Escapees Collection

Russian Refugee children / teachers on HMS Marlborough
A number of surviving members of the Russian royal family escaped the country at the end of World War I (after the Revolution) from Yalta

Russian Refugee children on the HMS Marlborough at Moda
A number of surviving members of the Russian royal family escaped the country at the end of World War I (after the Revolution) from Yalta

Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata forma domestica) introduced feral species, two adults, standing in shallow water with reflection, Ashby Ville Lake, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, January

White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) adult, presumed escape from collection, standing on grass beside pond, Eccles-on-sea, Norfolk, England, April

Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) introduced species, adult, naturalised and established population that originally escaped from London Zoo, Camden Lock, Regents Canal, Camden Town, London

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) leucistic plumage, adult, escape from private collection, feeding on ground, Norfolk, England, March

Red-masked Parakeet (Aratinga erythrogenys) introduced species, two adults, feeding on fruit in tree, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, december

Arrival in Britain of escaped French men
Arrival in Britain of 183 French men who had escaped from Germany Date: circa 1945

The Babes in the Wood by Katharine Cameron. Cameron was a Glasgow born illustrator and an associate of Jessie M King and the Mackintoshes. 1904

Cultivated Rhododendron (Rhododendron sp. ) garden escapee, flowering, growing in hedgerow beside lane, Sussex, England
Cultivated Rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.) garden escapee, flowering, growing in hedgerow beside lane, Sussex, England, may

Common Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) introduced species, close-up of trunk, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Buddleia (Buddleia davidii) garden escapee, growing in crevice of graffiti covered wall in city centre, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, may

Century Plant (Agave americana) introduced species, garden escapee growing on coastal cliff, Blanes, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, july

Common Fig (Ficus carica) garden escapee, habit, growing at sewage works, Bacton, Suffolk, England, september

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"Escapees: Tales of Survival and Freedom" In the darkest corners of history, there are stories who defied the odds and found solace amidst chaos. From the bloodstained streets of Paris to the war-torn landscapes of America, their journeys resonate with resilience and hope. One such tale takes us back to the English Embassy during the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. As violence raged outside its walls, a few fortunate souls managed to flee, leaving behind a scene of unimaginable horror. Through an engraving from Cassells Illustrated History of England, we catch a glimpse into their desperate flight for survival. Similarly, contrabands accompanying Sherman's March through Georgia in 1864 sought refuge from slavery's shackles. An engraving captures their weary faces as they trudge forward on an uncertain path towards freedom. The Hunted Slaves by Richard Ansdell transports us to another era when enslaved individuals fought tooth and nail for liberation. Their determination shines through this poignant artwork, reminding us that even in captivity, dreams of escape burn bright. But not all escapes were born out of political turmoil or human cruelty; some were driven by sheer necessity. Russian refugee children found themselves aboard HMS Marlborough at Moda harbor—symbols of displaced innocence seeking sanctuary amidst upheaval. These young souls embarked on a journey fraught with uncertainty but held onto hope for a better tomorrow. Speaking of hope, The Hope by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton tells a gripping story set against treacherous seas—a tale where escape becomes synonymous with survival itself. This thrilling narrative captivates our imagination as characters navigate danger in pursuit of newfound freedom. Nature too has its own tales woven within these hints—the Red-masked Parakeet finding refuge in Barcelona's urban jungle or Muscovy Ducks adapting to feral life far from home remind us that sometimes escape is simply about finding one's place in unfamiliar surroundings.