Pilgrims Collection

Chaucers Pilgrims by Pauline Baynes
The numerous pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, pictured riding in procession

The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor, 1882. Creator: Halsall, William Formby
The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor, 1882. Found in the Collection of Pilgrim Hall Museum

Lourdes holy water, Lourdes, Hautes Pyrenees, France, Europe

Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA
The Pilgrim Monument and Bas Relief Tablet on Town Hill, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA. It commemorates the signing of the Compact and the first landing place of the Pilgrims on 11 November 1620

Longest Day at Stonehenge, Wiltshire
People gathering at Stonehenge, Wiltshire on the longest day of the year, on or near 21 June 1912. This photograph shows a daybreak pilgrimage by members of The Universal Bond of the Sons of Men

Pilgrim Fathers First Christmas 1621
A man fills a tankard of beer from a small keg, as various men sit or stand around drinking. Date: 1621

Sculpture of pilgrims hailing their goal at the end of the Camino, Monte del Gozo, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Pilgrims Depart / Chaucer
The Canterbury Pilgrims depart the Tabard Inn, Southwark and head away from London into Kent

Lourdes Pilgrims (Card)
Pilgrims kneel before the statue of Mary in the grotto, while one of them drinks the water and another lights a candle

Visionaries & Pilgrims
The Fatima visionaries with a group of pilgrims

India, Punjab, Amritsar, The Harmandir Sahib, known as The Golden Temple

Reproduction of Map of Routes of St. James of Compostel, originally engraved by D
CHT179600 Reproduction of Map of Routes of St. James of Compostel, originally engraved by D.Serveaux 1648 by French School

PLIT2A-00107
Pilgrims embarking on their journey in Chaucers Canterbury Tales. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Apparition at Knock
Apparitions of Mary, Joseph and John the Evangelist appear on the wall of the Catholic church in the village of Knock, County Mayo, Ireland : pilgrims continue to flock

India, Punjab, Amritsar, Pilgrims at The Harmandir Sahib, nown as The Golden Temple

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, New England, 1620
The Pilgrim Fathers arriving at Plymouth, New England in 1620. Date: 1918

The wailing wall, Jerusalem. September 1929

Pilgrims Bathing in Roben Waterfall, c1827. Pilgrims are taking a ritual bath before visiting the shrine at Oyama. Katsushika Hokusai (1770-1849) Japanese artist and printmaker

Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho)
5198825 Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho) by Haweis, Mary Eliza (1848-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer)

Pilgrims scallop, Pecten jacobaeus (Jacobaean scallop, Ostrea jacobaea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho)
2809213 On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Spain, Galicia, Finisterre, Finisterre lighthouse at dusk

Suffrage Pilgrimage NUWSS 1914
The official programme of the Great Demonstration on Saturday 26th July 1913, when the Pilgrims entered Hyde Park in four processions. Date: 1913 July

Lourdes, France - The Virgin Crowned statue
Lourdes, France - The Statue of the Crowned Virgin, often known as the " Crowned Statue" (La Vierge Couronnee), standing across Rosary Square from the Rosary Basilica, facing the entrance

Pilgrims Way
The Pilgrims Way, near Aylesford, Kent, England, which was used by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. Date: 1950s

Walsingham Shrine
The Holy Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, at Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England. This building, built on the foundations of the original shrine, was opened in 1931. Date: founded 1061

Pilgrims returning to Algeria from Mecca, having undertaking the Hajj, the pilgrimage every able-bodied Muslim is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime

Indian festival of Puri
Festividad de Carro en Puri : Spanish poster advertising the Chariot Festival in Puri, India. The temple-shaped chariots can be seen in the background while Indian drummers dance in front

Pilgrims touching the Lourdes grotto, Lourdes, Hautes Pyrenees, France, Europe

Tabard Inn, Southwark
Southwark: the Tabard Inn as it looked in 1810: several centuries earlier, Chaucers pilgrims left for Canterbury from here

Walsingham Pilgrims
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine

Pope Pius X Blessing
POPE PIUS X (Giuseppe Sarto) pope and saint receiving pilgrims from Lombardy at the Vatican

Bunyan / Pilgrims Map
The pilgrims route map, from the Gate at upper left, via the Valley of the Shadow of Death, the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair

Chaucer, Wife of Bath
So much of dalliance and fair speech

The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Return, 1837

BUNYAN / PROGRESS 11
This panoramic view shows you how far the pilgrims must travel from the City of Destruction until they cross the river to their destination. Date: first published 1678

Zen pilgrim statue by Torao Yazaki, Vincennes, Val-de-Marne, France, Europe

The Chapel of Mercy, Kevelaer, Germany
Kevelaer, a municipality in the district of Kleve, in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The most-visited Catholic pilgrimage location within north-western Europe, with more than 800

John Bunyan imprisoned
During his imprisonment Bunyan wrote the " Pilgrims Progress". John Bunyan, English Christian writer and preacher

Enoshima in the Sagami province, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428169 Enoshima in the Sagami province, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Red Mount Chapel
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Red Mount, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England. Built for the use of pilgrims en route to the Shrine at Walsingham. Date: late 15th century

The Slipper Chapel
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine Date

Pilgrims doing the Kora around the holy mountain Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, China, Asia

Poster advertising Garhmukhtesar, India
Poster for the East Indian Railway, advertising trips to Garhmukhtesar

Chaucer Reads at Court
GEOFFREY CHAUCER Chaucer reads one of his Canterbury Tales to Edward III and his court, at Sheen Castle in Surrey

Pilgrims Cross Desert
A caravan of pilgrims cross the desert to Mecca

Buddha of Kamakura
The great bronze image of Buddha at Kamakura, Japan, cast in the 13th century, centrepiece of a group of shrines and temples which attract pilgrims

Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)
8766933 Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great and the pilgrim,Fac-simile of a painting by Benjamin West)

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"Pilgrims: Embarking on Spiritual Journeys Across Time and Space" Step back in time to the year 1882, as we witness "The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor" through the eyes of William Formby Halsall. This iconic painting captures the essence seeking new beginnings and religious freedom. Join us on a literary pilgrimage with Pauline Baynes' masterpiece, "Chaucer's Pilgrims. " As we traverse through Canterbury Tales, we encounter a diverse group of characters embarking on their own spiritual quests. Immerse yourself in the sacred waters of Lourdes, Hautes Pyrenees, France. Here, countless believers seek solace and healing through the holy water that flows from this revered site. Witness the mystical allure of Stonehenge during its longest day. As dawn breaks over Wiltshire, pilgrims gather to honor ancient traditions and connect with nature's energy at this enigmatic monument. At Monte del Gozo stands a magnificent sculpture depicting pilgrims triumphantly hailing their goal at the end of Camino de Santiago. Their arduous journey serves as an inspiration for all who embark on personal transformations. Experience Chaucer's world once again as his words come alive in "Pilgrims Depart. " Feel their anticipation and camaraderie as they set off towards unknown destinations filled with hope and adventure. In Amritsar, India lies The Harmandir Sahib or The Golden Temple - a beacon for Sikh devotees undertaking profound spiritual journeys. Witness their unwavering faith amidst breathtaking architecture. Discover Pecten jacobaeus - the symbolic scallop shell carried by countless pilgrims along various routes worldwide. Its presence signifies unity among seekers from different cultures converging towards shared goals. Remembering history's sacrifices is essential; join us in commemorating more than six thousand Alpine souls who embarked on a pilgrimage after the Battle of Ortigara.