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Background imagePuritanism Collection: Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Views in Bury, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Views in Bury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Bury, 1898. Bury St Edmunds, historic market town in Suffolk, supported Puritan sentiment in early 17th century and by 1640, several families had left for the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown

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

Background imagePuritanism Collection: 'The Challenge: A Puritan's Struggle between Honour and Conscience', by W. G. Orchardson... 1864

"The Challenge: A Puritan's Struggle between Honour and Conscience", by W. G. Orchardson... 1864
"The Challenge: A Puritan's Struggle between Honour and Conscience", by W. G. Orchardson, in the Winter Exhibition of Cabinet Pictures, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: Unknown

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

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

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

Background imagePuritanism Collection: William Prynne; Natus 1600 Denatus 1669, 1811. Creator: Robert Dunkarton

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

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Pilgrim Fathers Leaving England, (1902). Creator: C. Howard

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

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Proscribed Royalist, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons

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

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

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

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

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

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Rev. Cotton Mather (Son of Increase) Using His Powerful Influence to Overcome

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

Background imagePuritanism Collection: William Fenner, Rector of Rochford, 1656. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

William Fenner, Rector of Rochford, 1656. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
William Fenner, Rector of Rochford, 1656

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Scene from 'I Puritani', at Her Majestys Theatre - Lablache and Fornasari

Scene from "I Puritani", at Her Majestys Theatre - Lablache and Fornasari
Scene from " I Puritani", at Her Majestys Theatre - Lablache and Fornasari, 1845. London stage production of an opera by Vincenzo Bellini

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons

The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons
The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Burgomaster Jan van Duren (1613-1687), ca. 1666-67. Creator: Gerard Terborch II

Burgomaster Jan van Duren (1613-1687), ca. 1666-67. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Burgomaster Jan van Duren (1613-1687), ca. 1666-67

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Margaretha van Haexbergen (1614-1676), ca. 1666-67. Creator: Gerard Terborch II

Margaretha van Haexbergen (1614-1676), ca. 1666-67. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Margaretha van Haexbergen (1614-1676), ca. 1666-67

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. William Prynne (1600-1669) English lawyer, author, and polemicist educated at Oriel College, Oxford and Lincolns Inn

Background imagePuritanism Collection: H. Peters, (1598-1660), 1830. Creator: Unknown

H. Peters, (1598-1660), 1830. Creator: Unknown
H. Peters, (1598-1660), 1830. Hugh Peter (1598-1660) English preacher, influential political advisor and soldier who supported the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Richard Baxter, (1615-1691), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Richard Baxter, (1615-1691), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard Baxter, (1615-1691), 1830. Richard Baxter (1615-1691) English Puritan church leader, poet, theologian, and controversialist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Background imagePuritanism Collection: John Bastwick, (1593-1654), 1830. Creator: Unknown

John Bastwick, (1593-1654), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John Bastwick, (1593-1654), 1830. John Bastwick (1593-1654) English Puritan physician and controversial writer. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Portrait of John Winthrop the second, in Puritan dress of Massachusetts, c1640-50

Portrait of John Winthrop the second, in Puritan dress of Massachusetts, c1640-50
Portrait of John Winthrop the Younger the second, showing the typical garb of the Puritan in the Massachusetts Colony, c1640-50, (1937)

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Charles the first demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Charles I (1600-1649) calls for the arrest of the Five Members John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of Puritans left Plymouth in England on The Mayflower and arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

Background imagePuritanism Collection: English Settlers in America, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

English Settlers in America, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
English Settlers in America, (1877). The Europeans who arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of English Puritans arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Sr. Henry Vane, 1757. Creator: Charles Grignion

Sr. Henry Vane, 1757. Creator: Charles Grignion
Sr. Henry Vane, 1757. Portrait of English statesman Sir Henry Vane the Younger (1613-1662). A Puritan, Vane travelled to the New World in 1635

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Alexander Nowell, (1819). Creator: J Chapman

Alexander Nowell, (1819). Creator: J Chapman
Alexander Nowell, (1819). Portrait of English clergyman and theologian Alexander Nowell (c1507-1602). Nowell was Dean of St Pauls Cathedral during much of the reign of Elizabeth I

