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Background imageReturns Collection: THUMB PLAY BILL

THUMB PLAY BILL
A theatrical announcement for the final European performance at Ryde Town Hall of General Tom Thumb (aged 14) before he returns to America

Background imageReturns Collection: Herakles - Cerberus

Herakles - Cerberus
The last Labour of Herakles is to descend to the Underworld and capture the three-headed dog Cerberus; he does this, but returns the dog to Hades who needs him as a watchdog

Background imageReturns Collection: Churchgoing and charity

Churchgoing and charity
A family returns from church to their Christmas dinner, and Papa is charitably disposed towards a barefoot girl. Date: 1855

Background imageReturns Collection: UFOs, OBannon, Winona, 1957

UFOs, OBannon, Winona, 1957
50 km east of Winona, Missouri, Tom OBannon sees a flying saucer; when it returns two days later, he obtains this impressive photograph. Date: 20th October 1957

Background imageReturns Collection: Steamboat Maid of the Mist - Niagara Falls Tourist boat

Steamboat Maid of the Mist - Niagara Falls Tourist boat
Steamboat Maid of the Mist - Niagara Tourist boat, returning from the Falls. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageReturns Collection: Late Victorian 1890s Greetings Card Gold Cream

Late Victorian 1890s Greetings Card Gold Cream
late, victorian, 1890s, greetings, card, gold, cream, brown, birthday, white, edging, border, edge, country, rural, oval, scene, tall, trees, building, happy, returns, the, day, 12013297

Background imageReturns Collection: Robins and chicks on a Christmas and New Year card

Robins and chicks on a Christmas and New Year card
Robins and nest of chicks on a Christmas and New Year card with ornate embossed edging. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageReturns Collection: Birthday card, Many Happy Returns

Birthday card, Many Happy Returns -- boy, girl and dog on a raft. circa 1950s

Background imageReturns Collection: Birthday card in the form of a newspaper

Birthday card in the form of a newspaper -- The Birthday Times. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageReturns Collection: Odysseus returns home. Roman Fresco

Odysseus returns home. Roman Fresco
Odysseus disguised as a beggar returns home. Episode of the Odyssey. Roman Fresco. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy

Background imageReturns Collection: WW2 - Prams with possessions return with Evacuees going home

WW2 - Prams with possessions return with Evacuees going home
WW2 - Prams containing possessions return to Euston, London, following Evacuees heading home after the passing of the V1 and V2 rocket attack scare - September 1944. Date: 1944

Background imageReturns Collection: The Bristol Brabazon returns to Heathrow Airport

The Bristol Brabazon returns to Heathrow Airport after its first passenger-carrying flight on 25 July 1951. Date: 1951

Background imageReturns Collection: Abraham & Abimelech

Abraham & Abimelech
Abimelech, a Philistine ruler, abducts Abrahams wife Sara; Abraham pretends she is his sister, and Abimelech returns her : Abimelech is confused by all this, and so am I

Background imageReturns Collection: Napoleon from Elba

Napoleon from Elba
Napoleon returns from Elba, alarming the authorities at Paris

Background imageReturns Collection: WW1 - Silhouette - A German soldier returning from the war

WW1 - Silhouette - A German soldier returning from the war
WW1 - Silhouette - A (rather care-worn) German soldier returning from the war, greeting his wife and children (see 111211111). Date: circa 1918

Background imageReturns Collection: The actress June

The actress June returns to the New Oxford Theatre in Little Nellie Kelly, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Background imageReturns Collection: Cancale, Brittany, France - The return of the Fishing Fleet

Cancale, Brittany, France - The return of the Fishing Fleet Date: circa 1907

Background imageReturns Collection: Belgian Army returns from Exercises - Dunkirk - July 1915

Belgian Army returns from Exercises - Dunkirk - July 1915
Belgian Army returns from Exercises - Beach at Dunkirk, France - July 1915 1915

Background imageReturns Collection: French soldier returns home from the front bearing fleas

French soldier returns home from the front bearing fleas
French soldier returns home from the front bearing some unwelcome guests in the form of fleas, which subsequently cause havoc amongst the household following his departure

Background imageReturns Collection: Mottos - Many Happy Returns

Mottos - Many Happy Returns - Birds among Flowers, Message above. Part of Box 134 Boswell Collection - Mottos. Date: circa 1895

Background imageReturns Collection: Return of the Duke and Duchess of York - Royal group

Return of the Duke and Duchess of York - Royal group
The Homecoming of the Duke and Duchess of York following their tour of New Zealand and Australia in 1927 (without the young Princess Elizabeth) - Royal group

Background imageReturns Collection: FATHERs RETURN 1913

FATHERs RETURN 1913
Father returns home in the dark after a long days work. Date: 1913

Background imageReturns Collection: Social / Father Returns

Social / Father Returns
Small town life: father and son return, and are greeted by mother, two daughters and their dog Date: circa 1920

Background imageReturns Collection: We Forster / Punch 1882

We Forster / Punch 1882
WILLIAM EDWARD FORSTER " A New Departure" English MP returns from Ireland, to everyones delight Date: 1818 - 1886

