Lectern Collection

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
Interior of the prison chapel at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall. The prison dates from 1779

Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Womens Co - Op Meeting. Harriet Slater CBE (nee Evans; 1903 to 12 October 1976) was a British Labour and Co-operative politician

Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas)
XCF267450 Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, William (1751-1801); 128x101.9 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

MS CCC 13 f.175 St. John, from a New Testament by the humanist scribe Peter Meghen (b.1466-p.1537) Flemish
CCC95534 MS CCC 13 f.175 St. John, from a New Testament by the humanist scribe Peter Meghen (b.1466-p.1537) Flemish, 16th century (parchment); Corpus Christi College, Oxford, UK.

Full-length portrait of two Mexican musicians in uniform, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3561464 Full-length portrait of two Mexican musicians in uniform, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1870 - 1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Brass Lectern or reading stand 19th century, Bristol Cathedral, England
1572957 Brass Lectern or reading stand 19th century, Bristol Cathedral, England; (add.info.: Brass Lectern or reading stand 19th century, Bristol Cathedral, England); Universal History Archive.

Album "Photographs of London": New Choir, Westminster Abbey, London
3563231 Album "Photographs of London": New Choir, Westminster Abbey, London by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: London, Westminster Abbey, Great Britain 1890 ca)

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Brass Lectern or reading stand 19th century, Bristol Cathedral, England
1572940 Brass Lectern or reading stand 19th century, Bristol Cathedral, England; (add.info.: Brass Lectern or reading stand 19th century, Bristol Cathedral, England); Universal History Archive.

Ms 230 fol.1 Jean de Gerson (1363-1429) preaching the Passion in the morning in the Church of St
XIR192117 Ms 230 fol.1 Jean de Gerson (1363-1429) preaching the Passion in the morning in the Church of St. Bernard in Paris, from 'Sermons sur la Passion et Traites Divers'

An Egyptian theologian writes while seated in a doorway, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566938 An Egyptian theologian writes while seated in a doorway, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Eagle lectern in New College Chapel, Oxford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Eagle lectern in New College Chapel, Oxford, 1864. 'An Eagle Lectern...has recently been presented to New College by the Senior Fellow, the Rev. W. Bigg Wither

Enthronisation of the Most Rev. Dr. Charles Thomas Longley, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
Enthronisation of the Most Rev. Dr. Charles Thomas Longley, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, in the choir of Canterbury Cathedral, 1862

Le portrait s'acheva en dépit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Le portrait s'acheva en depit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. (The portrait was completed despite their remonstrances) - monkey artist with birds

Men and wife with a desk and man on a terrace, in or before 1883-c.1904. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Men and wife with a desk and man on a terrace, in or before 1883-c.1904. Two designs for book illustrations. On the left a man with a bowler hat in an interior with another man and woman

The Patricides, Each According to Their Own Nature, 1869. Creator: David Joseph Bles
The Patricides, Each According to Their Own Nature, 1869. Alternative title: As the Old Sing, Twitter the Young

The Night School, 1835. Creator: George Gillis Haanen
The Night School, 1835

St Jerome in his study, c.1535-c.1545. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
St Jerome in his study, c.1535-c.1545. Here he is shown with his cardinal's hat hanging on the wall in reference to his position under Pope Damasus in Rome

Choir stalls, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Choir stalls, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, c.between 1910 and 1920

Le Lutrin: A Night Scene with Boirude, Brontin, and L'Amour Surprised by an Owl Flying... c. 1718
Le Lutrin: A Night Scene with Boirude, Brontin, and L'Amour Surprised by an Owl Flying Out of a Lectern, c. 1718

Tis but Fancy's Sketch, 1850s. Creator: Robert Walter Weir
Tis but Fancy's Sketch, 1850s

The late Rev. J.W. Early; Born June 17, 1814; First Methodist preacher in the State of Tenn... 1907 Creator: Unknown
The late Rev. J.W. Early; Born June 17, 1814; First Methodist preacher in the State of Tennessee, 1907

Scenes in the First Reconstructed Legislature, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in the First Reconstructed Legislature, 1905. Additional title: Cartoons from " The Loil Legislature, " by Captain B. H. Screws

Scenes in the First Reconstructed Legislature, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in the First Reconstructed Legislature, 1905. Additional title: Cartoons from " The Loil Legislature, " by Captain B. H. Screws

Le lutrin, 1865. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Le lutrin, 1865. The lectern

Esquisse pour l'escalier de la Sorbonne : Louis IX à l'abbaye de Royaumont, 1888. Creator: Theobald Chartran
Esquisse pour l'escalier de la Sorbonne : Louis IX a l'abbaye de Royaumont, 1888

