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Returns Collection (#2)

"Returns: From Majestic Birds to Historic Moments, a Journey through Time" Witness the grace and power of a Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) in flight

Background imageReturns Collection: World War II Ocean liner Queen Mary returns to Southampton

World War II Ocean liner Queen Mary returns to Southampton
World War II vintage photograph - Ocean liner Queen Mary returns to Southampton at the end of the war having beeen used as a troop ship

Background imageReturns Collection: Prince Albert Victor Edward of Wales in the City of London (engraving)

Prince Albert Victor Edward of Wales in the City of London (engraving)
1614109 Prince Albert Victor Edward of Wales in the City of London (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReturns Collection: Window depicting the Virgin returning Theophilus the deed (stained glass)

Window depicting the Virgin returning Theophilus the deed (stained glass)
1278221 Window depicting the Virgin returning Theophilus the deed (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand, France; (add.info.: Clermont-Ferrand)

Background imageReturns Collection: George Pontin

George Pontin
Jacks Return. A sailor returns home from the sea. Artist: George Pontin. Date: circa 1907

Background imageReturns Collection: Heraclius (c. 575-641) Restores the Cross to Jerusalem, from the Legend of the True Cross

Heraclius (c. 575-641) Restores the Cross to Jerusalem, from the Legend of the True Cross
LEE241052 Heraclius (c.575-641) Restores the Cross to Jerusalem, from the Legend of the True Cross cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) (detail of 58287) by Francesca

Background imageReturns Collection: Birthday card, Many Happy Returns, rabbits with cake

Birthday card, Many Happy Returns, rabbits with cake. 20th century

Background imageReturns Collection: On leave

On leave
Young soldier returns home on leave, carrying a trophy in the form of a German helmet. From a patriotic postcard. Artist: Dorothy Braham Date: 1915

Background imageReturns Collection: Virginia Bruce in Arsene Lupin Returns (1938)

Virginia Bruce in Arsene Lupin Returns (1938) wearing her while dinner gown with jewelled clasp on shoulder Date: 1938

Background imageReturns Collection: King Abimelech Restores Sarah to her Husband, Abraham, 1580 (tapestry weave, wool & silk)

King Abimelech Restores Sarah to her Husband, Abraham, 1580 (tapestry weave, wool & silk)
DAY235406 King Abimelech Restores Sarah to her Husband, Abraham, 1580 (tapestry weave, wool & silk) by Geubels, Frans (c.1520-85); 421.6x469.9 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

Background imageReturns Collection: Birthday postcard, Many Happy Returns of the Day

Birthday postcard, Many Happy Returns of the Day. 1914

Background imageReturns Collection: Evacuated French peasant returns home, WW1

Evacuated French peasant returns home, WW1
An evacuated French peasant returns to his home after the Second Battle of the Marne, towards the end of the First World War. 1918

Background imageReturns Collection: The Season Returns to London

The Season Returns to London
Caricature by Garretto giving an impression of London nightlife during the season of 1928. Two glamorous women dressed in fur collared evening coats are accompanied by a gentleman in a top hat. 1928

Background imageReturns Collection: WW2 - Returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home

WW2 - Returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home
" Let us Strive without failing in faith or in duty" - Winston Churchill Encirclement ! A returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home by his wife and small son. Date: 1944

Background imageReturns Collection: A Tiring Day during the Naval Manoeuvres, Tallboys tries to enjoy a Siesta (litho)

A Tiring Day during the Naval Manoeuvres, Tallboys tries to enjoy a Siesta (litho)
1048033 A Tiring Day during the Naval Manoeuvres, Tallboys tries to enjoy a Siesta (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReturns Collection: The Far East, Sketches in Korea (engraving)

The Far East, Sketches in Korea (engraving)
1615365 The Far East, Sketches in Korea (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Far East, Sketches in Korea)

Background imageReturns Collection: Charles I returns to Whitehall (b / w photo)

Charles I returns to Whitehall (b / w photo)
3631042 Charles I returns to Whitehall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I returns to Whitehall)

Background imageReturns Collection: The end of the day - farm horse returns home (colour litho)

