Arethusa Collection

Training Ship Arethusa II
Training Ship Arethusa - sometimes referred to as Arethusa II since it replaced the original long-serving Arethusa in 1933. Date: circa 1930s

Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

Knotting Class, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving knotting and splicing instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

HMS Aurora, British light cruiser
HMS Aurora (12), British Arethusa class light cruiser. Date: circa 1940s

HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, with destroyers, WW1
HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, launched 1913, served in various locations during the early part of the First World War, damaged by a mine off Felixstowe and wrecked 1916

Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes, Royston, Hertfordshire
The Shaftesbury & Arethusa Boys Homes at Royston, Hertfordshire, were set up by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, founded in 1843 by William Williams

Naval Cadets Hornpipe
Naval cadets learning the Hornpipe onboard the HMS Arethusa, the cadet training ship

HMS Galatea, British light cruiser
HMS Galatea (71), British Arethusa class light cruiser. Date: circa 1935

HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, WW1
HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, launched 1913, served in various locations during the early part of the First World War, damaged by a mine off Felixstowe and wrecked 1916

Kew Gardens, with Pagoda
A View of the Lake & Island seen from the Lawn with a distant prospect of the Temples of Arethusa and Victory, & the great Pagoda in the Royal Gardens at Kew

Alpheiu and Arethusa, 17th century (engraving)
3480515 Alpheiu and Arethusa, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Alpheiu and Arethusa. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

HMS Arethusa leading the British fleet and sinking German ships during Battle of Heligoland Bight in the North Sea
3252896 HMS Arethusa leading the British fleet and sinking German ships during Battle of Heligoland Bight in the North Sea during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arethusa, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Arethusa, 1587

Landscape with Alpheus and Arethusa. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Landscape with Alpheus and Arethusa

Syracuse, Sicily, Italy with the Fountain of Arethusa at dusk

Training Ship Arethusa
Boys in naval uniform exercise on the training ship Arethusa, moored on the Thames at Greenhithe and run by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children

Alpine meadows in autumn colors. Mt. Arethusa. Ptarmigan Cirque. Highwood Pass. Misty Range. Kananaskis Country Alberta, Canada

Israel, Sharon region. Ottoman fortress Binar Bashi was built in 1571 on Tel Afek, the location of the Roman city Antipatris built by King Herod

Advertisement for Shaftesbury Homes
An advertisement for The Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Training Ship. Announcing the acquisition of Esher Place, the location of a girl's school

Mrs Elizabeth Hopkins in the character of Arethusa in Francis Beaumont and John Fletchers Philaster
6337924 Mrs Elizabeth Hopkins in the character of Arethusa in Francis Beaumont and John Fletchers Philaster, Drury Lane Theatre, 1773 by Thornthwaite, J

Arethusa Ridden By M.Roberts 09 July 1996 Date: 09 July 1996

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Nymph Arethusa, 413-399 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Nymph Arethusa, 413-399 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Arethusa, 474-450 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Arethusa, 474-450 BCE

Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas)
778246 Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Vase grec, figure d Arethuse (engraving)
3645242 Vase grec, figure d Arethuse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase grec, figure d Arethuse. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1863)

Titlepage of Phylaster by Beaumont and Fletcher, 1620 (woodcut)
2653542 Titlepage of Phylaster by Beaumont and Fletcher, 1620 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bombardment of Odessa (engraving)
1619029 Bombardment of Odessa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Odessa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1854)

The Bombardment of Odessa by the English and French Steam Squadron (engraving)
1608000 The Bombardment of Odessa by the English and French Steam Squadron (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas)
990342 Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas) by Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpheus and Arethusa. Carlo Maratti (1625-1713). Oil on canvas

Common glider, original club-dot sailer and smoky orange tip
Common glider butterfly, Cymothoe caenis, male 1, 2, original club-dot sailer, Neptis melicerta 3, 4, and smoky orange tip, Colotis euippe omphale 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Cracker butterfly, Hamadryas arethusa, Panara
Cracker butterfly, Hamadryas arethusa, upper side 1, under side 4, Panara jarbas 2, and Symmachia menetas eurina butterfly 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Dragons mouth, Arethusa bulbosa
Dragons mouth or bulbous arethusa, Arethusa bulbosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by P. Syme for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Arethusa (engraving)
3635250 Arethusa (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arethusa. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged and described by G F Hill)

America - At sea
The Saucy Arethusa And The Belle Poule Date: 1777

The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving)
1619012 The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Odessa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 May 1854)

Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for Arethusa (engraving)
5991372 Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for Arethusa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arethusa)

Arethusa, 17th century (engraving)
3480597 Arethusa, 17th century (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Arethusa, Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Arethusa into a Fountain or Alfeo Insegue Aretusa, Book V
STC415858 Arethusa into a Fountain or Alfeo Insegue Aretusa, Book V, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

"Our Captain Hailed the Frenchman Ho! ", from Ballads of Famous Fights
984712 " Our Captain Hailed the Frenchman Ho! ", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition, 1920 (colour litho) by Webb

The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving)
1100442 The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)
1097553 The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August)

The Arethusa training ship for boys (engraving)
587748 The Arethusa training ship for boys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arethusa training ship for boys, at Greenhithe, London)

The Naval Manoeuvres (litho)
1592404 The Naval Manoeuvres (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 July 1899)

The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving)
1097554 The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving) by English School

KEW GARDENS C1770
A View of the Lake & Island seen from the Lawn with a distant prospect of the Temples of Arethusa and Victory, & the great Pagoda in the Royal Gardens at Kew Date: circa 1770

NAVAL COMBAT
Naval combat between the Saucy Arethusa and the Belle Poule Date: June 1778

Physical Drill on the Arethusa. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Physical Drill on the " Arethusa". c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

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"Arethusa: A Legacy of Training, Strength, and Grace" Step aboard the Training Ship Arethusa II as young cadets engage in a captivating Compass Drill at Greenhithe, Kent. The ship stands tall, symbolizing discipline and determination instilled within its crew. In another corner of the vessel lies the Knotting Class, where aspiring sailors learn the art of tying intricate knots. These skills will prove invaluable during their future voyages on this historic training ship. Delve into history as we uncover HMS Arethusa's role during World War I alongside destroyers - a formidable force protecting our seas. Witness the bravery displayed by British light cruisers like HMS Aurora and HMS Galatea as they sailed fearlessly into battle. Beyond naval exploits, Arethusa's name resonates with compassion and care. Discover how Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes in Royston, Hertfordshire provided shelter for countless children in need - an enduring testament to humanity's capacity for kindness. Immerse yourself in maritime culture with the lively Naval Cadets Hornpipe echoing through every deck. Feel the rhythm pulsating through your veins as you join these young seafarers in their spirited dance routines. Escape to Kew Gardens where tranquility reigns supreme amidst lush greenery crowned by a majestic Pagoda. Here too does Arethusa leave her mark - an advertisement for Shaftesbury Homes reminding us that even nature finds solace in acts of benevolence. Finally, gaze upon Lady Bridget Poulett transformed into Arethusa herself by Madame Yevonde's lens - embodying grace and strength personified. This ethereal portrait captures not only beauty but also serves as a reminder that mythology lives on within our collective imagination. Arethusa weaves together tales of adventure, resilience, philanthropy, and inspiration across time and space. Her legacy endures through generations who continue to embrace the spirit of exploration, learning, and compassion.