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"HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982: A triumphant homecoming after a courageous battle

Background imageReturn Collection: Returning Sails at Tsukudajima (Tsukudajima kihan), from the series 'Eight Views of the...'

Returning Sails at Tsukudajima (Tsukudajima kihan), from the series "Eight Views of the..."
Returning Sails at Tsukudajima (Tsukudajima kihan), from the series "Eight Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto hakkei)", 1836/37

Background imageReturn Collection: Returning Sails at Otomo (Otomo kihan), from the series 'Eight Views of Kanazawa...', c. 1835/36

Returning Sails at Otomo (Otomo kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Kanazawa...", c. 1835/36
Returning Sails at Otomo (Otomo kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Kanazawa (Kanazawa hakkei)", c. 1835/36

Background imageReturn Collection: Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), section of a sheet from the series 'Eight

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), section of a sheet from the series "Eight Views...c1847/52 Creator
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), section of a sheet from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)", c. 1847/52

Background imageReturn Collection: The Mouth of the Aji River in Settsu Province (Settsu Ajikawaguchi), from the series 'Wres... 1858

The Mouth of the Aji River in Settsu Province (Settsu Ajikawaguchi), from the series "Wres... 1858
The Mouth of the Aji River in Settsu Province (Settsu Ajikawaguchi), from the series "Wrestling Matches between Mountains and Seas (Sankai mitate zumo)", 1858

Background imageReturn Collection: Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views of Omi...', c. 1834

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Omi...", c. 1834
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi)", c. 1834

Background imageReturn Collection: Urashima Taro Returning Home from the Palace of the Dragon King (Urashima Taro...), 1886

Urashima Taro Returning Home from the Palace of the Dragon King (Urashima Taro...), 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Urashima Taro Returning Home from the Palace of the Dragon King (Urashima Taro no ko kikoku ju Ryugujo no zu), 1886

Background imageReturn Collection: Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series 'Eight Views... c. 1766

Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series "Eight Views... c. 1766
Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Background imageReturn Collection: Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series 'Eight Fashionable... c.1768/69

Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series "Eight Fashionable... c.1768/69
Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series "Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)", c. 1768/69

Background imageReturn Collection: The Poet Ise Looking Up at a Flock of Returning Geese, from an untitled... Japan, early 1760s

The Poet Ise Looking Up at a Flock of Returning Geese, from an untitled... Japan, early 1760s. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
The Poet Ise Looking Up at a Flock of Returning Geese, from an untitled series of eight views, Japan, early 1760s

Background imageReturn Collection: Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790. Creator: John Jones

Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790. Creator: John Jones
Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790

Background imageReturn Collection: Return of the Pope to Rome - the Procession at the Church of San Giovanni, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Return of the Pope to Rome - the Procession at the Church of San Giovanni, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Pope to Rome - the Procession at the Church of San Giovanni, 1850. The Pope...arrived at the Gate of St. John precisely at four

Background imageReturn Collection: Return from the Vineyards, plate three of four from Le Travaux de la Vendange, 1750

Return from the Vineyards, plate three of four from Le Travaux de la Vendange, 1750

Background imageReturn Collection: Map of Dunkirk area during the evacuation, WW2

Map of Dunkirk area during the evacuation, WW2
Map of the Dunkirk area in northern France during the evacuation, showing two flooded areas of low-lying meadow land which assisted in the Allied retreat. Date: 1940

Background imageReturn Collection: Ufo / Simonton / Eagle River

Ufo / Simonton / Eagle River
While eating his breakfast in Eagle river Wisconsin, Joe Simonton is visited by aliens who provide him with a jug, and ask him for some water. In return, they give him pancakes

Background imageReturn Collection: Return of scouts-Cheyenne, C1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Return of scouts-Cheyenne, C1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Return of scouts-Cheyenne, C1910. Cheyene Indians riding horses

Background imageReturn Collection: Head study for 'Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg', before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft

Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828

Background imageReturn Collection: Head study for 'Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg', before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft

Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828

Background imageReturn Collection: Head study of a boy for 'Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg', before 1828

Head study of a boy for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study of a boy for "Return of Emperor Franz from Pressburg", before 1828

