Welcoming Collection (#2)

Garibaldi in England: presentation of address of Southampton Town Council...in the Townhall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: presentation of address of Southampton Town Council to Garibaldi, in the Townhall, 1864. A '...view of the interior of the Townhall, an apartment over the Bargate

The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch 'by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist

The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon, 1864. Giuseppe Garibaldi, the popular hero of Italian Unification

Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake, 19th century
5308931 Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake)

A mighty concourse of people appeared upon my arrival, full of wonder at the sight of so prodigious a vessel
2963109 A mighty concourse of people appeared upon my arrival, full of wonder at the sight of so prodigious a vessel. Gulliver arriving at the port of Blefuscu

The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England
5916717 The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II Hohenstaufen welcomes his bride Isabella of England engraving after)

The German submarine U9 receiving a heroes welcome on her return to Wilhelmshaven, WWI (litho)
3252892 The German submarine U9 receiving a heroes welcome on her return to Wilhelmshaven, WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas)
658364 Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 59.6x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Late but Welcome. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953). Oil on canvas

King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba. Bible I Kings10: 2. 15th century
532912 King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba. Bible I Kings10: 2. 15th century (chromolithograph after miniature in Breviary of Cardinal Grimani attributed to Memling)

King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba, 1865 (engraving)
532929 King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba. I Kings10:2. From Gustave Dore's illustrated Bible 1865-66)

A Scottish family
5616568 A Scottish family; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Scottish family welcoming their new lodger. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1883); Universal History Archive/UIG

Shakespeare Othello Act 2: Othello welcoming Desdemona to Cyprus. 19th century engraving
534061 Shakespeare Othello Act 2: Othello welcoming Desdemona to Cyprus. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

French crowds cheer Scots soldiers arriving at Boulogne, France with the British Expeditionary Force during WWI (litho)
3252894 French crowds cheer Scots soldiers arriving at Boulogne, France with the British Expeditionary Force during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: torchlight procession to…Royal Palace…, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: torchlight procession to the Royal Palace at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: the landing at Stockholm…, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: the landing at Stockholm, from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia

The War in Denmark: Prussian troops leaving Altona for Schleswig...at the railway station, 1864
The War in Denmark: Prussian troops leaving Altona for Schleswig - the officers taking a hasty meal at the railway station, from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

A Visit to the Old Folk on Christmas Eve - drawn by Alfred Hunt, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Visit to the Old Folk on Christmas Eve - drawn by Alfred Hunt, 1864. If one could take a peep into all the houses in England on Christmas Day, what scenes of domestic happiness would be witnessed

Tea at Hostess House, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Tea at Hostess House, between c1915 and 1918. Women having tea at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

Pont-a-Mousson, Americans visiting aged French, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Pont-a-Mousson, Americans visiting aged French, between c1915 and 1918. An American woman visiting elderly French people, probably during World War I

General Pershing, Gen. Pelletier, Gen. Dumas, Rene Besnard, 13 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
General Pershing, Gen. Pelletier, Gen. Dumas, Rene Besnard, 13 Jun 1917. The welcome of General John J. Pershing and his army at Boulogne, France on June 13, 1917

American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Wilbur H. Durborough, an American correspondent who went to Germany in 1915 to shoot film footage of World War I

The march of the Japanese army at Vladivostok city, c1919. Creator: Unknown
The march of the Japanese army at Vladivostok city, c1919

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty:..proclaiming Prince Frederick...Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, 1864 Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: the Burghers of Altona proclaiming Prince Frederick of Augustenburg Duke of Schleswig-Holstein from the balcony of the railway station, 1864

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: torchlight welcome to Prince Frederick, ...Railway Hotel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: torchlight welcome to Prince Frederick by the citizens of Kiel in front of the Railway Hotel, 1864

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: triumphal entry of Prince Frederick... Holstein, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: triumphal entry of Prince Frederick of Augustenburg into Kiel, Holstein, 1864. The news of...[the Prince's] arrival spread like wildfire through the town

Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. The inauguration of the portion of the chemin de fer, opening up direct railway communication between Paris and Madrid

U.S. troops in France, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. troops in France, 1917 or 1918. U.S. Marines being welcomed at a train station in Samur, France

