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Religion for Atheists book work

266 images Created 19 Jan 2012

Pictures commissioned by writer Alain de Botton for his latest book "Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion."

Published and unpublished photography appear in date taken order from locations at Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre in Sussex; London Metropolitan University; a Jewish Mikveh in north London and a Catholic church in west London.

Read a blog post about my working on the Religion book:
http://bit.ly/zmJcp5

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  • Bookshelves and Buddha at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddha icon on ledge at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteers doze on lawn after long working day at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists share spiritual thoughts during retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddha icon in long garden grass at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddha icon on ledge at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists share spiritual thoughts during retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Locked donations box set in wall of St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus on the cross and TV coverage of altar inside at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Empty pews and strong daylight shining into the 1930s built St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Interior of the 1930s built St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus on the cross with TV screen inside at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus on the cross with TV screen inside at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus on the cross with TV screen inside at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • No mobile phones sign and interior of the 1930s built St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Empty pews and strong daylight shining into the 1930s built St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus crucifixtion figure on wall at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • No mobile phones sign and interior of the 1930s built St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • The Holy child protected by St. Lawrence or St Francis at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Exterior name, mass times and contact sign for St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus on the cross with TV screen inside at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Open Bible and crucifix on altar in St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus on the cross with TV screen inside at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Nativity figures in storage before Christmas in upstairs room at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Nativity figures in storage before Christmas in upstairs room at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Interior of the 1930s built St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Male and female-sharing toilets at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • The Holy child protected by St. Lawrence or St Francis at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • The Holy child protected by St. Lawrence or St Francis at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Crucifix on altar at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Figure of Virgin Mary at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Noticeboard with Mary and Jesus figures at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Figure of Virgin Mary at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Crucifix on altar at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Jesus crucifixtion figure on wall at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Exterior name, mass times and contact sign for St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
    catholic_church47-23-08-2010.jpg
  • Nativity figures in storage before Christmas in upstairs room at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Noticeboard with Mary and Jesus figures at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Assorted missal, lectionary, rite, blessing and Bible in the Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham.
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  • Priest gives blessings during Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Catholic priest bids goodbye to parish family after morning Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Confessional between penitent and priest at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during daily Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during daily Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Confessional between penitent and priest at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest's hand washing basin in Sacrisrty (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Confessional between penitent and priest at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest raises chalice and paten during Liturgy of the Eucharist Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Catholic priest bids goodbye to parishioner after morning Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Catholic priest bids goodbye to parishioners after morning Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Confessional between penitent and priest at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Ex-Anglican now Catholic priest Father Chris Viper at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during daily Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during daily Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest puts on his Alb before morning Mass in Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest puts on his Amice before morning Mass in Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest chooses Cassock before morning Mass in Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during daily Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Confessional between penitent and priest at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest raises wafer during Liturgy of the Eucharist Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest says brief prayer in backroom Sacristy (Vestry) before Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest says brief prayer in backroom Sacristy (Vestry) before Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest puts on his Alb before morning Mass in Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Confessional between penitent and priest at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest puts on his Amice before morning Mass in Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest puts on his Alb before morning Mass in Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Confessional between penitent and priest at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • A Priest's Stole on his seat before confessional at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest puts on his Amice before morning Mass in Sacristy (Vestry) at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Priest gives blessings during daily Mass at St. Lawrence's Catholic church in Feltham, London.
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  • Exterior of the Daniel Libeskind designed London Metropolitan University's modern Graduate Centre...London Metropolitan University is one of the foremost providers of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and vocational education and training in Britain. Their courses are planned in consultation with employers and examining bodies in commerce, industry, the world of art and design, the financial services industries and other professions. The end result is high quality courses that are of direct relevance to their field. The University is committed to social justice, equal opportunities and community involvement and has many years' experience of dealing with the needs of mature and overseas students. The first building, designed by Charles Bell, was opened in 1896 .
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  • Direction sign inside London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Motivation and Confidence seminar sign inside London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Young men study at workstations in communal area at London Metropilitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Two students talk while studying outside at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Man at bus stop outside London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road buildings.
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  • Communal leisure area at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Education slogan for London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Logo on lecture threatre carpet of London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road.
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  • Tuition for students in Henry Thomas lecture theatre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Aerial view of reception foyer at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Purple corporate logo on lecture threatre carpet of London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road.
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  • Tuition for students in Henry Thomas lecture theatre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Tuition for students in Henry Thomas lecture theatre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Exterior of the Daniel Libeskind designed London Metropolitan University's modern Graduate Centre...
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  • Tuition for students in Henry Thomas lecture theatre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Tuition for students in Henry Thomas lecture theatre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • A student studies maths outside at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Communal leisure area at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Street reflection of sudents at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road.
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  • Exterior of London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Tuition for students in Henry Thomas lecture theatre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Walkway and students below at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Logo on lecture threatre carpet of London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road.
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  • Street reflection of sudents at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road.
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  • Stairwell in the Daniel Libeskind designed Graduate Centre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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  • Mature student studies in isolation in the Daniel Libeskind designed Graduate Centre at London Metropolitan University's Holloway Road campus.
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