Missionary Collection

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
Celestial mechanics. Coloured historical artwork depicting a medieval pilgrim looking out from the sky (blue) to see the mechanics of the heavens (upper left)

Apostle Pauls Missionary Journeys, lithograph, published in 1886
Apostle Pauls Missionary Journeys: 1st (green); 2nd (red); 3rd (blue); last to Rome (yellow). Lithograph, published in 1886. Paul travelled over 10, 000 miles proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ

The Hope of the World - Jesus and Children - Postcard
The Hope of the World - Jesus and the Children of many nations. Postcard produced by the London Missionary Society. Date: circa 1910s

HMS Beagle Ship laid up Darwins Voyage
" Beagle laid ashore, River Santa Cruz". Copperplate engraving, art by Conrad Martens, engraved by T. Landseer. Published by H. Colburn 1838

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Baden
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Llull preaching. Parchment 92. Page 5r. Baden Memorial Library. Karlsruhe. Germany

Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College, 1770
Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College in the forests of New Hampshire, 1770. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saint Columba with his horse
Saint Columba (also known as Colum Cille, meaning dove of the church) with his horse. He was a Gaelic Irish missionary monk, thought to have introduced Christianity to the Picts

Eric Liddell (1902 - 1945), Scottish athlete, rugby union international and missionary, Olympic gold medal winner in the 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games

Saint Francis of Assisi statue
Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi in the garden of San Diego Mission, California. Digital photograph

St Boniface / Sacred Oak
SAINT BONIFACE (Wynfryth, of Crediton) Bishop of Mainz, missionary and martyr in Germany, destroying the sacred oak of an ancient German god

Charles de FOUCAULD, 1858-1916 French missionary - Father Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916)
XEE4160936 Charles de FOUCAULD, 1858-1916 French missionary - Father Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916). by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles de FOUCAULD)

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English theologian and founder of Methodism. The rescue of the young John Wesley from the fire that destroyed the rectory of his father Samuel, center right on bended knee

Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)
A Victorian mother and three children. They are Mrs Polhill-Turner (nee Emily Frances Barron, d 1913)), wife of Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner (1826-1881), with Alice (Alice Kate Frances)

Missionary Society Seal
Seal of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts ; the banner above the ship is a plea for a safe passage

Schweitzer / Postcard 1956
ALBERT SCHWEITZER French theologian, philosopher, missionary physician and music scholar with his antelopes at Lambarene, Africa Date: 1875 - 1965

Schweitzer / Postcard
ALBERT SCHWEITZER French theologian, philosopher, missionary physician and music scholar

Swedish Church Mission, Mnene, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Group of people assembled after a baptism ceremony. Date: circa 1910

Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) in Goa (India)
Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552), Spanish missionary, through the streets of the Portuguese colony of Goa (India) in 1542. French engraving, 1850. Colored

Roberto de Nobili, Italian missionary
Roberto de Nobili, an Italian Jesuit missionary to Southern India

Rev. R. H. Walker, and Mika Sematimba
The Rev. R.H. Walker, missionary at Uganda, and Mika Sematimba. Rev. Walker is interviewed, stating his desire that Uganda is retained by the English. Date: 1892

Saint Francis of Assisi statue
Saint Francis statue, St Francis of Assisi churchyard, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Dr Livingstones African servants, 1800s
Chuma and Susi, David Livingstones loyal African servants, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Autograph Album, by William Heath Robinson
A Souperscription. Illustration showing a missionary signing a little boys book whilst being boiled alive. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

The Mobbing of John Wesley (1703-91) at Wednesbury (oil on canvas) (b&w photo)
XJF105400 The Mobbing of John Wesley (1703-91) at Wednesbury (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Junction Picture
A medieval missionary finds a place where the Earth touches the Heavens. (Note that this is not a medieval illustration but a very clever 19th century pastiche !)

