Worship Gallery

Longest Day at Stonehenge, Wiltshire

People gathering at Stonehenge, Wiltshire on the longest day of the year, on or near 21 June 1912. This photograph shows a daybreak pilgrimage by members of The Universal Bond of the Sons of Men, or Church of the Universal Bond. This was a religious group founded in Britain in the early 20th century by George W MacGregor Reid, promoting socialist revolution, anti-imperialism and sun worship. By 1912 Reid was becoming attracted to Druidism, especially as Stonehenge was at the time regarded as a solar temple. His church began holding rituals there, and this continued until the site was given to the state in 1918. When the growing Stonehenge free festival caused the monument to be closed at midsummer in 1985, the Church faded into obscurity but has maintained a presence at the reopened solstice festivities since 2000

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Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board)

987589 Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 57.8x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation; Meditacion. Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1872-1946). Gouache on newsprint laid down on board. Painted circa 1942. 57.8 x 43cm.); Photo © Christie's Images

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Royal Family at Christmas Service, 1969

Members of the Royal family leave St. George's Chapel, Windsor after attending the Christmas service there. In the foreground is Queen Elizabeth II holding the hand of her youngest son, Prince Edward (Earl of Wessex) as she talks to her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Behind Prince Edward is Prince Andrew (Duke of York) with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother while his sister, Princess Anne shakes hands with an unidentified prelate. At top far left is Angus Ogilvy with his wife Princess Alexandra of Kent who is talking to Lord Snowdon. Next to Snowdon is his won, Viscount Linley. In front of Lord Snowdon and partly hidden is Prince Charles. At top far right are the Duke and Duchess of Kent with their children, the Earl of St Andrews and Lady Helen Windsor. Date: 1969

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