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The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808.Artist: W N Gardiner Stock Photo

RMW7D5C7–The Duke of York (1633-1701), the future King James II, 1808.Artist: W N Gardiner

Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE (1781-1868) was a British physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer, historian of science, university principal, and preacher. Stock Photo

RMKYKWFR–Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE (1781-1868) was a British physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer, historian of science, university principal, and preacher.

Title page of a Missal given by James II to John Brenan, 1894. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D8EA–Title page of a Missal given by James II to John Brenan, 1894. Artist: Unknown

Dr. Arthur Michael Ramsey gives his blessing for the first time as Archbishop of Canterbury from the altar of the Chapel of the Order of the British Empire in the crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. It was his first act as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and came at the end of the confirmation ceremony of his election, which was carried out by Royal Commissioners (the Bishop in London and eight diocesan bishops) on behalf of the Queen. Dr. Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury, will be enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral. He was formerly Archbishop of York. Stock Photo

RMG7TENP–Dr. Arthur Michael Ramsey gives his blessing for the first time as Archbishop of Canterbury from the altar of the Chapel of the Order of the British Empire in the crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. It was his first act as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and came at the end of the confirmation ceremony of his election, which was carried out by Royal Commissioners (the Bishop in London and eight diocesan bishops) on behalf of the Queen. Dr. Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury, will be enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral. He was formerly Archbishop of York.

'The Queen in the Royal Gallery', c1850s, (1900). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7DFG2–'The Queen in the Royal Gallery', c1850s, (1900). Artist: Unknown

John Tyndall (1845-1896), Irish natural philosopher and scientist, in a c1885 portrait photo by Herbert Rose Barraud. Stock Photo

RMKGKRTG–John Tyndall (1845-1896), Irish natural philosopher and scientist, in a c1885 portrait photo by Herbert Rose Barraud.

'The Royal Burial Place', Windsor, Berkshire, 1910.Artist: WB Robinson Stock Photo

RMW7DYMB–'The Royal Burial Place', Windsor, Berkshire, 1910.Artist: WB Robinson

The scene at the combined service for Chelsea pensioners and members of the British Legion. Paraded with their standards members of the British Legion in London area attended service in the chapel of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. 10 October 1937. Stock Photo

RM2BW2DR1–The scene at the combined service for Chelsea pensioners and members of the British Legion. Paraded with their standards members of the British Legion in London area attended service in the chapel of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. 10 October 1937.

Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, overlooking Tower Green, London, c1737 (1904). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMW7EYMW–Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, overlooking Tower Green, London, c1737 (1904). Artist: Unknown.

The exterior of Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is notable for its long association with the English and later British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I, it has been used by the reigning monarch and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. Stock Photo

RMMHJ2WT–The exterior of Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is notable for its long association with the English and later British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I, it has been used by the reigning monarch and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe.

St George's Chapel, Windsor, Showing Royal Gallery & Altar. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D8H2–St George's Chapel, Windsor, Showing Royal Gallery & Altar. Artist: Unknown

Greville Janner, Labour MP for Leicester and President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, presenting the Queen with a menorah, a ceremonial lamp. Stock Photo

RMG95JH5–Greville Janner, Labour MP for Leicester and President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, presenting the Queen with a menorah, a ceremonial lamp.

World Fair 1955 christian convention at Royal Albert Hall, London Stock Photo

RM2RARMMN–World Fair 1955 christian convention at Royal Albert Hall, London

Religion - Archbishop of Canterbury - St. Paul's Cathedral, London Stock Photo

RMG7TENR–Religion - Archbishop of Canterbury - St. Paul's Cathedral, London

Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel Prince Consort Queen Victoria Royal British Stock Photo

RMCF4WRA–Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel Prince Consort Queen Victoria Royal British

Marriage of the Duke of York: the royal procession passing St Paul's Cathedral, 1893 (1906). Artist: Arthur Salmon. Stock Photo

RMHT16P9–Marriage of the Duke of York: the royal procession passing St Paul's Cathedral, 1893 (1906). Artist: Arthur Salmon.

