Pilgrim Collection (page 44)

C12 Religious Costume
Ecclesiastical habits, a pilgrim at the door of a monastery

C15 Religious Costume
Ecclesiastical habits, a pilgrim, a nun and a monk - two of them carrying their beads, for this is before the Reformation

St James of Compostella
SAINT JAMES THE GREAT in the traditional costume of a pilgrim to Compostella in northern Spain

English Pilgrim C15
An Englishwoman on a pilgrimage

Mary at LA Salette
The Virgin Mary appears to two children guarding sheep, Melanie Calvat (14) and Maximin Girard (11) : the site in south-east France is now a popular pilgrim destination

Mecca Pilgrim Routes
Pilgrim-routes to Mecca from Morocco

Pilgrim Fathers Land
The landing of the Pilgrim Fathers : their first task is to gather firewood to keep warm !

Preaching at the Rosary
Preaching to pilgrims gathered in front of the Rosary Date: circa 1905

Invalid on Stretcher
A sick pilgrim on a wheeled stretcher, with family, priest and nurses

Coronation Ring
THE CORONATION RING used to help crown English sovereigns was given to pilgrims in the Holy Land by Saint John the Evangelist who owed Edward the Confessor a favour

Bunyan / At the Cross
The pilgrim at the cross

Bunyan / At the Gate
The pilgrim at the gate

Christian & Apollyon
A pilgrim is assailed by a demon - the fight between Christian and Apollyon

Mayflower Sails to Uk
The Pilgrim Fathers watch the Mayflower sail home to England

Pilgrim Fathers Embark
The pilgrims pray before embarking on the voyage from Plymouth to America

Pilgrim Fathers Thankful
The pilgrims give thanks to God for their safe voyage, after landing in New England

Pilgrim Fathers Visited
The pilgrims are visited by Massasoit, chief of the Pokanokets

Religion / Islam / Mecca
Mecca pilgrims, having set eyes on the Kaaba, choose to blind themselves (by staring at red-hot bricks) rather than look at anything less sacred Date: 1905

Pilgrims
Worshipping in St Patricks cave, St Patricks Purgatory, Lough Derg, Ireland

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"Pilgrim: Journeys of Faith, Hope, and Gratitude" Embarking on a treacherous voyage across the vast Atlantic Ocean in 1620, the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower set sail with dreams of religious freedom. As their ship braved the tumultuous sea, they clung to hope and determination. Inspired by Chaucer's Pilgrims depicted by Pauline Baynes, these brave souls embarked on a different kind of pilgrimage - one that would shape history. Their arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked not only a new beginning but also an enduring legacy. Through celestial mechanics and medieval artwork, we glimpse into their arduous journey towards self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. The mosaic of a pilgrim on the road to Santiago da Compostela reminds us that this quest for meaning transcends time and borders. In 1621, after surviving harsh winters and forging alliances with Native Americans, the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving. Jennie A. Brownscombe's oil painting captures this poignant moment when gratitude filled their hearts amidst abundance. From Amritsar's Golden Temple in Punjab to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, pilgrimages continue to be woven into our global tapestry of faith. Sikh devotees gather before Harmandir Sahib while Sikhs stand proud before their revered Golden Temple – symbols of devotion and unity. As we reflect upon history's pages turned by those who sought solace or divine intervention through pilgrimage - whether it be boarding the Mayflower or walking along ancient paths towards sacred destinations - let us remember that these journeys are not merely physical but transformative experiences for both individuals and communities alike. May we honor those who paved the way for religious freedom as well as those who still embark on spiritual quests today – reminding us all that within each pilgrim lies an unwavering spirit seeking connection with something greater than ourselves.