Puritans Collection

The first Thanksgiving 1621. Pilgrims and Natives gather to share meal. Date c1932

Pilgrim Fathers Depart
102 Protestants (24 of them women) leave Plymouth for America in the Mayflower. Only 35 were Puritans. The phrase Pilgrim Fathers was first used in 1799

Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man

English Puritan
An English Puritan

Puritan & Bible, C1650
English Puritan (also known as Oliverian) in traditional dress holding a bible

John KNOX (1513-1572), theologian, reformer of the Scottish Church
6203095 John KNOX (1513-1572), theologian, reformer of the Scottish Church; (add.info.: John KNOX (1513-1572), theologian, reformer of the Scottish Church

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

Portrait of John Bunyan, 1832 (engraving)
864189 Portrait of John Bunyan, 1832 (engraving); (add.info.: John Bunyan (1628-1688) English Puritan preacher. Author of "The Pilgrim's Progress" (London, 1678)

The Old Fairbanks House, Dedham, Massachusetts, c1899. Creator: Unknown
The Old Fairbanks House, Dedham, Massachusetts, c1899

'William Prynne; Natus 1600 Denatus 1669, 1811. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
William Prynne; Natus 1600 Denatus 1669, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of

The Pilgrim Fathers Leaving England, (1902). Creator: C. Howard
The Pilgrim Fathers Leaving England, (1902). English puritans on their way to north America. Quakers on board the Mayflower landed in 1620

The Proscribed Royalist, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons
The Proscribed Royalist, 1858

Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). James VI and I (1566-1625) faced complicated religious challenges during his reigns in Scotland and England, in London

The Westminster Assembly of Divines, illustration from The Church of England
STC393402 The Westminster Assembly of Divines, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Picture of Edward Winslow, Governor of Plymouth Colony, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Edward Winslow (1595-1655) Separatist who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620. Leader at Plymouth Colony

Puritan in the stocks as punishment in Massachusetts, 1600s
Puritan offender in the stocks, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritan prisoner in the pillory in New England
Puritan offender standing in the pillory in a New England seaport, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625579 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625585 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625587 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625582 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras
2625581 Frontispiece to Samuel Butler's Hudibras by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Engraving by british artist & engraver)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023940 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023943 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023941 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023939 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho)
6014010 The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers)

Departure of the Mayflower in 1620 (oil on canvas)
3949254 Departure of the Mayflower in 1620 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 96.5x116.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; Southampton City Art Gallery

John Balfour de Burley - Les Puritains, n. d. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
John Balfour de Burley - Les Puritains, n.d

The Puritan, Modeled 1883-86, cast after 1899. Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
The Puritan, Modeled 1883-86, cast after 1899

Rev. Cotton Mather (Son of Increase) Using His Powerful Influence to Overcome the Prejudice Against Inoculation for Smallpox in Boston, 1721, before 1926

An Old Time Dominie (chromolitho)
3656161 An Old Time Dominie (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Time Dominie)

Womans costume in reign of the Cromwells (1649-1660)
3780838 Womans costume in reign of the Cromwells (1649-1660) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Womans costume in reign of the Cromwells (1649 -1660)

John Bunyan (1872-1919) author of The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615847 John Bunyan (1872-1919) author of The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come, illustration by William Strang (1859-1921) by Strang

Puritan iconoclasts burning a crucifix taken from a church on the road to Norwich, Norfolk, 17th Century (engraving)
6029804 Puritan iconoclasts burning a crucifix taken from a church on the road to Norwich, Norfolk, 17th Century (engraving) by English School

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America after their voyage on board the Mayflower, 1620 (colour litho)
5207670 Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America after their voyage on board the Mayflower, 1620 (colour litho) by English School

Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut)
618946 Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Royalists seeking refuge in the house of a Puritan, engraved by J. D
STC418712 Royalists seeking refuge in the house of a Puritan, engraved by J.D. Cooper (coloured engraving) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Cromwell and Milton (litho)
STC415946 Cromwell and Milton (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and John Milton (1608-1674); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Thanksgiving Day (colour litho)
3093582 Thanksgiving Day (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thanksgiving Day. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho)
5987083 The Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers)

John Carter, English Puritan and rector (engraving)
6014799 John Carter, English Puritan and rector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Carter (1554-1635)

John Bunyan (1872-1919) author of The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615826 John Bunyan (1872-1919) author of The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come, illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919) by Shaw

Departure of the Mayflower from Plymouth with 102 men, women and children on board, to seek religious liberty in the New World. Date: 1620

Keeping sunday, according to King James Book of Sports
STC385320 Keeping sunday, according to King James Book of Sports, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The dissenting divines presenting their petition to James
STC385315 The dissenting divines presenting their petition to James, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Pilgrim Costumes (engraving)
727874 Pilgrim Costumes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrim Costumes. Illustration for A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations by Charlotte)

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The Puritans, known for their strict religious beliefs and practices, played a significant role in shaping early American history. Originating from England, they sought to purify the Church of England from what they considered to be corrupt practices. One of the most well-known events involving the the first Thanksgiving in 1621. After enduring a harsh winter and facing many challenges, the Pilgrim Fathers celebrated their successful harvest with Native Americans who had helped them survive. However, not all interactions between the Puritans and Native Americans were peaceful. The English Puritan settlers often clashed with indigenous tribes as they expanded their colonies across North America. Back in England during this time period, Oliver Cromwell emerged as a prominent figure among the Puritans. He led Parliament's forces against King Charles I during the English Civil War and later became Lord Protector of England. Religion was at the core of every aspect of a Puritan's life. They believed that every individual should have direct access to God through reading and interpreting Scripture themselves. This emphasis on personal piety can be seen in images like "Puritan & Bible" which depict an individual engrossed in studying religious texts. Despite their devoutness, some individuals mocked or criticized these strict religious practices. Samuel Butler's satirical poem "Hudibras" used humor to poke fun at various aspects of society including religion. Frontispieces from this work often depicted exaggerated portrayals engaged in absurd activities. During James I's reign around 1600, tensions grew between him and certain factions within Protestantism including the Puritans who desired further reforms within the Church of England.