Religion

The Queen With Pope John Paul II
The Queen With Pope John Paul II

The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh pictured with Pope John Paul II during a State Visit to the Vatican City. 17 October 1980

Bound for Oz
Bound for Oz

A group of children aged between six and thirteen board a train at London's St Pancras Station, en route to new homes in Australia. Having somehow been deprived of a normal home life, they are being sent abroad by the Church of England Scheme, in the hope of better things. 18 Januray 1958

Bernard Shaw's funeral
Bernard Shaw's funeral

The body of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw arrives at Golders Green Crematorium in London. 6 November 1950.

Pilgrims
Pilgrims

Christian pilgrims arrive in London from Jerusalem carrying a wooden cross from Mount Calvary. They parade through Liverpool Street on their way to the Church of Saint Mary. 11 July 1949

Michael Ramsey
Michael Ramsey

Michael Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury, seen here at the Butlin's holiday camp at Clacton praying as a young holidaymaker looks on. 6 June 1961

Jazz singers
Jazz singers

Jazz singers Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross talking to Reverend Collins. 2 March 1959

Billy Graham
Billy Graham

Evangelist Dr. Billy Graham is in England for Spree '73, Spiritual Re-Emphasis Week, to be held at Earls Court from Monday 27th August to Friday 31st August, and at Wembley Stadium Saturday 1st September. Spree '73 at Earls Court is for aid delegates taking part in a week's training. Dr Graham will be speaking each evening with Cliff Richard and others participating. Johnny Cash will participate at Wembley. Billy Graham is pictured at Lincoln's Inn Fields. 23 August 1973

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the-queen-and-pope-john-paul-ii

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visit the Vatican to meet Pope John Paul II. Simply the best. One of the finest images ever taken of The Queen as she meets the Pontiff. 17 October 1980.

Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI

Pope Paul VI seen here on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel during the Papal visit to the Holy Lands. 5 January 1964