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Wounded Cavalier, 1855, (1912). Artist: William Shakespeare Burton

The Wounded Cavalier, 1855, (1912). Artist: William Shakespeare Burton
The Wounded Cavalier, 1855, (1912). Pre-Raphaelite painting, depicts a scene from the English Civil War in which a wounded royalist soldier is comforted by a Puritan woman while her lover looks

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). Artist: T Bauer

Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). Artist: T Bauer
Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in 1609

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Duke of Buckingham assassinated by Felton at Portsmouth August 23rd 1628. (1792)

The Duke of Buckingham assassinated by Felton at Portsmouth August 23rd 1628. (1792). English politician and courtier George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628)

Background imagePuritanism Collection: View of Stepney Meeting House, Stepney, London, 1783

View of Stepney Meeting House, Stepney, London, 1783. This was the meeting place of the Independents and Samuel Brewer was the minister in the later 18th century

Background imagePuritanism Collection: South-east view of John Bunyans meeting house, Zoar Street, Southwark, London, 1813

South-east view of John Bunyans meeting house, Zoar Street, Southwark, London, 1813

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Wounded Cavalier, 1855. Artist: William Shakespeare Burton

The Wounded Cavalier, 1855. Artist: William Shakespeare Burton
The Wounded Cavalier, 1855; showing the injured Cavalier discovered by Puritans, his sectarian enemies. The man stands aloof, the girl is more humane

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Oval portrait of John Foxe, c1570, (c1700). Artist: John Sturt

Oval portrait of John Foxe, c1570, (c1700). Artist: John Sturt
Oval portrait of John Foxe, c1570 (c1700). Martyrologist, wearing a coat with fur collar and a hat. He was a Puritan preacher and author of the book The Book of the Martyrs

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Habit of an Oliverian 1650

Habit of an Oliverian 1650. A supporter of Oliver Cromwell

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Artist: Albert Haelwegh

Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Artist: Albert Haelwegh
Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War. After the war England, Scotland and Ireland became a commonwealth

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Pilgrim Fathers, 1916

The Pilgrim Fathers, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist, 18th century (1894). Artist: George Vertue

Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist, 18th century (1894). Artist: George Vertue
Samuel Butler (1612-1680), English poet and satirist, 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Bust of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, 1860. Artist: Matthew Noble

Bust of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, 1860. Artist: Matthew Noble
Bust of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), 1860. Oliver Cromwell ruled England from the time of the execution of Charles I to his death as Lord Protector. From the V&As Collection

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932)

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of Great Britain and Ireland from 1653-1658, (1932). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Execution of Dudley Earl of Leicester, 1859

The Execution of Dudley Earl of Leicester, 1859. English nobleman and close friend and suitor of Elizabeth I. Patron of the Puritan movement and a Protestant condemned to death on the scaffold

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Cromwell on His Farm, 1874, (1918). Artist: Ford Madox Brown

Cromwell on His Farm, 1874, (1918). Artist: Ford Madox Brown
Cromwell on His Farm, 1874, (1918). Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The destruction of Cheapside Cross and the burning of the Book of Sports, May 1643 (1903)

The destruction of Cheapside Cross and the burning of the Book of Sports, May 1643 (1903). The Cheapside Cross (or Eleanors Cross) in London was demolished on 2 May 1643

Background imagePuritanism Collection: A facsimile of the order for the burning of the Book of Sports, 1643 (1903)

A facsimile of the order for the burning of the Book of Sports, 1643 (1903). The Declaration of Sports was a declaration of King James I of England (1566-1625), issued in 1617

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Reverend Cotton Mather, late 17th or early 18th century (c1880)

The Reverend Cotton Mather, late 17th or early 18th century (c1880). The son of a Puritan minister, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather (1663-1728) followed his father into the church

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Increase Mather, Puritan minister and American colonist, 17th century (c1880)

Increase Mather, Puritan minister and American colonist, 17th century (c1880). Mather was involved in the government of the Massachusetts Bay colony, the administration of Harvard University

Background imagePuritanism Collection: John Endecott, 17th century English colonial governor, magistrate and soldier in America, c1880

