Untitled (group portrait on grounds of Kennington Vicarage, August 21, 1869. Reverend F. M. Symonds, Miss Flora Wilson, Miss Ellen Lloyd, Mrs. Lloyd, Reverend H. R. Lloyd, Mrs. A.S. Longley, Reverend I. G. Lloyd, Miss Coffin, Mr. A.S. Longley, Miss Lloyd, Miss Wilson; verso: two views of Kennington Church interior, east and west) 1864 - 1871

Editor: This photograph, taken on August 21st, 1869, by Iorwerth Grey Lloyd, captures a group on the grounds of Kennington Vicarage. It feels like a window into a very specific moment in time. What details stand out to you? Curator: The meticulous arrangement speaks volumes. Notice the hierarchy implied in the seating and standing positions. The clergy are prominent, suggesting their societal importance, but also consider the table as an altar. What kind of communal memory are they intending to create? Editor: I hadn't considered the arrangement as symbolic, but now I see it. Thanks! Curator: Yes, and the formal attire, the setting—they all contribute to a carefully constructed image meant to convey a certain message about their identity and status.