Homecoming 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

FA Cup heroes, Coventry City players, take a city tour aboard a open-top bus. 18th May 1987

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

Trawler, Bridlington harbour entrance - 1
Trawler Ocean Reward returns to Bridlington harbour after a fishing trip in the North Sea Date: circa 1987

Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal man the rails
Pearl Harbor, February 13, 2012 - Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal man the rails as the ship returns to homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following an eight-month

Aston Villa footballer Gary Shaw shows of the the league Championship trophy to the thousands of supporters who lined the streets of Birmingham to welcome their heroes following their match against

Tottenham Hotspur Cup Final v Leicester and drive through Tottenham, 6th May 1961.1960 1961 Tottenham Hotspur Double Winning Season

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)

Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917 (litho)
5231613 Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917 (litho) by Moravov, Alexander Viktorovich (1878-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917)

Arrival of Major Marchand at Toulon (colour litho)
2819051 Arrival of Major Marchand at Toulon (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Major Marchand at Toulon)

The Homecoming of a Fowling Party, 1618-1652. Creators: Simon Kick, Frans Hals
The Homecoming of a Fowling Party, 1618-1652

Invalides!; retour d'allamagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. Creator: Unknown
Invalides!; retour d'allemagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; apres la distribution des lettres: "Ils sont vivants tous les deux ! "'. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries; apres la distribution des lettres: "Ils sont vivants tous les deux ! "'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie…. !, 1917
Rapatries a Evian; en ecoutant la "Marseillaise" on chante, on pleure, on prie. !, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rapatries; l'arrivee d'un train a Evian: des territoriaux de service sur le quai sont... 1917
Rapatries; l'arrivee d'un train a Evian: des territoriaux de service sur le quai sont acclames et embrasses, 1917

Scenes from the Crimean War, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Crimean War, 1856. Old soldier telling children abouth his army career; battle scene; soldiers returning home. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

Bridal Homecoming at Lake Hornavan. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
Bridal Homecoming at Lake Hornavan, unknown date

Return of the prodigal son, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
Return of the prodigal son, 1742-1801. The lost son returns home. He is met there by his father, who warmly welcomes him. On the right a calf is slaughtered for a feast to celebrate the son's

Return of the Army Works Corps from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Army Works Corps from the Crimea, 1856. Mechanics and labourers at Waterloo Station in London. The Army Works Corps...originated in a suggestion made by Sir Joseph Paxton

The merry homecoming, 1670-1679. Creator: Jan Steen
The merry homecoming, 1670-1679

Sketch for the town hall of Villemonble : Marriage, Family, c.1913. Creator: Edmond Tapissier
Sketch for the town hall of Villemonble : Marriage, Family, c.1913. (Esquisse pour la mairie de Villemonble : Le mariage - La famille)

Portrait study for the “Homecoming of the Landwehrmann” (1817), before 1817. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Portrait study for the "Homecoming of the Landwehrmann" (1817), before 1817

Harry Hawker - Homecoming of the Australian Aircraft pioneer
Wild scenes greet the return, in 1914, of Harry Hawker (1889-1921) - Australian aviation pioneer - on his return to Australia (to demonstrate the advanced Sopwith Tabloid)

Oh! Jack, When are you coming back, 1917 (print)
3672329 Oh! Jack, When are you coming back, 1917 (print) by Joseph Morris Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Oh! What A Time For the Girlies When the Boys Come Marching Home, 1918 (print)
3672299 Oh! What A Time For the Girlies When the Boys Come Marching Home, 1918 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

(Like A Bird On the Wing) Im Wingin Home, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672733 (Like A Bird On the Wing) Im Wingin Home, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Maiden returns to the UK. 28th May 1990. Maiden is centre with orange, grey and white sails with the name Jordan on the white sail

Tokyo Gold Medalist Mary Rand is met by her husband Sid on her return from the Olympic Games. 20th October 1964

World Cup 1990 In Italy. England star Paul Gascoigne arriving back in England, with joke false breasts. 8th July 1990

