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Refuge Collection (#46)

"Finding solace amidst the storm: Refuge in various forms" Leon Trotsky sought refuge in Mexico, a safe haven from political persecution

Background imageRefuge Collection: Locatelli refuge on the Tre cime di Lavaredo walk, Dolomites, eastern Alps

Locatelli refuge on the Tre cime di Lavaredo walk, Dolomites, eastern Alps, South Tyrol, Bolzano province, Italy, Europe

Background imageRefuge Collection: Tierser Alpl mountain hut, on the way from Schlern to the Rosengarten mountain range

Tierser Alpl mountain hut, on the way from Schlern to the Rosengarten mountain range, Dolomites, eastern Alps, South Tyrol, Bolzano province, Italy, Europe

Background imageRefuge Collection: Endangered key deer, Florida

Endangered key deer, Florida
Key deer doe, an endangered species, Big Pine Key National Wildlife Refuge, Florida. Digital photograph

Background imageRefuge Collection: Founding of Providence, Rhode Island, 1636

Founding of Providence, Rhode Island, 1636
Roger Williams landing at a spring where he builds Providence, Rhode Island, 1636. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageRefuge Collection: Trumpeter swan family in last light at pond at the Ninepipe NWR in Montana

Trumpeter swan family in last light at pond at the Ninepipe NWR in Montana

Background imageRefuge Collection: Wheatgrass and dramatic skies at Freezeout Lake WMA, Fairfield, Montana, USA

Wheatgrass and dramatic skies at Freezeout Lake WMA, Fairfield, Montana, USA

Background imageRefuge Collection: Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) fly across the setting sun at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge on the Rio Grande near Socorro, New Mexico, USA, winter

Background imageRefuge Collection: Black-tailed Prairie

Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludocivianus) adult standing in wildflowers at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge near Lawton, Oklahoma, USA in summer

Background imageRefuge Collection: NA, USA, Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Snowshoe hare

NA, USA, Alaska. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Snowshoe hare

Background imageRefuge Collection: Serbian Orthodox Church, and a UNESCO site, Church of the Holy Apostles, was built

Serbian Orthodox Church, and a UNESCO site, Church of the Holy Apostles, was built in the 13th century by St. Sava. - May not be used in defamation towards Serbia

Background imageRefuge Collection: Frescoes from the 14th Century Serbian Church, Sveti Jovan. - May not be used in

Frescoes from the 14th Century Serbian Church, Sveti Jovan. - May not be used in defamation towards Serbian culture

Background imageRefuge Collection: Madagascar, Nosy

Madagascar, Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve, on Indian Ocean, island refuge for Aye-aye and lemurs, near Maroantsetra

Background imageRefuge Collection: Homeless refuge chapel in New York

Homeless refuge chapel in New York
Association for the Relief of Respectable Aged Indigent Females. The Chapel. Chapel at the Association for the Relief of Respectable Aged Indigent Females, 891 Amsterdam Avenue, looking toward altar

Background imageRefuge Collection: Homeless refuge in New York

Homeless refuge in New York
Association for the Relief of Respectable Aged Indigent Females, Parlor. Parlor at the Association for the Relief of Respectable Aged Indigent Females, 891 Amsterdam Avenue

Background imageRefuge Collection: Board Room

Board Room
Association for the Relief of Respectable Aged Indigent Females, Board Room. Board room at the Association for the Relief of Respectable Aged Indigent Females, 891 Amsterdam Avenue, table

Background imageRefuge Collection: The Nest, Salvation Army Childrens Home, London

The Nest, Salvation Army Childrens Home, London
Inmates in the garden of The Nest, a home for sexually abused girls, opened by the Salvation Army in 1901 at Upper Clapton, north east London

Background imageRefuge Collection: Bahamas

Bahamas
A double-page-spread entitled Letters from the Bahamas showing various families who have sought refuge in the Bahamas whilst the war rages back in England

Background imageRefuge Collection: Black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageRefuge Collection: Great egret (Ardea alba) in breeding plumage, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Great egret (Ardea alba) in breeding plumage, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageRefuge Collection: Partition. Refugees crossing the border between Pakistan

Partition. Refugees crossing the border between Pakistan
A lorryload of Sikh and Hindu refugees about to cross the Wagah Bridge between Pakistan and India to escape the mass killings and atrocities between Muslims

Background imageRefuge Collection: Fog in Piccadilly Circus, London, 1924

Fog in Piccadilly Circus, London, 1924
Photograph showing a Policeman (left) standing at a street refuge in Piccadilly Circus, London, during a heavy fog in December 1924. This image was taken at noon

Background imageRefuge Collection: Boys Refuge at Lincoln s-Inn Fields, London

Boys Refuge at Lincoln s-Inn Fields, London
The shoemaking department inthe boys refuge, Great Queen Street in Lincoln s-Inn Fields

Background imageRefuge Collection: Refugee at Rhodes

Refugee at Rhodes
Pierre d Aubusson, Grand Master of the Knights of St John, entertains the son of the Turkish sultan who has sought refuge on the island

Background imageRefuge Collection: Mountain Refuge

Mountain Refuge
Refuges-Napoleon, mountain refuge in the Hautes-Alpes

Background imageRefuge Collection: German Deserters / 1903

German Deserters / 1903
German deserters seek refuge in France

Background imageRefuge Collection: Roman Mountain Tactics

Roman Mountain Tactics
Romans lower platforms from above to deal with enemies who have taken refuge in mountain caves. The Dutch caption includes the name Herod, but we don t know when and where

Background imageRefuge Collection: British in Afghanistan

British in Afghanistan
The British force advances on Maidan, where the Amir Dost Mahommed has taken refuge. Lavish bribes fail to win over allies among the native tribes

