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Births Collection

"Births: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Putting bee-hives into mourning, 1856: An intriguing glimpse into the customs surrounding births in the past

Background imageBirths Collection: Comic postcard, Two women chatting in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women chatting in the street Date: 20th century

Background imageBirths Collection: Thorns sextuplets. Left to right are, Susan, Roger and Julie

Thorns sextuplets. Left to right are, Susan, Roger and Julie. Seen with their mother Mrs Sheila Thorns at their home in Selly Oak. 30th September 1969

Background imageBirths Collection: The three surviving Thorns sextuplets with their younger brother David at the swimming

The three surviving Thorns sextuplets with their younger brother David at the swimming baths, they are (left to right) Susan, Roger, Julie all 7 years old with David who is 4 years old. 30th June 1976

Background imageBirths Collection: Margaret Asante with newborn children Daniella, Mellissa and Felicity

Margaret Asante with newborn children Daniella, Mellissa and Felicity, at Southern General, Glasgow, Scotland, August 1979

Background imageBirths Collection: The Son and the Heir, the Mother and the Grandmother with a Baby, 1881, Germany, Historic

The Son and the Heir, the Mother and the Grandmother with a Baby, 1881, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, aid organisation, aid organisations, aid organization, baby, baby boy, birth, births, boy, childlike, children, content, contented, contentment, digital, digitally, drawing

Background imageBirths Collection: The Temple of Juno Lucina was a temple of ancient Rome dedicated to Juno Lucina

The Temple of Juno Lucina was a temple of ancient Rome dedicated to Juno Lucina, the protector of woman in childbirth
antica, attraction, attractions, birth, births, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, central italy, contemporary, depiction, depictions, deserted, drawing, drawings, drawn

Background imageBirths Collection: Comic postcard, Couple with four babies Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple with four babies Date: 20th century

Background imageBirths Collection: Comic postcard, New father with maternity nurse

Comic postcard, New father with maternity nurse Date: 20th century

Background imageBirths Collection: Comic postcard, Men chatting in train compartment

Comic postcard, Men chatting in train compartment Date: 20th century

Background imageBirths Collection: The infant Napoleon in the room of his birth (engraving)

The infant Napoleon in the room of his birth (engraving)
725967 The infant Napoleon in the room of his birth (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The infant Napoleon in the room of his birth)

Background imageBirths Collection: During her recent stay in Bulgaria for the birth of her granddaughter Maria Luisa... (colour litho)

During her recent stay in Bulgaria for the birth of her granddaughter Maria Luisa... (colour litho)
2778125 During her recent stay in Bulgaria for the birth of her granddaughter Maria Luisa... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBirths Collection: Nurse holding a baby (colour litho)

Nurse holding a baby (colour litho)
3103930 Nurse holding a baby (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nurse holding a baby)

Background imageBirths Collection: A night of fire in La Spezia (colour litho)

A night of fire in La Spezia (colour litho)
2784248 A night of fire in La Spezia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young midwife is called urgently and rushes to a house that is ruining)

Background imageBirths Collection: Maria Gabriella, the new Princess of the House of Savoy, among the august parents

Maria Gabriella, the new Princess of the House of Savoy, among the august parents, Princes of Piedmont (colour litho)
2783986 Maria Gabriella, the new Princess of the House of Savoy, among the august parents, Princes of Piedmont (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBirths Collection: The demonstrations in Naples for the birth of Princess Maria Pia (colour litho)

The demonstrations in Naples for the birth of Princess Maria Pia (colour litho)
2778294 The demonstrations in Naples for the birth of Princess Maria Pia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBirths Collection: Birthplace of King Edward II, Caernarfon Castle (colour litho)

Birthplace of King Edward II, Caernarfon Castle (colour litho)
3093763 Birthplace of King Edward II, Caernarfon Castle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of King Edward II, Caernarfon Castle)

Background imageBirths Collection: Principle Nursing Officer, Mrs Telford, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital

Principle Nursing Officer, Mrs Telford, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier yesterday, 2nd October 1968

Background imageBirths Collection: Thorns sextuplets. The family at their home in Northfield, Birmingham

Thorns sextuplets. The family at their home in Northfield, Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Thorns smile happily with (left to right) Julie, Roger and Susan. 21st December 1968

Background imageBirths Collection: Thorns sextuplets. Julie Thorns, the first of the Thorns sextuplets to leave

Thorns sextuplets. Julie Thorns, the first of the Thorns sextuplets to leave the Birmingham Maternity Hospital, is carried to the car by Miss Dorothy Hilditch

Background imageBirths Collection: Thorns sextuplets. Standing by to take Roger back to his incubator is Sister Dorothy

Thorns sextuplets. Standing by to take Roger back to his incubator is Sister Dorothy Hilditch, head of the special care unit team which has been looking after the babies. 3rd December 1968

Background imageBirths Collection: The three surviving babies of the sextuplets born to Mrs Norman Thorns of Selly Oak

The three surviving babies of the sextuplets born to Mrs Norman Thorns of Selly Oak, Birmingham, Julie, Susan and Roger. They would be one year old a few days after this photo was taken

Background imageBirths Collection: Thorns sextuplets. An excited Mrs Manning sees the first pictures of her five

Thorns sextuplets. An excited Mrs Manning sees the first pictures of her five grandchildren, 4th October 1968

Background imageBirths Collection: The last of the surviving Thorns sextuplets leaves the Birmingham Maternity Hospital

The last of the surviving Thorns sextuplets leaves the Birmingham Maternity Hospital. Susan, now 11 weeks old will join her brother Roger and sister Julie at home in Farrow Road, Northfield

Background imageBirths Collection: Media at News Press Conference, Birmingham Maternity Hospital

