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Welcomed Collection

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Roger Williams - 2

Roger Williams - 2
Roger Williams, clergyman, quarrels with the Massachusetts authorities, so leaves and settles in Rhode Island where he is welcomed by the Narragansett people

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Suffragette Flora Drummond Tartan

Suffragette Flora Drummond Tartan. Flora Drummond (1879-1949) wearing a tartan shawl, arm raised, may be doing The Highland Fling Probably taken when Scottish suffragettes welcomed Mary Phillips

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Sultan Visits France

Sultan Visits France
Abdul-Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, visits France : he is welcomed at Paris by Napoleon at the gare de Lyon though soon he will be deposed and kill himself

Background imageWelcomed Collection: The Prodigals Return

The Prodigals Return
THE PRODIGAL SON He is welcomed home by his father

Background imageWelcomed Collection: British Tommies Welcomed

British Tommies Welcomed
A British tommy is given a warm welcome by civilian French women

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Good Morning Sergeant Major

Good Morning Sergeant Major
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Good Morning Sergeant Major, words and music by Art Noel and Don Pelosi. The image portrays a startled military man

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Russia - Tsar Nicholas II receiving bread and salt at Kyiv

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II receiving bread and salt at Kyiv
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II receiving bread and salt from the City of Kyiv, a traditional act of welcome. Date: circa 1911

Background imageWelcomed Collection: De Reszke Advertisement Miss America Arrives

De Reszke Advertisement Miss America Arrives
An illustrated advertisement poster design for De Reszke American Cigarettes, titled Miss America Arrives, as she is welcomed by the boys

Background imageWelcomed Collection: The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala, welcomed by the Cacique Gordo (Chief Gordo). Detail. Table belonging to a set of 6 made with the enconchado technique. Anonymous author

Background imageWelcomed Collection: New Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge and Lady Hardinge receive a warm welcome upon landing at

New Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge and Lady Hardinge receive a warm welcome upon landing at the Apollo Bundar, Bombay (Mumbai) India. Date: 1910

Background imageWelcomed Collection: The bloodstained Tsar is welcomed in France. Date: 1909

The bloodstained Tsar is welcomed in France. Date: 1909

Background imageWelcomed Collection: North Africa : as the Germans and Italians are driven out of Africa

North Africa : as the Germans and Italians are driven out of Africa, Free French troops are welcomed back to the former French territories Date: 1943

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Welcome home from the far south: the hero of the moment

Welcome home from the far south: the hero of the moment. A popular welcome for Lieutenant Shackleton and his wife driving through the crowds outside Charing Cross Station, London

Background imageWelcomed Collection: General Sir Nevil Macready was welcomed when he arrived at the Mansion House, Dublin

General Sir Nevil Macready was welcomed when he arrived at the Mansion House, Dublin, to take part in the Conference at which the Irish Truce was arranged. Date: 1921

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Guest being welcomed formally into a hotel, Japan

Guest being welcomed formally into a hotel, Japan, late 19th century

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Captain Gauvin Memorial Anguerny Normandy

Captain Gauvin Memorial Anguerny Normandy
Memorials to those who survived are not generally welcomed because of the numbers. However, Gauvin led the Bren carriers of the Chaudieres into the village and after the war became a diplomat

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella

Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella
Christopher Columbus is solemnly received by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain under a canopy outside. Columbus stands before Isabella with several captive native people kneeling before him

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Ramsay MacDonald and Benito Mussolini, Ostia, 1933

Ramsay MacDonald and Benito Mussolini, Ostia, 1933
James Ramsay MacDonald, British Prime Minister, being welcomed to Ostia, Italy, by Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator, 1933

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Wellington enters Madrid, enthusiastically welcomed by most of the inhabitants who

Wellington enters Madrid, enthusiastically welcomed by most of the inhabitants who didn t much care for French rule Date: 12 August 1812

