Departs Collection

King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit departing
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand comes to an end, as they depart for Geneva

Greece / Warrior Farewell
A young Greek warrior takes leave of his family

The Emigrant Ship Artemisia en route for Australia
(Top) The Emigrant Ship Artemisia en route for Moreton Bay, New South Wales, Australia. (Bottom) Emigrants on the deck of the ship. Date: 1848

Frederick, the Elector Palatine of the Rhine departs from Margate with his bride, Princess Elizabeth. Date: 1613

THE DEPARTING SOUL
The soul of a man departs his body at the moment of death

The Cab Runner Nuisance in London (engraving)
1046612 The Cab Runner Nuisance in London (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cab Runner Nuisance in London)

Embarcation of King Henry VIII from Dover, 1520
Embarcation of King Henry VIII from Dover, 31 May 1520, for his meeting in France with Francis I at the Field of the Cloth of Gold. Date: 1520

Andrew Bonar Law, Prime Minister - Resigns due to ill-health
Andrew Bonar Law (1858 - 1923), British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1922 to 1923. Resigns due to ill-health in May, 1923. Date: 1923

Conquistadors on Mississippi in Retreat
Spanish conquistadors on the Mississippi river are forced to retreat from Native American forces on the shore. Bowmen in the reeds

Cartiers Departure from St. Malo
Jacques Cartier departs from St. Malo France, to sail for the Iroquoian capital Stadacona, with two Iroquoian captives he had taken during his previous expedition. Date: 1535

Two sailors leaving for War - WW2 - Don t Worry, they ll soon be back. Date: circa 1910s

Laos - Luang Prabang Province - Leaving for the Market Date: circa 1910s

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)

December (engraving)
2780559 December (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: December. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

The Popes Summer Quarters, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican (litho)
1629079 The Popes Summer Quarters, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Popes Summer Quarters)

Dr Syntax in Ceylon (engraving)
1047300 Dr Syntax in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Syntax in Ceylon)

Saint Jerome Departs Date: 850

Seaplane Date: 1931

PICCADILLY / CRUIKSHANK
Piccadilly: a coach departs from the White Horse Cellar Date: 1820

Goodbye - A dapper gent breaks the bad news to his partner
Adieu - A dapper gent breaks the bad news to his partner. Painting by the Czech artist Alexander Jakesch (1862 - 1934). He appears to have tried to soften the blow with a bunch of flowers - now

WW1 - Silhouette - A German soldier departing for the war, saying his farewell to his wife and four children (see 111211112). Date: circa 1918

German soldiers leaving for the front at the start of WWI
German soldiers wave goodbye to their loved ones as the train departs for the front, at the beginning of World War I. Date: 1914

The Fram - the Steam Schooner of explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) leaving Bergen on 2nd July 1893, bound for the Arctic Ocean

HMS Marlborough - Departure of First Lord of the Admiralty following a highly satisfactory inspection of the troops. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy

HMS Iron Duke leaving Istanbul, Turkey - August 1923
Photograph from the deck of the HMS Marlborough of one of the other Iron-Duke Class Battleships of the British Mediterranean Fleet (the HMS Iron Duke)

HMS Marlborough leaving Istanbul, Turkey - August 1923
Photograph from the deck of the HMS Marlborough as the 4th Battle Squadron (along with HMS Iron Duke, HMS Benbow and the HMS Emperor of India) - leaves Istanbul for the final time, bound for Malta

Chile - Combination train, leaving the Andes. Date: circa 1910s

Duke by Train, India
Flags decorate his train as the duke of Edinburgh departs from the Pabell station of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway. Date: 1870

Supermarine Seafire II departs HMS Hunter during Salerno landings

WW1 - Eastern Front - Soldiers Board train for the front Date: 1917

German Ambassador Prince Lichnowsky leaves London
Following Britains declaration of war on Germany, the German Ambassador to London, Karl Max, Prince Lichnowsky leaves the Embassy

Queen Victoria departs Waddesdon Manor, 1890
The departure of Queen Victoria from Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, on 14th May 1890. Date: 14th May 1890

