Return Collection (page 55)

Americans on the moon, artwork
In 1972 Gene Cernan was the last man to leave the Moon. In the early years of the 21. century it seemed to be clear that the USA would fly to the Moon again

Vostok 1 spacecraft re-entry, 1961
Vostok 1 spacecraft re-entry. Artwork of the Vostok 1 spacecraft during re-entry to the Earths atmosphere during the historic spaceflight by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Western rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) hopping towards its colony. The rockhopper penguin, the smallest of the crested penguins, lives on sub-Antarctic islands

Gagarins return to Earth, 1961
Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut. On 12 April 1961, he became the first human in outer space and the first to orbit the Earth

Luna 3, Soviet postcard. The postmark and stamp (both at upper right) show the Luna 3 spacecraft and the date (7 October 1959)

Columbus return from the Americas. Artwork of the reception of Christopher Columbus and indigenous Americans by Ferdinand II of Aragon in Barcelona, Spain. Illustration by Robert Fleury (1842)

SATURDAY EVENING POST. Saturday Evening Post cover, 1917

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, with caterpillars in beak, feeding begging chicks at nest inside nestbox, Midlands, England, may

Girl awaiting for Fathers return
A beautiful photograph of a young girl patiently awaiting the return of her Father, who has possibly serving in the British Armed Forces overseas

Home for Christmas by Matania
Home for Christmas - a real Santa Claus at the door. Many surprise visits home characterised the Christmas of 1915. Owing to late arrivals

Over the Top by Bernard Hugh
The demobilisation of the army at the end of World War I was a slow process as this picture, from January 1919 confirms. Some units remained to police the Rhineland region

Census tabulation in former Lambeth workhouse
Data from the 1931 census being transferred to punched cards in the former Lambeth workhouse - presumably the one on Princes Road (now Black Prince Road), Lambeth, south London

The Warriors Return, satirical postcard
A wounded soldier, drawn as a wooden puppet and carrying his own broken-off leg, looks at a WD (War Department) signpost pointing to the workhouse

The Return by Ethel Parkinson
The Return -- three children bring a large log home with them, to the delight of their little dog. Two girls are pulling the log along, while a smaller girl sits on the log, cradling her doll

Coronation Procession in Whitehall, London
The Royal Coach containing King George V and Queen Mary in Whitehall on the return journey to Buckingham Palace

Les Robinsons Lunaires, title page
(The lunar family Robinson) A balloon is carried to the Moon, but make a successful return to Earth

German troops return 1918
German troops return to Berlin, Germany in 1918. Crowds cheer as the soldiers pass beneath the Brandenburg Gate

Returning home postcard
A lovely postcard of a donkey wagon laden with luggage to be sent to inform friends and relatives of the date of return from holiday in Bermuda

Returning from Fatigue 1915
Fatigue parties returning to camp from daily work and return duty on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1915

Pierrot Offers a Rose
A Pierrot offers a lady, also in fancy dress, a rose in return for a kiss

Stanley Returns England
Mr H.M. Stanley is greeted by crowds of well-wishers on his return to Victoria Station in London after the Emin Pasha Relief Exhibition

Orient Line trips
Orient Line poster advertising boomerang trips and first class fares to Australia and back from 230

The return of Captain Dreyfus: 1st landing on French soil
Dreyfus disembarks at Port-Haliguen in Quiberon, France on 30th June 1899

The Ashanti War (1873-74) The return from Kumasi, 1874
The return of the British and native troops from their expedition to Kumasi. They are seen here crossing a river. This was sketched during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

Christmas Leave
Two soldiers return home to join in the peace celebrations in time for Christmas. They are accompanied by a number of ravishing women with newly cropped hair

A Christmas Visitor
A woman is interrupted from her Christmas decorations by the sight of her husband returning home from the war. A truly filmic moment

Sir Robert Baden-Powell leading a cavalry charge, 1899
Illustration showing Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, leading a cavalry charge in South Africa, 1899. He is shown in the uniform of the Special Corps

Captain Frederick Burnaby on the Road to Khiva, 1875
Engraving showing Captain Frederick Burnaby (1842-1885), the English soldier and explorer, travelling, with a companion, across the Russian Steppes in the winter of 1875

A Soldiers Homecoming
A soldiers homecoming from the battlefields of France during World War I. Three sons return home to wives, mothers, sisters and sweethearts

