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Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: King Edward I (coloured engraving)

King Edward I (coloured engraving)
2797117 King Edward I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward I)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Coronation of King George V in Westminster Abbey (colour litho)

Coronation of King George V in Westminster Abbey (colour litho)
2779729 Coronation of King George V in Westminster Abbey (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of King George V in Westminster Abbey)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: King John and the Popes Legate, illustration from

King John and the Popes Legate, illustration from
619624 King John and the Popes Legate, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Richard I delivering the crown to the Archbishop before the act of crowning (litho)

Richard I delivering the crown to the Archbishop before the act of crowning (litho)
665049 Richard I delivering the crown to the Archbishop before the act of crowning (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Convocation of Clergy, illustration from The Church of England

Convocation of Clergy, illustration from The Church of England
STC393331 Convocation of Clergy, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Archbishop Whitgift

Archbishop Whitgift
LLM456645 Archbishop Whitgift by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archbishop Whitgift. Illustration for Some Notable Archbishops of Canterbury (SPCK)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
6020939 Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Punch cartoon: Edward White Benson, English bishop (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Edward White Benson, English bishop (engraving)
6034999 Punch cartoon: Edward White Benson, English bishop (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Edward White Benson (1829-1896)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Crowned June 28th 1838 (colour litho)

Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Crowned June 28th 1838 (colour litho)
CWA98156 Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Crowned June 28th 1838 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Events in the Church of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (photogravure)

Events in the Church of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (photogravure)
6030865 Events in the Church of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: William of Wykeham sees Chicheley, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury

William of Wykeham sees Chicheley, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury, tending his fathers sheep at Higham-Ferrers
6009341 William of Wykeham sees Chicheley, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury, tending his fathers sheep at Higham-Ferrers (engraving) by English School

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (engraving)

Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (engraving)
1617991 Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The late Dr John Bird Sumner, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

The late Dr John Bird Sumner, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
1587821 The late Dr John Bird Sumner, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Dr John Bird Sumner, Archbishop of Canterbury)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The Primate and the Sons of the Empire (engraving)

The Primate and the Sons of the Empire (engraving)
1600771 The Primate and the Sons of the Empire (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Primate and the Sons of the Empire)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The Right Reverend Dr Tait, Archbishop Elect of Canterbury (engraving)

The Right Reverend Dr Tait, Archbishop Elect of Canterbury (engraving)
1611514 The Right Reverend Dr Tait, Archbishop Elect of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Reverend Dr Tait)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Group of Objects recently exhibited in the Rooms of the Archaeological Institute (engraving)

Group of Objects recently exhibited in the Rooms of the Archaeological Institute (engraving)
1612908 Group of Objects recently exhibited in the Rooms of the Archaeological Institute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The late Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Honourable and Most Reverend Edward White Benson

The late Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Honourable and Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD (engraving)
1605874 The late Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Honourable and Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD (engraving) by English School

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The late Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

The late Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
1605875 The late Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Archbishop of Canterbury)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Lambeth Palace, Additions by the late Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

Lambeth Palace, Additions by the late Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
1607226 Lambeth Palace, Additions by the late Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Palace)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Enthronization of the Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

Enthronization of the Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
1607153 Enthronization of the Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enthronization of the Archbishop of Canterbury)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The Church Congress at Folkestone (engraving)

The Church Congress at Folkestone (engraving)
1603614 The Church Congress at Folkestone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church Congress at Folkestone)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II, and Mary of Modena (litho)

Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II, and Mary of Modena (litho)
1629793 Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II, and Mary of Modena (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronations of English Sovereigns, James II)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The crowning of King Edward VII by the Archbishop of Canterbuty, Westminster Abbey, London

The crowning of King Edward VII by the Archbishop of Canterbuty, Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho)
5207199 The crowning of King Edward VII by the Archbishop of Canterbuty, Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho) by Bacon

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: King Edward VII taking the oath at his coronation, Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho)

King Edward VII taking the oath at his coronation, Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho)
5207158 King Edward VII taking the oath at his coronation, Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: William Sancroft, (Arbp: Canterbury) (engraving)

William Sancroft, (Arbp: Canterbury) (engraving)
978802 William Sancroft, (Arbp: Canterbury) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Sancroft, (Arbp: Canterbury)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The Archbishop of Canterbury doing homage to Her Majesty after the Service at St Pauls (litho)

The Archbishop of Canterbury doing homage to Her Majesty after the Service at St Pauls (litho)
1037110 The Archbishop of Canterbury doing homage to Her Majesty after the Service at St Pauls (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew

H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great
1038877 H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, by the Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Brewer

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
3649978 Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry V)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The Late Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

The Late Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
1051340 The Late Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Most Reverend Edward White Benson)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: 'The Ensign of Sovereignty', the Archbishop of Canterbury placing the Crown on the Kings Head

"The Ensign of Sovereignty", the Archbishop of Canterbury placing the Crown on the Kings Head (litho)
1040908 " The Ensign of Sovereignty", the Archbishop of Canterbury placing the Crown on the Kings Head (litho) by Maud, William T

