Dissenter Collection

Academy House, Tewkesbury (b / w photo)
3093885 Academy House, Tewkesbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Academy House, Tewkesbury. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

'Courage Civique; M Adolphe Max, Bourgmestre de Bruxelles, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Courage Civique; M Adolphe Max, Bourgmestre de Bruxelles, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

George Fox, c.1858. Creator: Leopold Grozelier
George Fox, c.1858

George Fox, Quaker, preaching in a tavern
George Fox, founder of the Quakers or Society of Friends, preaching in a tavern. Date: 17th century

George Fox, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders
3960991 George Fox, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: George Fox, 1624-1691)

Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)
CH448348 Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 92.8x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior View of John Bunyans Meeting House in Zoar Street, Gravel Lane, Southwark
STC192751 Interior View of John Bunyans Meeting House in Zoar Street, Gravel Lane, Southwark, used as a workshop and sawmill, c.1822 (engraving) (see also 190619) by English School

Dr Thomas Cogan, 1803 (pastel on grey paper)
6040388 Dr Thomas Cogan, 1803 (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A framed colour drawing on grey paper)

Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804)
ZIN47085 Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) by English School, (18th century); Dr Williamss Library, London; (add.info)

George Foxs notable audience (litho)
3622396 George Foxs notable audience (litho) by Davis, Warren B. (1865-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Foxs notable audience)

Poster advertising the lecture My Life in Bondage by Ann Eliza Young (1804-c
PNP251885 Poster advertising the lecture My Life in Bondage by Ann Eliza Young (1804-c.1908) 1877 (litho) by American School

The Protestant Dissenters School, Maze Pond, Bermondsey, London, 1825. Artist: G Yates
The Protestant Dissenters School, Maze Pond, Bermondsey, London, 1825

Bunyans Cottage, Elstow, Bedford, 1947. Artist: Henry Stannard
Bunyans Cottage, Elstow, Bedford, 1947. John Bunyan was an English nonconformist preacher and writer, Bunyan (1628-1688) was the author of the famous allegory The Pilgrims Progress

John Bunyan dreaming, 17th century (late 19th or early 20th century). An English nonconformist preacher and writer, Bunyan (1628-1688) was the author of the famous allegory The Pilgrims Progress

Highbury College, Islington, London, mid 19th century. Designed by John Davies, the building that housed Highbury College, a dissenting academy, was completed in 1826

George Fox, 1624 -1691. English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends

Aminadab, November 2, 1771. Creator: Matthew Darly
Aminadab, November 2, 1771

Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). English theologian, philosopher and chemist. Colored engraving. 19th century

John Abernethy, Dissenter
JOHN ABERNETHY Irish dissenting divine Date: 1680 - 1740

Michaijah Towgood
MICHAIJAH TOWGOOD protestant churchman and dissenter at Exeter Date: 1700 - 1792

Bunhill Fields, January 1866 (engraving)
XJF394233 Bunhill Fields, January 1866 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bunhill-Fields was a Dissenters burial ground in London; William Blake (1757-1827)

Mary Dyer Brought Before Governor Endicott, illustration from The Hanging of
BAL108904 Mary Dyer Brought Before Governor Endicott, illustration from The Hanging of Mary Dyer by Basil King, pub. in McClures Magazine, 1906 (colour litho) by Pyle

George Fox, English Dissenter, founder of the Quakers
George Fox, English Dissenter, founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly referred to as Quakers or Friends. Date: 1624 - 1691

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"Dissenter: Challenging the Norms and Forging New Paths" Step into the Academy House, Tewkesbury, captured in a captivating black and white photo. This historic building witnessed the birth of dissent, where individuals like George Fox, an English Dissenter and founder of the Quakers, dared to question established beliefs. Intriguingly illustrated is Mary Dyer's journey to the scaffold, as depicted in Basil King's The Hanging of Mary Dyer from McClure's Magazine in 1906. A powerful reminder of those who paid the ultimate price for their dissenting voices. George Fox emerges again from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders; his unwavering determination shining through. Meanwhile, a caricature portrays Leon Trotsky as "The Wandering Jew, " symbolizing how dissent can be met with ridicule and persecution. Dr. Richard Price holds a letter from Benjamin Franklin in an oil on canvas portrait—a testament to intellectual exchange among dissidents across borders and time periods. Quaker preacher George Fox fearlessly delivers his message within the unlikely confines of a tavern—an unconventional setting for spiritual enlightenment that challenges societal norms. Enter John Bunyan's Meeting House in Zoar Street—its interior view offering solace to those seeking refuge from religious conformity. Here lies proof that dissension can foster unity amongst kindred spirits. Dr. Thomas Cogan gazes out at us through pastel on grey paper—a man whose ideas challenged conventional medical practices during his time—a true embodiment of dissent against orthodox thinking. Joseph Priestley's portrait reminds us that even scientific minds are not immune to questioning prevailing theories—his discoveries revolutionized our understanding of gases while challenging established dogmas. Witness George Fox addressing notable figures—an intriguing lithograph showcasing how influential his message was among both commoners and elites alike—a testament to the power inherent within dissenting voices.