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Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck (1905 - 30 March 1952), 2nd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1926-1952), c. 1926. Jigme Wangchuk was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1926 after the death of his father, Ugyen Wangchuck. Pursing legal and infrastructural reforms during his reign, he continued Bhutan's policy of almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the only foreign ties being with the British Raj in India. The Druk Gyalpo ('Dragon King') is the head of state of Bhutan. He is also known in English as the King of Bhutan. Stock Photo

RM2B01FAE–Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck (1905 - 30 March 1952), 2nd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1926-1952), c. 1926. Jigme Wangchuk was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1926 after the death of his father, Ugyen Wangchuck. Pursing legal and infrastructural reforms during his reign, he continued Bhutan's policy of almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the only foreign ties being with the British Raj in India. The Druk Gyalpo ('Dragon King') is the head of state of Bhutan. He is also known in English as the King of Bhutan.

An engraving of St Clement Danes, The Strand, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RM2B03XT5–An engraving of St Clement Danes, The Strand, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free.

RM2B01FAH–Bhutan: His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck (1905 - 30 March 1952), 2nd Druk Gyalpo or 'Dragon King' (r. 1926-1952), c. 1926. Jigme Wangchuk was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, ascending to the throne in 1926 after the death of his father, Ugyen Wangchuck. Pursing legal and infrastructural reforms during his reign, he continued Bhutan's policy of almost complete isolation from the outside world, with the only foreign ties being with the British Raj in India. The Druk Gyalpo ('Dragon King') is the head of state of Bhutan. He is also known in English as the King of Bhutan.

Members of the Royal Family attend a dedication of the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the largest order of chivalry, in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. 20th May 1960. Stock Photo

RM2HJ513B–Members of the Royal Family attend a dedication of the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the largest order of chivalry, in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. 20th May 1960.

Greville Janner presents the Queen with a menorah, December 1982. Artist: Sidney Harris Stock Photo

RMDDMTPD–Greville Janner presents the Queen with a menorah, December 1982. Artist: Sidney Harris

Interior images of the St Mary Magdalene Church on Sandringham Estate Stock Photo

RM2PWEY4D–Interior images of the St Mary Magdalene Church on Sandringham Estate

Queen Henrietta Maria's Entry into London, 1625 (1903). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT27X3–Queen Henrietta Maria's Entry into London, 1625 (1903). Artist: Unknown.

The Parish Church of St Mary at Finchley. From engraving published in 1815. From the book: 'FINCHLEY CELEBRATIONS ROYAL SILVER JUBILEE May 1935 Souvenir Handbook'. Stock Photo

RM2F2ADWN–The Parish Church of St Mary at Finchley. From engraving published in 1815. From the book: 'FINCHLEY CELEBRATIONS ROYAL SILVER JUBILEE May 1935 Souvenir Handbook'.

Royal Fusiliers memorial to the Jewish Battalion, WWI, London. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMBHM8RG–Royal Fusiliers memorial to the Jewish Battalion, WWI, London. Artist: Unknown

Adml of the Fleet Lord Chatfield (first Sea Lord) inspecting the Chelsea pensioners. Paraded with their standards members of the British Legion in London area attended service in the chapel of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. 10 October 1937. Stock Photo

RM2BW2DY5–Adml of the Fleet Lord Chatfield (first Sea Lord) inspecting the Chelsea pensioners. Paraded with their standards members of the British Legion in London area attended service in the chapel of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. 10 October 1937.

Model of the 17th century chapel at Pembroke College, Cambridge University, Cambridgeshire, 1959. Creator: Royal Commission on the Historical Monument Stock Photo

RMR0NX89–Model of the 17th century chapel at Pembroke College, Cambridge University, Cambridgeshire, 1959. Creator: Royal Commission on the Historical Monument

The interior of Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is notable for its long association with the English and later British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I, it has been used by the reigning monarch and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. Stock Photo

RMMHJ2XG–The interior of Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is notable for its long association with the English and later British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I, it has been used by the reigning monarch and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe.