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Cardinal Reginald Pole (oil on canvas)

Cardinal Reginald Pole (oil on canvas)
3035904 Cardinal Reginald Pole (oil on canvas) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (c.1485-1547) (follower of); 109.4x85.9 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Thomas Herring, Archbishop Of Canterbury (engraving)

Thomas Herring, Archbishop Of Canterbury (engraving)
3099496 Thomas Herring, Archbishop Of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Herring, Archbishop Of Canterbury)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: A Royal Robber (engraving)

A Royal Robber (engraving)
3099378 A Royal Robber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Royal Robber. William Wake)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Matthew Parker, Archbishop Of Canterbury (engraving)

Matthew Parker, Archbishop Of Canterbury (engraving)
3099479 Matthew Parker, Archbishop Of Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Parker, Archbishop Of Canterbury)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Theft (colour litho)

Theft (colour litho)
3095581 Theft (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theft. Le vol. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by Abbe)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Coronation of King George V, Westminster Abbey (colour litho)

Coronation of King George V, Westminster Abbey (colour litho)
3093841 Coronation of King George V, Westminster Abbey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of King George V, Westminster Abbey)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)

The Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
1056912 The Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Most Reverend Edward White Benson, DD)

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: St. Theodorus; St. Agnes of Monte Pulciano; St. Anselme, Archbishop of Canterbury; St

St. Theodorus; St. Agnes of Monte Pulciano; St. Anselme, Archbishop of Canterbury; St

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1641. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1641. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1641

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: St. Augustine. n. d. Creator: Nicolas Pitau

St. Augustine. n. d. Creator: Nicolas Pitau
St. Augustine.n.d

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Christening of Prince Alfred in the Private Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1844

Christening of Prince Alfred in the Private Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1844. Queen Victorias son Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, is baptised by William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Marriage of Queen Victoria, February 10, 1840, 1844. Creator: Charles Eden Wagstaff

Marriage of Queen Victoria, February 10, 1840, 1844. Creator: Charles Eden Wagstaff
Marriage of Queen Victoria, February 10, 1840, 1844

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: The Norman Staircase, Canterbury, c1870

The Norman Staircase, Canterbury, c1870. 12th century Norman staircase at Kings School, Canterbury, traditionally Archbishops of Canterbury address the School from the staircase during visits

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Secker, (1693-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Secker, (1693-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Secker, (1693-1768), 1830. Thomas Secker (1693-1768) Archbishop of Canterbury of the Church of England. George II commissioned him to arrange a reconciliation with the Prince of Wales

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Cardinal Pole, (1500-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Cardinal Pole, (1500-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Pole, (1500-1558), 1830. Reginald Pole (1500-1558) English cardinal educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. Last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury in office 1556-1558

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Juxon, (1582-1663), 1830. William Juxon (1582-1663) English churchman, educated at St Johns College, Oxford. Bishop of London 1633-1649 and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1660 until his death

Background imageArchbishop Of Canterbury Collection: Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herring, (1693-1757), 1830. Thomas Herring (1693-1757) Archbishop of Canterbury from 1747 to 1757 educated at Wisbech Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge



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"The Archbishop of Canterbury: A Journey Through History and Faith" Step into the rich tapestry of history as we explore the captivating life and legacy of the Archbishop of Canterbury. From St Dunstan, an influential figure in English religious reform, to the burning of Cranmer in 1556, this coloured engraving transports us back to a tumultuous era. In 1953, amidst grandeur and solemnity, God crowned the Archbishop with glory and righteousness. This momentous occasion symbolized divine approval for his sacred duty. The Athenaeum Club's Ballot Day engraving offers a glimpse into the esteemed social circles that surrounded these spiritual leaders. Legends abound surrounding St Dunstan's encounter with the devil in 1826. This intriguing depiction showcases his unwavering faith against malevolent forces. Another tale unfolds through J Rogers' mid-19th-century creation "Edwy and Elgiva, " shedding light on royal alliances shaped by ecclesiastical influence. Thomas Becket's humble act of washing beggars' feet illustrates compassion intertwined with piety—a testament to selflessness within religious leadership. Matthew Parker's engraved image reminds us of his significant contributions during a time marked by religious upheaval. Reginald Pole's portrait captures a man whose tenure as Archbishop coincided with political turmoil—an era when religion was entangled with power struggles. Thomas Cranmer’s engraving serves as a poignant reminder of his tragic fate—his commitment to reform ultimately leading him to martyrdom. William Laud emerges from Benedict Audran’s copperplate engraving adorned with mitre and coat-of-arms—a visual representation befitting an influential Primate who left an indelible mark on England’s religious landscape. Finally, Queen Victoria awakens on that fateful day in June 1837—the news reverberating throughout her realm—her accession forever linked to the guidance and counsel she received from successive Archbishops.