Landed Collection (page 11)

Wizard of Oz / House
Dorothy and Toto realise that their house has landed on top of the wicked Witch of the East. Only her feet remain

Scotland / Iona
The remains of the Nunnery at Iona, Scotland. Founded at the same time as the Monastery, it was built by St. Columba, who landed there in 563. Portions of the chapel are 13th century

The Seagulls have Landed
A flock of seagulls landing on water

James II Receives News
James II hears that William of Orange has landed

Plymouth Rock, where the Mayflower Pilgrims landed, Plymouth, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America (USA), North America

Imported Cattle at Docks
Foreign cattle are landed at the British and foreign wharf, near the London docks

Landing the Shore End
The locals watch with interest as the shore end of the cable is landed at Foilhummerum Bay, Port Magee, Ireland

Boy and Bee on Knee
A little boy discovers that a bee has landed on his knee

Eric the Red / Greenland
Eric the Red (father of Leif Eriksson - who landed in North America circa 1000) reaches Greenland

Fox Meet 1930S
Landed gentry at the fox meet of the Berkeley hounds, Eastington, Gloucestershire, England

Whaling / Landed Whales
Landed whales in Norway

Ww1 / 1915 / Gallipoli Clyde
The steamer River Clyde, at beach V, one of five points at Cape Helles where British forces were landed on 25th April

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"Landed: From Apollo 17 Astronaut to the Normandy Landings, a Journey through History" In the vast expanse of space, an Apollo 17 astronaut gazes upon Earth, marveling at our little blue planet. As he reflects on his incredible journey, he can't help but draw parallels to other significant landings throughout history. One such landing takes us back to the year 1914 when brave soldiers faced unimaginable horrors in World War I. Known as "Our Little Contemptibles, " they landed on foreign soil with unwavering determination and resilience. Fast forward three decades later, and we find ourselves amidst the chaos of World War II. On June 6th, 1944, the Normandy Landings marked a pivotal moment in history as Allied forces stormed the beaches of France. The bravery displayed by those who landed that day forever changed the course of the war. But landings are not limited to battlegrounds alone; sometimes they involve extraordinary feats of endurance. Pheidippides' legendary run from Marathon to Athens is a testament to human perseverance and determination—a landing that symbolizes victory against all odds. However, not all landings are noble or heroic. Gun running by Ulster Volunteer Force reminds us that some actions have darker motives—landings driven by political unrest and conflict rather than unity. As we delve into more localized stories, Oxton House in Devon becomes our focus—a place where Reverend John Beaumont Swete's footsteps once landed upon its grounds. Similarly, Pynes House in Exeter stands tall as a historical landmark since its construction in 1825—an architectural marvel that has witnessed countless arrivals and departures over time. Shifting gears from houses to harbors brings us face-to-face with Fortunio Matania's depiction of A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby—a bustling scene capturing fishermen returning home after their successful catch—yet another kind of landing that sustains communities.