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Arethusa Collection (#2)

"Arethusa: A Legacy of Training, Strength, and Grace" Step aboard the Training Ship Arethusa II as young cadets engage in a captivating Compass Drill at Greenhithe, Kent

Background imageArethusa Collection: The Arethusa, . Creator: Unknown

The Arethusa, . Creator: Unknown
" The " Arethusa", . From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageArethusa Collection: Alpheus Arethusa Anthonie Waterloo Dutch 1609

Alpheus Arethusa Anthonie Waterloo Dutch 1609
Alpheus and Arethusa. Anthonie Waterloo (Dutch, 1609/10-1690). Etching

Background imageArethusa Collection: Alpheus Arethusa Apollo Daphne Mercury Argus

Alpheus Arethusa Apollo Daphne Mercury Argus
Alpheus and Arethusa; Apollo and Daphne; Mercury and Argus; Pan and Syrinx; Venus and Adonis; The Death of Adonis. Anthonie Waterloo (Dutch, 1609/10-1690). Etching

Background imageArethusa Collection: TS Arethusa - Compass instruction

TS Arethusa - Compass instruction
Boys receive compass instruction aboard the training ship Arethusa, moored at Greenhithe, Kent Date: 1917

Background imageArethusa Collection: TS Arethusa - Steering instruction

TS Arethusa - Steering instruction
Boys learning to steer aboard the training ship Arethusa, moored at Greenhithe, Kent Date: 1917

Background imageArethusa Collection: New Arethusa and old figurehead, Upnor, Kent

New Arethusa and old figurehead, Upnor, Kent
The new Training Ship Arethusa on the Thames off Upnor. Ashore is the preserved figurehead of its scrapped predecessor. Date: circa 1935

Background imageArethusa Collection: Boys Leaving the old Training Ship Arethusa at Greenhithe

Boys Leaving the old Training Ship Arethusa at Greenhithe
Sailor boys from the Training Ship Arethusa leave the old vessel for the last time, following its replacement by a new ship in 1933. Date: 1933

Background imageArethusa Collection: Sinking of the Blucher in Great War Deeds, WW1

Sinking of the Blucher in Great War Deeds, WW1
A dramatic incident in the Battle of Dogger Bank: the German armoured cruiser Blucher sinking and HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, standing in to save life

Background imageArethusa Collection: Four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde

Four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde
Goddesses and Others -- four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde at her studio in Berkeley Square, London. From top left, clockwise, they are: Arethusa (Lady Bridget Poulett)

Background imageArethusa Collection: HMS Penelope, British light cruiser, WW1

HMS Penelope, British light cruiser, WW1
HMS Penelope, British Arethusa-class light cruiser, launched 1914, served with the 5th LCS (Harwich Force) during the early part of the First World War, decommissioned 1924

Background imageArethusa Collection: Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent

Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
The training ship Arethusa and Chichester operated by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, a charity founded in 1843 by William Williams

Background imageArethusa Collection: Arethusa pursued by Alpheus and turned into a fountain, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart

Arethusa pursued by Alpheus and turned into a fountain, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Arethusa pursued by Alpheus and turned into a fountain, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArethusa Collection: Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles

Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageArethusa Collection: Decadrachm of Syracuse of the fifth century BC

Decadrachm of Syracuse of the fifth century BC
This coin shows the head of the nymph Arethusa, surrounded by dolphins

Background imageArethusa Collection: Air Chief Marshal Tedder and Admiral Ramsey, WW2

Air Chief Marshal Tedder and Admiral Ramsey, WW2
D-Day + 10, Air Chief Marshal Tedder of the RAF (1890-1967) and Admiral Ramsey of the RN (1883-1945), on board HMS Arethusa, June 1944. 1944

Background imageArethusa Collection: Prince of Wales inspecting boys from Training Ship Arethusa

Prince of Wales inspecting boys from Training Ship Arethusa
The Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII, inspecting boys from Training Ship Arethusa, an establishment of which he was a longstanding supporter. Date: 1930s

Background imageArethusa Collection: Inauguration of New Training Ship Arethusa

Inauguration of New Training Ship Arethusa
Inauguration ceremony in July, 1933, for new Training Ship Arethusa which had replaced a previous vessel of the same name which had been scrapped. Date: 1933

Background imageArethusa Collection: Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Boys with Dinghy

Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Boys with Dinghy
Boys carry the dinghy Prince George donated by Edward VIII to the Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa in 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageArethusa Collection: HMS Arethusa, British cruiser, Canada

HMS Arethusa, British cruiser, Canada
HMS Arethusa, British Leander class protected cruiser, seen here at Esquimalt, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1902

Background imageArethusa Collection: Commodore R Y Tyrwhitt of the Arethusa, WW1

Commodore R Y Tyrwhitt of the Arethusa, WW1
Commodore (later Admiral of the Fleet) Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt (1870-1951), British naval officer. As Commodore of the Arethusa