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta

Jacob Wainwright with Livingstones coffin, London, 1874 (albumen print)
622822 Jacob Wainwright with Livingstones coffin, London, 1874 (albumen print) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); 6.1x9.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstone (1813-73)

Ranchi Church (engraving)
2813403 Ranchi Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ranchi Church. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

Palestine Place, Bethnal Green, London, c1840. Artist: F Jones
Palestine Place, Bethnal Green, London, c1840. Palestine Place was the centre of missionary operations of the London Society for promoting Christianity amongst the Jews

Inscription on the monument to David Livingstone, Zambia, Africa, late 19th or early 20th century. Scottish missionary and explorer Livingstone (1813-1873)

Francis Xavier (1506-1552). Basque Roman Catholic missionary into Asia. Jesuit. Staute. Pamplena Cathedral. Navarre. Spain

William Rowland Peck
WILLIAM ROWLAND PECK English missionary in Sierra Leone Date: circa 1840

MEXICO: MIXTEC CODEX. Mixtecs coming to worship at a shrine and cross erecting by Spanish missionaries. Engraving after the Codex Porfirio Diaz, early 16th century

DEATH OF JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English religious leader: Wood engraving, American, 1874

ANNE HASSELTINE JUDSON (1789-1826). American Baptist missionary in Burma, wife of Adoniram Judson. Stipple engraving, American, 19th century

John Eliots Indian Bible
Title page of John Eliots translation of the Bible into a Native American language, 1663. Document

PEXP2A-00059
Father Pierre Jean de Smet, a Jesuit missionary to Native Americans on the western US frontier, 1800s. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th century photograph

Florida explored by De Soto, 1539
Bivouac of De Sotos expedition in the Florida wilderness, 1539. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Papua New Guinea - Elevara Mission and L. M.s Mission
Papua New Guinea - Elevara Village and the L.M.S. Mission. The London Missionary Society was a non-denominational missionary society formed in England in 1795 by evangelical Anglicans

Charles Livingstone
REV. CHARLES LIVINGSTONE (1821 - 1873) Co-wrote The Zambesi and its tributaries with his explorer brother David. Travelled extensively in Africa where he died in 1873

Monk with Skull, Etc
Father Leonard Parisinus, a missionary monk, with a selection of significant items - a skull, a crucifix, a missal and an empty candlestick

Akbar the Great receives a deputation of Jesuits
Akbar the Great (1542-1605), third Mughal Emperor of India, receives a deputation of Jesuits

James Chuma and Abdullah Susi with David Livingstone artefacts, Newstead Abbey, England
622820 James Chuma and Abdullah Susi with David Livingstone artefacts, Newstead Abbey, England, June 1874 (albumen print) by Allen, R

OHIO: FATHER FENWICK, c1870. Bishop Edward Fenwick blessing the first Catholics in Ohio. Carte de visite, c1870

PRINCE DEMETRIUS AUGUSTINE GALLITZIN (1770-1840). Russian-born Roman Catholic priest and missionary. Gallitzin at Loretto, Pennsylvania. Line engraving, 19th century

St Boniface / Boat Trip
SAINT BONIFACE (Wynfryth, of Crediton) departing from England to undertake missionary work in Germany, on behalf of Pope Gregory II

Xavier, Saint Francis (1506-1552). Jesuit missionary, co-founder of the order and patron saint of the missions. Work by ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Baroque art. Painting. SPAIN. Madrid

MISSIONARY IN CHINA, 1837. A Missionary showing the Chinese the folly of their idolatrous worship. Line engraving, 1837

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"Embarking on a Journey: Exploring the Legacy of Missionaries Through Time" In Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys, captured in a lithograph published in 1886, we witness the fervor and dedication that propelled early missionaries to spread the message of Christianity across distant lands. "The Hope of the World - Jesus and Children" depicts the profound impact missionaries have had on shaping young minds and nurturing faith. Their unwavering commitment to instilling hope remains an inspiration for generations to come. The HMS Beagle Ship laid up during Darwin's Voyage serves as a reminder that not all missions are religious in nature. Darwin's exploration revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth, showcasing how scientific curiosity can also be seen as a missionary endeavor. From celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork to Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature, missionaries throughout history have sought knowledge beyond borders. These brave individuals bridged cultures and exchanged ideas, fostering intellectual growth along their path. Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College in 1770 exemplifies how education became intertwined with missionary work. By establishing institutions like this, missionaries aimed to empower communities through knowledge and learning. Charles de Foucauld stands as an embodiment of selflessness and compassion. This French missionary dedicated his life to serving others, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire acts of kindness today. Eric Liddell's story reminds us that mission work extends beyond geographical boundaries. His unwavering faith led him from Olympic glory to becoming a missionary in China—a testament to following one's calling wherever it may lead. Legends such as St Boniface standing before the Sacred Oak or Saint Francis of Assisi embracing poverty reflect the spiritual depth found within missions. These figures embody sacrifice and devotion while inspiring others towards lives filled with purposeful service. Saint Columba riding alongside his horse symbolizes mobility—missionaries traversing vast terrains spreading their message.