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Decorated tram in Tokyo, Japan - Anglo-Japanese Alliance

Decorated tram in Tokyo, Japan - Anglo-Japanese Alliance
A decorated tram in Tokyo - part of the celebrations following the signing of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902 and to welcome the arrival of the British Naval contingent to the city

Background imageWelcomed Collection: COSSACK ALLIES 1813

COSSACK ALLIES 1813
Cossack allies welcomed by the people of Hamburg Date: 18 March 1813

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Hansel & Gretel welcomed by the witch

Hansel & Gretel welcomed by the witch
Hansel & Gretel are welcomed by the witch. 20th century

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Allied troops being welcomed as they pass through Tunis

Allied troops being welcomed as they pass through Tunis
Lantern slide showing allied troops being welcomed as they pass through the town of Tunis, May 1943.From a collection of British official war photographs relating to the 78th Division that were given

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Decorated tram in Tokyo, Japan - Anglo-Japanese Alliance

Decorated tram in Tokyo, Japan - Anglo-Japanese Alliance
A decorated tram in Tokyo - part of the celebrations following the signing of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902 and to welcome the arrival of the British Naval contingent to the city

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Welcome Stranger by Aaron Hoffmann

Welcome Stranger by Aaron Hoffmann
Front page of a promotional flyer for Welcome Stranger by Aaron Hoffmann. First produced in England at the Lyric Theatre, 19th October 1921

Background imageWelcomed Collection: The Epic of Arnhem, WW2

The Epic of Arnhem, WW2
The Epic of Arnhem, where the First Airborne Division saw action during the Second World War. Showing how the newcomers at Arnhem were welcomed as they landed by parachute. Date: 1944

Background imageWelcomed Collection: The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876

The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876
Engraving showing the scene on the deck of HMS Discovery at the end of her Arctic expedition, Portsmouth, 1876. In 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships

Background imageWelcomed Collection: WW1 - Istanbul - Golden Horn - A German U-boat welcomed

WW1 - Istanbul - Golden Horn - A German U-boat welcomed to the city Date: circa 1916

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Looked Like a Ghost

Looked Like a Ghost - Poor family welcomed into Kitchen. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Timothy Crab. Date: circa 1900

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Welcome to the British Squadron to Japan

Welcome to the British Squadron to Japan
Following the signing of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902 British Military contingents arrived in Japan. The Alliance was to run for five years before being renewed

Background imageWelcomed Collection: British Naval Continent in Japan - Anglo-Japanese Alliance

British Naval Continent in Japan - Anglo-Japanese Alliance
British Naval Continent in Japan following the signing of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902. The Alliance was to run for five years before being renewed

Background imageWelcomed Collection: General William Booth arriving at the City Hall, Tokyo

General William Booth arriving at the City Hall, Tokyo
General William Booth and Japanese Generals arriving at the City Hall, Tokyo - April 1907 (see: 10994438). Date: 1907

Background imageWelcomed 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 imageWelcomed Collection: WW1 - British Tommies welcomed on arrival in France

WW1 - British Tommies welcomed on arrival in France Date: 1914

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Governor and Chief Scout in Ghana, West Africa

Governor and Chief Scout in Ghana, West Africa
The Governor and Chief Scout of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, welcomed with a traditional yell by an Ashanti scout group in Ghana, West Africa

Background imageWelcomed Collection: General William Booth welcomed at the City Hall, Tokyo

General William Booth welcomed at the City Hall, Tokyo - April 1907 - (see also: 11008180) Date: 1907

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Francis Charles Chichester (1901-1972)

Francis Charles Chichester (1901-1972) being welcomed by Chief Civic Commissioner Garlick after his successful flight from England to Australia. Date: 1901

Background imageWelcomed Collection: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh - Westland

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh - Westland
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (right) is welcomed aboard the Westland 30 by Roy Moxam, Divisional Director, Flight Operations, Westland Helicopters

