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"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims

Background imageColonist Collection: Visiting a Raja of the Timor Islands (pen, ink and w / c on paper)

Visiting a Raja of the Timor Islands (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
7088905 Visiting a Raja of the Timor Islands (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Pellion, Alphonse (1796-1868); 27x33.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse Pellion, artist and naval draughtsman)

Background imageColonist Collection: Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)

Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202073 Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence)

Background imageColonist Collection: Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo)

Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo)
STC170329 Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo) by Severin, Theodore (1862-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably Tahiti or Marquesas Islands; ); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageColonist Collection: Nestor Fenleroc, European settler visits an African tribe. 1923 (engraving)

Nestor Fenleroc, European settler visits an African tribe. 1923 (engraving)
6437548 Nestor Fenleroc, European settler visits an African tribe. 1923 (engraving) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari)

Background imageColonist Collection: Street scene in Algeria. Painting by Vincent Manago (1880-1936) 1903 (oil on canvas)

Street scene in Algeria. Painting by Vincent Manago (1880-1936) 1903 (oil on canvas)
JEB4913939 Street scene in Algeria. Painting by Vincent Manago (1880-1936) 1903 (oil on canvas) by Manago, Vincent (1880-1936); 40x61 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard

Background imageColonist Collection: Monument to the Sante Fe Agreement between Isabel of Castile (1451-1504)

Monument to the Sante Fe Agreement between Isabel of Castile (1451-1504) and Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
KW259069 Monument to the Sante Fe Agreement between Isabel of Castile (1451-1504) and Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) 1892 (bronze) by Benlliure y Gil

Background imageColonist Collection: Captain Cook (1728-79) presents the natives with some sheep and goats

Captain Cook (1728-79) presents the natives with some sheep and goats, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241930 Captain Cook (1728-79) presents the natives with some sheep and goats, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C

Background imageColonist Collection: Almanac of Le Petit Colon Algerien, 1893 (colour engraving)

Almanac of Le Petit Colon Algerien, 1893 (colour engraving)
CHT164084 Almanac of Le Petit Colon Algerien, 1893 (colour engraving) by Birck, Alphonse (1859-1942) (after); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Background imageColonist Collection: Nestor Fenleroc, European settler hunting in Africa. 1923 (engraving)

Nestor Fenleroc, European settler hunting in Africa. 1923 (engraving)
6437543 Nestor Fenleroc, European settler hunting in Africa. 1923 (engraving) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari)

Background imageColonist Collection: View of the Admiralty at Algiers, c. 1899 (hand-coloured photo)

View of the Admiralty at Algiers, c. 1899 (hand-coloured photo)
1267965 View of the Admiralty at Algiers, c.1899 (hand-coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiralty in the harbour of Algiers)

Background imageColonist Collection: Sainte Rose de Lima, c. 1894 (litho)

Sainte Rose de Lima, c. 1894 (litho)
2630780 Sainte Rose de Lima, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Background imageColonist Collection: Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892 (b / w photo)

Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892 (b / w photo)
7148613 Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle naming the territory of Louisiana in North

French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle naming the territory of Louisiana in North America
7148541 French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle naming the territory of Louisiana in North America and claiming it for France, 1682 (litho) by English School

Background imageColonist Collection: Battle between French and Moroccan soldiers in Morocco, 1844 (engraving)

Battle between French and Moroccan soldiers in Morocco, 1844 (engraving)
7153944 Battle between French and Moroccan soldiers in Morocco, 1844 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Guide to Life)

Background imageColonist Collection: Early stamp battery for grinding ore at a gold mine on the Wiwatersrand, Transvaal

Early stamp battery for grinding ore at a gold mine on the Wiwatersrand, Transvaal, South Africa (b / w photo)
7157605 Early stamp battery for grinding ore at a gold mine on the Wiwatersrand, Transvaal, South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageColonist Collection: Dobbs, Arthur (litho)

Dobbs, Arthur (litho)
7181431 Dobbs, Arthur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dobbs, Arthur. Engraver: Mac Ardell)

Background imageColonist Collection: Explorers seeking a Parley with Natives (engraving)

Explorers seeking a Parley with Natives (engraving)
7181281 Explorers seeking a Parley with Natives (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explorers seeking a Parley with Natives)

Background imageColonist Collection: Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral (etching)

Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral (etching)
7185594 Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658)

Background imageColonist Collection: Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral (engraving)

Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral (engraving)
7185591 Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658)

Background imageColonist Collection: The Viking (oil on board)

The Viking (oil on board)
OVR394374 The Viking (oil on board) by Nordlien, Olaf (1864-1929); 50x75 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageColonist Collection: Fight between a British soldier and a Zulu warrior (chromolitho)

Fight between a British soldier and a Zulu warrior (chromolitho)
7157173 Fight between a British soldier and a Zulu warrior (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight between a British soldier and a Zulu warrior)

Background imageColonist Collection: Dutch fortifications and port of Batavia, Java (engraving)

Dutch fortifications and port of Batavia, Java (engraving)
7172579 Dutch fortifications and port of Batavia, Java (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch fortifications and port of Batavia, Java)

Background imageColonist Collection: Malacca, East Indies (engraving)

Malacca, East Indies (engraving)
7172581 Malacca, East Indies (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malacca, East Indies)

Background imageColonist Collection: Shipwreck of English admiral Sir George Somers on Bemuda, 1609 (litho)

Shipwreck of English admiral Sir George Somers on Bemuda, 1609 (litho)
7148745 Shipwreck of English admiral Sir George Somers on Bemuda, 1609 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: James Oglethorpe, British soldier, politician and founder of the North American colony of Georgia