The Babes in the Wood Race, Bermuda, 1904
Illustration showing the Babes in the Wood race at a gymkana held in Bermuda, 1904. The race was as follows: The men had to gallop up to a wall, dismount and climb over

Romanian Troops attacking Ghemesh Station, Austro-Hungaria
Illustration showing the surprise attack launched by Romanian troops on Ghemesh railway station in Austro-Hungaria, 1916. On the first day of hostilities between these two countries the Romanians

The British 34th Regiment leaving the Crimea, 1856
Massed British troops, many bearded, boarding the ship the Prince Arthur for their return to England after the Crimean War

Emigration. From New to Old England, in the Inman Steamer. T
Engraving of a group of passengers playing deck quoits as they return to England from America

Lisbon Taken by French
Lisboa is taken by a Spanish- French army; but the British will come to Portugals rescue and return the city to its owners

Deputy and Voter
A French deputy looks coldly at an elector who has the effrontery to seek a favour in return for his vote

Serb Soldiers Kiss Cross
Serbian soldiers kiss the Christian crucifix before invading Bulgaria. Sadly, it won t do them a spot of good, they will be soundly beaten and return home in gloom

Return from Italy
The French expedition to Italy returns in triumph and parades through the streets of Paris to tumultuous applause

Louis XVIII returns triumphantly to Paris, re- establishing the monarchy and the Bourbon dynasty : but Napoleons return will make him flee again

Nice and Savoie
In return for French help in freeing Italy of the Austrians, Savoie and Nice are passed to French hands : the citizens of Nice, now French, proceed to the vote (scrutin). Date: summer 1860

Boleslav III and Sword
King Boleslaw III (known as Wrymouth) pays tribute to emperor Lothair II and carries his sword in token of fealty. (But he gets lots of land in return.)

The Inside of a School - or the first meeting - after the -
A satire on the return of Fox to Parliament, for a debate on the peace overtures from France, having left in 1797. He is in the centre of the classroom wearing a fools cap labelled Truant

Louis XVIII Flees - 2
At the news of Napoleons return from Elba, Louis XVIII hastily quits the palais des Tuileries amid much bowing and scraping

Franco-Prussian War. The Military Trumph at Berlin: Captured
Prussian Troops return to Berlin victorious at the end of the Franco-Prussian War

H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expedition to Central Africa
Engraving showing a scene, during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877, in the Central African forest

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbur
Engraving of Robert Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903), the English Conservative statesman, pictured in 1878, shortly after his return from the Berlin Congress

Derby & Canterbury / Paris
The Archbishop of Canterbury is sent as an ambassador by the citizens of London to Paris to meet the exiled Earl of Derby and ask him to return to supplant Richard II

Marco Polo / Returning
Marco Polo and his brother return via Ormuz in a boat - they bring with them an elephant

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"HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982: A triumphant homecoming after a courageous battle, marking a momentous return for the brave souls who fought for their nation's honor. " "Mallory and Irvine at the Second Step, Everest, 1924: Legends of mountaineering making their daring ascent towards greatness. Their valiant efforts still echo through time as we remember their audacious return to conquer the world's highest peak. " "Erebus and Terror, Franklins last trip: The haunting tale of exploration turned tragedy unfolds as these ill-fated ships make their final journey. Their eerie return reminds us of the perils faced by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories. " "Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster: An invitation to embark on an airborne adventure awaits. Let your imagination take flight as you explore new horizons and experience the thrill of returning safely back down to earth. " "The Return from Calvary (colour litho): A poignant depiction capturing Christ's ultimate sacrifice and his triumphant resurrection. This vivid artwork serves as a powerful reminder that even in darkness, hope will always find its way back into our lives. " "REMBRANDT, Harmenszoon van Rijn, called (1606-1669): Celebrated master painter whose brushstrokes brought life to countless canvases. His artistic genius continues to captivate audiences worldwide with each stroke serving as a testament to his unparalleled talent and everlasting legacy. " "Three Coldstream Guards -- Crimean Braves: Heroes adorned in red uniforms march proudly upon their victorious return from Crimea. These gallant soldiers embody resilience and valor amidst adversity while reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom's sake. " "Persephone & Demeter: Mythical figures entwined in a tale of love lost and found again.