Fathers Collection (#17)

Pilgrim Fathers advancing into America after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower in 1620. Colour-printed lithograph c1900

St Basil the Great (c. 329-379) one of greatest Greek fathers of the Christian church
St Basil the Great (c.329-379) one of greatest Greek fathers of the Christian church. Bishop of Caesarea from 370. Armenian manuscript of 1286

St Augustine (354-430), one of the great fathers of the early Christian church. Born in Numidia (modern Tunisia), he became Bishop of Hippo. Juste de Gand (active 1460-1475 at Urbino). Oil on wood

Chronological Chart of American History, New York, 1881. At foot of tree is Columbus, then Virginia, New York, Landing of Pilgrim Fathers, through Declaration of Independence to date of publication

PILGRIM FATHERS ROUND A WATCH-FIRE, 1870s engraving

SAMUEL ADAMS, American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata) adult male with chicks, feeding, Torres del Paine N. P. Southern Patagonia, Chile, November
Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata) adult male with chicks, feeding, Torres del Paine N.P. Southern Patagonia, Chile, November

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) adult male, feeding chicks at nest, nesting in Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii), England, June

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus carolinensis) adult pair with chicks, in flight and sitting at nest on manmade platform, Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S.A. March

Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) adult male with two chicks, amongst vegetation in rainforest, Queensland, Australia, November

Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, USA
Airmen and boys at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, on Fathers Day, 18 June 1950

Children at a party, Soho Fire Station, London
Children at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended, seen here sitting at tables in the appliance room

Little girl at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London
A little girl with Father Christmas (fireman Pester) at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended the party

Domestic Cattle, Galloway bull with cows and calves, standing in pasture, Bride, Isle of Man, August

Illustration of the Devotionary of Joanna the
" Illustration of the " Devotionary of Joanna the Mad" by Pedro Marcuello. Representation of Joanna together with her fathers Isabel of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. Gothic art

Cesar De Bus
CESAR DE BUS French founder of the Fathers of Christ, depicted in the act of hearing pious children recite their catechisms. Date: 1544 - 1607

Martial Eagle
RMB-142 MARTIAL EAGLE Polemactus bellicosus R M Bloomfield contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Maues Tassel-ear Marmoset - male carrying baby on back - adults share the upbringing - Amazonia - Brazil - South
NG-907 Maues Tassel-ear Marmoset - male carrying baby on back - adults share the upbringing Amazonia - Brazil - South America Callithrix mauesi Nick Gordon contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Golden White Tassel-ear Marmoset - male carrying twin infants on back - 3 weeks old - adults share the upbringing
NG-1305 Golden White Tassel-ear Marmoset - male carrying twin infants on back - 3 weeks old - adults share the upbringing Amazonia - Brazil - South America Callithrix chrysoleuca Nick Gordon contact

Midwife Toad - male with eggs - Switzerland
MAR-1354 Midwife Toad - male with eggs Switzerland Alytes obstetricans Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Midwife Toad USH 331 Male carrying spawn Alytes obstetricans © Duncan Usher / ardea. com
USH-331 Midwife Toad - male, carrying spawn on back Europe Alytes obstetricans Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Willow Warbler - at nest with young
JAB-1891 Willow Warbler - at nest with young Phylloscopus trochilus Jack Bailey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Lion - and cub - Chobe National Park - Botswana
CH-4862 LION & CUB AT WATER HOLE Chobe National Park - Botswana Panthera leo Clem Haagner contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Male Lions CRH 927 With cubs - Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
CRH-927 Male Lions - With cubs Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Barnacle Geese - pair & chicks - Greenland
WAT-1970 Barnacle Geese - pair & chicks Greenland Branta leueopsis M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Horned / Shore Lark - male with young at nest - Western U. S. - Summer _D3C9471
TOM-1861 Horned / Shore Lark - male with young at nest Western U.S. - Summer Eremophila alpestris Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Horned / Shore Lark - male feeding young at nest - Western U. S. - Summer _D3C9523
TOM-1860 Horned / Shore Lark - male feeding young at nest Western U.S. - Summer Eremophila alpestris Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Horned / Shore Lark - male with food in mouth feeding young at nest - Western U. S. - Summer _D3C9041
TOM-1858 Horned / Shore Lark - male with food in mouth feeding young at nest Western U.S. - Summer Eremophila alpestris Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bengal / Indian Tiger - male cub on wall - Panna Tiger Reserve - National Park - India
JVG-3148 Bengal / Indian TIGER - male cub on wall Panthera tigris tigris Joanna Van Gruisen contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