Anne of Cleves (1515-1557), fourth wife of Henry VIII of England, 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CMN8–Anne of Cleves (1515-1557), fourth wife of Henry VIII of England, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

The North Aisle of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photo

RMMBR4YM–The North Aisle of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.

The coronation chair of the English sovereigns, Westminster Abbey, London, 1810.Artist: John Roffe Stock Photo

RMW7DW1J–The coronation chair of the English sovereigns, Westminster Abbey, London, 1810.Artist: John Roffe

RM2RARMM4–World Fair 1955 christian convention at Royal Albert Hall, London

Queen Mary II. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D4M6–Queen Mary II. Artist: Unknown

Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount Palmerston 1784 1865 Lord Palmerston British statesman Prime Minister Tory Liberal Stock Photo

RMCF4X7K–Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount Palmerston 1784 1865 Lord Palmerston British statesman Prime Minister Tory Liberal

Christening of infant son of Capt and Mrs Alastair Campbell at St James , Spanish Place . Nurse and baby , Mrs Campbell , Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll , Captain Alastair Campbell . 16 April 1926 The Princess Louise (born Louise Caroline Alberta, also known as Marchioness of Lorne and Duchess of Argyll by marriage; 18 March 1848 - 3 December 1939) was a member of the British Royal Family, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria Stock Photo

RM2BWAG3H–Christening of infant son of Capt and Mrs Alastair Campbell at St James , Spanish Place . Nurse and baby , Mrs Campbell , Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll , Captain Alastair Campbell . 16 April 1926 The Princess Louise (born Louise Caroline Alberta, also known as Marchioness of Lorne and Duchess of Argyll by marriage; 18 March 1848 - 3 December 1939) was a member of the British Royal Family, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria

1852 Chapel Holyrood Palace Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh official residence British monarch Stock Photo

RMEF654C–1852 Chapel Holyrood Palace Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh official residence British monarch

A RAF Belvedere helicopter lowering the 80ft bronze spire on to the roof of Coventry Cathedral. The photograph was taken during 'Operation Rich Man' a joint project involving Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions. Stock Photo

RM2GGE7NG–A RAF Belvedere helicopter lowering the 80ft bronze spire on to the roof of Coventry Cathedral. The photograph was taken during 'Operation Rich Man' a joint project involving Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions.

Burma/Myanmar: A Buddhist monk teaches his student in the Queen's Golden Monastery inside Mandalay Palace, c. 1920s. The Queen's Golden Monastery was constructed on the orders of Queen Supayalat in 1885. It was barely completed when she was exiled to India with her husband Thibaw, the last king of Burma (r. 1878-1885), following the annexation of Upper Burma by the British Empire. Now destroyed, the monastery stood inside the Mandalay Palace grounds and was a magnificent wooden building lavishly decorated with ornate woodcarving and mirrored glass mosaics. Stock Photo

RM2B015NN–Burma/Myanmar: A Buddhist monk teaches his student in the Queen's Golden Monastery inside Mandalay Palace, c. 1920s. The Queen's Golden Monastery was constructed on the orders of Queen Supayalat in 1885. It was barely completed when she was exiled to India with her husband Thibaw, the last king of Burma (r. 1878-1885), following the annexation of Upper Burma by the British Empire. Now destroyed, the monastery stood inside the Mandalay Palace grounds and was a magnificent wooden building lavishly decorated with ornate woodcarving and mirrored glass mosaics.

RM2HJ5RNR–Members of the Royal Family attend a dedication of the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the largest order of chivalry, in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 20th May 1960.

