Arriving Collection

West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom. 19th May 1962

The latecomers, c1914. Creator: Albert Guillaume
The latecomers, c1914

HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth, Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing the arrival of the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Exeter at Plymouth Docks, February 1940. Exeter was returning to Britain for the first time since taking part in the Battle of the River

Lenny Henry and Dawn French, as Michael Jackson and Bubbles, arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

A C-130 Hercules lands at McChord Air Force Base, Washington
July 21, 2007 - A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules lands at McChord Air Force Base, Washington

The American Great White Fleet arrives in Australia - Uncle Sam meeting a Kangaroo. On 20 August 1908 well over half a million Sydneysiders turned out to watch the arrival of the Fleet

The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (chromolitho)
972104 The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem)

Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Watercolour held at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]

The HMS Victory - brought in to Portsmouth Harbour
The HMS Victory - in Portsmouth Harbour. Fitted up as a Naval School of Telegrapha before becoming a floating signal school proper (as can be seen on this card) until 1904

Amlwch Port - a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales - the ferry from the mainland is taking on passengers for the return journey. Date: circa 1935

5th Battalion Connaught Rangers, Basingstoke, WW1
Men of the 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers, 10th Division, arriving at Basingstoke from Ireland before going to Gallipoli during the First World War. Date: May 1915

Moshulu Sailing Ship, Penns Landing, Waterfront District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Mr. Darcy with him, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF466203 Mr. Darcy with him, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. Darcy and Mr)

Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn, artwork

Cinderella theatre poster
Theatre poster for the pantomime Cinderella, showing Cinders arriving in a glass carriage for the ball, complete with fan and glamorous dress and wig

Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Arriving at New York
Arriving in New York harbour aboard the Normandie - few ports give you the chance to anchor in the heart of a big city, and none quite so spectacularly as this !

Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-1680?). Artist: Claude Lorrain
Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-c1680?). Aeneas, hero of Troy, son of Anchises and Aphrodite (Venus)

Ladies Football, 1894
The lady footballers: an anticipation. The Sketch anticipates the brave new world of women footballers: a good looking goalkeeper recieves much attention

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Cinderellas sisters arriving for the Ball in all their finery. Date: 1919

The Eton vs. Harrow Cricket Match, Lords, 1910
Photographs showing various views of the Eton vs. Harrow Cricket match, held at Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1910. The images show (clockwise from top left): R.S.L. Fowler and D.G

Drivers eye view of Circle line train entering tube station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Old Harbour, illuminated at dusk, Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK, Europe

Cape Coast, Ghana, Africa

SS Norman arriving at Southampton, 1903
Photograph of the SS Norman arriving at Ocean Quay, Southampton, 14th March 1903. Joseph Chamberlain, Colonial Secretary, was on board the Norman arriving back from a foreign tour

Avenue des Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe at night, Paris, France, Europe

Theatregoing / Globe / C16Th
The Wooden O : Shakespeares summer theatre. Outside the first of the Globe theatres; the audience arriving at the playhouse

The couple who caught their last train 1926
Couple arriving late to the theatre, much to the annoyance of the seated audience. Date: 1926

Beagle 2 landing on Mars
Beagle 2 probe landing on Mars, computer artwork. Its heat shield is glowing as it falls through the Martian atmosphere. This British probe was carried to Mars by the European Space Agencys Mars

Arc de Triomphe at night, Paris, France, Europe

Limehouse Dock 1827
Limehouse Dock, where cargoes arriving in London by sailing ship are transferred to the Regents Canal (Grand Union) whose terminal is here

Arriving home to Supper
A couple arrive home to find their supper is ready in the Patent Triplex Grate

Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass immigration party to find homes. Pictured

Shirley Bassey and guest arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Wedding Bells of the 1913 Season Freda Dudley Ward
Winifred Birkin on her wedding day arriving at St. Margaret s, Westminster for her marriage to William Dudley Ward. Winifred, better known as Freda Dudley Ward (1894-1983)

Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637 (engraving)
3647180 Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637)

Nearly 1000 West Indian immigrants arrive in three boats trains at Waterloo Station. Many brought with them packing cases containing treasured possessions. 15th October 1961

Paddle steamer Medway Queen, Sheerness, Kent
Paddle steamer Medway Queen, arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent. During the Second World War she acted as a minesweeper, and made seven evacuation trips from Dunkirk in 1940, rescuing 7000 men

The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912, (1914). Artist: Edward Reginald Frampton
The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912. This painting depicts the imminent arrival of St. Patrick in Ireland in AD 430. After an original work by Edward Reginald Frampton (1870-1923)

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Ethiopian Embassy
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arriving at the Ethiopian Embassy for a private dinner party given by the Emperor of Ethiopia (Haile Selassie) during a visit to Britain

LZ 129 Hindenburg being consumed by fire shortly after a?
LZ 129 Hindenburg being consumed by fire shortly after arriving at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on 6 May 1937, with the loss of 35 on board plus one ground crew

Mails for the Packets arriving at Falmouth, 1833 circa 1930

Barbara Windsor with boyfriend Scott Harvey, dressed as a Pearly Queen and King, arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Jimi Hendrix arrives with members of his band "The Jimi Hendrix Experience"
Jimi Hendrix arrives with members of his band " The Jimi Hendrix Experience" at Heathrow Airport, London. The group were in customs Hall for almost an hour

Coronation Procession, Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II arriving in the gold state coach at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. The coach and liveried footmen

Immigrant waiting-room at Ellis Island, circa 1900
Detained immigrants waiting, Ellis Island, New York, late 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Arriving at New York / 31
The skyline of New York as many first saw it arriving by sea on board the`Augustus

Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting the Arrival of a Portuguese Ship for Trade
3548717 Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting the Arrival of a Portuguese Ship for Trade, Edo Period (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper) by Japanese School

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"Moments frozen in time, as history unfolds with each arrival" The HMS Exeter arriving at Plymouth, Second World War, 1940: Witnessing the resilience of a nation amidst the chaos of war. Amlwch Port - a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales: Where land meets sea, tales of trade and adventure begin their journey. The HMS Victory - brought into Portsmouth Harbour: Echoes of triumph resonate as this majestic vessel finds its haven. 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers, Basingstoke, WW1: Brave soldiers returning home to loved ones after enduring the horrors of battle. Moshulu Sailing Ship, Penns Landing, Waterfront District, Philadelphia: A symbol of freedom and exploration docking on new shores. Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn, artwork: Humanity's ingenuity reaches celestial realms as we explore the mysteries beyond our planet. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal, Kowloon, Hong Kong China Asia: Connecting cultures across waters; a gateway to vibrant experiences awaits. Arriving at New York: Dreams take flight as newcomers step onto American soil seeking opportunity and a fresh start. Arrival of Aeneas in Italy; the Dawn of the Roman Empire (c1620-1680?): Mythology intertwines with history as legends shape civilizations anew under golden skies painted by Claude Lorrain's brushstroke. The couple who caught their last train 1926: Love defying all odds; an eternal bond sealed within fleeting moments before departure takes them on separate paths forevermore. Cinderella by Arthur Rackham: Imagination dances through enchanted pages where fairy tales come alive upon Cinderella's arrival at her magical ball. The Eton vs Harrow Cricket Match Lords 1910 .