On Bradford’s Trail: Dartmouth

6 months ago

If you are familiar with the Pilgrim story you will know that they departed for America three different times. Dartmouth…

The Defeat of the Spanish Armada – “God blew … and they were scattered.”

6 months ago

What follows is a section from an early draft of an introductory chapter to my Bradford biography. It ended up…

On Bradford’s Trail: Austerfield Manor

6 months ago

No research trip on William Bradford is complete without a visit to Austerfield Manor, his purported ancestral home. Unfortunately we…

Lady Anne Cunningham: A Lady With Loaded Pistols

6 months ago

It was a crucial moment for the Covenanters. An English army was marching against Scotland to impose the haughty will…

On Bradford’s Trail: Duke’s Place, London

7 months ago

Early one morning I visited a London street where there is some chance Bradford lived A scant modern reference to…

Queen Isabella: Strength is Made Perfect in Weakness

8 months ago

It was a dazzling affair for Princess Isabella.  She was the sister of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, thus…

The Pilgrims’ View on Slavery (via William Perkins)

10 months ago

One of the hottest topics in modern history is slavery. This has bled over into study of the Pilgrims, even…

An Altar Hezekiah Turned Into a Toilet Found

10 months ago

Source This was a few years ago, but if you missed it, an exciting discovery was made in the ruins…

What Year Was Bradford Born Anyway?

10 months ago

I’ve reached a milestone in my Bradford biography – I’ve finished a draft of the first chapter. I still have…

Narcissa Whitman: Far in Distant Lands to Dwell

10 months ago

Narcissa Whitman It was a simple wedding. It had to be. The bride and groom had only known each other…