Paternoster Collection

Paternoster lift, usage and drive wheels, wood engravings, published 1888
Schematic representation of use, and the drive wheels of a paternoster lift. Created by Peter Hart (British engineer). Wood engravings, published in 1888

Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple
5856519 Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple; (add.info.: Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternoster apple, Paternosterapfel)

Bomb damage, London, St Pauls Cathedral from Paternoster Row
WW2 - Bomb damage in London - St. Pauls Cathedral from Paternoster Row. Date: circa 1943

Aerial view of Paternoster, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving)
1596246 Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert, Married Love by Dr Marie Stopes. 1923

Cover design, Harry Coverdales Courtship
Part-work cover design, Harry Coverdales Courtship and all that came of it, by Frank E Smedley, illustrated by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne), Part 1, Price one shilling. 1854

The Effigy in Panyer-alley, Paternoster-row (engraving)
2807981 The Effigy in Panyer-alley, Paternoster-row (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effigy in Panyer-alley, Paternoster-row)

Music cover, Spanish Dances, composed for the piano by George Asch. 19th century

Cover design, Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil
Part-work cover design by George Cruickshank, Frank Fairlegh or Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil, Part I, price one shilling. 1849

Whittingtons almshouses
Whittingtons college (almshouse and hospital) next door to St Michael Paternoster Royal in the City of London. Date: 19th century

Figure in Panier Alley
This statue still stands in Panier Ally, close to Paternoster Row. Its origin is unknown. Date: 19th century

Droit Office & Pier, 1820. Artist: John Shury
Droit Office & Pier, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

Light House & Pier, 1820. Artist: John Shury
Light House & Pier, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

High Street & Garners Library from Marine Parade, 1820. Artist: John Shury
High Street & Garners Library from Marine Parade, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea

The Steam Boats, leaving Margate, 1820. Artist: John Shury
The Steam Boats, leaving Margate, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

Marine Parade & Harbour, 1820. Artist: John Shury
Marine Parade & Harbour, 1820. Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent. The towns history is tied closely to the sea and it has a proud maritime tradition

High Street & Front of Bathing Houses, 1820. Artist: John Shury
High Street & Front of Bathing Houses, 1820. Bathers of the early years in Margate, entered bathing machines by stairs from the backs of the bathing houses situated precariously on timber piles

The Back of Bathing Houses, 1820. Artist: John Shury
The Back of Bathing Houses, 1820. Bathers of the early years in Margate, entered bathing machines by stairs from the backs of the bathing houses situated precariously on timber piles on the cliff

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 6
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 4
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 3
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 2
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 8
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 5
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 7
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Abstract sculpture in the city of London 1
Vents, an abstract sculpture by Thomas Heatherwick, in Ave Maria Lane, the City of London.It is also known as the Paternoster Vents or Angel Wings

Rocks Saxony-Anhalt 1907 Ilsenburg Paternoster
Rocks in Saxony-Anhalt, 1907, Saxony-Anhalt, Ilsenburg, Paternoster, Klippen, Germany

Stationers Hall, near Paternoster Row Date: circa 1750

A plan for the redevelopment of Paternoster Square
An architectural model of a plan for the redevelopment of Paternoster Square, alongside St. Pauls Cathedral. Architect - Sir W Halford. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Paternoster Row
The premises of the Religious Tract Society

Demolition of the Temple Bar, London, 1878
Engraving showing the demolition of Temple Bar, City of London, on 12 January 1878. The bar was taken down due to its ruinous state, taken to Theobalds Park near Waltham Cross and rebuilt

Beach and fishing boats, Paternoster, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

St Pauls Precincts
The Precincts development around St. Pauls Cathedral, including Paternoster Square. Later deemed to be yet another ugly example of post World War Two architectural modernism

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"Paternoster: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of Paternoster, a captivating place filled with history, enchanting sights, and intriguing stories. Let's explore this fascinating term that encompasses various aspects. Firstly, the mention of a Paternoster lift takes us back to an era when elevators were not as we know them today. These unique lifts consisted of a continuous loop of open compartments moving up and down without doors – an engineering marvel indeed. Delving further into the past, wood engravings from 1888 transport us to a time where intricate craftsmanship adorned printed materials. The attention to detail in these engravings is truly remarkable. However, not all historical moments associated with it can joyous ones. The devastating bomb damage inflicted upon St Pauls Cathedral from Paternoster Row serves as a reminder of the trials faced by London during times of war. Shifting our gaze across continents, an aerial view captures the beauty in Western Cape, South Africa. This picturesque location showcases its charm against the backdrop of Africa's vast landscapes. Moving on to literature and art inspired by Paternoster; we find ourselves immersed in diverse works such as "Married Love" by Dr Marie Stopes – an advert that explores human relationships and emotions. Additionally, Harry Coverdale's Courtship entices readers with its captivating cover design. The Effigy in Panyer-alley engraving transports us to another era where hidden alleys held secrets waiting to be discovered. Meanwhile, music covers like "Spanish Dances" evoke vibrant melodies that resonate within our souls. It also finds itself intertwined with education through "Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil. " This cover design invites us into classrooms filled with knowledge-seeking minds eager for growth. Not forgetting its philanthropic side, Whittingtons almshouses remind us that even amidst bustling city life, there exist places of refuge and care for those in need.