Background imageReturn Collection: Hard Labor Convicts Returning from Work, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov

Hard Labor Convicts Returning from Work, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Hard Labor Convicts Returning from Work, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi (Views and inhabitants of Nerchinsk hard labor camps)

Background imageReturn Collection: Returning with Fashionable Goods From the Irbitsk Market, 1888. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov

Returning with Fashionable Goods From the Irbitsk Market, 1888. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov
Returning with Fashionable Goods From the Irbitsk Market, 1888. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Background imageReturn Collection: The returning son, around 1890. Creator: Joseph Eugen Horwarter

The returning son, around 1890. Creator: Joseph Eugen Horwarter
The returning son, around 1890

Background imageReturn Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century

Background imageReturn Collection: 'The Return of the Lost Sailor', by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of... 1862

"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of... 1862
"The Return of the Lost Sailor", by T. Roberts, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Background imageReturn Collection: Fate and Migration: A Migrant, Returning to His Homeland, Bids Farewell to the Graves of... 1904

Fate and Migration: A Migrant, Returning to His Homeland, Bids Farewell to the Graves of... 1904
Fate and Migration: A Migrant, Returning to His Homeland, Bids Farewell to the Graves of those Dear to Him Who He Had Lost in the Adopted Land, 1904

Background imageReturn Collection: Naomi returns to Bethlehem - Bible

Naomi returns to Bethlehem - Bible
3781400 Naomi returns to Bethlehem - Bible; (add.info.: Naomi returns to Bethlehem, accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Ruth. Ruth, chapter II)

Background imageReturn Collection: Return of the Ark, Old testament (print)

Return of the Ark, Old testament (print)
3794239 Return of the Ark, Old testament (print) by Leinweber, Anton Robert (1845-1921) (after); (add.info.: Return of the ark - The Book of Judges 6:13. Old Testament)

Background imageReturn Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593915 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Background imageReturn Collection: The well preserved body of Napoleon revealed when his coffin was opened on Saint Helena in 1840

The well preserved body of Napoleon revealed when his coffin was opened on Saint Helena in 1840 before his remains were returned to France. He had died 19 years earlier, on May 5, 1821

Background imageReturn Collection: Homeward Bound, (oil on canvas laid on board)

Homeward Bound, (oil on canvas laid on board)
657736 Homeward Bound, (oil on canvas laid on board) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward Bound. William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

Background imageReturn Collection: Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Anglers Return -- Lord Derby and Benjamin Disraeli portrayed as fishermen, examining the Conservative partys poor returns from the recent General Election -- the Liberal party under Lord

Background imageReturn Collection: Aerial view of Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2

Aerial view of Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2
Aerial view of Dunkirk and harbour during the evacuation, with surrounding countryside. Date: 1940

Background imageReturn Collection: Map of France and Belgium, evacuation from Dunkirk, WW2

Map of France and Belgium, evacuation from Dunkirk, WW2
Map of the northern French and Belgian coast, showing the evacuation from Dunkirk and other points, and the evacuation triangle through which the Allied army retreated

Background imageReturn Collection: The Prodigal Son, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)

The Prodigal Son, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
450155 The Prodigal Son, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Vois, Arie de (1631-80); 22.8x18.4 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageReturn Collection: The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas
711594 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-3) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93)

Background imageReturn Collection: Bomber crew after raid on Germany. RAF, Royal Airforce

Bomber crew after raid on Germany. RAF, Royal Airforce, returning home after the raid. Picture taken 2nd March 1940

Background imageReturn Collection: Elton John, pictured back in London after his successful tour of Russia. 31st May 1979

Elton John, pictured back in London after his successful tour of Russia. 31st May 1979

Background imageReturn Collection: Elton John, arrives back in London after his successful tour of Russia

Elton John, arrives back in London after his successful tour of Russia. Pictured, Elton John with the football which was presented to him by the top Russian Club Moscow Dynamo. 31st May 1979

Background imageReturn Collection: The return of the Europic Ferry from the Falklands War, Southampton

The return of the Europic Ferry from the Falklands War, Southampton. Pictured, men are greeted by awaiting families. 17th July 1982

Background imageReturn Collection: The men of the 29th Marine Commando Royal Artillery return from the Falklands