Hans Sloane (1660-1753. English physician and naturalist. Founded Chelsea Physic Garden: Secretary to the Royal Society (1693-1713): Donated library of 50,000 books and 3,500 manuscripts to British Museum Engraving. Stock Photo

RMD964CT–Hans Sloane (1660-1753. English physician and naturalist. Founded Chelsea Physic Garden: Secretary to the Royal Society (1693-1713): Donated library of 50,000 books and 3,500 manuscripts to British Museum Engraving.

British Royal Family. Center, behind crypt: Archbishop of Canterbury William Cosmo Gordon Lang. Center right, closest to crypt: King Edward VIII of England, (future Duke of Windsor), at the funeral of King George V, St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, January 29, 1936. Stock Photo

RMC13CWB–British Royal Family. Center, behind crypt: Archbishop of Canterbury William Cosmo Gordon Lang. Center right, closest to crypt: King Edward VIII of England, (future Duke of Windsor), at the funeral of King George V, St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, January 29, 1936.

An engraving of the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1859. Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RMHD1F4P–An engraving of the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1859. Believed copyright free.

Black and white exterior view of part of Westminster Abbey in London, England. Stock Photo

RMF089TN–Black and white exterior view of part of Westminster Abbey in London, England.

Medieval banquet: saying grace before meal. From engraving after illuminated medieval Royal Manuscript (14 E 3). Stock Photo

RMERGCJB–Medieval banquet: saying grace before meal. From engraving after illuminated medieval Royal Manuscript (14 E 3).

MANY KILLED IN JERUSALEM HOTEL EXPLOSION Man of the Royal Engineers are still working to reach eight Arabs buried under the ruins of the Hotel Semiramis, in the Katamon quarters of Jerusalem. The Hotel was blown up on Tuesday 6 January 1948 . The Jewish defence organisation Haganah claims responsibility for the explosion. Photo Shows: A view of the wrecked Hotel Semiramis, after the explosion. 8 January 1948 Stock Photo

RM2Y70PBD–MANY KILLED IN JERUSALEM HOTEL EXPLOSION Man of the Royal Engineers are still working to reach eight Arabs buried under the ruins of the Hotel Semiramis, in the Katamon quarters of Jerusalem. The Hotel was blown up on Tuesday 6 January 1948 . The Jewish defence organisation Haganah claims responsibility for the explosion. Photo Shows: A view of the wrecked Hotel Semiramis, after the explosion. 8 January 1948

London, United kingdom, may 2023, Charles Third Coronation silver metallic symbol, UK, illustration Stock Photo

RF2PYBK1D–London, United kingdom, may 2023, Charles Third Coronation silver metallic symbol, UK, illustration

A room of an exhibition on British Freemasonry in Berlin. In the middle of the picture is an unrolled Torah, on the wall a picture of King Edward in Masonic clothing. The exhibition was organized by the Dienststelle des Beauftragten des Fuehrers fuer die gesamte geistige und weltanschauliche Erziehung der NSDAP. Stock Photo

RMTA2BYA–A room of an exhibition on British Freemasonry in Berlin. In the middle of the picture is an unrolled Torah, on the wall a picture of King Edward in Masonic clothing. The exhibition was organized by the Dienststelle des Beauftragten des Fuehrers fuer die gesamte geistige und weltanschauliche Erziehung der NSDAP.

Myanmar [Burma] The Royal Palace Pagoda in the northern city of Mandalay located on the Irrawaddy River Stock Photo

RMT1BC83–Myanmar [Burma] The Royal Palace Pagoda in the northern city of Mandalay located on the Irrawaddy River

The Nave of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photo

RMMBR50F–The Nave of Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.

