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Goodbye Collection (page 15)

"Goodbye, Old Man: A Farewell to Heroes" In the midst of the chaos and despair that engulfed World War I, a poignant image emerged - "Good-bye, Old Man

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Mother and Son
A mother says goodbye to her son

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Pig Off to Market 1910

Pig Off to Market 1910
The best of friends must part: a pig says goodbye to a flock of geese from the back of a cart. He is on his way to market, and will never see them again

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Theseus & Ariadne

Theseus & Ariadne
Ariadne, daughter of Minos, king of Crete, helps Theseus overcome the Minotaur, and then accompanies him to Naxos, where he deserts her - here he says goodbye while she weeps

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Tennyson / Locksley Hall

Tennyson / Locksley Hall
Scene from the poem: the lovers part

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Girl Leaves Country-Town

Girl Leaves Country-Town
Village girl says goodbye to her family as she leaves home to find work

Background imageGoodbye Collection: A Kiss before Flying

A Kiss before Flying
A passionate goodbye kiss before flying off in a plane during the roaring 20s

Background imageGoodbye Collection: We ll Meet Again

We ll Meet Again
WE LL MEET AGAIN A soldier and his sweetheart wave a poignant goodbye to one another on the music sheet of the song made famous by Vera Lynn

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Germans Troops Leaving

Germans Troops Leaving
German troops return to the Front, kissed and waved goodbye from their womenfolk

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Rc Sherriff / Cig Card

Rc Sherriff / Cig Card
ROBERT CEDRIC SHERRIFF English writer, best known for his film scripts for The Invisible Man (1933), Goodbye Mr Chips (1936) and The Dam Busters (1955)

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Evacuees and Matron

Evacuees and Matron
Young children carrying their own suitcases and belongings down steps. They are leaving the kindly matron who has been their temporary carer, for evacuation to the countryside

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Waiting to Evacuate

Waiting to Evacuate
A matron who has temporarily looked after a group of young children watches over them as they sit on steps with their belongings packed, ready to be evacuated to the country

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Matron & Evacuees

Matron & Evacuees
Young children carrying their own suitcases and belongings down steps. They are leaving the kindly matron who has been their temporary carer, for evacuation to the countryside

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Titanic Victim

Titanic Victim
Mrs Henrietta Loring, whose husband drowned in the Titanic sinking, travels to the site and throws flowers into the sea as her last goodbye Date: 1912

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Ship Passengers 1927

Ship Passengers 1927
A party of cheerful travellers pose on the deck of a steamship for a souvenir photo; the third from the right carries a curious doll, perhaps a goodbye gift

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Parting Handclasp

Parting Handclasp
A parting handclasp - Goodbye, Sweetheart, goodbye !

Background imageGoodbye Collection: When Mama Goes Out / 1930

When Mama Goes Out / 1930
When mama goes out... Her children help her with her coat and her bag and give her a goodbye hug

Background imageGoodbye Collection: FORD V6 FOR 1938

FORD V6 FOR 1938
Smart people on a terrace say hello - or is it goodbye ? - to smart people in a Ford V-8

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Waving Goodbye to Papa

Waving Goodbye to Papa
Wife and daughter wave goodbye to papa

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Waving Goodbye

Waving Goodbye
Bon voyage ! - waving goodbye at the dockside

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Goodbye on Platform

Goodbye on Platform
A lady waves goodbye to a parting train, a porter handles luggage, the station master surveys his platform with proprietorial watchfulness

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Luther Says Goodbye

Luther Says Goodbye
MARTIN LUTHER says goodbye to his family as he sets out on what will prove to be his last journey, to Eisleben, on 23 January. Even the dog is sorry to see him leave

Background imageGoodbye Collection: American Soldier to War

American Soldier to War
An American Sammy kisses his wife goodbye as he leaves to join the war in Europe; his son holds his rifle in front of the flag while his daughter weeps

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Scene from Shakespeares play, Henry IV Part 1

Scene from Shakespeares play, Henry IV Part 1
Scene from Shakespeares history play, Henry IV Part I, in which Hotspur (Henry Percy, son of the Earl of Northumberland) says goodbye to his wife, Lady Percy, before he goes into battle

Background imageGoodbye Collection: Separation / Keel Row Song

Separation / Keel Row Song
A woman waves goodbye to her husband or sweetheart




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"Goodbye, Old Man: A Farewell to Heroes" In the midst of the chaos and despair that engulfed World War I, a poignant image emerged - "Good-bye, Old Man. " Fortunio Matania's iconic painting captured the essence of sacrifice and camaraderie as a soldier bid farewell to his loyal horse. This heart-wrenching scene symbolized not only the end of an era but also the profound bond between man and beast. As war ravaged nations, another goodbye echoed through Manchester's streets - "Manchesters last tram. " The city bid adieu to its beloved mode of transportation, marking a significant shift in urban life. Yet amidst this change, memories lingered on those final rides filled with laughter and nostalgia. Across oceans and skies alike, farewells took on different forms. Amy Johnson's departure from England marked her audacious solo flight across continents - a brave goodbye to comfort zones. Meanwhile, seafarers embarked on perilous journeys during World War II under the watchful eye of organizations like A Mission to Seamen. Goodbyes were whispered aboard ships as families clung onto hope for their loved ones' safe return. Evacuees boarded trains with tear-streaked faces during wartime upheaval – leaving behind familiar landscapes for uncertain futures. Thumbelina kissed her Swallow companion goodbye in Hans Christian Andersen's tale – reminding us that even in fairy tales, partings can be bittersweet. Amidst all these goodbyes stood love stories etched into history; 1940s romance unfolded onboard Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth during her final voyage before retirement. As passengers disembarked one last time from this majestic vessel, they carried cherished memories within their hearts forever. Through photographs frozen in time like EVRV2A-00075 or Pilot Stanley Hausner saying goodbye to his wife before taking flight once more – we glimpse the raw emotions that accompany farewells.