Dissenters Collection

Methodist Book-Plate
Wesleyan Sunday School prizewinners book-plate awarded to A W Harris of Littlehampton, Sussex, England. What did he do to deserve it?

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

Joseph Priestley English theologian, 19th century (engraving)
3733576 Joseph Priestley English theologian, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) an English theologian, English Dissenters clergyman, natural philosopher

Joseph Priestley's battery of Leyden jars
3733574 Joseph Priestley's battery of Leyden jars.; (add.info.: Print depicting Joseph Priestley's battery of Leyden jars)

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

The dissenting divines presenting their petition to James
STC385315 The dissenting divines presenting their petition to James, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England, 1620 (engraving)
3647522 Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England, 1620 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England, 1620)

The Seven Bishops before the Privy Council (litho)
STC373313 The Seven Bishops before the Privy Council (litho) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lollards Prison (engraving)
475430 Lollards Prison (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Building at the entrance of Little St Helen s, lately a Dissenting Meeting House, demolished in 1799
6339748 Building at the entrance of Little St Helen s, lately a Dissenting Meeting House, demolished in 1799 by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info)

The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by George Noble
STC429705 The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by George Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

The Reverend Thomas Binney (colour litho)
613610 The Reverend Thomas Binney (colour litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Thomas Binney, The head of the dissenters)

The World is Ruled & Governed by Opinion, 1642 (etching)
3744605 The World is Ruled & Governed by Opinion, 1642 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

George Fox, English Dissenter and Quaker (engraving)
3638194 George Fox, English Dissenter and Quaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Fox (1624-1691)

The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475396 The Bishops before the Privy Council, 1688, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arch-Prelate of St Andrews preaching in Scotland; rising of apprentices
3744607 The Arch-Prelate of St Andrews preaching in Scotland; rising of apprentices and sailors at Lambeth Palace, 1642 (etching) by Hollar

Sacherverll rioters destroy Daniel Burgesss Presbyterian meeting-house in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1710. The Sacheverell riots were a series of outbreaks of public disorder

A Quakers Meeting In The Seventeenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
A Quakers Meeting In The Seventeenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

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

Bishop Bonners House
BONNERs HOUSE IN LONDON Bishop of London, notable for his harshness to dissenters. Date: 1500 - 1569

Edmund Bonner, Bishop 2
EDMUND BONNER Bishop of London, notable for his harshness to dissenters - he is depicted flogging one of them with his own episcopal hands ! Date: 1500 - 1569

John Shute, first Viscount Barrington
JOHN SHUTE, first viscount BARRINGTON (1678 - 1734) Statesman, opponent of papists and Jacobites, but champion of tolerance towards dissenters. Date: circa 1720

Methodist Chapel
A Methodist Chapel of Selina, Countess of Huntingdons Connexion in Worcester. Date: Early 19th century

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)

2657638; out of copyright

The Arrest of Nonconformists (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF107421 The Arrest of Nonconformists (engraving) (b&w photo) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: don t conform to Church of England; ); English, out of copyright

Russian Dissenters
The Dissenters address the crowd from the Red Staircase, Moscow

Matthew Wren
MATTHEW WREN churchman, bishop of Norwich and subsequently of Ely, imprisoned for 15 years for opposing dissenters. with his autograph

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"Dissenters: Defying Conformity and Shaping History" From the Methodist Book-Plate to the Academy House in Tewkesbury captured in a captivating black and white photo, they have left an indelible mark on our society, and are the rebels who challenged established norms, fought for their beliefs, and paved the way for change. George Fox, a Quaker preacher fearlessly spreading his message within the walls of a tavern, exemplified the spirit of dissent. The image of him standing tall amidst opposition is symbolic of those who dared to challenge authority. The courage of dissenting divines presenting their petition to James cannot be overlooked. Their unwavering determination to voice their concerns demonstrates that even in times when speaking out was risky, they were willing to face adversity head-on. The landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England serves as a powerful reminder that dissent often leads to new beginnings. These pioneers sought religious freedom and embarked on an arduous journey that would shape American history forever. In another pivotal moment, we witness The Seven Bishops before the Privy Council through a lithograph capturing their resilience during turbulent times. Their unwavering faith and refusal to compromise principles became an inspiration for generations to come. A glimpse into Lollards Prison reveals the hardships faced by early dissidents. Despite persecution and imprisonment, these brave individuals held steadfastly onto their beliefs, laying down foundations for future freedoms. The demolished Dissenting Meeting House at Little St Helen's stands as a testament to both progress and loss. Its destruction symbolizes how societal attitudes towards dissent have evolved over time while reminding us not to forget those who fought against conformity. The engraving depicting The Bishops before the Privy Council in 1688 showcases yet another instance where dissent played a crucial role in shaping history. This event marked a turning point towards religious tolerance during tumultuous times. Reverend Thomas Binney's vibrant lithograph reminds us that dissenters come from all walks of life.