B&W image of Glasgow Cathedral with Glasgow Royal Infirmary in the background viewed from the Necropolis, Glasgow, Scotland, UK Stock Photo

RM2C0293H–B&W image of Glasgow Cathedral with Glasgow Royal Infirmary in the background viewed from the Necropolis, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

St Giles' Cathedral, or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Old Town of Edinburgh. The current building w Stock Photo

RM2HHN807–St Giles' Cathedral, or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Old Town of Edinburgh. The current building w

Queen Anne (1665-1714) touching young Samuel Johnson for the evil. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D9WK–Queen Anne (1665-1714) touching young Samuel Johnson for the evil. Artist: Unknown

Return of the Hot-Goseller -- Royalty...Princess Margaret met Billy Graham at the Tower of London in 1954. Billy Graham converted thousands to the cause of Christianity when he hit England in 1954, filling Wembley Stadium and rocking the foundation of English theocracy with his Bible-thwacking, old time religion. Since then, the man has come under a lot of flak for his life style and his blatant commercialism. At Oxford Town Hall on Friday 1st February, he stood up once again, bruised and battered following a fall from grace in the shower of his hotel bathroom, end still managed to impress an Stock Photo

RM2HX5B60–Return of the Hot-Goseller -- Royalty...Princess Margaret met Billy Graham at the Tower of London in 1954. Billy Graham converted thousands to the cause of Christianity when he hit England in 1954, filling Wembley Stadium and rocking the foundation of English theocracy with his Bible-thwacking, old time religion. Since then, the man has come under a lot of flak for his life style and his blatant commercialism. At Oxford Town Hall on Friday 1st February, he stood up once again, bruised and battered following a fall from grace in the shower of his hotel bathroom, end still managed to impress an

Summer, exterior of Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London City, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RMDCT6JW–Summer, exterior of Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London City, England, United Kingdom

1852 Chapel Royal Holyrood Palace Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh official residence British monarch Stock Photo

RFEF654D–1852 Chapel Royal Holyrood Palace Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh official residence British monarch

Looking up at a RAF Belvedere helicopter in the process of lowering the 80ft bronze spire on to the roof of Coventry Cathedral. The photograph was taken during 'Operation Rich Man' a joint project involving Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions. Stock Photo

RM2GGE7P5–Looking up at a RAF Belvedere helicopter in the process of lowering the 80ft bronze spire on to the roof of Coventry Cathedral. The photograph was taken during 'Operation Rich Man' a joint project involving Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions.

John Thomson (14 June 1837 – 29 September 1921) was a pioneering Scottish photographer, geographer and traveller. He was one of the first photographers to travel to the Far East, documenting the people, landscapes and artifacts of eastern cultures. Upon returning home, his work among the street people of London cemented his reputation, and is regarded as a classic instance of social documentary which laid the foundations for photojournalism. He went on to become a portrait photographer of High Society in Mayfair, gaining the Royal Warrant in 1881. Stock Photo

RM2B02A0C–John Thomson (14 June 1837 – 29 September 1921) was a pioneering Scottish photographer, geographer and traveller. He was one of the first photographers to travel to the Far East, documenting the people, landscapes and artifacts of eastern cultures. Upon returning home, his work among the street people of London cemented his reputation, and is regarded as a classic instance of social documentary which laid the foundations for photojournalism. He went on to become a portrait photographer of High Society in Mayfair, gaining the Royal Warrant in 1881.

RM2HJ642C–Members of the Royal Family attend a dedication of the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the largest order of chivalry, in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 20th May 1960.

Bible presented to King George V Stock Photo

RMKRD1H6–Bible presented to King George V

St Augustine preaching to Ethelbert. By Henry Justice Ford (1860-1941). Augustine of Canterbury (first third of the 6th century-604) was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered the 'Apostle to the English' and a founder of the English Church. King Æthelberht converted to Christianity and allowed the missionaries to preach freely, and gave them land to found a monastery. Stock Photo

RMRHPNDK–St Augustine preaching to Ethelbert. By Henry Justice Ford (1860-1941). Augustine of Canterbury (first third of the 6th century-604) was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597. He is considered the 'Apostle to the English' and a founder of the English Church. King Æthelberht converted to Christianity and allowed the missionaries to preach freely, and gave them land to found a monastery.

The Bishop of London, Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram KCVO PC Stock Photo

RM2M3P8TH–The Bishop of London, Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram KCVO PC

RMF089TX–Black and white exterior view of part of Westminster Abbey in London, England.

