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The wishing-tree of Loch Maree

So many pilgrims have visited a tiny loch island in Scotland that the site of their devotions, a fragile and crumbling tree, has collapsed under the ministrations of thousands of hands leaving thanks for its rumoured health-bestowing powers.

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Race, religion and the Black Madonna

Mystery and controversy surround the dark-skinned religious icon who represents the Virgin Mary throughout the Catholic world.

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The yogi as hermit, warrior, criminal and showman

How the modern world changed the life and reputation of the yogi.

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In the tracks of Derek Jarman’s tears

Researcher E K Myerson shares her moving encounters with the personal papers of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman.

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  • Tent of Achmet Aga, the governer of Jerusalem, with pilgrims at Jericho for Easter. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1843.
  • Dadizeele, West Flanders, Belgium: the Virgin of Dadizeele, with the town of Dadizeele in the background. Engraving, ca. 191-.
  • A pilgrim discovers a monk at night who kneels in prayer before the Cross. Etching by C. Heath after R. Westall.
  • A traveller with a staff and a backpack; representing Pilgrim's progress. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1969.
  • A traveller with a staff and a backpack; representing Pilgrim's progress. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1969.
  • Pilgrims visiting a church dedicated to Saint Cornelius for cure of their nervous disorders. Engraving, 191-.
  • Belgium: a procession in honour of the Virgin as protectress of seafarers. Engraving, ca. 191-.
  • Two pilgrims adoring the Virgin. Engraving by L. Vorsterman after M. Merisi, il Caravaggio.
  • Pilgrim's pennant for the Virgin of Scherpenheuvel (Montaigu), Belgium, printed on the Belgian flag. Printed flag, 191-.
  • The shrine of the Virgin of Scherpenheuvel (Montaigu), Belgium, showing a pilgrim praying. Engraving, 1920/1940.
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