Lectern (Reading Stand), c. 1936. Creator: David P. Willoughby
Lectern (Reading Stand), c. 1936

Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika)
Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika nijushisho)", c. 1822

The International Exhibition: view of the Mediaeval Court, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition: view of the Mediaeval Court, 1862. The International Exhibition was a world's fair in South Kensington, London

Interior of St Crewennas Church, Crowan, Cornwall. Probably after 1907
Interior view of Crowan Parish Church showing the low arch between the chancel and north aisle. Built in the 15th century, the church underwent substantial restoration by J.P. St Aubyn in 1872

Group of musicians Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Full-length portrait of of Antonio Wulz as he plays the violin Trieste. Date of Photograph:1886 ca

The apse of the Basilica of Santa Giustina in Padua, with the superb wooden vhoirstalls and magnificent lectern carved by Riccardo Taurigny (1558-1566) Padua Chorus Mannerism

Annunziata (or Announced), oil on panel, Antonello da Messina (ca.1414-1493), Annunciation Hall, Palazzo Abatellis, Regional Gallery, Palermo Regional Gallery, Palazzo Abatellis

Annunciation; work of Pier Maria Pennacchi. Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

One of the rooms in which Torquato Tasso lived, inside the Convent of the Church of St. Onofrio, in Rome. The rooms of the first floor host the Tasso Museum Rome Convent of St. Onofrio

A bass tuba. In the background, a few of the memeber of a military band, during a concert Europe. Date of Photograph:1960

The choir of the Church of San Domenico, in Taormina. The building once formed an integral part of a Dominican monastery

The choir of the Benedictine abbey of San Martino delle Scale, near Palermo Palermo Abbey of San Martino delle Scale Stall Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Annunciation by Antonello Gagini, in the Museo Civico A. Cordici in Erice, in the province of Trapani Erice Monte San Giuliano, Library Sculptural Group High Renaissance, Renaissance

Choir in the Church of the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, with wooden choir stalls by Fra Giovanni da Verona. Asciano Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Church of the Abbey Stall High Renaissance, Renaissance

Lectern. Wooden work collocated in the apse of the Cathedral of Siena, made under the direction of Riccio. Siena Cathedral, apse Reading Stand High Renaissance, Renaissance

Wooden choir in the apse of the Cathedral of Siena. Siena Cathedral, apse Chorus Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The image shows three plutei of the Medici Laurentian Library upon which are placed ancient manuscripts arranged as they would have been in the past

Detail of a wooden pluteus, with inlays designed by Michelangelo at the Medici Laurentian Library in Florence Florence Medici Laurentian Library Reading Stand High Renaissance, Renaissance

Engraving depicting St. Jerome in his study, by Albrecht Durer, Corsini Gallery, Rome Rome Corsini Gallery Engraving High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The actress Eleonora Duse posing in a magnificent stage costume created for the musical Francesca da Rimini'. The famous artist is leaning over an eagle-shaped lectern. Date of Photograph:1901

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"The Lectern: A Symbol of Wisdom, Power, and Inspiration" The lectern has stood as a timeless symbol throughout history, witnessing the words that have shaped our world. From St Bernard of Clairvaux's passionate sermons to Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Women's Co-Op Meeting, it has been a platform for voices both influential and revolutionary. In the dimly lit Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol in Cornwall, the lectern served as a beacon of hope amidst despair. It echoed with prayers for redemption and offered solace to those seeking guidance. John Wesley's portrait from 1788 captures him standing confidently behind his trusted lectern. His fervent teachings sparked spiritual awakenings across nations and inspired countless souls to embrace their faith. Within Gloucester Cathedral's Choir and East Window in Gloucestershire, the lectern witnessed harmonious melodies rising towards heaven. Its presence added gravitas to sacred hymns sung by devoted choirs who sought divine connection through music. Saint Jerome found solace within his study depicted by the Castilian School. The lectern became his sanctuary where he immersed himself in scripture and translated ancient texts that would shape religious thought for centuries to come. As we step into Wawel Royal Cathedral captured in 1875 by Swierzynski, we can almost hear echoes of powerful speeches delivered from its sturdy lecterns. Leaders like Hugh Scanlon fought tirelessly for workers' rights while Gordon McLennan fearlessly championed communist ideals that challenged societal norms. Danny McGarvey led the Boilermakers Union with unwavering determination from behind this humble yet commanding piece of furniture. He rallied workers together against injustice and paved the way for fair labor practices still cherished today. Even within Oriel at The Perne Library's black-and-white photo lies an air of intellectualism emanating from its well-worn lecterns.