Cathedral service, recovery of King George V Stock Photo

RM2M3PBAT–Cathedral service, recovery of King George V

Edward VI. King of England and Ireland from 1547-1553: 12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553 (aged 15, from illness). Played an Stock Photo

RMERGD8N–Edward VI. King of England and Ireland from 1547-1553: 12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553 (aged 15, from illness). Played an

A scene from Shakespeare's play, Henry VIII, in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree at His Majesty's Theatre, London. The production opened in 1910, was revived for the London Shakespeare Festival in 1911, and was repeated again in 1912. Tree played Cardinal Wolsey. Other actors were Violet Vanbrugh (Queen Katherine), Arthur Bourchier (King Henry) and Laura Cowie (Anne Bullen). This scene shows a confrontation between Henry and Wolsey, while members of the court look on, concerned. (3 of 6) Date: circa 1910-1912 Stock Photo

RMKRD1E2–A scene from Shakespeare's play, Henry VIII, in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree at His Majesty's Theatre, London. The production opened in 1910, was revived for the London Shakespeare Festival in 1911, and was repeated again in 1912. Tree played Cardinal Wolsey. Other actors were Violet Vanbrugh (Queen Katherine), Arthur Bourchier (King Henry) and Laura Cowie (Anne Bullen). This scene shows a confrontation between Henry and Wolsey, while members of the court look on, concerned. (3 of 6) Date: circa 1910-1912

English Reformation - 16th century Proclamation of Henry VIII ordering the English Bible to be used in all churches. Church of Stock Photo

RMERGPXA–English Reformation - 16th century Proclamation of Henry VIII ordering the English Bible to be used in all churches. Church of

RMT1BC4W–Myanmar [Burma] The Royal Palace Pagoda in the northern city of Mandalay located on the Irrawaddy River

Pets Corner in Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photo

RMMBR518–Pets Corner in Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (then Duke and Duchess of York) at the opening of the General Assambly of the Church of Stock Photo

RMERG9K0–King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (then Duke and Duchess of York) at the opening of the General Assambly of the Church of

THE GREAT CELESTIAL COW by Sue Townsend set design: Amanda Fisk costumes: Pam Tait & Amanda Fisk lighting: Geoff Mersereau choreography: Sue Lefton director: Carole Hayman Souad Faress (Sita), Dev Sagoo Joint Stock Theatre Group / Royal Court Theatre, London SW1 03/04/1984 (c) Donald Cooper Stock Photo

RM2CBR9X7–THE GREAT CELESTIAL COW by Sue Townsend set design: Amanda Fisk costumes: Pam Tait & Amanda Fisk lighting: Geoff Mersereau choreography: Sue Lefton director: Carole Hayman Souad Faress (Sita), Dev Sagoo Joint Stock Theatre Group / Royal Court Theatre, London SW1 03/04/1984 (c) Donald Cooper

Reception of James II in Dublin, 1689. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D62W–Reception of James II in Dublin, 1689. Artist: Unknown

Engraving of Mary Queen of Scots entering Hollyrood Palace. Illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 Stock Photo

RM2DFG2A7–Engraving of Mary Queen of Scots entering Hollyrood Palace. Illustration from 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878

RMDCREM3–Summer, exterior of Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London City, England, United Kingdom

RFEF654E–1852 Chapel Royal Holyrood Palace Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh official residence British monarch

Laing workers on the roof of Coventry Cathedral bolting the 80ft bronze spire to a 1 yard square plate, with RAF officers standing in the background. The people on the roof, including Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff were all part of 'Operation Rich Man'. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions. Stock Photo

RM2GGE7PD–Laing workers on the roof of Coventry Cathedral bolting the 80ft bronze spire to a 1 yard square plate, with RAF officers standing in the background. The people on the roof, including Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff were all part of 'Operation Rich Man'. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions.