The men of the 29th Marine Commando Royal Artillery return from the Falklands. They wade ashore at Plymouth from the same landing craft used in their invasion of San Carlos Bay

Background imageReturn Collection: Fallen heroes from the Falklands come home. Sixty four bodies are brought back in Union

Fallen heroes from the Falklands come home. Sixty four bodies are brought back in Union Jack draped containers aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Bedivere. Southampton

Background imageReturn Collection: The return of the Europic Ferry from the Falklands War, Southampton

The return of the Europic Ferry from the Falklands War, Southampton. Pictured, Lance Bombardier Paul Smith, from Nottingham, celebrates his safe return with Sunday Mirror Task Force Ale

Background imageReturn Collection: Royal Fleet auxiliary 'Sir Lancelot'and repair vessel Stena Seaspread arrive

Royal Fleet auxiliary "Sir Lancelot"and repair vessel Stena Seaspread arrive
Royal Fleet auxiliary " Sir Lancelot" and repair vessel Stena Seaspread arrive back from the South Atlantic. They are returning from the Falklands to a heros welcome at Portsmouth

Background imageReturn Collection: Kevin Keegan, the England and Liverpool football idol, returns to his old school

Kevin Keegan, the England and Liverpool football idol, returns to his old school, St Francis Xaviers primary school in Doncaster, where he meets his headmistress, Sister Mary Oliver

Background imageReturn Collection: The Transglobe Expedition returns home, pictured, Sir Ranulph Fiennes on their arrival at

The Transglobe Expedition returns home, pictured, Sir Ranulph Fiennes on their arrival at Greenwich. 29th August 1982

Background imageReturn Collection: Michael Heseltine pictured outside Number 10 Downing Street

Michael Heseltine pictured outside Number 10 Downing Street, where he attends a meeting regarding the new Conservative cabinet under John Majors leadership

Background imageReturn Collection: HMS Arrow returns to Plymouth after service in the Falklands dbase MSI

HMS Arrow returns to Plymouth after service in the Falklands dbase MSI

Background imageReturn Collection: Royal Air Force Folland Gnat T. 1 trainers of the Red Arrows

Royal Air Force Folland Gnat T. 1 trainers of the Red Arrows
Royal Air Force Folland Gnat T.1 trainers of the Red Arrows, preparing to return to RAF Little Rissington after an airs-how itinerary away from their RAF Little Rissington base. Date: circa 1970

Background imageReturn Collection: WW1 - Scottish soldiers return from combat

WW1 - Scottish soldiers return from combat
Scottish soldiers return from combat in 1916. Original version was held at the Musee du Luxembourg. See 10094865 for a colour version (cropped) Date: 1916




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"HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982: A triumphant homecoming after a courageous battle, marking a momentous return for the brave souls who fought for their nation's honor. " "Mallory and Irvine at the Second Step, Everest, 1924: Legends of mountaineering making their daring ascent towards greatness. Their valiant efforts still echo through time as we remember their audacious return to conquer the world's highest peak. " "Erebus and Terror, Franklins last trip: The haunting tale of exploration turned tragedy unfolds as these ill-fated ships make their final journey. Their eerie return reminds us of the perils faced by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories. " "Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster: An invitation to embark on an airborne adventure awaits. Let your imagination take flight as you explore new horizons and experience the thrill of returning safely back down to earth. " "The Return from Calvary (colour litho): A poignant depiction capturing Christ's ultimate sacrifice and his triumphant resurrection. This vivid artwork serves as a powerful reminder that even in darkness, hope will always find its way back into our lives. " "REMBRANDT, Harmenszoon van Rijn, called (1606-1669): Celebrated master painter whose brushstrokes brought life to countless canvases. His artistic genius continues to captivate audiences worldwide with each stroke serving as a testament to his unparalleled talent and everlasting legacy. " "Three Coldstream Guards -- Crimean Braves: Heroes adorned in red uniforms march proudly upon their victorious return from Crimea. These gallant soldiers embody resilience and valor amidst adversity while reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom's sake. " "Persephone & Demeter: Mythical figures entwined in a tale of love lost and found again.