Pillow : Outside the Church
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Outside the Church
A family leave the churchyard after an evening service in an English country church
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Media ID 605409
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10052910
1860 Church Going Church Yard Leave
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Outside the Church: A Family's Evening Exodus from an English Country Churchyard, Circa 1860" This evocative photograph captures the moment a family bids farewell to an English country church after an evening service. The scene transports us back in time to the mid-19th century, an era marked by deep-rooted religious traditions and a strong sense of community. The image, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the quintessential English churchyard, adorned with headstones and ancient yew trees. The church, with its tall spire reaching for the heavens, stands proudly against the backdrop of a tranquil English countryside. As the sun sets, the family, dressed in their Sunday best, makes its way out of the churchyard. The father, wearing a top hat and carrying a lantern, leads the way, while the mother, holding a young child in her arms, follows closely behind. The other children, bundled up against the evening chill, scamper along, their rosy cheeks glowing in the twilight. The scene is steeped in history and tradition. Churchgoing was a cornerstone of English life in the 19th century, and evening services were particularly popular during the summer months when days were long and the weather was mild. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when religion played a central role in the lives of people, and the simple act of attending church was a communal experience that brought families and communities together. The photograph, with its rich historical context and timeless beauty, invites us to reflect on the enduring power of faith and the importance of family and community in our lives.
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