On 10th May 1608, a group of Separatists began their escape from Gainsborough’s riverside up the River Trent to Immingham and then on to Amsterdam. The Pilgrims lived in Holland for twelve years before some of them then made their journey to America.
To mark this historic date, West Lindsey District Council has launched PilgrimAGE – a digital campaign that will allow you to explore the history of the Pilgrims and their roots. The campaign will run throughout the summer, leading up to the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower in September and will include historical blogs, snapshots of exhibitions as well as videos, podcasts and specially commissioned digital activities.
To follow the PilgrimAGE campaign, like Discover Gainsborough and Pilgrim Roots on Facebook or follow @DiscoverGains and @PilgrimRoots on Twitter. Be part of the conversation and post your images, comments and thoughts about the story using #PilgrimAGE.
We will also be creating interesting blogs on a range of Pilgrim related subjects. Take a look below at what we’ve published so far:
10 May Welcome to PilgrimAGE
16 May WATCH: The Story of the Mayflower II
17 May Separatists
20 May An Act of Kindness Goes a Long Way
22 May New ‘Radical Routes’ online edition reflects on Pilgrim anniversary
24 May Persecution
27 May Separatists in the Pilgrim Roots Region – William Brewster
27 May WATCH: The Story of the Mayflower II – Part 2
31 May Faith
7 June Tolerance
14 June Secrecy
21 June Escape #1
28 June Arrest
3 July Separatists in the Pilgrim Roots Region – John Robinson
5 July Escape #2
6 July Schools’ Pilgrim Exhibition at Gainsborough Old Hall
12 July Separation
19 July Reunited
25 July WATCH: MBD launch virtual reality experience – Mayflower Reflections
26 July Immigrants
2 August Sedition
9 August Debates
16 August Pilgrims
19 August WATCH: The Chronicles of the Mayflower Pilgrims – as told by Ratty!
23 August Ships
30 August Departure
31 August Greg Jenner’s ‘You’re Dead To Me’ podcast – The Mayflower
6 September Servitude
13 September Voyage
15 September TV Historian Dan Snow Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Mayflower
20 September Compact