The end of the day - farm horse returns home (colour litho)
5998680 The end of the day - farm horse returns home (colour litho) by Barker, Wright (1864-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of the day - farm horse returns home)

Background imageReturns Collection: Jacob returns to his birth place (engraving)

Jacob returns to his birth place (engraving)
818805 Jacob returns to his birth place (engraving) by Freman, G (fl. 17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob returns to his birth place)

Background imageReturns Collection: Mr Bowpots Roast Goose Adventure (engraving)

Mr Bowpots Roast Goose Adventure (engraving)
2785897 Mr Bowpots Roast Goose Adventure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bowpots Roast Goose Adventure)

Background imageReturns Collection: Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)

Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)
1045667 Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReturns Collection: Bela IV, Returns to His Country Devastated by the Mongols (engraving)

Bela IV, Returns to His Country Devastated by the Mongols (engraving)
6005318 Bela IV, Returns to His Country Devastated by the Mongols (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bela IV)

Background imageReturns Collection: Window depicting Noah and the Ark: the dove returning with a branch (stained glass)

Window depicting Noah and the Ark: the dove returning with a branch (stained glass)
1277654 Window depicting Noah and the Ark: the dove returning with a branch (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise Saint Etienne, Arcis-sur-Aube, France; (add.info.: Arcis-sur-Aube)

Background imageReturns Collection: Our Cats, a Domestic History (engraving)

Our Cats, a Domestic History (engraving)
1622837 Our Cats, a Domestic History (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Cats, a Domestic History)

Background imageReturns Collection: After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving)

After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving)
1061358 After the Egyptian Campaign, the Special Correspondents Holiday Trip up the Nile (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Egyptian Campaign)

Background imageReturns Collection: The Story of a Seaside Elopement (engraving)

The Story of a Seaside Elopement (engraving)
1036412 The Story of a Seaside Elopement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Seaside Elopement)

Background imageReturns Collection: Unveiling a Statue of the late Duke of Devonshire at Eastbourne on 17 August (engraving)

Unveiling a Statue of the late Duke of Devonshire at Eastbourne on 17 August (engraving)
1629058 Unveiling a Statue of the late Duke of Devonshire at Eastbourne on 17 August (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReturns Collection: Troubles of an Artist in sketching from Nature (engraving)

Troubles of an Artist in sketching from Nature (engraving)
1591131 Troubles of an Artist in sketching from Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles of an Artist in sketching from Nature)

Background imageReturns Collection: A Naval Officers Afternoon at Malta (engraving)

A Naval Officers Afternoon at Malta (engraving)
1044723 A Naval Officers Afternoon at Malta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naval Officers Afternoon at Malta)

Background imageReturns Collection: After five years to the day, a beflagged and decorated Addis Ababa turned out to watch

After five years to the day, a beflagged and decorated Addis Ababa turned out to watch their Emperor Haile Selassie return in triumph to the capital of his liberated country

Background imageReturns Collection: British Lions return from their Tour to Australia and New Zealand

British Lions return from their Tour to Australia and New Zealand. British Lion John Bevan wanted a quiet reception when he returned to the Rhondda after his triumphs in New Zealand - but swarms of

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

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

Background imageReturns Collection: The cruise ship Canberra arrives back at her berth in Southampton Docks

The cruise ship Canberra arrives back at her berth in Southampton Docks. She has returned from the Falklands bringing Marines and servicemen home after the conflict

Background imageReturns Collection: The Transglobe Expedition returns home. Sir Ranulph Fiennes

The Transglobe Expedition returns home. Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his colleague Charlie Burton arriving at Greenwich. 29th August 1982

Background imageReturns Collection: The Transglobe Expedition returns home. Sir Ranulph Fiennes aboard the Transglobe

The Transglobe Expedition returns home. Sir Ranulph Fiennes aboard the Transglobe Expedition boat the Benjamin Bowrin, anchored off Southend Pier

Background imageReturns Collection: Cartoon, Dora Discomfited -- when peace returns after the end of World War One

Cartoon, Dora Discomfited -- when peace returns after the end of World War One, we are once again free to write what we like without fear of the censors black pencil. Date: 1919

Background imageReturns Collection: Autour de la Lune ( Round the Moon ). The moon-projectile returns to

