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Returning Collection (#36)

"Returning: A Journey Through Time, History, and Emotions" Step into the world of "returning, " where every moment holds a story waiting to be told

Background imageReturning Collection: David and Goliaths Head

David and Goliaths Head
Returning with the head of Goliath, David is acclaimed as a hero by the Israelite women

Background imageReturning Collection: George Peabody / Tomahawk

George Peabody / Tomahawk
GEORGE PEABODY American merchant and philanthropist: his body returning home by sea

Background imageReturning Collection: China / Delegate Returns

China / Delegate Returns
Greetings to delegate returning from a peoples conference

Background imageReturning Collection: Cattle Returning Home

Cattle Returning Home
Cattle returning to the farm from pasture

Background imageReturning Collection: Coming home Again

Coming home Again
A mother and her children interrupt their work in the fields to wave at a train of soldiers returning from the war

Background imageReturning Collection: Eskimos Return Home

Eskimos Return Home
Eskimos returning home after a fishing expedition

Background imageReturning Collection: PAPAs HOME 1907

PAPAs HOME 1907
Papas home: wife and daughter gaze with anticipation through the window

Background imageReturning Collection: FATHERs RETURN 1916

FATHERs RETURN 1916
A Scottish father returns home to his wife and daughter

Background imageReturning Collection: FATHERs RETURN 1910

FATHERs RETURN 1910
Father returns home, to the familys great delight

Background imageReturning Collection: Father Returns C1893

Father Returns C1893
Father returns home and kisses his children in the hallway

Background imageReturning Collection: French Wolf Hunt

French Wolf Hunt
Returning home after a successful wolf hunt : this is a sporting event, without the rationale of ridding the countryside of an unwelcome predator

Background imageReturning Collection: Sydling, Dorset and Hunt

Sydling, Dorset and Hunt
A fine view of Sir John Smiths country home in Dorset I dare say thats sir John returning home from the hunt with his huntsman and hounds

Background imageReturning Collection: Racial / France / Peasant

Racial / France / Peasant
Labouring peasant returning from the fields with a basket of turnips

Background imageReturning Collection: Tennis / Lady Returning

Tennis / Lady Returning
A German lady player returns a shot

Background imageReturning Collection: Fathers Homecoming

Fathers Homecoming
Father comes home from work, with his tools in a bag slung over his shoulder : his family are pleased to see him again

Background imageReturning Collection: Christmas in India

Christmas in India
A childrens party on board a troopship returning from India to Britain

Background imageReturning Collection: Bring home the Goose

Bring home the Goose
Its Christmas Eve, and these five children are returning home with the Christmas goose and other victuals

Background imageReturning Collection: Mother and children frightened by wolves

Mother and children frightened by wolves
A mother and her children, returning home through the snow in a sleigh, are frightened by wolves pursuing them




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"Returning: A Journey Through Time, History, and Emotions" Step into the world of "returning, " where every moment holds a story waiting to be told. From the whimsical contraptions of William Heath Robinson's Kinecar to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, this captivating collection captures the essence of coming back. In 1940, as war raged on, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth with weary yet determined sailors who had fought valiantly for their country. Their return symbolized hope amidst adversity and reminded us that resilience knows no bounds. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" evokes profound emotions as we witness forgiveness and redemption unfold before our eyes. It serves as a timeless reminder that home is not only a physical place but also a sanctuary for healing hearts. Amidst family gatherings, even unexpected guests like horses find solace in joining meals—a heartwarming testament to love transcending species boundaries. Similarly, fishing boats entering Gorleston harbor bring forth tales of hard work rewarded by bountiful catches—a humble reminder that perseverance leads us back to prosperity. The Melkite icon depicting the Holy Family returning to Nazareth transports us to Galilee—an ancient land steeped in spirituality—where faith guides our steps towards reunion with loved ones and finding solace within ourselves. From suffragette demonstrations in Hyde Park during 1908—the battle cry for equality—to British troops bravely fighting during WW1 in 1916—every act represents individuals' unwavering commitment towards creating a better future for all. Captain Charles Upham stands tall among heroes whose valorous deeds echo through generations. His unwavering dedication exemplifies how one person can make an indelible mark on history when driven by duty and honor. Silhouettes dance across hunting field scenes, capturing the thrill of the chase and the joy home victorious.