Recovery Collection

Under The Arch
31st January 1948: Two children walking in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Travel poster advertising winter sports in Arlberg, Austra, c1910. Private Collection

Children of Liverpool playing in a bomb site left since the end of the Second World war. 5th August 1954

Surfer at Morro Strand State Beach with Morro Rock, Morro Bay, California, USA

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver -early examples had a tendency to break up during recovery from a dive

Citroen 2CV Recovery van

Murau, c1908. Private Collection

Purple Foxglove mass population in forest clearing Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-324 Purple Foxglove - mass population in forest clearing Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Digitalis purpurea Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', 1850
3359199 Divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting divers examining the wreck of the 'Royal Adelaide', lost off Margate)

Advertisement of Medicine for Influenza. 19th century (print)
672874 Advertisement of Medicine for Influenza. 19th century (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Description of Influenza. 19th century (print)
672833 Description of Influenza. 19th century (print); (add.info.: Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by)

Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811. Beresford defeated Soult. Engraving
536560 Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811. Beresford defeated Soult. Engraving.; (add.info.: Recovery of the British Fuseliers at Albuera, 16 May 1811)

Cholera. 19th century (engraving)
672863 Cholera. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, The main symptoms are profuse)

Description of treatment for malaria. 19th century (print)
672859 Description of treatment for malaria. 19th century (print); (add.info.: Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Once More into the Sun, 1870 (engraving)
538444 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Once More into the Sun, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Wounded German officers in the Germany military hospital at Versailles being given fresh air)

Sleeping wounded from the Somme, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400460 Sleeping wounded from the Somme, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

An engraving depicting the recovery of the giant meteorite which fell at Bondego, Brazil in November 1887, 19th century
5310634 An engraving depicting the recovery of the giant meteorite which fell at Bondego, Brazil in November 1887, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882
530639 Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

Wounded American, Neuilly, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded American, Neuilly, 1918 or 1919. A wounded American soldier in hospital bed, Neuilly, France, during or shortly after World War I.

Convalescent German soldier, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Convalescent German soldier, between c1915 and 1918. A German soldier sawing wood as a nun looks on, during World War I.

German wounded, recovered, returning singing to the front, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German wounded, recovered, returning singing to the front, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers marching and singing in the street during World War I.

2009 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - JULY 26: Felipe Massa's Ferrari F60 is recovered after his crash during qualifying during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on July 26, 2009 in Hungaroring, Hungary

2006 Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 08: Michael Schumacher's Ferrari being returned to the pits after the race having suffered an engine failure; his first since 2000 during the Japanese GP at Suzuka

1975 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 16: The remains of Mark Donohue's March 751 Ford arrive back at the pits. The American was killed in the accident during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August

1975 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 16: The remains of Mark Donohue's March 751 Ford arrive back at the pits. The American was killed in the accident during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August

2007 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JULY 22: Recovery vehicles work to remove the retired Honda RA107 of Jenson Button and Scott Speed's Toro Rosso STR2 Ferrari during the European GP at Nurburgring on July

2006 Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Felipa Massa's destroyed Ferrari 248 F1 being returned to the pits during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on April 02

2006 Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Felipa Massa's destroyed Ferrari 248 F1 being returned to the pits during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on April 02

2009 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 24: Lewis Hamilton's McLaren MP4-24 Mercedes is recovered by marshals during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 24, 2009 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

2012 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 09: Marshals remove Jean-Eric Vergne's Toro Rosso STR7 Ferrari during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 09

World Rally Championship
The scene of the crash of Ott Tanak (EST) / Raigo Molder (EST) Ford Fiesta RS WRC at World Rally Championship, Rd3, Rally Mexico, Day One, Leon, Mexico, 6 March 2015

1975 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 16: The remains of Mark Donohue's March 751 Ford arrive back at the pits. The American was killed in the accident during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August

WRC 1977: Acropolis Rally
MAY 28: The wreck of Ari Vatanen / Atso Aho, Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII is recovered during the Acropolis Rally on May 28, 1977. (Photo by LAT Images)

