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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

Background imageFathers Collection: The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho)

The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho)
8661462 The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFathers Collection: Maria Theresa on the Coronation Hill at Pressburg (colour litho)

Maria Theresa on the Coronation Hill at Pressburg (colour litho)
8661455 Maria Theresa on the Coronation Hill at Pressburg (colour litho) by Mytens or Meytens, Martin van (1695-1770) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFathers Collection: Phil May sketch (colour litho)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635937 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFathers Collection: Scenes from the Gospels, 10th Century (colour litho)

Scenes from the Gospels, 10th Century (colour litho)
8672844 Scenes from the Gospels, 10th Century (colour litho) by German school, (10th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the Gospels)

Background imageFathers Collection: Pastimes of Our King, at international football match, Wembley (b/w photo)

Pastimes of Our King, at international football match, Wembley (b/w photo)
8671627 Pastimes of Our King, at international football match, Wembley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King)

Background imageFathers Collection: Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho)

Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho)
8677372 Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday)

Background imageFathers Collection: Going to the Fair (colour litho)

Going to the Fair (colour litho)
8674316 Going to the Fair (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Fair)

Background imageFathers Collection: Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving)

Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving)
8677020 Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imam Shamil)

Background imageFathers Collection: The Bicycle Ride (engraving)

The Bicycle Ride (engraving)
8665229 The Bicycle Ride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle Ride. Illustration for The Children's Treasury of Pictures and Stories)

Background imageFathers Collection: Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666606 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telemachus recognizes his father)

Background imageFathers Collection: War postcard 1914-1918. A child offering a flower sheaf has his father in battle

War postcard 1914-1918. A child offering a flower sheaf has his father in battle
JAB5034315 War postcard 1914-1918. A child offering a flower sheaf has his father in battle.; (add.info.: War postcard 1914-1918)

Background imageFathers Collection: Baby bath: a young father teaches his son swimming. Chromolithography of the late 19th century

Baby bath: a young father teaches his son swimming. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
JAB5037037 Baby bath: a young father teaches his son swimming. Chromolithography of the late 19th century; (add.info.: Baby bath: a young father teaches his son swimming)

Background imageFathers Collection: Tale (The Guardian Angel), 1868 (engraving)

Tale (The Guardian Angel), 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217380 Tale (The Guardian Angel), 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants" Full alphabet illustrative by

Background imageFathers Collection: Cover of ' L'Indiscret', Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H
ICA4937731 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H

Background imageFathers Collection: William Pinkerton, 1850

William Pinkerton, 1850
3507339 William Pinkerton, 1850; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of William Pinkerton (1846-1923) son of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective

Background imageFathers Collection: A grieving father, 1850

A grieving father, 1850
3478267 A grieving father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a grieving father looking a picture of his recently deceased son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFathers Collection: A mother and father spending time with their children, 1850

A mother and father spending time with their children, 1850
3478222 A mother and father spending time with their children, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a young and wealthy mother and father spending time with their children)

Background imageFathers Collection: A father and daughter talking inside their family home, 1850

A father and daughter talking inside their family home, 1850
3478167 A father and daughter talking inside their family home, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father and daughter talking inside their family home)

Background imageFathers Collection: A father grieving the loss of his child, 1850

A father grieving the loss of his child, 1850
3478341 A father grieving the loss of his child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father grieving the loss of his child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFathers Collection: A domestic interior scene, 1850

A domestic interior scene, 1850
3478308 A domestic interior scene, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a domestic interior scene. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFathers Collection: Proud Parents, 1850

Proud Parents, 1850
3478139 Proud Parents, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Proud Parents depicting a mother and father admiring their young child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFathers Collection: A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478137 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his children)

Background imageFathers Collection: A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478136 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his two daughters)

Background imageFathers Collection: An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850

An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850
3478242 An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate)

Background imageFathers Collection: Miss Delicacy, 1850

Miss Delicacy, 1850
3478735 Miss Delicacy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Miss Delicacy, the daughter of the Riches quarrelling with her husband who had been her father's servant)

Background imageFathers Collection: St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving)

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving)
531885 St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: one of great Fathers of early Christian church. Converted 386, bishop of Hippo 396)

Background imageFathers Collection: Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 ()

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 8: the chapel, the reliquary
7242666 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 8: the chapel, the reliquary, dead children presented on the altar (a father presents his dead little daughter)

Background imageFathers Collection: The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print)

The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print)
7293229 The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. New Testament. The return of the prodigal son. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageFathers Collection: Death stealing a child from their devastated parents

Death stealing a child from their devastated parents
3477998 Death stealing a child from their devastated parents; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting death stealing a child from their devastated parents, from Hans Holbein Simulachres de la Mort')

Background imageFathers Collection: A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850

A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850
3330701 A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas)

Background imageFathers Collection: A young mother holding her infant child, 1850

A young mother holding her infant child, 1850
3478138 A young mother holding her infant child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother holding her infant child, whilst the father admires the baby)

Background imageFathers Collection: Monday Morning, 1850

Monday Morning, 1850
3478122 Monday Morning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Monday Morning depicting father going to work with food and other goods tied in a scarf, while three older children leave for school)

Background imageFathers Collection: A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850

A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850
3478088 A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man leaving the pub with his young son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFathers Collection: A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850

A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850
3478177 A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father and daughter talking during the Victorian Era)

Background imageFathers Collection: A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850

A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850
3478172 A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he)

Background imageFathers Collection: A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

Background imageFathers Collection: Parents with their new-born baby, 1850

Parents with their new-born baby, 1850
3478140 Parents with their new-born baby, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting parents with their new-born baby. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFathers Collection: A daughter reading to her father, 1850

A daughter reading to her father, 1850
3478174 A daughter reading to her father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter reading to her father by candlelight. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFathers Collection: A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850

A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850
3478166 A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father in despair being comforted by his daughter)

Background imageFathers Collection: Pilgrim Fathers, members of English Separatist Church sect of Puritans

Pilgrim Fathers, members of English Separatist Church sect of Puritans, leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America
531422 Pilgrim Fathers, members of English Separatist Church sect of Puritans, leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America July 1620

Background imageFathers Collection: A fine bouncing baby (colour litho)

A fine bouncing baby (colour litho)
8635515 A fine bouncing baby (colour litho) by Smith, Robert Sidney (1877-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine bouncing baby. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFathers Collection: Son with his hand in his father's pocket (colour litho)

Son with his hand in his father's pocket (colour litho)
8635613 Son with his hand in his father's pocket (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Son with his hand in his father's pocket)

Background imageFathers Collection: John Cleves Symmes, Father (engraving)

John Cleves Symmes, Father (engraving)
8637304 John Cleves Symmes, Father (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Cleves Symmes, Father)

Background imageFathers Collection: A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho)

A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho)
8635520 A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Yorkshireman's advice to his son)

Background imageFathers Collection: The fisherman's return (engraving)

The fisherman's return (engraving)
8635202 The fisherman's return (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fisherman's return; fisherman returning home to his family)

Background imageFathers Collection: Napoleon's little toy soldier (litho)

Napoleon's little toy soldier (litho)
8673179 Napoleon's little toy soldier (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon's little toy soldier)

Background imageFathers Collection: The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho)

The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho)
8660892 The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh)

Background imageFathers Collection: The Golden Legend: Irmingard and her father (colour litho)

The Golden Legend: Irmingard and her father (colour litho)
8648824 The Golden Legend: Irmingard and her father (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irmingard and her father. "... My father spake)




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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.