Welcome to British, Boulogne, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Welcome to British, Boulogne, between c1914 and c1915. French people in street with an automobile with banner "Honour to the English Army" hung above them, during World War I

The landing of the Japanese army; welcomed by every nation at Vladivostok, 1919. Creator: Unknown
The landing of the Japanese army; welcomed by every nation at Vladivostok, 1919

The Entry of Sten Sture the Elder into Stockholm, 1864. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Entry of Sten Sture the Elder into Stockholm, 1864

A Stop at the Inn, 1794. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Stop at the Inn, 1794

The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Birmingham Corporation Address to Her... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Birmingham Corporation Address to Her Majesty in the Townhalll, 1858

Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. Creator: C.R
Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. The future King Edward VII rides in a canopied howdah during a royal visit. A triumphal arch is inscribed: God Bless the Prince of Wales'

Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England after a royal visit to India

The Prince of Wales at Montreal - Arch at the head of M'Gill Street, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - Arch at the head of M'Gill Street, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

Arrival at the military port, Naples, of the "Emperor" and the "Melazzzo" with British volunteers for Garibaldi on board - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly

The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], - from a drawing by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. His Royal Highness [future King Edward VII] reached the harbour of St

The members of the fire companies drawing the Prince of Wales through Carleton... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The members of the fire companies drawing the Prince of Wales through Carleton, a suburb of St. John, New Brunswick, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

Grand canoe reception given to the Prince of Wales on the St. Lawrence, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Grand canoe reception given to the Prince of Wales on the St. Lawrence, 1860. Ten canoes...prettily painted and decorated, and each manned by twelve Indians of the Iriquois tribe

The Prince of Wales in Canada, 1860. Creator: Smyth
The Prince of Wales in Canada, 1860. The future King Edward VII on a royal vist to North America. The Prince reached Fredericton, New Brunswick, on the 4th August

The Prince of Wales at Montreal - Pavilion on the Quay - the Prince landing, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - Pavilion on the Quay - the Prince landing, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Arch at the Place d'Armes, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Arch at the Place d'Armes, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Willem van Herp
The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem. He blesses the multitude as a woman spreads a cloak on the ground to welcome him. People hold palm fronds

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Lisbon, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Lisbon, 1876. The future King Edward VII visits Portugal. The Prince of Wales left Madrid...by a special railway train through Ciudad Real and Badajoz

The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Triumphal Arch in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Triumphal Arch in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Her Majesty went...to open the new wing of the London Hospital buildings in Whitechapel-road

The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Trophy in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Trophy in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Her Majesty went...to open the new wing of the London Hospital buildings in Whitechapel-road

The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam, Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam [sic], Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

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"Embracing the Return: A Warm Welcome from All Corners of the World" As HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982, a nation's heart swells with pride and relief. The sight of this mighty vessel docking brings forth a collective sigh of welcome, as heroes return to their loved ones. In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness an emotional reunion that transcends time. The father's outstretched arms symbolize unconditional love and forgiveness, reminding us all of the power back those who have strayed. Standing tall and proud, Lady Liberty extends her torch as a beacon of hope to all who arrive on America's shores. Her message is clear: "Welcome to this land where dreams come true. " Nature itself teaches us about welcoming gestures through two Northern Gannets touching beaks in greeting. Their graceful display on Heligoland island reminds us that warmth can be found even amidst rugged landscapes. Cadbury's Golden Key advertisement invites you into a world filled with chocolatey delights - a sweet invitation that promises joyous moments shared among friends and family. High above overlooking the cityscape stands a statue of Jesus Christ, his open arms embodying acceptance and compassion for all who seek solace or redemption. Reno Main Street scene captures the vibrant energy of Nevada, where locals and visitors alike are greeted by bustling streets lined with shops and casinos. Here, everyone is welcomed to try their luck at fortune or simply enjoy life's pleasures. Summer Holidays in Holland and Belgium beckon travelers with picturesque landscapes dotted with windmills and tulip fields. These destinations offer warm hospitality rooted in centuries-old traditions. Welcome signs dotting highways guide weary travelers towards new adventures while assuring them they have arrived at their desired destination – whether it be home or an exciting new place waiting to be explored. "The Admirals Hard" painting transports us to 1865 Plymouth, where sailors and locals gather at the waterfront.