Background imageRefuge Collection: St. Kevins Kitchen

St. Kevins Kitchen a church within a 6th century monastic settlement, with a tower built as a refuge against Viking and Clan raids, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

Background imageRefuge Collection: Waldenses to Piedmont

Waldenses to Piedmont
Sometimes tolerated, sometimes persecuted, the Waldenses - deemed heretics by Rome - take refuge in Piedmont

Background imageRefuge Collection: Charles Iis House

Charles Iis House
King Charles IIs tiny old timbered house at Worcester, built in 1577. It was here that the King took refuge in 1651 after being defeated at the Battle of Worcester

Background imageRefuge Collection: Isabelas Last Council

Isabelas Last Council
Isabela, at San Sebastian, holds her last council : soon she will be formally deposed, and take refuge in Paris

Background imageRefuge Collection: Francesco II has Fun

Francesco II has Fun
Relieved of his royal responsibilities, Francesco II, former king of the Two Sicilies, takes refuge with the pope at Rome and enjoys himself during the Carnival

Background imageRefuge Collection: Refugees from Naples

Refugees from Naples, taken by Garibaldis forces, seek refuge in Rome, where they are housed in the Sistine convent

Background imageRefuge Collection: Francesco II Abdicates

Francesco II Abdicates
Francesco II, king of the two Sicilies, accepts defeat, abdicates, and takes refuge in the Quirinal palace at Rome, still under papal rule thanks to Napoleons intervention

Background imageRefuge Collection: Womens Night Lodging

Womens Night Lodging
The womens ward of a night lodging house, London Date: 1902

Background imageRefuge Collection: Asylum Dining Hall

Asylum Dining Hall
The dining room of the Asylum, or House of Refuge, at Lambeth, for the reception of friendless and deserted girls

Background imageRefuge Collection: Santiago pilgrims guest house, St. -Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pyrenees Atlantique

Santiago pilgrims guest house, St. -Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pyrenees Atlantique
Santiago pilgrims guest house, St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pyrenees Atlantique, France, Europe

Background imageRefuge Collection: Bug box - wall mounted hibernaculum for insects and bugs. England, UK

Bug box - wall mounted hibernaculum for insects and bugs. England, UK
DK-197 Bug box - wall mounted hibernaculum for insects and bugs England, UK David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageRefuge Collection: A mountain hut or refuge overlooking the Tre Cime in The Italian Dolomites

A mountain hut or refuge overlooking the Tre Cime in The Italian Dolomites
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRefuge Collection: southern sea otter, enhydra lutris nereis, resting, note fore and hind legs are kept out of water

southern sea otter, enhydra lutris nereis, resting, note fore and hind legs are kept out of water
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageRefuge Collection: Whooper Swans and ducks being fed at Martin Mere in Lancashire UK

Whooper Swans and ducks being fed at Martin Mere in Lancashire UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRefuge Collection: The Locateli hut below the Tre Cime de Laverado in the Italian Dolomites

The Locateli hut below the Tre Cime de Laverado in the Italian Dolomites
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRefuge Collection: Whooper Swans and ducks being fed at Martin Mere in Lancashire UK

Whooper Swans and ducks being fed at Martin Mere in Lancashire UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRefuge Collection: southern sea otter, enhydra lutris nereis, resting, note limbs are kept uot of water

southern sea otter, enhydra lutris nereis, resting, note limbs are kept uot of water and crossed to keep warm
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageRefuge Collection: Illas Cies viewed from coast at Baiona Galicia Spain

Illas Cies viewed from coast at Baiona Galicia Spain
MAB-279 Illas Cies viewed from coast at Baiona Galicia Spain Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageRefuge Collection: Mountain refuge and landscape

Mountain refuge and landscape, Gabardito, Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain, Europe

Background imageRefuge Collection: Stone hut below Mount Smiubelgen

Stone hut below Mount Smiubelgen, 2016 m, Peer Gynt-hytta 2005, Rondane National Park, Oppland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageRefuge Collection: Taylor Preaching / C. 1645

Taylor Preaching / C. 1645
The English prelate Jeremy Taylor preaches to the Kings troops. Taylor was chaplain to Laud and Charles I, and took refuge in Wales after the downfall of the Royalist cause




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"Finding solace amidst the storm: Refuge in various forms" Leon Trotsky sought refuge in Mexico, a safe haven from political persecution. Rifugio Gnifetti on Monte Rosa, enveloped by clouds, offers a serene mountain refuge in Valsesia, Piemonte. Queen Victoria and her children find solace in mourning at Windsor Castle, seeking refuge from their grief. Prehistoric cave art paintings unveil ancient human's search for refuge through artistic expression. Picture No. 11073902 captures the essence of refuge; an image that speaks volumes without words. The Scottish Highlands' Cairngorms National Park provides a breathtaking natural sanctuary for those seeking refuge. Alderney Harbour serves as a gateway to tranquility and respite for weary souls yearning for shelter. Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen stand tall as three distinctive peaks offering both physical and metaphorical refuge in Sexten. Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes provide hope and support to vulnerable children seeking emotional refuge in Royston, Hertfordshire. Whitfield Hall Mountain Refuge along Blue Mountain Peak Trail grants hikers respite amid the majestic beauty of Jamaica's Blue Mountains. A pair of sandhill cranes finds solace within Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge—a sanctuary where nature thrives undisturbed. The little house at Arrah stands strong against adversity—an emblem of resilience and unwavering spirit amidst chaos. In our journey through life, we often seek moments or places that offer us comfort and protection—a place where we can find peace amidst turmoil or simply be ourselves without judgment or fear—refuge becomes our guiding light during these times of uncertainty.