Burma/Myanmar: A beautiful Buddha statue remains standing in a ruined temple in Amarapura, central Burma, c. 1920s. Pali for 'The City of Immortality', Amarapura was the capital of Burma for three periods during the Konbaung dynasty in the 18th and 19th centuries before finally being supplanted by Mandalay, just 11km north, in 1857. King Bodawpaya (1781–1819) of the Konbaung Dynasty founded Amarapura as his new capital in 1783, soon after he ascended the throne. In 1795, he received the first British embassy to Burma from the British East India Company led by Michael Symes. Stock Photo

RM2B015M0–Burma/Myanmar: A beautiful Buddha statue remains standing in a ruined temple in Amarapura, central Burma, c. 1920s. Pali for 'The City of Immortality', Amarapura was the capital of Burma for three periods during the Konbaung dynasty in the 18th and 19th centuries before finally being supplanted by Mandalay, just 11km north, in 1857. King Bodawpaya (1781–1819) of the Konbaung Dynasty founded Amarapura as his new capital in 1783, soon after he ascended the throne. In 1795, he received the first British embassy to Burma from the British East India Company led by Michael Symes.

RM2HJ5EAA–Members of the Royal Family attend a dedication of the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the largest order of chivalry, in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 20th May 1960.

These children are some of the ninety-five who were rescued from slavery by a British ship (the Daphne) patrolling the waters off Zanzibar in 1869. After Parliament abolished the slave trade, ships of the Royal Navy were assigned to intercept slavers and free the human cargo on board. While this engraving, based on a photograph by George Sullivan, depicts conditions along Africa's eastern shore, the same situation existed on the Atlantic side. Stock Photo

RM2B031KX–These children are some of the ninety-five who were rescued from slavery by a British ship (the Daphne) patrolling the waters off Zanzibar in 1869. After Parliament abolished the slave trade, ships of the Royal Navy were assigned to intercept slavers and free the human cargo on board. While this engraving, based on a photograph by George Sullivan, depicts conditions along Africa's eastern shore, the same situation existed on the Atlantic side.

Engraving of Princess Elizabeth reading the Great Bible,, authorised by her father King Henry VIII. Elizabeth went on to authorise the Bishop's Bible Stock Photo

RM2FN6WAJ–Engraving of Princess Elizabeth reading the Great Bible,, authorised by her father King Henry VIII. Elizabeth went on to authorise the Bishop's Bible

Media clamber for pictures during British royals' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Cape Town's historical muslim and slave quarter of BoKaap Stock Photo

RM2A17XHB–Media clamber for pictures during British royals' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Cape Town's historical muslim and slave quarter of BoKaap

WHITBY ABBEY / ST HILDA / HILD -& WHITBY ABBEY - St Hilda of Whitby, North Yorkshire UK. Stock Photo

RMKGR9PN–WHITBY ABBEY / ST HILDA / HILD -& WHITBY ABBEY - St Hilda of Whitby, North Yorkshire UK.

Portrait print of Queen Elizabeth I of England consenting to the execution of Marie Stuart (Mary I Queen of Scots) in 1587. Stock Photo

RMBGG9RX–Portrait print of Queen Elizabeth I of England consenting to the execution of Marie Stuart (Mary I Queen of Scots) in 1587.

LONDON, ENGLAND, DECEMBER 10th, 2018: Chapel of St John the Evangelist inside the White Tower building at the Tower of London, royal palace and castle Stock Photo

RFW1HRMD–LONDON, ENGLAND, DECEMBER 10th, 2018: Chapel of St John the Evangelist inside the White Tower building at the Tower of London, royal palace and castle

Samuel Wilberforce FRS (1805–1873), son of anti-slavery activist William Wilberforce, was one of the greatest public speakers of his day and is probably best known today for his opposition to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and specifically for his role in debating Thomas Henry Huxley on the subject in a famous 1860 debate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Stock Photo

RMW484R4–Samuel Wilberforce FRS (1805–1873), son of anti-slavery activist William Wilberforce, was one of the greatest public speakers of his day and is probably best known today for his opposition to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and specifically for his role in debating Thomas Henry Huxley on the subject in a famous 1860 debate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

An engraving of Temple Church, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. This image is believed to be free of all copyright. Stock Photo

RM2B090R9–An engraving of Temple Church, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. This image is believed to be free of all copyright.