Background imageArethusa Collection: Alpheus Arethusa Etching sheet 11 5 / 8 x 9 13 / 16

Alpheus Arethusa Etching sheet 11 5 / 8 x 9 13 / 16
Artokoloro

Background imageArethusa Collection: Landscape Alpheus Arethusa Series Six Mythological Scenes

Landscape Alpheus Arethusa Series Six Mythological Scenes
Artokoloro

Background imageArethusa Collection: Navy Cadets

Navy Cadets
1910: Sailors from the HMS training ship Arethusa and Sudbury schoolgirls at Osterley Park. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Phillips/Getty Images)

Background imageArethusa Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres, with the Hostile Fleet: H

The Naval Manoeuvres, with the Hostile Fleet: H.M.s. Arethusa Homeward Bound with the Mails, 1890 Engraving

Background imageArethusa Collection: The Experimental Squadron, Consisting of Phaeton and Arethusa, 1851 Engraving

The Experimental Squadron, Consisting of Phaeton and Arethusa, 1851 Engraving

Background imageArethusa Collection: Vickers Type 951 Vanguard G-APEG Arethusa of BEA

Vickers Type 951 Vanguard G-APEG Arethusa of BEA
Vickers Type 951 Vanguard, G-APEG, Arethusa, of BEA shortly after take-off. 1961. Date: 1961

Background imageArethusa Collection: A Useful Manufacture: The Raw Material Worked Up. The Burning of the Royal Navy training

A Useful Manufacture: The Raw Material Worked Up. The Burning of the Royal Navy training ship Goliath, 1876. Destitute boys from the London streets

Background imageArethusa Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres

The Naval Manoeuvres, With The Hostile Fleet: H.m.s. ArethUSA Homeward Bound With The Mails, 1890 Engraving

Background imageArethusa Collection: The Experimental Squadron, Consisting of Phaeton and Arethusa, 1851 Engraving

The Experimental Squadron, Consisting of Phaeton and Arethusa, 1851 Engraving

Background imageArethusa Collection: Papyrus Plants, Sicily

Papyrus Plants, Sicily
Papyrus plants growing in the fresh-water spring known as the Fountain of Arethusa on the sea-shore in Syracuse, Sicily. The nymph Arethusa has been associated with the spring since the times of

Background imageArethusa Collection: Brunfelss Herbarium (1530)

Brunfelss Herbarium (1530). Title page for Herbarium vivae eicones by the German theologian and botanist Otto Brunfels (1488-1534)

Background imageArethusa Collection: HMS Aurora, British light cruiser with mines, WW1

HMS Aurora, British light cruiser with mines, WW1
HMS Aurora, British Arethusa-class light cruiser, launched 1913, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1918. Seen here with mines lined up along her quarter deck

Background imageArethusa Collection: Arethusa to a Fountain

Arethusa to a Fountain
Hotly pursued by the river-god Alpheus, Arethusa flees to Ortygia, island near Syracuse, where Artemis/Diana transforms her into a fountain, but Alpheus joins her as a river

Background imageArethusa Collection: Priscilla Kemble - 1

Priscilla Kemble - 1
PRISCILLA KEMBLE (nee Hopkins) actress, later wife of John Philip Kemble : in the role of Arethusa in Beaumont & Fletchers Philaster




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"Arethusa: A Legacy of Training, Strength, and Grace" Step aboard the Training Ship Arethusa II as young cadets engage in a captivating Compass Drill at Greenhithe, Kent. The ship stands tall, symbolizing discipline and determination instilled within its crew. In another corner of the vessel lies the Knotting Class, where aspiring sailors learn the art of tying intricate knots. These skills will prove invaluable during their future voyages on this historic training ship. Delve into history as we uncover HMS Arethusa's role during World War I alongside destroyers - a formidable force protecting our seas. Witness the bravery displayed by British light cruisers like HMS Aurora and HMS Galatea as they sailed fearlessly into battle. Beyond naval exploits, Arethusa's name resonates with compassion and care. Discover how Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes in Royston, Hertfordshire provided shelter for countless children in need - an enduring testament to humanity's capacity for kindness. Immerse yourself in maritime culture with the lively Naval Cadets Hornpipe echoing through every deck. Feel the rhythm pulsating through your veins as you join these young seafarers in their spirited dance routines. Escape to Kew Gardens where tranquility reigns supreme amidst lush greenery crowned by a majestic Pagoda. Here too does Arethusa leave her mark - an advertisement for Shaftesbury Homes reminding us that even nature finds solace in acts of benevolence. Finally, gaze upon Lady Bridget Poulett transformed into Arethusa herself by Madame Yevonde's lens - embodying grace and strength personified. This ethereal portrait captures not only beauty but also serves as a reminder that mythology lives on within our collective imagination. Arethusa weaves together tales of adventure, resilience, philanthropy, and inspiration across time and space. Her legacy endures through generations who continue to embrace the spirit of exploration, learning, and compassion.