Media at News Press Conference, Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier today, 2nd October 1968, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this

Background imageBirths Collection: Staff at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier yesterday

Staff at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier yesterday, 2nd October 1968, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six

Background imageBirths Collection: irmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday

irmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six children - four boys

Background imageBirths Collection: Midwifery Sister at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier

Midwifery Sister at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier yesterday, 2nd October 1968, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning

Background imageBirths Collection: Birmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday

Birmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six children - four boys

Background imageBirths Collection: Proud father, Barry Thorns, pictured leaving Birmingham Maternity Hospital

Proud father, Barry Thorns, pictured leaving Birmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this

Background imageBirths Collection: Media presence outside Thorns family home & proud father, Barry Thorns, being interviewed

Media presence outside Thorns family home & proud father, Barry Thorns, being interviewed, 2nd October 1968. It was reported earlier today

Background imageBirths Collection: Media presence outside Thorns family home, 2nd October 1968

Media presence outside Thorns family home, 2nd October 1968. It was reported earlier today, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six

Background imageBirths Collection: Thorns Family Home, 2nd October 1968. Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean

Thorns Family Home, 2nd October 1968. Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six children - four boys and two girls - were delivered

Background imageBirths Collection: Proud father, Barry Thorns, pictured at home, 2nd October 1968

Proud father, Barry Thorns, pictured at home, 2nd October 1968. It was reported earlier today, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six

Background imageBirths Collection: Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, who has been treating Sheila

Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, who has been treating Sheila Thorns, pictured 3rd October 1968. It was reported earlier yesterday that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a

Background imageBirths Collection: Photo-call for Thorns Sextuplets in Incubation Ward at Birmingham Maternity Hospital

Photo-call for Thorns Sextuplets in Incubation Ward at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, 2nd October 1968. It was reported earlier today

Background imageBirths Collection: Proud father, Barry Thorns, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital

Proud father, Barry Thorns, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier yesterday, 2nd October 1968, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this

Background imageBirths Collection: News Press Conference at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier

News Press Conference at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier today, 2nd October 1968, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning

Background imageBirths Collection: Prince Harry leaves St Marys Hospital, London, after birth previous day

Prince Harry leaves St Marys Hospital, London, after birth previous day, 16th September 1984. Pictured : Princess Diana & Prince Harry

Background imageBirths Collection: Sisters Dawn Larkin (r), and Maxine Preston from South Yardley who have both had twins

Sisters Dawn Larkin (r), and Maxine Preston from South Yardley who have both had twins on the same date, 27th February, Dawn with Charlotte and Louise

Background imageBirths Collection: Sisters Dawn Larkin (l), and Maxine Preston from South Yardley who have both had twins

Sisters Dawn Larkin (l), and Maxine Preston from South Yardley who have both had twins on the same date, 27th February, Dawn with Charlotte and Louise

Background imageBirths Collection: Prince Harry leaves St Marys Hospital, London, after birth previous day

Prince Harry leaves St Marys Hospital, London, after birth previous day, 16th September 1984

Background imageBirths Collection: Figure of baby Jesus in the crib

Figure of baby Jesus in the crib

Background imageBirths Collection: Sicilian birth in coral, silver and enamels, brought by King Philip II in 1570

Sicilian birth in coral, silver and enamels, brought by King Philip II in 1570

Background imageBirths Collection: Detail of a Neapolitan birth

Detail of a Neapolitan birth

Background imageBirths Collection: Sea horses Kaiba title object series horses series title

Sea horses Kaiba title object series horses series title
Sea horses Kaiba (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), Paper cover with a few dried sea horses and box with two beetles

Background imageBirths Collection: The Patriots by Annie Fish

The Patriots by Annie Fish
Humorous illustration by Annie Fish showing an officer returning home on leave to discover his wife has patriotically given birth to triplets. Date: 1915

Background imageBirths Collection: Church of the Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem, Israel, Middle East

Church of the Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageBirths Collection: Treatise on Births (14th c. ), divination book

Treatise on Births (14th c. ), divination book
Treatise on Births (14th c.), divination book attributed to Abul Mas har. Islamic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library



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"Births: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Putting bee-hives into mourning, 1856: An intriguing glimpse into the customs surrounding births in the past, where even nature seemed to acknowledge the significance of new life. The Son and the Heir, the Mother and the Grandmother with a Baby, 1881, Germany: This historic artwork captures a tender moment between generations as they celebrate the arrival of a precious newborn. The Temple of Juno Lucina: Step back in time to ancient Rome's reverence for childbirth as we explore this temple dedicated to Juno Lucina, protector of women during labor - an enduring symbol of hope and strength. Comic postcard - Two women chatting in the street (20th century): Humorously depicting everyday conversations about pregnancies and babies, reminding us that birth is not only a profound experience but also a topic that brings people together. Thorns sextuplets: Witnessing rare multiples being born is both awe-inspiring and heartwarming; these siblings represent resilience amidst challenges while bringing boundless joy to their family. The three surviving Thorns sextuplets at swimming with younger brother David: Celebrating life's triumphs as we see these remarkable siblings thriving together after their miraculous journey from birth to childhood adventures. Comic postcard - Couple with four babies (20th century): Playfully highlighting the chaos and love that comes with raising multiple little ones simultaneously – an ode to parents who embrace every challenge along this beautiful path called parenthood. Comic postcard - New father with maternity nurse (20th century): Capturing humorous moments when fathers navigate their newfound roles alongside supportive healthcare professionals – showcasing both vulnerability and growth during this transformative period. Men chatting in train compartment (Comic postcard): they can not just significant for mothers; they impact entire communities too.