Thousands of England football fans line the streets near Luton airport to welcome their heroes back from Italy, following the World Cup tournament

The England football team arrive at Luton airport after returning from the World Cup tournament in Italy where they were eliminated in the semi final by West Germany on penalties

British pop singer Terry Dene re-united with his wife Edna Savage at her flat in Gloucester Place, after he was discharged from the army. 27th March 1959

League Cup Final 1969. Swindon Town arrive home with the League Cup. Captain Stan Harland holds up cup to show the fans March 17th 1969

HMS Northumberland in Plymouth Sound
HMS Northumberland transits through Plymouth Sound to Devonport Dockyard on her return from a deployment abroad. Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland returned to Plymouth on Friday

The Homecoming Waltz
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Homecoming Waltz, words and music by Bob Musel, Ray Sonin and Reg Connelly. Featured and broadcast by Ivy Benson

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Major Marchand greeted by his father at Thoissey (colour litho)
2819056 Major Marchand greeted by his father at Thoissey (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Marchand greeted by his father at Thoissey, France)

French soldier of the Chasseurs Alpins returning to his village for a few days of leave, World War I
6000336 French soldier of the Chasseurs Alpins returning to his village for a few days of leave, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

Compagnie Algerienne, 1918 (colour litho)
699190 Compagnie Algerienne, 1918 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); 114x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Compagnie Algerienne)

The bear hunters homecoming
6352492 The bear hunters homecoming by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 85x128 cm; Photo © O. Vaering

Ottawa, c. 1943 (oil on canvas)
CIV214992 Ottawa, c.1943 (oil on canvas) by Macleod, Pegi Nicol (1904-1949); 76.5x102 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

Great voyages of discovery (colour litho)
5207733 Great voyages of discovery (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great voyages of discovery)

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, No. III: The Return, 1882. Creator: James Tissot
The Parable of the Prodigal Son, No. III: The Return, 1882

The Hero of the Hour, (oil on canvas)
658984 The Hero of the Hour, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 93x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hero of the Hour. Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas

The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho)
5226713 The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return of the Prodigal Son)

Triumph of Scipio Aemilianus after the destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War, 146 BC (engraving)
3647077 Triumph of Scipio Aemilianus after the destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War, 146 BC (engraving) by Vogel

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"Homecoming: A Celebration of Triumph, Pride, and Reunion" In 1982, the HMS Invincible Returns from the Falklands, marking a historic moment of resilience and victory. Aston Villa footballer Gary Shaw proudly displays the league Championship trophy to adoring fans, igniting a wave of joy throughout the city. The Arrival of Major Marchand at Toulon paints a vivid picture of anticipation and excitement as loved ones eagerly await their hero's return. Bridlington harbour entrance witnesses an emotional homecoming as a trawler sails back into port, bringing with it tales of adventure and hard work. Sailors aboard USS Port Royal manning the rails symbolize unity and camaraderie as they embrace their long-awaited reunion with family members on land. The Somerset Maughan gracefully returns to St Andrews Dock, embodying nostalgia for familiar shores after a voyage filled with unknowns. Illustrating Kipling's "A Song of the English, " a lighthouse stands tall against turbulent waves, guiding ships safely home amidst treacherous seas—a beacon of hope in times of darkness. Lenin's arrival in St Petersburg in 1917 signifies not only political change but also marks an emotional homecoming for those who fought tirelessly for revolution. "The Homecoming Waltz" captures tender moments shared between loved ones reuniting after being apart—embodying warmth, love, and cherished memories. Harry Hawker's triumphant return brings pride to Australia as this aviation pioneer is welcomed back by his compatriots—an inspiring testament to determination and achievement. Through these diverse stories united by one theme—homecoming—we celebrate human resilience, triumph over adversity, and the power of reunions that fill our hearts with immeasurable joy. Whether it be soldiers returning from war or individuals coming back to their roots after years away—the concept remains universal: there is no place like home.