Pilgrimage Collection

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

El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Castile, Spain Pilgrimage road

El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, scallop shells and walking sticks, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
Photograph of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, linguist and diplomat. A master of up to 30 languages, Burton made a pilgrimage to Mecca disguised as a Pathan in 1853

India, Punjab, Amritsar, - Golden Temple, The Harmandir Sahib, Amrit Sagar - lake of Nectar

Sikhs in front of the Sikhs Golden Temple, Amritsar, Pubjab state, India, Asia

Rocamadour, pilgrimage town along El Camino de Santiago at dusk, Lot Department, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Upper church of Ostrog Monastery, Montenegro
The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, in Montenegro

Twilight at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Turn up the light in new year in Boudhanath Stupa Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal

Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
Obradoiro faAzade view of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A Sikh pilgrim pauses for reflection by Amrit Sarovar, the Pool of Immortality-Giving Nectar, and the Golden Temple. India, Punjab, Amritsar

Ostrog Monastery, Montenegro
The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church situated against an almost vertical background, in Montenegro

Prayer flags with the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site

Pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso at Lago Maggiore, Lake Maggiore, Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

Lake Bled with church, Slovenia
View of Lake Bled with the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, near the town of Bled in north west Slovenia

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

Aerial view of lake Bled at sunrise, Slovenia
Aerial drone view of Bled lake and island at sunrise, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Iraq - Tomb of Husayn Ibn Ali at Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam. It stands on the site of the grave of Husayn ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Wife of Bath. A page from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

Chaucer, Wife of Bath
The Wife of Bath on her pilgrimage

ROME: CHURCHES, 1575. Pilgrims visiting churches in Rome. Line engraving, 1575

Statue of St James at the Cathedral of Santiago in Santiago de Compostela

Chimayo, New Mexico, United States. Holy Santuario. Lourdes of America"
El Santuario de Chimayo, Chimayo, New Mexico, USA

EU, France, Marseille, Notre Dame de la Garde

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

Santiago trail landmark, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

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

Over London by Rail From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Back view of typical 19th century London artisan terrace houses with washhouses

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

Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, cathedral. UNESCO World Heritage site

Cliff top town of Rocamadour in the Lot region of Southern France
The historic and medieval town of Rocamadour in the Lot Region of South West France Europe

The jagged mountains in Catalonia with Cable Car (Aeri de Montserrat), Spain, showing the Benedictine Abbey at Montserrat, Santa Maria de Montserrat, near Barcelona

Medina, Saudi Arabia - Hajj Pilgrimage - Sacred Carpet
Medina, Saudi Arabia - Hajj Pilgrimage - The Guard of Honour and Custodians of the Sacred Carpet Date: circa 1905

Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam. It stands on the site of the grave of Husayn ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad

Doukhobors Stripping
Men of the Second Pilgrimage are stopped at Yorkton, where they undress : the Canadian Police arrest them and order them to get dressed, then take them back to the settlement

United Kingdom, England, Somerset, Glastonbury, St. Michaels Church Tower on Glastonbury Tor

Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. Artist: Henry Adlard
Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume I, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co

Suffrage Pilgrimage 1913
An advert for the Burberry coat, The Ideal Coat for the Pilgrimage. Date: 1913 July

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, engraved and pub. by the artist, 1810 (engraving)
XND75998 Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, engraved and pub. by the artist, 1810 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Detail of Madonna of the Pilgrims, c. 1603-05 (oil on canvas)
XIR426293 Detail of Madonna of the Pilgrims, c.1603-05 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Chiesa di San Agostino, Rome

Egypt, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherines Monastery, high angle view

Burgos. Cathedral covered in snow
Burgos Gothic-style Cathedral covered in snow. It was constructed between 1221 1567 in Burgos, Spain. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on October 31, 1984

Sacred Lake Gosaikunda at sunset, Langtang, Nepal
Gosaikunda is lake in Nepal in Rasuwa district that is site of regular Hindu pilgrimage

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

Pilgrims on the way to Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1904. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
Pilgrims on the way to Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1904. The monastery is asociated with St Seraphim. It was visited by the Russian Imperial Family in 1903

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

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Embarking on a spiritual journey, pilgrims from all walks of life traverse the ancient path known as El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Castile, Spain. This pilgrimage road, steeped in history and tradition, has been a source of inspiration for countless individuals seeking solace and enlightenment. In Chaucer's timeless work "The Canterbury Tales, " Pauline Baynes beautifully captures the essence of these pilgrims' tales. Just like them, modern-day travelers embark on their own odyssey along the El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, each with their unique stories to share. Arriving at the majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain is an awe-inspiring moment for every pilgrim. The grandeur and spirituality that permeate this sacred space leave visitors humbled and filled with reverence. Across continents lies another revered pilgrimage site - the Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Nestled by Amrit Sagar lake (the pool of nectar), it serves as a symbol of unity and equality among Sikhs worldwide. Devotees gather here to seek inner peace amidst its serene surroundings. Sir Richard Francis Burton once said that "pilgrimage leads us beyond ourselves. " Indeed, this sentiment resonates deeply when witnessing devotees congregating before the Sikhs Golden Temple or exploring Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro. These places exude an aura of tranquility that transcends worldly concerns. As twilight descends upon Rocamadour along El Camino de Santiago route in Lot Department, France; one can't help but be captivated by its mystical charm. This picturesque pilgrimage town offers solace to weary souls seeking respite from their arduous journey. Farther east lies Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu Valley - a beacon of serenity amid Nepal's bustling capital city.