Bradford Research

On Bradford’s Trail: The HumberOn Bradford’s Trail: The Humber

On Bradford’s Trail: The Humber

The Humber is the tidal estuary from which Pilgrims (very likely including Bradford) made their escape to Holland. The traditional…

1 year ago
What Edition of Plymouth Plantation Should You Buy?What Edition of Plymouth Plantation Should You Buy?

What Edition of Plymouth Plantation Should You Buy?

A reader of the blog recently wrote in with a question, asking what best edition of Of Plymouth Plantation they…

1 year ago
On Bradford’s Trail: YorkOn Bradford’s Trail: York

On Bradford’s Trail: York

I'm not aware of definitive evidence of Bradford ever being in York, but it does have a Pilgrim connection as…

1 year ago
On Bradford’s Trail: BostonOn Bradford’s Trail: Boston

On Bradford’s Trail: Boston

The Haven, the tidal river near Boston, down which the Pilgrims attempted to flee to Holland The approximate location from…

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On Bradford’s Trail: Scrooby ManorOn Bradford’s Trail: Scrooby Manor

On Bradford’s Trail: Scrooby Manor

Only a small section of Scrooby Manor has survived rebuilt as a farmhouse - at even that has been debated…

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On Bradford’s Trail: Scrooby ChurchOn Bradford’s Trail: Scrooby Church

On Bradford’s Trail: Scrooby Church

An aerial view of Scrooby village St Wilfrid's church in Scrooby. This was the home church of William Brewster, but there is…

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The Nobility of All Work (from Daniel Dyke)The Nobility of All Work (from Daniel Dyke)

The Nobility of All Work (from Daniel Dyke)

“A poor laboring man that lives by his hands having been faithful in that place and performing sincere obedience therein…

2 years ago
Was Myles Standish a Member of the Pilgrim Church?Was Myles Standish a Member of the Pilgrim Church?

Was Myles Standish a Member of the Pilgrim Church?

If you have read even a little about the Pilgrims, you will have heard that Captain Myles Standish, their military…

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On Bradford’s Trail:  LincolnOn Bradford’s Trail:  Lincoln

On Bradford’s Trail: Lincoln

Lincoln Cathedral from Lincoln Castle. Bradford may have never come to Lincoln, but some of the other Pilgrims seem to…

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On Bradford’s Trail: SouthamptonOn Bradford’s Trail: Southampton

On Bradford’s Trail: Southampton

An aerial view of Southampton, the first departure port of the Pilgrims on their journey to America A monument to…

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Thanksgiving Decolonizing LiesThanksgiving Decolonizing Lies

Thanksgiving Decolonizing Lies

A "slightly" inaccurate representation of the First Thanksgiving It’s Thanksgiving, which means that the Pilgrims are in the news, and…

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On Bradford’s Trail: Plymouth, EnglandOn Bradford’s Trail: Plymouth, England

On Bradford’s Trail: Plymouth, England

Plymouth, England was the final departure point of the Pilgrims on their voyage to the New World. It was also…

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