John Endecott, 17th century English colonial governor, magistrate and soldier in America, c1880. Endecott (c1588-1665) led a group of Puritan settlers that arrived in Massachusetts from England in

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Thomas Mayhew and the Narragansett sachem, 17th century (c1880)

Thomas Mayhew and the Narragansett sachem, 17th century (c1880). Thomas Mayhew (1593-1682) was part of the so-called Great Migration that saw 20

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Edward Winslow, English Puritan American colonist, 17th century (c1880)

Edward Winslow, English Puritan American colonist, 17th century (c1880). Winslow (1595-1655) was one of the Pilgrim Fathers who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to establish the colony of New

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Edward Winslows visit to Massasoit, 17th century (c1880)

Edward Winslows visit to Massasoit, 17th century (c1880). Winslow (1595-1655) was one of the Pilgrim Fathers who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to establish the colony of New Plymouth in

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Sir Henry Vane, 17th century English statesman, c1880. Artist: Whymper

Sir Henry Vane, 17th century English statesman, c1880. Artist: Whymper
Sir Henry Vane, 17th century English statesman, c1880. A Puritan, Vane (1616-1662) travelled to the New World in 1635 and became Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in New England the following

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Reception of a Narragansett warrior by John Winthrop, Massachusetts, c1630s (c1880). Artist: Whymper

Reception of a Narragansett warrior by John Winthrop, Massachusetts, c1630s (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Reception of a Narragansett warrior by John Winthrop, Massachusetts, c1630s (c1880). Winthrop was the leader of a group of Puritan settlers that established the Massachusetts Bay Colony on the coast

Background imagePuritanism Collection: John Winthrop, English Puritan settler in America, 17th century (c1880)

John Winthrop, English Puritan settler in America, 17th century (c1880). Winthrop (1587-1649) led a group of Puritan settlers to Massachusetts in 1629

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Pilgrim Fathers around a watch-fire, c1620 (c1880)

Pilgrim Fathers around a watch-fire, c1620 (c1880). Fleeing religious persecution in England, the Pilgrim Fathers established the second successful colony in North America

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Puritans before James I, 17th century (c1880)

Puritans before James I, 17th century (c1880). James and his son and successor Charles I sided with the established church against the Puritans

Background imagePuritanism Collection: John Bunyans meeting house, Zoar-street, Gravel-Lane, Southwark, London, 1814

John Bunyans meeting house, Zoar-street, Gravel-Lane, Southwark, London, 1814

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Hugh Peters, 17th century, (c1920)

Hugh Peters, 17th century, (c1920). A fanatical puritan divine and parliamentary preacher during the commonwealth period in the 17th century

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield

Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Pounds and Pinder are playing the parts of Isabel and Matthew Seraby

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Richard Baxter (1615-1691), English Puritan, church leader and theologian, 19th century

Richard Baxter (1615-1691), English Puritan, church leader and theologian, 19th century. Artist: Samuel Freeman
Richard Baxter (1615-1691), English Puritan, church leader and theologian, 19th century

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman, (1816). Artist: J Chapman

Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman, (1816). Artist: J Chapman
Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman, (1816). Manton (1620-1677) called for the restoration of Charles II in 1660. In 1662 he resigned from his Covent Garden living in protest at the Act of Uniformity

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Oliver Cromwell, his daughter and his chaplain, 17th century. Artist: A Suntach

Oliver Cromwell, his daughter and his chaplain, 17th century. Artist: A Suntach
Oliver Cromwell, his daughter and his chaplain, 17th century. Cromwell, Lord Protector from 1653, pictured with his youngest daughter, Frances, and his chaplain, Jeremy Withe

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Duke of Buckingham stabbed to death by John Felton, 23rd August 1628, (1792). Artist: Saunders

The Duke of Buckingham stabbed to death by John Felton, 23rd August 1628, (1792). Artist: Saunders
The Duke of Buckingham stabbed to death by John Felton, 23rd August 1628, (1792). George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, was a favourite of King James I

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620

Embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620. The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in 1609, becoming exiles in the Netherlands

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Embleme of Englands Distractions, 1658, (1899)

