of Worcester (b / w photo)
1614562 The late Right Reverend Henry Philpott, DD, formerly Bishop of Worcester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: The Church Congress at Birmingham, Some of the Principal Clergy

The Church Congress at Birmingham, Some of the Principal Clergy and Officials attending the Meeting (b / w photo)
1063038 The Church Congress at Birmingham, Some of the Principal Clergy and Officials attending the Meeting (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Hugh Latimer (engraving)

Hugh Latimer (engraving)
812464 Hugh Latimer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Latimer, one of the three Oxford Martyrs of Anglicanism)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Portrait of George Morley, Bishop of Winchester, illustration from

Portrait of George Morley, Bishop of Winchester, illustration from
745965 Portrait of George Morley, Bishop of Winchester, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England (engraving)

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)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Gervase Babington, 1550-1610, English churchman

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)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Saint Dunstan (engraving)

Saint Dunstan (engraving)
976406 Saint Dunstan (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Dunstan. Illustration for The Chronicle of England by Joseph Strutt (Thomas Jones)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Warwick Pageant, 1906: Roger De Newburgh and his Countess receive the Bishop of Worcesters blessing

Warwick Pageant, 1906: Roger De Newburgh and his Countess receive the Bishop of Worcesters blessing
6029201 Warwick Pageant, 1906: Roger De Newburgh and his Countess receive the Bishop of Worcesters blessing, Episode V (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: John Hough, English bishop and President of Magdalen College, Oxford (engraving)

John Hough, English bishop and President of Magdalen College, Oxford (engraving)
5233709 John Hough, English bishop and President of Magdalen College, Oxford (engraving) by Watson, Caroline (1760-1814); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hough (1651-1743)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: John Hough, President of Magdalen College (oil on canvas)

John Hough, President of Magdalen College (oil on canvas)
3035828 John Hough, President of Magdalen College (oil on canvas) by English School; 122x96.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: John Hough (1651-1743), President of Magdalen College

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: The South Porch, Gloucester Cathedral, c1870

The South Porch, Gloucester Cathedral, c1870. South porch of Gloucester Cathedral, a Perpendicular Gothic entrance to the Norman nucleus rebuilt by Ealdred, Bishop of Worcester in 1058

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Latimer, ( c1487-1555), 1830. Hugh Latimer ( c1487-1555) English bishop, fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, Bishop of Worcester before the Reformation

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Brownlow North L. L. D. Bishop of Winchester. Creator: Unknown

Brownlow North L. L. D. Bishop of Winchester. Creator: Unknown
Brownlow North L.L.D. Bishop of Winchester. Portrait of Brownlow North (1741-1820) who served as Dean of Canterbury, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Latimer Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550 (c1920)

Latimer Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550 (c1920). From Story of the British Nation, volume II, by Walter Hutchinson (London, c1920s)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Declaration of the bishops in favour of King Henry VIIIs powers, 16th century, (1840)

Declaration of the bishops in favour of King Henry VIIIs powers, 16th century, (1840)
Declaration of eight of the bishops in favour of King Henry VIIIs power in ecclesiastical affairs, 16th century, (1840). Christian princes may also make ecclesiastical laws

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Arguments against Purgatory in the hand of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, c1538

Arguments against Purgatory in the hand of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, c1538. Artist: King Henry VIII
Arguments against the doctrine of Purgatory in the hand of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, with marginal annotations by Henry VIII, c1538. The page transcribed is the last of three

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Latimar Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550, (c1902-1905)

Latimar Preaching Before King Edward VI, c1550, (c1902-1905). Bishop Hugh Latimer In the Preaching-Place at Westminster. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Episcopal Declaration of Archbishop Crammer and seven other English bishops, c1537

Episcopal Declaration of Archbishop Crammer and seven other English bishops, c1537. Artist: Thomas Cranmer
Episcopal Declaration of Archbishop Crammer and seven other English bishops, c1537. Declaration recognizing the authority of Christian Princes in ecclesiastical matters, signed by: Thomas Crammer

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Gervase Babington (1550?-1610) English churchman, c1620. Artist: Reginald Estracke

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)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Edward Stillingfleet, 1635-1699. British Anglican theologian and scholar

Edward Stillingfleet, 1635-1699. British Anglican theologian and scholar. Amongst other appointments he was the Bishop of Worcester

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Wulstan Bransford, ? - 1349. Medieval Bishop of Worcester, England. From Picturesque England

Wulstan Bransford, ? - 1349. Medieval Bishop of Worcester, England. From Picturesque England, Its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published 1891

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Dunstan, c. 909 - 988. English bishop. Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester

Dunstan, c. 909 - 988. English bishop. Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of Canterbury, later canonised as a saint

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: Edward Stillingfleet, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Edward Stillingfleet, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825
KW312752 Edward Stillingfleet, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: King Johns Tomb with two miniature figures of St. Wulstan and St. Oswald, 1232

King Johns Tomb with two miniature figures of St. Wulstan and St. Oswald, 1232
BAL16314 King Johns Tomb with two miniature figures of St. Wulstan and St. Oswald, 1232 by English School, (13th century); Worcester Cathedral, Worcestershire

Background imageBishop Of Worcester Collection: 1272884; out of copyright

1272884; out of copyright


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"The Bishop of Worcester: A Legacy of Faith, Martyrdom, and Leadership" In the rich tapestry of history, the figure of the Bishop of Worcester emerges as a symbol of unwavering faith, martyrdom, and exemplary leadership. From the pages of John Foxe's Acts and Monuments to captivating engravings and lithographs that have immortalized significant moments in time, this caption delves into the remarkable life and impact of the Bishop. One such moment frozen in time is "The martyrdom of Dr Ridley and Mr Latimer at Oxford. " The haunting illustration from Foxes Martyrs c. 1703 transports us to a solemn scene where Dr Smith preaches amidst their suffering. This poignant image serves as a reminder of their sacrifice for their beliefs. Another powerful depiction comes from "A Table describing the burning" at Oxford where B. Ridley and Father Latimer faced their martyrdom while D. Smith preached with conviction. This lithograph from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe captures both the horror and courage displayed during those fateful moments. Beyond these tragic events lies an inspiring legacy embodied by subsequent bishops who held this esteemed position. One such leader was Edward Stillingfleet, whose engraving showcases his dedication to upholding faith traditions while navigating turbulent times. Hartlebury Castle stands proudly as Worcestershire's episcopal seat—a testament to centuries-old traditions upheld by successive Bishops of Worcester. Its enchanting beauty captured in an exquisite engraving reminds us that these leaders were not only spiritual guides but also custodians preserving sacred spaces for future generations. Among them was Henry Philpott—his photograph evoking reverence for his contributions as a former Bishop of Worcester. His tenure exemplified wisdom, compassion, and tireless service to both clergy members and congregations alike. Moving beyond individual figures lies a broader narrative encompassing ecclesiastical gatherings like "The Church Congress at Birmingham.