1982 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JULY 03: Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT50 BMW, recovering following a spin during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on July 03, 1982 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by LAT Images)

Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son... c1640. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1640

The Osaka Youth Who Regained His Speech after His Father's Death, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Osaka Youth Who Regained His Speech after His Father's Death, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 651

Invalides!; retour d'allamagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. Creator: Unknown
Invalides!; retour d'allemagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Scene from Ludwig Holberg's The Lying-in Room, 1845. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
Scene from Ludwig Holberg's The Lying-in Room, 1845

A Wounded Danish Soldier, 1865. Creator: Elisabeth Baumann
A Wounded Danish Soldier, 1865

ERC 1955: Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 23: Kenneth D. Fraser / Ch. Jeffrey, Riley being towed out of a ditch during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 23, 1955. (Photo by LAT Images)

ERC 1955: Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 23: Gerald Langlois / Mrs R. Langlios, Renault Fregate stranded in a field during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 23, 1955. (Photo by LAT Images)

ERC 1955: Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 23: Leonard Parkin / Albert Milton, Ford Zephyr being towed out of a ditch during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 23, 1955. (Photo by LAT Images)

ERC 1955: Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 23: Kenneth D. Fraser / Ch. Jeffrey, Riley stuck at the side of the road during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 23, 1955. (Photo by LAT Images)

2012 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 13: #16 Pescarolo Team Pescarolo 03 Judd damaged after an accident during practice during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 13

A man on a bed with a chest drain in his side recovering from pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Bed, Caucasian Appearance, Chest Drain, Healthcare and Medicine, Hospital, Lying On Side, Medical Technological Equipment, One Person, One Young Man Only, Pen and Ink, Pneumothorax, Rear View

WRC 1977: Acropolis Rally
MAY 28: The wreck of Ari Vatanen / Atso Aho, Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII is recovered during the Acropolis Rally on May 28, 1977. (Photo by LAT Images)

Hillclimb 1934: Shelsley Walsh Amateur Open Hill Climb
SHELSLEY WALSH, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 29: WE Harker, Harker special during the Shelsley Walsh Amateur Open Hill Climb at Shelsley Walsh on September 29, 1934 in Shelsley Walsh, United Kingdom

King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace... 1862. Creator: Unknown
King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862

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"Recovery: A Journey of Resilience and Strength" Under the Arch, a symbol of endurance and triumph, we find solace in the power of recovery. This vintage travel poster advertising winter sports in Arlberg, Austria circa 1910 reminds us that even amidst icy challenges, there is always hope for renewal. Just like the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft's early examples had a tendency to falter but were eventually perfected, our own recoveries may stumble at first but can ultimately lead to soaring achievements. The Citroen 2CV Recovery van teaches us that sometimes it takes a reliable vehicle to transport us towards healing. Just as this trusty van carries its load with care, we too must surround ourselves with support on our journey back to wholeness. A surfer at Morro Strand State Beach finds serenity amidst crashing waves and the majestic presence of Morro Rock. It serves as a reminder that nature has an incredible ability to heal both body and soul. Witnessing demolition squads working tirelessly after a Nazi Luftwaffe raid on Liverpool and Merseyside shows us how communities come together during times of crisis. The strength found in unity allows for collective recovery from even the most devastating events. In the Zulu War, witnessing the recovery of the Colours of the 24th Regiment in Buffalo River showcases bravery against all odds. It reminds us that resilience can be found within ourselves when faced with adversity. Murau's picturesque scenery captured in c1908 transports us to a place where tranquility aids in rejuvenation. Sometimes finding solace in nature is essential for our personal recoveries. Lev Landau, Soviet physicist known for his groundbreaking work despite facing numerous setbacks throughout his career inspires perseverance through hardship. His story teaches us that true recovery often requires determination and unwavering dedication. Purple Foxglove mass population thriving within a forest clearing in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany symbolizes the beauty that can emerge from desolation.