Autour de la Lune ( Round the Moon ). The moon-projectile returns to its home-planet. Date: 1870

Background imageReturns Collection: Cowboy and Home on Range Date: 1948

Cowboy and Home on Range Date: 1948

Background imageReturns Collection: DRUNKEN HUSBAND AT HOME

DRUNKEN HUSBAND AT HOME
Despite being told not to stay out drinking by his wife, a husband returns several hours later in an intoxicated state, with his wife waiting up for him. Date: mid-19th century

Background imageReturns Collection: WWI / IRON CROSS HERO

WWI / IRON CROSS HERO
A German soldier, having been awarded the Iron Cross, returns home to his proud and relieved parents. Date: 1915

Background imageReturns Collection: Ww1 - Returning Soldier

Ww1 - Returning Soldier
A French soldier returns home from the Front, and receives a warm welcome from his loved one. Date: 1916

Background imageReturns Collection: THUMB PLAY BILL

THUMB PLAY BILL
A theatrical announcement for the final European performance at Ryde Town Hall of General Tom Thumb (aged 14) before he returns to America

Background imageReturns Collection: Herakles - Cerberus

Herakles - Cerberus
The last Labour of Herakles is to descend to the Underworld and capture the three-headed dog Cerberus; he does this, but returns the dog to Hades who needs him as a watchdog

Background imageReturns Collection: Churchgoing and charity

Churchgoing and charity
A family returns from church to their Christmas dinner, and Papa is charitably disposed towards a barefoot girl. Date: 1855

Background imageReturns Collection: UFOs, OBannon, Winona, 1957

UFOs, OBannon, Winona, 1957
50 km east of Winona, Missouri, Tom OBannon sees a flying saucer; when it returns two days later, he obtains this impressive photograph. Date: 20th October 1957

Background imageReturns Collection: Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) coming ashore amongst crabs

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) coming ashore amongst crabs. Clearwater Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos. Sequence 3 of 3

Background imageReturns Collection: Steamboat Maid of the Mist - Niagara Falls Tourist boat

Steamboat Maid of the Mist - Niagara Falls Tourist boat
Steamboat Maid of the Mist - Niagara Tourist boat, returning from the Falls. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageReturns Collection: White ibis (Eudocimus albus) flock in breeding plumage, backlit against dark background

White ibis (Eudocimus albus) flock in breeding plumage, backlit against dark background, four individuals flying in to join flock, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, March

Background imageReturns Collection: Osman Pasha returns to Constantinople in 1878, after the signing of the Treaty of Berlin

Osman Pasha returns to Constantinople in 1878, after the signing of the Treaty of Berlin, he received a heros welcome being named " Gazi" (Victorious) and promoted to the rank of Marshal




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"Returns: From Majestic Birds to Historic Moments, a Journey through Time" Witness the grace and power of a Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) in flight, as it returns to its natural habitat. Step back into the golden age of travel with the vintage Western Airways Poster, inviting you to explore new destinations and experience unforgettable returns. MUSSOLINI SAVES EUROPE - Uncover the intriguing story behind this headline-making return that shaped European history forever. Queen Elizabeth II returns to the United Kingdom after the heartbreaking loss of King George, marking a poignant moment in British royal history. Dive into the world of politics as Election Returns flood in from across America, shaping the future course of democracy. Take a glimpse into Ladies Travelling 1399, an enchanting journey where women defy conventions and embark on daring returns across medieval landscapes. Embark on an epic voyage as Kukai sails to China, returning with profound knowledge that would transform Japan's cultural landscape forever. Explore the remarkable career path of a Naval Surgeon at Royal Hospital Haslar through an intricate engraving capturing their tireless dedication and countless patient returns to health. Follow a shepherd leading his flock of crossbred mule ewes down town high street before returning them safely for lambing season – witness how centuries-old traditions continue today. Experience redemption like never before with Prodigal Son Returns – discover how forgiveness can lead to second chances and newfound joy. Delve into The Horrors of Home as war veterans confront haunting memories upon their long-awaited return from battlefields far away – reminding us all about resilience and healing journeys ahead. Celebrate Alcibiades Acclaimed.