Sweetheart Collection (page 7)

Sweetheart Abbey, Scotland
Sweetheart Abbey, or New Abbey, outside the village of that name near Dumfries, Scotland. It was indeed new at one time, but that was in 1275 -- today it is much the worse for wear

Single Men First
A reluctant bachelor gets carted off by the recruitment sergeant and regrets jilting a rather smug looking sweetheart. A comment on the recruitment policy during World War One which ruled that single

Army Club Cigarettes
An army officer celebrates the end of the First World War by wooing a sweetheart with the gift of Army Club cigarettes and a barely concealed bunch of mistletoe

Adoration by C. Robinson
Decorative illustration by Charles Robinson showing a fashionable young woman worshipping an effigy on a pedestal of a soldier

The First Advance
A bashful monkey suitor offers his equally coy sweetheart a coconut in the romantic rituals that go on before marriage

Wrights Coal Tar soap
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar soap showing a British soldier (or Tommy ), writing a thank-you letter to his sweetheart

French Troops Off to War
A poignant scene, showing two young women saying goodbye to French soldiers as they march enthusiastically away to the Western Front

Lady Charles Beresford
Bodice with en coeur or sweetheart neckline, shoulder straps & transparent short sleeves - the whole heavily ornamented with beadwork. N.B choker & long string of pearls

Robin & Allin
Robin helps Alan-a-Dale to stop the marriage of Alans sweetheart Alice de Beauforest to the evil rich old knight Isenbart de Belame

Baobab tree and couple walking, Sine Saloum Delta, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Al Azhar area, Islamic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ruins of Church of St. Paul with Grand Lisboa Casino in background, Macau, China, Asia

Couple walking on beach, Paradise Cove, Aitutaki, Cook Islands, South Pacific Ocean, Pacific

A couple in a giant love heart lock, Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China, Asia

Couple on moped carrying floral display, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Couple kissing, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Upper Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, USA, North America

Walkers near the Padang, Singapore, South East Asia

Interior of the nave of the 13th century Cistercian Sweetheart Abbey, founded by Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway, New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset, Lazise, Lake Garda, Veneto, Italian Lakes, Italy, Europe

View over the Pingo Gardens from the Hotel Eden, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Thingvellir National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iceland, Polar Regions

Couple looking towards Little Venice in the Alefkandra district of Mykonos Town, Mykonos, Cyclades Islands, Greece, Europe

Boardwalk to surf from Cabinas las Olas, Avellanas Beach, Guanacaste State, northwest, Costa Rica, South America

Santa Maria beach, Sal, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

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

Ww2 Wartime Romance 1940
A British soldier on leave, arm in arm with his sweetheart

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

Sweetheart Roland
The witch goes an hours walk with every stride

Game : Isabella
All form a circle : the one chosen to be Isabella is in the middle, and chooses a sweetheart from the ring, together they mime the actions of the song

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

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"Sweetheart: A Timeless Love Story Through the Ages" Step back in time and explore the captivating tales of love that have been woven into history. From the trenches of WW1 to the enchanting Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries, Scotland, love has always found a way to prevail. During the dark days of war, soldiers sought solace in simple pleasures like Wrights Coal Tar Soap. Its comforting scent reminded them of their sweethearts waiting back home. In times of turmoil, music became a balm for weary souls. Vera Lynn's melodic voice echoed through air raid shelters during the Second World War, offering hope and reminding us all of our beloved sweethearts. Love knows no boundaries or distances. A couple framed with the iconic Space Needle in Seattle stands as a testament to this truth. Their embrace speaks volumes about enduring affection amidst breathtaking views at Kerry Park. Travel even further back in time to discover Sweetheart Abbey dating from 13th and 14th centuries. This architectural marvel was built as an eternal symbol of devotion by Lady Dervorgilla for her late husband John Balliol—truly a testament to everlasting love. Artistic expressions have also captured love's essence throughout history. The poignant illustration "Sweetheart Roland" depicts undying loyalty and sacrifice while Edmund Blair Leighton's masterpiece "God Speed" showcases chivalry and protection within romantic relationships. From humorous moments portrayed by Joyce Dennys' "The Chaperon" to elegant fashion showcased in Boue Soeurs' New York couture house advert, love takes on various forms but remains ever-present across time periods and cultures. Even William Barribal's satirical piece "The Farce" reminds us that sometimes love can be comical yet endearing—a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously when it comes to matters of the heart. As seasons change, so does romance bloom beneath spring cherry tree blossoms.