Background imageReturns Collection: Relic Crown of Thorns

Relic Crown of Thorns
Louis IX, king of France, returns to France bringing with him the actual crown of thorns which was placed on the head of Jesus when he was mocked by Pilates soldiers Date: 1254

Background imageReturns Collection: Tennis Book Cover

Tennis Book Cover
Cover design for Goodbye Summer ! by Catherine Mary Maesorley, an epic tale of smashed hopes, happy returns mixed partners and love all Date: circa 1900

Background imageReturns Collection: Quixote at Village

Quixote at Village
He returns to his village one fine Sunday... Date: First published: 1605-15

Background imageReturns Collection: Otherworld Journey

Otherworld Journey
Native African prophet returns from an otherworld journey, during which he has met and consulted the tribal spirits. Date: 1868

Background imageReturns Collection: The sword excalibur returned by Sir Bedivere

The sword excalibur returned by Sir Bedivere
Sir Bedivere returns the magic sword to the Lady of the Lake

Background imageReturns Collection: Sacred Canopy, Mecca

Sacred Canopy, Mecca
The Mahmal - the Khedives sacred canopy, or litter - is taken annually from Cairo to Mecca (and is welcomed when it returns, recharged with holiness) Date: 1904

Background imageReturns Collection: Kathleen Goligher lifts a table

Kathleen Goligher lifts a table
Kathleen Goligher tilts a table by means of a rod created from ectoplasm which exudes from between her legs and subsequently returns whence it came (photo 2 of 2) Date: circa 1917

Background imageReturns Collection: WW1 - Successful Zeppelin raid

WW1 - Successful Zeppelin raid
WW1 - The achievement and success of a recent zeppelin raid. The zeppelin is characterised as the child, that has returned, weeping to its Father the emperor

Background imageReturns Collection: WW1 - French airship returning from action

WW1 - French airship returning from action
WW1 - An aerial view of an open landscape, and a French dirigible returning to its shed on the morning after a successful raid over upper Alsace. Date: 1915

Background imageReturns Collection: Egypt - Bedouin woman returns home with camels

Egypt - Bedouin woman returns home with camels in the evening light; traditional clothes and camels harness. 30 km from Hurghada town

Background imageReturns Collection: Cricket Match, England v Australia 1902

Cricket Match, England v Australia 1902
The first test match of the season the batsman makes no runs and returns to the bench. Great start. Date: 1902

Background imageReturns Collection: Boy scouts drinking from bottles, Australia

Boy scouts drinking from bottles, Australia
Two boy scouts in Australia, drinking from bottles of Coca Cola. They have been nicknamed The Scroungers, as they collect discarded empty bottles for the refund money

Background imageReturns Collection: To a Mother at Churching

To a Mother at Churching
Document with instructions to mothers at the Christian ceremony of churching, where a woman returns to church after giving birth and is blessed

Background imageReturns Collection: British Tommy on leave returns home to his family

British Tommy on leave returns home to his family
From a Somme dugout to the Home Fireside A British Tommy on leave returns home to his family - just in time for Christmas Dinner. Date: 1916

Background imageReturns Collection: Pulling down German frontier pole at Alsace, WW1

Pulling down German frontier pole at Alsace, WW1
Alsace Returns -- for a Moment. Frenchmen pulling down a German frontier pole at Alsace on the border between France and Germany at the start of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Background imageReturns Collection: Mimi Crawford in Many Happy Returns

Mimi Crawford in Many Happy Returns
Actress Mimi Crawford, who performed a daring monologue in the revue, Many Happy Returns iat the Duke of Yorks Theatre. She spoke the thoughts of a young girl of the very modern type

Background imageReturns Collection: Tommy Hampson returns home after Olympics

Tommy Hampson returns home after Olympics
Thomas " Tommy" Hampson (1907 1965), British athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Los Angeles Olympics, pictured on the shoulders of boys from St

Background imageReturns Collection: The Queen arriving home after a royal tour

The Queen arriving home after a royal tour
The Queen driving to Buckingham Palace after her 20, 000 mile tour of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Iran. Date: 1961

Background imageReturns Collection: Cover design, Silhouette Calendar

Cover design, Silhouette Calendar -- Many Happy Returns. Showing a little girl sitting at a table sewing. Date: 20th century

Background imageReturns Collection: Birthday card, the Many Happy Returns Inn

Birthday card, the Many Happy Returns Inn
Birthday card, depicting the Many Happy Returns Inn, a colourful toadstool where special birthday teas are served. Various elves are making preparations and enjoying tea in the foreground

Background imageReturns Collection: Greek Harbour

Greek Harbour
A Greek warship returns to its home port. Date: BCE

Background imageReturns Collection: Weber Returns to Germany

Weber Returns to Germany
WEBERs remains are brought back to Germany from England, where he died. Hamburg harbour is filled with sightseers welcoming him back to his native land. Date: 1845

Background imageReturns Collection: Rochefort Returns

Rochefort Returns
HENRI ROCHEFORT French radical journalist and politician, dining with supporters at Calais station on his return from exile in England. Date: 1830 - 1913

Background imageReturns Collection: Lola Lecturing

Lola Lecturing
LOLA MONTEZ, who had taken London by storm with her Spanish dancing in 1843, returns in 1859 to tell Londoners of her interesting experiences in Bavaria... Date: 1818 - 1861



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