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Charles I Returns 1623

Charles I Returns 1623
Prince Charles (later King Charles I) is welcomed home from Spain by his father James I, where he had been negotiating marriage with the Spanish Infanta Date: 1623

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Group of travelers being welcomed in the forecourt of a larg

Group of travelers being welcomed in the forecourt of a large building. Date c1904

Background imageWelcomed Collection: The landing of the Japanese army - Welcomed by every nation

The landing of the Japanese army - Welcomed by every nation at Vladivostok. Date 1919

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Return of the guards from Crimea, Parliament Street

Return of the guards from Crimea, Parliament Street
The return of the Guards from the Crimean War: the welcome in Parliament Street, London, where bouquets of flowers were thrown. Date: 1856

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Review of the guards returning from the Crimea, Hyde Park

Review of the guards returning from the Crimea, Hyde Park
People fraternising with the guards at the review in Hyde Park, London, after their return from the Crimean War. Date: 1856

Background imageWelcomed Collection: HRH Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII) - home-coming

HRH Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII) - home-coming
HRH Prince of Wales (centre) (future King Edward VIII) (1894-1972) - appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on his return from a tour of Canada and The United States - 1st December, 1919

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - Uplands airport

Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - Uplands airport
Queen Elizabeth II being welcomed by the governor general, Vincent Massey, at the start of her visit to North America. They are accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Jesuss Ascension

Jesuss Ascension
He ascends to Heaven where he is welcomed by his mother, while those he leaves behind on Earth marvel among themselves. Date: ist century

Background imageWelcomed Collection: West End Visits East

West End Visits East
The West End visits the East End of London - a party of slummers are welcomed by some, but the barefoot children are scared and the sick creature in bed sees them as monsters. Date: circa 1890

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Christmas Eve Visiting

Christmas Eve Visiting

Background imageWelcomed Collection: I passed by your window

I passed by your window
The Modesty Blind, which will be welcomed for dealing with delicate situations at the seaside Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Winston Churchill in Mombasa

Winston Churchill in Mombasa
As under-secretary for the colonies, Winston Churchill arrives at Mombasa on his tour of Africa. Here, he is welcomed by the Governor of the East African Protectorate(wearing the spiked helmet)

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Blackheath Gladstone

Blackheath Gladstone
Gladstone welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd on Blackheath

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Coloured Cousins

Coloured Cousins
To Gladstones dismay, his coloured cousins arrive from the West Indies, hoping to be welcomed into Britain

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Witte Van Haamstede

Witte Van Haamstede
Witte, bastard son of graafe Floris V, is welcomed as lord of Haamstede

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Prince George in Crete

Prince George in Crete
Prince George, son of the king of Greece, arrives in Crete as High Commissioner after the Turks have been expelled. He is welcomed enthusiastically by the populace

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Napoleon at Bourgese

Napoleon at Bourgese
Napoleon visits Bourges, where he is welcomed by clergy on the steps of the cathedral

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Alexander Deposed 5

Alexander Deposed 5
Prince Alexander is rescued from his abductors and returns to Sofia where is welcomed home by his subjects : but he will soon abdicate again, voluntarily this time

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Jean De Montfort

Jean De Montfort
Jean de Montfort, duc de Bretagne, is welcomed - along with his wife Jeanne - by the people of Nantes

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Fridtjof Nansen, Franz Josef Land, 1896

Fridtjof Nansen, Franz Josef Land, 1896
Engraving showing Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), the Norwegian explorer, biologist and oceanographer, pictured at Cape Flora, Franz Josef Land, 1896

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Monocled Glasgow University Undergraduates, 1926

Monocled Glasgow University Undergraduates, 1926
Photograph of some of the 2000 undergraduates who welcomed Sir Austen Chamberlain to Glasgow for his installation as Lord Rector. Date: 1926

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Joffre in Alsace

Joffre in Alsace
General Joffre welcomed in Alsace, shortly after the territory was regained by the French in 1915