James Oglethorpe, British soldier, politician and founder of the North American colony of Georgia (etching)
7185556 James Oglethorpe, British soldier, politician and founder of the North American colony of Georgia (etching) by Ireland

Background imageColonist Collection: Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho)

Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho)
7181593 Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel)

Background imageColonist Collection: Sir Henry Havelock during his advance on Lucknow, India, 1857 (engraving)

Sir Henry Havelock during his advance on Lucknow, India, 1857 (engraving)
7201225 Sir Henry Havelock during his advance on Lucknow, India, 1857 (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho)

Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho)
7201692 Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince and Princess of Wales)

Background imageColonist Collection: British soldiers of the 17th Lancers, Battle of Ulundi, South Africa, 1879 (colour litho)

British soldiers of the 17th Lancers, Battle of Ulundi, South Africa, 1879 (colour litho)
7153972 British soldiers of the 17th Lancers, Battle of Ulundi, South Africa, 1879 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: The town and harbour of St Thomas, Dutch West Indies with a map of the Caribbean (engraving)

The town and harbour of St Thomas, Dutch West Indies with a map of the Caribbean (engraving)
7153604 The town and harbour of St Thomas, Dutch West Indies with a map of the Caribbean (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837 (colour litho)

The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837 (colour litho)
7156945 The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Site of Adelaide, South Australia, c1837)

Background imageColonist Collection: Opening up one of the earliest gold mines at Johannesburg, South Africa, 1886 (b / w photo)

Opening up one of the earliest gold mines at Johannesburg, South Africa, 1886 (b / w photo)
7157607 Opening up one of the earliest gold mines at Johannesburg, South Africa, 1886 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageColonist Collection: Australia: At New Norcia (b / w photo)

Australia: At New Norcia (b / w photo)
7171464 Australia: At New Norcia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At New Norcia)

Background imageColonist Collection: John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving)

John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving)
7185583 John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hay)

Background imageColonist Collection: Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving)

Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving)
7185557 Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Sackville)

Background imageColonist Collection: Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b / w photo)

Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b / w photo)
7148614 Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma)

Background imageColonist Collection: Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho)

Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho)
7150583 Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballot paper to assist illiterate voters in India)

Background imageColonist Collection: Landing in East Africa (colour litho)

Landing in East Africa (colour litho)
7168948 Landing in East Africa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing in East Africa. Illustration for Chatterbox (1915).); © Look and Learn

Background imageColonist Collection: Indigo manufactory, India (engraving)

Indigo manufactory, India (engraving)
7172565 Indigo manufactory, India (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigo manufactory, India)

Background imageColonist Collection: Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina (litho)

Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina (litho)
7149718 Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Tonkin and Annam, French Indochina)

Background imageColonist Collection: Charles James Napier offering his hand for an experiment in swordsmanship, India (engraving)

Charles James Napier offering his hand for an experiment in swordsmanship, India (engraving)
7201223 Charles James Napier offering his hand for an experiment in swordsmanship, India (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)

Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b / w photo)
7200363 Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish eviction during the Land War, 1890s)

Background imageColonist Collection: Oglethorpe, general James (litho)

Oglethorpe, general James (litho)
7181388 Oglethorpe, general James (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglethorpe, general James. Engraver: Burford)

Background imageColonist Collection: William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)
7185576 William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Fiennes)

Background imageColonist Collection: British soldiers of the 52nd Light Infantry, Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (colour litho)

British soldiers of the 52nd Light Infantry, Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (colour litho)
7153970 British soldiers of the 52nd Light Infantry, Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Fort St George, Madras (engraving)

Fort St George, Madras (engraving)
7188176 Fort St George, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort St George, Madras)

Background imageColonist Collection: East India House, London (litho)

East India House, London (litho)
7185009 East India House, London (litho) by Malton, Thomas (1748-1804) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: East India House, Leadenhall Street, Cit of London)

Background imageColonist Collection: William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving)
7185571 William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Say and Sele, English politician and businessman (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Fiennes)



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"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims. Braving treacherous waters, they embarked on a perilous journey to seek religious freedom in the New World. After enduring months at sea, the Mayflower passengers finally reached their destination - Plymouth. With gratitude and relief, they stepped onto solid ground, marking a significant moment in American history. Not all encounters with Native Americans were peaceful. Hannah Duston's harrowing escape from capture by Native Americans serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by early settlers. Despite hardships and conflicts, unity prevailed. In 1914, Jennie A. Brownscombe immortalized this spirit in her oil painting depicting "The First Thanksgiving. " It symbolizes gratitude and friendship between settlers and Native Americans. Plymouth Rock stands as an enduring symbol of hope and new beginnings. As John Alden and Mary Chilton landed upon it in 1620, they laid down roots that would shape America's future. Anne Hutchinson's trial in Boston showcased tensions within colonial society. Her fight for religious freedom challenged societal norms but left an indelible mark on American history. Beyond Plymouth lies Hartford, Connecticut - home to some of America's first settlers who sought refuge from persecution. Their determination paved the way for future generations to thrive in this land of opportunity. Bunker Hill battle marked a turning point during the American Revolution when colonists stood up against British rule with unwavering courage and resilience. Across borders lies Mexico where Miguel Hidalgo's cry for revolution echoed through Dolores on September 16th, 1810. This call ignited fervor among Mexicans seeking independence from Spanish colonization. Long before these events unfolded overseas; Puritans attempted to leave England during the early 1600s due to religious persecution back home—a precursor to the Pilgrims' journey.