European Bison - adults and juvenile - in Bialowieza Nature Park - Belorussia - Spring Bl31. 0556
ANZ-1464 European Bison - adults and juvenile Bialowieza Nature Park - Belorussia Bison bonasus L. Andrey Zvoznikov contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult pair with cygnets, at nest beside narrowboats on canal, Oxford Canal, Oxfordshire, England, may

Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) adult male and calf, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) adult pair with duckling, standing in parkland, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

A fair Puritan

Following the paths of our fathers in the ranks of the Polish army for motherland and freedom. Poster showing a winged knight on a horse. Date 1917

The landing of the pilgrim fathers, in America. A. D. 1620
The landing of the pilgrim fathers, in America. A.D. 1620

The departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America, A. D. 1620
The departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America, A.D. 1620

Fugitives for conscience sake leaving the flemish coast for America. Date c1880

Pilgrims holding Bibles walking down path

Puritans going to church. Print showing a puritan husband and wife walking through snow on their way to church, he carrying a rifle, she a prayer book or bible. Date 1884, c1885 March 31

The embarkation of the Pilgrims

Betrothed

The pilgrims signing the compact, on board the May Flower, Nov. 11th, 1620. Print showing the Pilgrims, below deck on the Mayflower, signing the Mayflower Compact. Date c1859

Father and son
A father and his son posing with their violins. Date: c. 1910

Cartoon - Two lads having a joke about their Fathers
Two young lads trade insults, each one trying to belittle each others Father. " Your Father couldn t pass the Doctor!" " Garn, yours can t pass a pub." Date: circa 1915

Father and daughter outside beach hut
A father and his daughter outside their beach hut at a seaside resort. He looks at her, she looks at the camera. Date: late 1950s

Wedding Group
Fathers, uncles and grandparents have their picture taken for posterity with the bride and groom at this English wedding. Date: 1890s

Israel - Church of St. Anne, Jerusalem
Israel - St. Annes Church, Jerusalem. A Roman Catholic church located at the start of the Via Dolorosa, close to the Lions Gate and the churches of the Flagellation and Condemnation

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"Fathers: A Legacy of Strength, Protection, and Sacrifice" As we reflect on the first Thanksgiving in 1621, we are reminded of the importance of fathers. Just like a male lion roaring with pride while his cub playfully bites his rump, fathers exude power and love simultaneously. In nature's realm, a bullfinch male and female pair tirelessly tend to their nest filled with young ones. Their dedication mirrors that of human fathers who provide unwavering support for their families. Traveling all the way to Antarctica, an emperor penguin father gazes down at his precious egg as it starts breaking through its shell. This tender moment symbolizes the incredible bond between fathers and their children. Even among lions in South Africa's Entabeni game reserve, we witness a male chasing away cubs after hunting alongside his lioness partner, and is a reminder that sometimes fathers must make tough decisions to ensure the survival and growth of their offspring. Another majestic image captures an African lion single-handedly roaring while its cub mischievously bites its rump. This scene showcases both strength and playfulness—a balance every father strives to achieve. Taking us back in time, we remember the Pilgrim Fathers departing on their historic journey towards new beginnings. These brave men laid foundations upon which future generations would thrive—fathers paving paths for brighter futures. Nature surprises us once again with pregnant seahorses where males bear life within them—an extraordinary example of paternal care found even underwater. Closer to home in West Sussex, UK, goldfinch parents diligently nurture their young ones nestled safely within a nest—a testament to how fathers create nurturing environments for growth. Reflecting on history's pages brings us face-to-face with the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England back in 1620. Their courage shaped nations—fathers leading by example amidst uncertainty and adversity.