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Mrs. Beryl Markham in New York, 1936

Mrs. Beryl Markham in New York, 1936
Photograph showing Mrs. Beryl Markham (1903-1986), the British aviator and writer, being welcomed to New York shortly after becoming the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo from East to West, 1936

Background imageWelcomed Collection: John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant speaking at the

John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant speaking at the
Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) (standing, left) and Captain James Augustus Grant (1827-1892) (standing, right) being welcomed at the Royal Geographical Society, London

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Boulanger in England

Boulanger in England
General Boulanger, successful general and right- wing politician, no friend of the government, visits England where he is welcomed by supporters at Charing Cross

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Girl / Dogs Welcome C1890

Girl / Dogs Welcome C1890
A little girl is welcomed home by her two affectionate dogs

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Greeted with Wine

Greeted with Wine
Government troops are welcomed by Paris residents with glasses of wine. Date: May 1871

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Lindbergh / New York Hero

Lindbergh / New York Hero
Lindbergh is welcomed to New York as a hero

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Louis in Paris - 2

Louis in Paris - 2
Louis bravely returns to Paris where he is enthusiastically welcomed to the Hotel de Ville by Bailly, the mayor and by the citizens of Paris

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Louis in Paris

Louis in Paris
Louis bravely returns to Paris where he is welcomed enthusiastically by the people and greeted by Bailly, mayor of Paris

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Louis Comes to Paris

Louis Comes to Paris
Even after the fall of the Bastille, Parisians remain loyal to the monarchy, and the royals are welcomed with enthusiasm when they return to Paris from Versailles

Background imageWelcomed Collection: French Welcomed by Some

French Welcomed by Some
Some welcome the French, some do not

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Neufchatel Dispute 1

Neufchatel Dispute 1
Prussias claim to the canton of Neufchatel is supported by royalists : Swiss federal troops are welcomed by the populace

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Zouaves at Genova

Zouaves at Genova
French zouaves of the expeditionary force are welcomed at Genova (Genoa)

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Louis XII Allegory

Louis XII Allegory
Allegorical depiction of LOUIS XII and his queen ANNE de Bretagne, with their courtiers, children &c, welcomed by Bonne Fortune (= Prosperity)

Background imageWelcomed Collection: British colonials arrive at Bombay docks, India

British colonials arrive at Bombay docks, India, and are welcomed ashore

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Napoleon in Madrid

Napoleon in Madrid
Napoleon is Welcomed into Madrid

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Welcoming a Missionary

Welcoming a Missionary
A missionary is welcomed by natives

Background imageWelcomed Collection: China Labour Hero 1951

China Labour Hero 1951
Return of the labour hero - he is greeted by members of his family and community

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Danish King Visits

Danish King Visits
Christian IV, king of Denmark, pays a state visit to Johann Georg, elector of Brandenburg. Here he is seen being welcomed at the entrance to the castle at Berlin

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Indian Clergyman

Indian Clergyman
A Hindu clergyman, converted by missionaries, spreads the word to his fellow-countrymen - he is depicted being welcomed into a village

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Mary Goes to Heaven

Mary Goes to Heaven
She is taken to Heaven, body and soul, watched by the apostles below and welcomed by the residents of Paradise

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Santa with Children

Santa with Children
Santa with a sack of toys and a Christmas tree is welcomed by a boy and girl

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Lorgues / Welcomed Back

Lorgues / Welcomed Back
Columbus is welcomed back by Fernando and Isabel at Barcelona, Spain

Background imageWelcomed Collection: Wellington Enters Madrid

Wellington Enters Madrid
The Duke of Wellington enters Madrid at the head of the British army having driven the French out, and is welcomed by the Spanish citizens

Background imageWelcomed Collection: French Eter Berlin

French Eter Berlin
The French enter Berlin : they are welcomed by the Prussian municipal authorities



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