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"Exploring the Rich History and Functionality of Vestries: From London to Bristol" Street cleaning with a dust cart, Islington Vestry

Background imageVestry Collection: Gospel belonging to Metropolitan Iona in the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral..., 1911

Gospel belonging to Metropolitan Iona in the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral..., 1911
Gospel belonging to Metropolitan Iona in the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Aspergillums with handles - an artistic work, the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma

Aspergillums with handles - an artistic work, the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Cross with the likeness of the Holy Martyr Ipatii, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery

Cross with the likeness of the Holy Martyr Ipatii, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Finely crafted chalice in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Finely crafted chalice in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Silver vessels, in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Silver vessels, in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Silver vessels, in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Candle - in the vestry of Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Candle - in the vestry of Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Candle - in the vestry of Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Miter of pearls, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Miter of pearls, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Miter of pearls, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Panagias [enkolpia]; in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Panagias [enkolpia]; in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageVestry Collection: Vestry of the Church of St Stephen in Nijmegen, 1850-1891. Creator: Johannes Bosboom

Vestry of the Church of St Stephen in Nijmegen, 1850-1891. Creator: Johannes Bosboom
Vestry of the Church of St Stephen in Nijmegen, 1850-1891

Background imageVestry Collection: St Margarets York a42_08685

St Margarets York a42_08685
ST MARGARETs CHURCH, WALMGATE, YORK. An exterior view of St Margarets Church, showing the south elevation between the south vestry and porch

Background imageVestry Collection: WW2 Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst - Womens War Emergency Council

WW2 Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst - Womens War Emergency Council
Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) - (standing) presiding over the Womens War Emergency Council which she started immediately after the outbreak of WW2

Background imageVestry Collection: Street cleaning with a dust cart, Islington Vestry, London

Street cleaning with a dust cart, Islington Vestry, London, early 1900s

Background imageVestry Collection: The Church vestry, St James s, Piccadilly (engraving)

The Church vestry, St James s, Piccadilly (engraving)
3656006 The Church vestry, St James s, Piccadilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church vestry, St James s, Piccadilly)

Background imageVestry Collection: Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving)

Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving)
5202151 Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy)

Background imageVestry Collection: Four capitals close to the vestry doorway of St Marks (w / c on paper)

Four capitals close to the vestry doorway of St Marks (w / c on paper)
2832057 Four capitals close to the vestry doorway of St Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: Old Arch and Doorway in Tower Lane opposite Vestry of St John

Old Arch and Doorway in Tower Lane opposite Vestry of St John
2831889 Old Arch and Doorway in Tower Lane opposite Vestry of St Johns Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageVestry Collection: Doorway of Vestry Room of St Mary Redcliffe, c. 1812 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Doorway of Vestry Room of St Mary Redcliffe, c. 1812 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831438 Doorway of Vestry Room of St Mary Redcliffe, c.1812 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Shepherd, George (c.1765-1831); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w / c on paper)

Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w / c on paper)
2831326 Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w / c on paper)

Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w / c on paper)
2831325 Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)

St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092417 St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn)

Background imageVestry Collection: St Olaves School

St Olaves School
View of the Grammar School of St Olaves in 1810. At that time the school was housed in the old Vestry Hall of the church and its adjoining premises (on the west side of Churchyard Alley)

Background imageVestry Collection: Grave effigy of Robert Scott, St. Mary, Lambeth

Grave effigy of Robert Scott, St. Mary, Lambeth
Grave effigy of Robert Scott, army officer in the Swedish and Danish services and military inventor, died 1631, St. Mary Lambeth

Background imageVestry Collection: Rievaulx Abbey, Vestry (engraving)

Rievaulx Abbey, Vestry (engraving)
727418 Rievaulx Abbey, Vestry (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rievaulx Abbey, Vestry)

Background imageVestry Collection: Harringtons Monument over Vestry Door in St Peters Church (w / c on paper)

Harringtons Monument over Vestry Door in St Peters Church (w / c on paper)
2832138 Harringtons Monument over Vestry Door in St Peters Church (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: Arch in the Vestry of St Ebbes Church (engraving)

Arch in the Vestry of St Ebbes Church (engraving)
3631404 Arch in the Vestry of St Ebbes Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arch in the Vestry of St Ebbes Church)

Background imageVestry Collection: St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)

St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)
3092508 St Marys Church, Woodstock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, Woodstock)

Background imageVestry Collection: Bishop Bernward shows Emperor Otto III his Cross (oil on canvas)

Bishop Bernward shows Emperor Otto III his Cross (oil on canvas)
1768826 Bishop Bernward shows Emperor Otto III his Cross (oil on canvas) by German School; Cathedral of St. Maria, Hildesheim, Germany; (add.info.: Saint Bernward (c)

Background imageVestry Collection: The Ritualistic Services at Hatcham, Our Artists Notes during Last Sundays Proceedings (engraving)

The Ritualistic Services at Hatcham, Our Artists Notes during Last Sundays Proceedings (engraving)
1059405 The Ritualistic Services at Hatcham, Our Artists Notes during Last Sundays Proceedings (engraving) by English School

Background imageVestry Collection: Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w / c on paper)

Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w / c on paper)
2831327 Tiles in vestry room and various parts of Bristol Cathedral floor (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: Two Views of a Carved Wooden Figure in the Vestry Room of St John

Two Views of a Carved Wooden Figure in the Vestry Room of St John
2831874 Two Views of a Carved Wooden Figure in the Vestry Room of St Johns Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageVestry Collection: Doorway of Vestry Room of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)

Doorway of Vestry Room of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831249 Doorway of Vestry Room of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: Stained glass in vestry window of St. Marks (w / c on paper)

Stained glass in vestry window of St. Marks (w / c on paper)
2832100 Stained glass in vestry window of St. Marks (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: There was an Old Person of Sestri, who sat himself down in the vestry (litho)

There was an Old Person of Sestri, who sat himself down in the vestry (litho)
966329 There was an Old Person of Sestri, who sat himself down in the vestry (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Sestri)

Background imageVestry Collection: The Queen at Kensington, Her Majesty receiving the Address of the Vestry

The Queen at Kensington, Her Majesty receiving the Address of the Vestry and Inhabitants of Kensington in front of St
1597645 The Queen at Kensington, Her Majesty receiving the Address of the Vestry and Inhabitants of Kensington in front of St Mary Abbotts Church (litho) by Prior

Background imageVestry Collection: Cabinet (wood & wrought iron)

Cabinet (wood & wrought iron)
3469386 Cabinet (wood & wrought iron) by French School; Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Noyon, Picardie, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Background imageVestry Collection: Doorways to Vestry Room and Crypt of St Nicholas Church (pencil & w / c on paper)

Doorways to Vestry Room and Crypt of St Nicholas Church (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831668 Doorways to Vestry Room and Crypt of St Nicholas Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVestry Collection: A monument with the old vestry door in St Mary le Savoy (engraving)

A monument with the old vestry door in St Mary le Savoy (engraving)
586937 A monument with the old vestry door in St Mary le Savoy (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A monument with the old vestry door in St Mary le Savoy)

Background imageVestry Collection: The Finishing Touches, 1893 (oil on panel)

The Finishing Touches, 1893 (oil on panel)
BON207959 The Finishing Touches, 1893 (oil on panel) by Beyfus, Hermann (1857-98); 45x33.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageVestry Collection: Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon (engraving)

Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon (engraving)
1622662 Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861, fl.1880-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ropes of Sand, by R E Francillon)

Background imageVestry Collection: Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving)

Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving)
1054889 Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great)

Background imageVestry Collection: The Ancient Vestry, 1845. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot

The Ancient Vestry, 1845. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
The Ancient Vestry, 1845

Background imageVestry Collection: Vestry of St. Lawrence Jewry, With Carving by Grinling Gibbons, 1903

Vestry of St. Lawrence Jewry, With Carving by Grinling Gibbons, 1903. From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Background imageVestry Collection: Vestry, Rievaulx Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon

Vestry, Rievaulx Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Vestry, Rievaulx Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Background imageVestry Collection: The tomb of Julian de Medici in the new vestry of San Lorenzo Basilica, Florence, 1882

The tomb of Julian de Medici in the new vestry of San Lorenzo Basilica, Florence, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

Background imageVestry Collection: Meersbrook Vestry Hall (fronting Burcot Road and Meersbrook Park Road, 1904

Meersbrook Vestry Hall (fronting Burcot Road and Meersbrook Park Road, 1904
Opened on 28 Jun 1904 and served the townships of Norton Within and Heeley.Original at Sheffield Archives CA14/1

Background imageVestry Collection: Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash mosaic Floor vestry

Ruins Jerash Gerasa Jerash mosaic Floor vestry
Ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) Jerash mosaic. Floor of vestry in church of St. Theodore. 1920, Jordan, Gerasa (Extinct city)



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"Exploring the Rich History and Functionality of Vestries: From London to Bristol" Street cleaning with a dust cart, Islington Vestry, London: Witness the diligent efforts of Islington Vestry in keeping the streets clean as a dust cart sweeps through the bustling city. Meersbrook Vestry Hall (fronting Burcot Road and Meersbrook Park Road, 1904): Step back in time to admire the architectural beauty of Meersbrook Vestry Hall, an iconic landmark that has stood proudly since 1904. Plan of Freehold Estate at Crookes Moor [Crookesmoor] belonging to the executors of the late P Ashberry esquire, as laid out for building purposes, 1881: Delve into history with this fascinating plan showcasing how vestries played a crucial role in urban development during Victorian times. St Margarets York a42_08685: Discover St Margaret's Church vestry in York—a place where important decisions were made and records were kept throughout centuries. The Church vestry, St James s, Piccadilly (engraving): Immerse yourself in elegance as you gaze upon this enchanting engraving depicting the vestry room within St James's Church in Piccadilly—a sanctuary for spiritual contemplation. Four capitals close to the vestry doorway of St Marks (w/c on paper): Marvel at intricate artwork near St Mark's vestry doorway—an exquisite display that adds charm and character to this sacred space. Old Arch and Doorway in Tower Lane opposite Vestry of St John: Transport yourself back through time by admiring an old archway across from St John's vestry—remnants reminding us of our rich heritage. Doorway Room of St Mary Redcliffe, c. 1812 (pencil & w/c on paper).