The Embleme of Englands Distractions, 1658, (1899)
The Embleme of Englands Distraction as also of her attained and further expected Freedom and Happines per H. M. 1658, (1899)

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Richard Baxter, 17th century English Puritan church leader, divine scholar and controversialist

Richard Baxter, 17th century English Puritan church leader, divine scholar and controversialist. Artist: WC Edwards
Richard Baxter, 17th century English Puritan church leader, divine scholar and controversialist

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman

Thomas Manton, Puritan clergyman. Manton (1620-1677) called for the restoration of Charles II in 1660. In 1662 he resigned from his Covent Garden living in protest at the Act of Uniformity

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century)

Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Artist: R Cooper
Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Of Huguenot descent, Calamy (1600-1666)

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Alexander Nowell, English clergyman and theologian, (1819). Artist: J Chapman

Alexander Nowell, English clergyman and theologian, (1819). Artist: J Chapman
Alexander Nowell, English clergyman and theologian, (1819). Nowell (c1507-1602) was Dean of St Pauls Cathedral during much of the reign of Elizabeth I

Background imagePuritanism Collection: A band of exiles moor d their bark on the wild New England shore, 1620, (1905). Artist: As Forrest

A band of exiles moor d their bark on the wild New England shore, 1620, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
A band of exiles moor d their bark on the wild New England shore, 1620, (1905). The Puritans land on Plymouth Rock to found the first Quaker colony in America

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Thomas Manton, Puritan divine, (1816). Artist: J Chapman

Thomas Manton, Puritan divine, (1816). Artist: J Chapman
Thomas Manton, Puritan divine, (1816). Manton (1620-1677) called for the restoration of Charles II in 1660. In 1662 he resigned from his Covent Garden living in protest at the Act of Uniformity

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Roger Williams, Anglo-American theologian, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross

Roger Williams, Anglo-American theologian, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Roger Williams, Anglo-American theologian, (early 20th century). Williams (1603-1684) was an English Puritan clergyman who founded the American colony of Rhode Island

Background imagePuritanism Collection: William Penn, 19th century. Artist: John Sartain

William Penn, 19th century. Artist: John Sartain
William Penn, 19th century. William Penn, English member of the Society of Friends, popularly known as Quakers. Penn (1644-1718)

Background imagePuritanism Collection: William Penn, after 1666, (19th century). Artist: John Sartain

William Penn, after 1666, (19th century). Artist: John Sartain
William Penn, after 1666, (19th century). William Penn (1644-1718), English member of the Society of Friends, popularly known as Quakers who established the colony of Pennsylvania

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Sir Henry Vane, English politician and author, 17th century, (1899)

Sir Henry Vane, English politician and author, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Vane (1613-1662), statesman and Member of Parliament who was tried for high treason and beheaded on Tower Hill

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Robert Cromwell, father of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899)

Robert Cromwell, father of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the father of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Pilgrim fathers after arriving in America, 1620 (c1900)

The Pilgrim fathers after arriving in America, 1620 (c1900). Pilgrim Fathers advancing into the American interior after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower. Colour-printed lithograph c1900

Background imagePuritanism Collection: A Puritan Family, 1563

A Puritan Family, 1563
A Puritan Family - father teaching his family to sing Psalms rather than vayne and tryflying ballades, 1563. From the position of his hands it seems he is using a mnemonic device such as

Background imagePuritanism Collection: John Felton (1595?-1628), English Puritan naval officer, 1830. Artist: Richard Sawyer

John Felton (1595?-1628), English Puritan naval officer, 1830. Artist: Richard Sawyer
John Felton (1595?-1628), English Puritan naval officer, 1830. Felton murdered George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham at Portsmouth on 23 August 1628

Background imagePuritanism Collection: The Pilgrim Fathers leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America, July 1620 (1878)

The Pilgrim Fathers leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America, July 1620 (1878). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in

Background imagePuritanism Collection: George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century

George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Artist: Simon Pass
George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Abbott, seen holding what appears to be a prayerbook, was a supporter of the Puritans

Background imagePuritanism Collection: Early map of Massachusetts Bay, USA

Early map of Massachusetts Bay, USA. Massachusetts was first settled by the Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans who escaped religious persecution in England and sailed to America from Plymouth, England



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