Things That Matter, by Bruce BairnsfatherColonel Fitz-Shrapnel receives the following message from G.H.Q Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday
Scrooge and Marley GhostScrooge receives a visit from the ghost of Jacob Marley, his former business partner
Star and Stargazer 1926THE STAR AND THE STAR-GAZER An actress in her dressing room receives a friendly visit from a lover of the theatre
Major Herbert George Brackley - SuperintendantMajor Herbert George Brackley, Superintendant, Imperial Airways, right, receives the Certificate of Airworthiness for Canopus from an Air Ministry Official in October 1936 prior to its leaving for
Cortes & Marina 1519Cortes, accompanied by his interpreter Dona Marina, receives the Mexican embassy
Ufos / MichalakAt Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Stephen Michalak, a Pole, approaches a landed UFO and receives a grid-pattern of burns on his chest
Francis Assisi / German ChFrancesco (Francis) di Assisi receives the stigmata
Ethiopia / Cartoon / ItalyFrench comment on Ethiopian defeat of Italy - Italy receives a poke in the eye from a long split bread or " pain fendu
Broker and Ticker-TapeAn American stockbroker receives market information on ticker-tape by the electric telegraph
Knight Receives StandardA crusading knight receives the Standard from an approving bishop
Thomas Aquinas CardThe theologian receives dictation from the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, whispering in his ear, which he will later transcribe into his book
Military Siege India 17CIndian General receives the key of a besieged town as a token of surrender
Animals / GiraffesLorenzo di Medici, ruler of Florence, receives an unexpected gift from Egypt
WW2 - R. A. F Pilot Receives His ChartsA photograph which portrays a British WW2 R.A.F. trainee pilot receiving the chart that records his flight. Date: circa 1940s
A FantasyA theatrical artwork showing performers wearing Elizabethan costumes upon a black and white tiled floor, a younger boy receives praise in the form of thrown flowers. Date: circa 1914
Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, Tower of LondonThomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford receives blessing of Archbishop William Laud in the Bloody Tower, Tower of London, 1641. Date: 1641
Wall Street Given Advice from Bishop Ingram 1907Bishop Ingram of London preaching to Wall Street business men, before panic in New York came. Date: October 1907
Wedding gift for Duke of York from East Yorkshire RegimentAlbert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) receives a wedding present from Major General Inglefield on behalf of the East Yorkshire Regiment at Lichfield
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Council of Trent ; the prince-archbishop of Trent receives Charles de Lorraine in his palace, before the opening of the 19-year Council Date: December 1545
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distin?Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom receives the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from James E. Webb, NASA Administrator, right, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral
The 50 yards Swimming Championships of Scotland. Mrs Jean McDowell of the Warrender Club, Edinburgh receives The McKenzie Cup at the Calder Street Baths, Glasgow. Date: 1930
1931 / STALIN / FRENCH LOANStalin, seeking funds for the Five Year Plan, receives a loan from France. Date: 1931
MUSSOLINI AND PIUS MEETPope Pio XI receives Mussolini at the Vatican, Rome Date: 11 February 1932
Duke and Duchess of York visiting Docklands - April 1924The Duke and Duchess of York visiting Docklands in April 1924. This picture shows the Duchess (1900-2002) (later Queen Elizabeth)
Albert, Duke of York - Honourary Degree for Taft, CambridgePrince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - receiving an Honorary Degree as Doctor of Law along with the ex-President (and then Chief Justice)
RECEIVING TICKER TAPEAn American stockbroker receives market information on ticker-tape by the electric telegraph. Date: 1885
GROCER ON THE LINEA grocer receives an order over the telephone Date: 1902
Ww1 - Returning SoldierA French soldier returns home from the Front, and receives a warm welcome from his loved one. Date: 1916
JEAN CAVALIER - 1703Protestant Insurrection in Cevennes - The leader, Jean Cavalier receives inspiration on the road. Date: 1703
ROMAN GENERALA Roman general, accompanied by his warriors, receives the supplications of defeated enemies
ELIZ I & AMBASSADORS ELIZ I & AMBASSADORSQueen Elizabeth I of England receives Dutch ambassadors Date: 1573
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR / WALEChina - Ambassadors at their Audience. The Emperor of China receives the Russian Ambassador. Date: 1752
WOMAN & BOUQUET 1850 WOMAN & BOUQUET 1850A typically bashful Victorian young woman receives a romantic bouquet and is about to read the attached letter to reveal the name of her admirer. Date: circa 1850
POLITICS / DIPLOMACY / 1752Emperor of China receives Russian Ambassador Date: 1752
NEGRO SERVANT, FRANCEA lady of quality receives a message from un petit negrillon Date: 17th century
Father CMas - Birch TwigFather Christmas arrives at the Thalberg familys house bearing gifts for the good children but a birch twig for the naughty children. He receives a mixed reception. Date: Circa 1815
LOUIS XIII PETITIONEDParis merchants petition Louis XIII during his reign Date: 1628
Henry Vi Sacre at ParisThe 8-year old Henry VI receives the sacre (= coronation) in Paris, by way of emphasising Englands claim to much French territory Date: 1430
Kissing the hand(19th century)A lady receives the unwelcome attentions of an old fool. Date: circa 1830
Social Scenes - France - 15th centuryThe French court - Marie dAnjou, queen of Charles VII, receives a book from her chaplain, Robert Blondel, while courtiers stand around Date: 1455
Capt John Theilmann in Sikorsky S-51, G-AKCU, of BEA, r?Capt John Theilmann in Sikorsky S-51, G-AKCU, of BEA, receives a Royal Mail Penant at Peterborough prior to the first helicopter-operated public mail service in the UK on 1 June 1948. Date: 1948
Thirty Years War (1618-1648). The Surrender of Julich. 1621. Ambrosio Spinola with Diego Felipe de Guzman, receives the keys from the Dutch governor. By Jusepe Leonardo, 1635. Prado Museum. Madrid
William Penn received Pennsylvania charter from Charles IIWilliam Penn receives from Charles II the charter of Pennsylvania Date: 1681
Ufos / MichalakSteven Michalak encounters a UFO at Falcon Lake, Canada. He investigates the craft, but receives a grid like burn to his chest
7 Ravens Sister AngelA little girl sets out to find her seven brothers, and receives help from an angelic lady
15th century English ladiesA noble lady receives a slightly less noble lady who kneels submissively : perhaps she is being ticked off for not wearing a pointed hat like the rest of them... Date: 15th century
St Teresa of Avila as supplicantSaint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), visionary, receives holy inspiration as a supplicant