This website presents our knowledge and research on this important aspect of the Royal Collection. As of April 2026 it will not be regularly updated and new research on this topic will sit within the main website.

Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

'Beddington Church, Surrey'

1853

Albumen print | 12.1 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906081

Photograph of a view of Beddington church. A group of eight adults and children stand by the church walls in the foreground, facing the viewer. Two light colour dogs stand with the group of people. A horse drawn carriage is positioned on the right and a tree on the far right of the photograph.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 12.1 x 15.8 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • Beddington [Greater London]
                • St Mary's Church [Beddington]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Christian church architecture
            • Churches
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vehicles
          • Horse drawn vehicles
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs