Returning Collection

HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands in 1982
HMS Invincible returns to massive celebrations following the Falklands Conflict in 1982. Lined up on deck are Sea King helicopters from 820 Naval Air Squadron

The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson
Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film

HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth, Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing the arrival of the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Exeter at Plymouth Docks, February 1940. Exeter was returning to Britain for the first time since taking part in the Battle of the River

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

One of the Famly - a horse joins a family meal
One of the Family by Frederick George Cotman (original in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool). Cotman painted this romantic scene of rustic domestic life at the Black Boy Inn at Hurley on Thames

Fishing boats entering the harbour at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk. Britain was once described by a politician as " built on coal and surrounded by fish"

Melkite icon of the Holy Family returning to Nazareth, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Suffragette Demonstration Hyde Park 1908. Advertisement for an excursion train to London from Ipswich on Sunday June 21st 1908

Ww1 / 1916 / British Troops
British troops returning to France after leave; boarding the troop train at Victoria Station, London

The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas)
3327178 The Lighthouse of Newlyn, Cornwall, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947) ; 290x225 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Captain Charles Upham
Portrait of double VC winner, Captain Charles Upham (). Born in New Zealand, Upham was a sheep farmer who distinguished himself during World War Two on two occasions

Silhouettes of hunting field scenes in the neighbourhood of York. From the top: full cry, hunting with the York and Ainsty (North)

Returning home

Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, German army officer
Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck (1870-1964), general in the Imperial German Army and commander of the German East Africa Campaign during the First World War

Werewolf Returning Home
A werewolf returning home

Odysseus returns to his wife Penelope
Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope, and his dog, Argos

London evacuees return from Suffolk. Parents greeting their children on arrival at St Pancras station, London. September 1942

WW1 - Troops returning to front, Victoria Station, London
WW1 - British troops gathered by Victoria Station, London. They prepare for their return to the front after leave. Grouped together under the street lights at the station

British soldiers boarding buses, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers boarding double decker buses on the Western Front in France during World War One. They are returning for a rest after hard fighting at Monchy. Date: circa 1917

Mr & Mrs John D. Rockefeller 3rd return from Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs John D. Rockefeller III (1906-1978) return from their Honeymoon in Bermuda on the Monarch of Bermuda, 15th December 1932

Sir Edmund Hillary and wife Louise, returning from Everest expedition

The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock, Hull after a her voyage to the Icelandic fishing grounds. 16th June 1966

The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions, ca. 1806. Creator: JMW Turner
The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions; The " Victory" returning from Trafalgar; The Victory returning from Trafalgar, ca. 1806

Return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
The return of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza -- Sancho kneels and raises his arms, no doubt relieved to be back home

Giant pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) swimming freely after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Return from China, Arrival of repatriate, Toulon, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 23rd June 1901

Illustration, A Song of the English, Lighthouse
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Airship R9 returning to landing party at the conclusion of flight. Naval Air Station, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness. 27 November 1916. Date: 1916

Pilgrims returning to Algeria from Mecca, having undertaking the Hajj, the pilgrimage every able-bodied Muslim is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime

Hohenzollern Redoubt 1915
Wounded soldiers returning to a Dressing Station through Vermelles during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt on the Western Front in France during World War I on 13th October 1915

Anthony Asquith as a boy at 10 Downing Street, London
Anthony Asquith (1902-1968) as a boy at 10 Downing Street, Central London, when his father, Herbert Henry Asquith, was Prime Minister

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

British Guns in Wwi
British guns, one seen in recoil, returning German fire

Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured son
Antiochus III of Syria, though an enemy, returns the Roman leader Scipio Africanuss captured son without demanding a ransom

G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton
JHL390978 G. H. Wilkins on his return from the expedition in The Quest with Sir Ernest Shackleton, Plymouth, 16th September, 1922 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Sketches of St Kilda, Western Hebrides (engraving)
1596118 Sketches of St Kilda, Western Hebrides (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of St Kilda, Western Hebrides)

Tour de la Fournache - Saint Jean-de-Maurienne
Tour de la Fournache on the road to Arves, just above St Jean de Maurienne - part of the old system of defense of the valley in the environs of Saint Jean-de-Maurienne, France. Date: circa 1910s

Dogs Return to Vomit
The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire - Pauls comment on lapsed Christians

Returning from market - Leiria, a city and a municipality in the Centro Region of Portuga, the capital of Leiria District Date: 1909

Goethe / Sorrows Werther
Werthers first sight of Charlotte (Lotte)

Lusitania Sinks (Dixon)
The Cunard passenger liner sinks, with the loss of 1198 lives, after being torpedoed off the Irish coast by German U-boat U-20, while returning to Britain from America

Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline
A scene from shakespeares Cymbeline, in which Imogen, dressed as a boy, has found a hut in the forest and, being hungry, has eaten some food

Sheep farming, shepherd leading flock of crossbred mule ewes down town high street, returning back to farm for lambing, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England, January

London: Guards Band returning from Buckingham Palace, after changing of Guard (colour photo)
8627131 London: Guards Band returning from Buckingham Palace, after changing of Guard (colour photo) by English Photographer

Ghost and Oil Lamp, 1810 (hanging scroll, ink, colour and gold on silk)
XOS5881897 Ghost and Oil Lamp, 1810 (hanging scroll, ink, colour and gold on silk) by Bunichi, Tani (1787-1818); 109.2x48.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Scroll by Bunichi Tani).

Beauties of Shakespeare: Macbeth (coloured engraving)
8646726 Beauties of Shakespeare: Macbeth (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macbeth)

The lion of Florence (colour litho)
8664102 The lion of Florence (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat (litho)
8661149 Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne returning to Brussels, his Country Seat)

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"Returning: A Journey Through Time, History, and Emotions" Step into the world of "returning, " where every moment holds a story waiting to be told. From the whimsical contraptions of William Heath Robinson's Kinecar to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, this captivating collection captures the essence of coming back. In 1940, as war raged on, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth with weary yet determined sailors who had fought valiantly for their country. Their return symbolized hope amidst adversity and reminded us that resilience knows no bounds. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" evokes profound emotions as we witness forgiveness and redemption unfold before our eyes. It serves as a timeless reminder that home is not only a physical place but also a sanctuary for healing hearts. Amidst family gatherings, even unexpected guests like horses find solace in joining meals—a heartwarming testament to love transcending species boundaries. Similarly, fishing boats entering Gorleston harbor bring forth tales of hard work rewarded by bountiful catches—a humble reminder that perseverance leads us back to prosperity. The Melkite icon depicting the Holy Family returning to Nazareth transports us to Galilee—an ancient land steeped in spirituality—where faith guides our steps towards reunion with loved ones and finding solace within ourselves. From suffragette demonstrations in Hyde Park during 1908—the battle cry for equality—to British troops bravely fighting during WW1 in 1916—every act represents individuals' unwavering commitment towards creating a better future for all. Captain Charles Upham stands tall among heroes whose valorous deeds echo through generations. His unwavering dedication exemplifies how one person can make an indelible mark on history when driven by duty and honor. Silhouettes dance across hunting field scenes, capturing the thrill of the chase and the joy home victorious.