RMRN92AJ–Samuel Wilberforce FRS (1805–1873), son of anti-slavery activist William Wilberforce, was one of the greatest public speakers of his day and is probably best known today for his opposition to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and specifically for his role in debating Thomas Henry Huxley on the subject in a famous 1860 debate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Photo c1868.

Front of the North Transept, Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Stock Photo

RMMBR520–Front of the North Transept, Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey or a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England 'Royal Peculiar'—a church responsible directly to the sovereign.

RMME7H9N–Samuel Wilberforce FRS (1805–1873), son of anti-slavery activist William Wilberforce, was one of the greatest public speakers of his day and is probably best known today for his opposition to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and specifically for his role in debating Thomas Henry Huxley on the subject in a famous 1860 debate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. (Photo by Samuel A. Walker)

RM2CBR9X6–THE GREAT CELESTIAL COW by Sue Townsend set design: Amanda Fisk costumes: Pam Tait & Amanda Fisk lighting: Geoff Mersereau choreography: Sue Lefton director: Carole Hayman l-r: Lou Wakefield, Feroza Syal, Dev Sagoo Joint Stock Theatre Group / Royal Court Theatre, London SW1 03/04/1984 (c) Donald Cooper

Queen Anne (1665-1714).Artist: Gucht Stock Photo

RMW7D9WF–Queen Anne (1665-1714).Artist: Gucht

An engraving entitled ' Chelsea, Middlesex ' scanned at high resolution from a book published in 1825. Stock Photo

RMD5CAAE–An engraving entitled ' Chelsea, Middlesex ' scanned at high resolution from a book published in 1825.

The Coronation of James II in Westminster Abbey, London, 1685 (1903). Artist: William Sherwin. Stock Photo

RMW7F022–The Coronation of James II in Westminster Abbey, London, 1685 (1903). Artist: William Sherwin.

1852 Queen Mary Mary's bed chamber Holyrood Palace Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh official residence British monarch Stock Photo

RFEF654A–1852 Queen Mary Mary's bed chamber Holyrood Palace Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh official residence British monarch

RMW7D4MD–Queen Mary II. Artist: Unknown

A group of people on the roof of Coventry Cathedral watching a RAF Belvedere helicopter making an attempted approach towards the cathedral. The photograph was taken during 'Operation Rich Man' a joint project involving Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions. Stock Photo

RM2GGE7NP–A group of people on the roof of Coventry Cathedral watching a RAF Belvedere helicopter making an attempted approach towards the cathedral. The photograph was taken during 'Operation Rich Man' a joint project involving Royal Air Force staff and Laing staff. This involved a RAF Belvedere helicopter hoisting in to place the 80ft bronze spire on to the new cathedral. The part of the operation to lower the 1/2 ton cross that sits on top of the spire had to be postponed due to windy conditions.

RM2HJ5N9H–Members of the Royal Family attend a dedication of the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the largest order of chivalry, in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. Princess Marine, Duchess of Kent and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester. 20th May 1960.

Richard Cobden 1804 1865 British manufacturer Radical Liberal statesman Anti Corn Law League Stock Photo

RMCF4X7P–Richard Cobden 1804 1865 British manufacturer Radical Liberal statesman Anti Corn Law League

RMDCTEHE–Summer, exterior of Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London City, England, United Kingdom

An engraving of The Pavilion, Brighton UK scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1834. Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RMFAFPM4–An engraving of The Pavilion, Brighton UK scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1834. Believed copyright free.

Royal british religion Black & White Stock Photos

Royal british religion Black & White Stock Photos

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