Bell Model 47, G-A??X, departs from the BIF Castle Bromw?
Bell Model 47, G-A??X, departs from the BIF Castle Bromwich in Spring 1955

Richard I sets sail for the Holy Land, 1939 (litho)
XJF311233 Richard I sets sail for the Holy Land, 1939 (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard I (1157-1199) of England; ); English, out of copyright

Arlequin sur l Hippogryphe a la croisade Lojoliste Armee van den heylige lingue voor der jesuiten monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, [1689], 1 print (broadside) : etching and engraving

France - Departure of the Herring Fleet - Boulogne-sur-mer. Date: circa 1910s

Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front say goodbye to their loved ones at the railway station. Date: circa 1915

Patriotic Postcard WWI - American - Sending sons to serve
What can we (the American people) do for Home and Country? We can give our sons for service for Old Glory. The sender of the card has (rather touchingly)

HRH The Duke of Connaught leaving Omdurman, Sudan
HRH Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (Arthur William Patrick Albert 18501942) leaving Omdurman, Sudan by the South Gate. Date: circa 1915

SS Monas Queen leaving port at Fleetwood, Lancashire
SS Monas Queen leaving the harbour at Fleetwood, Lancashire. Date: circa 1907

Royal visit to Edinburgh (2 / 3)
Royal visit to Edinburgh - July 1911. The departure of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) from St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

A Douglas A-4C Skyhawk 147845 departs
A Douglas A-4C Skyhawk, 147845 departs from the USS Independence

A Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior 138916 departs
A Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior, 138953, departs from USS Independence past a Vought F8U Crusader

Arlequin Sur L hippogryphe A La Croisade Lojoliste Armee Van Den Heylige Lingue Voor Der Jesuiten Monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn De, 1645-1708, Artist, [1689], 1 Print (broadside) : Etching And Engraving

LA Fontaine Misses Bus
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE at Chateau-Thierry, he falls into a reverie about the animals featured in his fables - and his coach departs without him Date: 1621 - 1695

French Tuna Boat leaving the Bay of Douarnenez Date: circa 1910s

Saying farewell to family - WWI
A departing British Royal Navy Sailor saying farewell to his wife and son as his troop train departs for port and then onward to battle in the First World War. Date: 1915

Belgium - Port of Ostende
Port of Ostende, Belgium. The mailship ferry departs the harbour as young boys fish off the pier, while others just lean on the railings watching the ships disappear into the North Sea

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"Departing with Dignity: A Tribute to Great Farewells" In a poignant moment, King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit bid farewell, leaving behind an indelible legacy for Thailand. Echoes of ancient Greece resound as warriors bid their final farewell, embracing the valor that will forever be etched in history. Stepping into a new chapter, Frederick and Princess Elizabeth embark on a journey of love and unity as they depart from Margate in 1613. The departing soul finds solace in its ethereal voyage, bidding adieu to earthly bonds while embracing the eternal realm beyond. With hope in their hearts and dreams on the horizon, passengers aboard the Emigrant Ship Artemisia set sail towards Australia's shores, seeking new beginnings. Silhouetted against a somber backdrop of war, a German soldier departs for battle during World War I - his courage echoing through generations. Breaking heartbreaking news with grace and style, a dapper gent bids goodbye to his partner - navigating life's twists with resilience and compassion. As dawn breaks over fields adorned with bravery, German soldiers march forward at the onset of World War I - united by duty but yearning for home. Amidst London's bustling streetscape lies the nuisance of cab runners departing hastily - an engraving capturing both chaos and perseverance within urban life. History unfolds as King Henry VIII sets sail from Dover in 1520 - his departure marking not only royal travels but also shaping European alliances forevermore. Andrew Bonar Law resigns from his post as Prime Minister due to ill-health; though parting ways with leadership duties, he leaves behind an enduring impact on British politics. Conquistadors find themselves retreating along Mississippi's waters; their departure symbolizes both triumphs won and lessons learned during the age of exploration.