Hugging Collection (#5)

Baby bill and Pepe the chimp rub noses July 1954

John Toshack hugs Liverpool teammate Kevin Keegan after he scores the first goal against FA Cup holders West Ham United at Upton Park. Liverpool went on to win the match 0 - 2

Sandie Shaw with baby daughter Grace February 1971. Pictured outside Lewisham Hospital, London. Father is fashion designer Jeff Banks Grace Banks

Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees pop group with his girlfriend Christine Marshall. December 1967

RF - Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) group huddled together. Captive. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Litter of one month old Yellow Labrador puppies. (PR)

Love Conquered Fear, c1840. Creator: Auguste Hervieu
Love Conquered Fear, c1840. Ragged child workers in a Victorian textile factory. British writer Frances Trollope visited Manchester in 1832 to witness the condition of children employed in

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) mother and babies, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia, endangered species

photography, black and white, Portrait, Posing, Looking away, Close-up, Head and shoulders
Mother cuddling daughter (12-18 months) in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Tabby kittens, Picasso and Smudge, with paws on each others shoulders

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) mother with joey aged eight months, Queensland, Australia, captive

A couple enjoying the sunset in a camping site in Torshavn. In the background the island of Nolsoy

Carol Smillie Game Show Host with her husband Alex Knight Circa 1989

Terry Scott actor comedian gives his second wife Maggie a hug

Penelope Keith and Peter Settelen, starring in a series called Sweet Sixteen. May 1983

Actor John Bindon poses with model Vicki November 1979

Mrs Eliza Mooney and her cat prudence May 1971 Thieves broke into Mrs Mooneys house and severed gas pipes, luckily Prudence saved her life, by waking her. © Mirrorpix

Princess Diana hugging Laurence Chambers who showed her around the Institute for Conductive Education which she visited in Birmingham. 31st October 1995

Hugging Tree Roots, Highland Region, Scotland

Gas drill in Australia, two people in gas masks, WW1
Two people wearing gas masks hug each other after a successful gas drill at a Military Training Camp in Australia during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Lovers. American stage actors Billie Burke and Cyril Keightley in a tender moment, 15/06/1908 (b/w photo)
7405669 Lovers. American stage actors Billie Burke and Cyril Keightley in a tender moment, 15/06/1908 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Lovers)

Good Bye, Annie Darling, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673608 Good Bye, Annie Darling, c.1770-1959 (print) by White, Smith & Company (19th-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

The Sunny Hours of Childhood, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673819 The Sunny Hours of Childhood, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Hall & Pond (1833-1847); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The tambourine (oil on canvas)
NGW336497 The tambourine (oil on canvas) by Williams, Henry Penry (1798-1885); 60.4x46.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

"On the Road to Mexico", "Through Dixieland" Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672348 "On the Road to Mexico", "Through Dixieland" Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co

Mother and three months old Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) cub cleaning each other, Bioparc of Doue La Fontaine, France. September

To death do us apart
Dennis Grøntved

the point of no return
Tatyana Druz

Nikita Khrushchev, Russian Soviet leader
Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971), Russian Soviet leader, seen here hugging a little boy who has just presented him with a bunch of flowers, surrounded by happy, smiling people. Date: circa 1950s

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Aues Droit (engraved wooden block)
3930000 Aues Droit (engraved wooden block) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1. 14
531267 Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1.14. From Gustave Dore's illustrated Bible 1866. Wood engraving

Italian women in church (oil on canvas)
MAN368373 Italian women in church (oil on canvas) by Dacre, Susan Isabel (1844-1933); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Swedish king Gustav Adolf welcomes his wife, Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg (painting)
2843046 Swedish king Gustav Adolf welcomes his wife, Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg (painting) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); United Archives/Carl Simon

Ancient Egypt, Rameses III embraces Isis, Amon hir Khopshef tomb, 1180 BC, 20th Dyn, Thebes (photo)
3476294 Ancient Egypt, Rameses III embraces Isis, Amon hir Khopshef tomb, 1180 BC, 20th Dyn, Thebes (photo) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt)

Memories (w/c on paper)
XPG379883 Memories (w/c on paper) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection

Light in the Cottage (w/c on paper)
619268 Light in the Cottage (w/c on paper) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 36.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
657292 Mother and Child, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Couple, Dogon Culture, from Mali (wood)
HSC193959 Couple, Dogon Culture, from Mali (wood) by African School; height:15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Rameses III embracing Isis, Tomb of Amon-hir-Khopshef (photo)
3476297 Rameses III embracing Isis, Tomb of Amon-hir-Khopshef (photo) by Egyptian School; (add.info.: Rameses III embracing Isis, Tomb of Amon-hir-Khopshef); © Mary Jelliffe

Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print)
2603824 Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Russian foreign policy)

Forgiveness, 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
7331981 Forgiveness, 1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Postiglione, Salvatore (1861-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Salvatore Postiglione); Ghigo Roli

First Kiss, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7331966 First Kiss, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Rontini, Alessandro (1854-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Alessandro Portini); Ghigo Roli

Forgiveness, detail, 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
7331959 Forgiveness, detail, 1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Postiglione, Salvatore (1861-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Salvatore Postiglione); Ghigo Roli

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"Hugging: A Universal Language of Love and Connection" In a moment that transcends borders, the legendary Pele of Brazil and Bobby Moore of England exchange shirts after an intense battle in the World Cup Group C. Their embrace symbolizes sportsmanship, respect, and unity. Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" captures a poignant scene where love triumphs over all. The father's tender hug welcomes his wayward son back home, reminding us that forgiveness and compassion can heal even the deepest wounds. At Manchester United Football Club Stadium in Old Trafford, fans gather to witness their beloved team play. Amidst roaring cheers, hugs are shared among strangers turned friends as they celebrate victories or console each other during defeats - proof that football unites hearts across nations. An English Rose Corsetry advertisement showcases not only exquisite lingerie but also embraces body positivity and self-love. Hugs become a metaphor for embracing one's own unique beauty and finding confidence within oneself. Even animals understand the power of hugging. Meerkats cuddle tightly together in captivity, seeking comfort and security from their companions. It reminds us that warmth can be found in our relationships with others. A brown bear wearing a Christmas hat wraps its arms around a tree in Finland - a whimsical sight reminding us to find joy in simple pleasures during festive times. This image evokes feelings of coziness, love for nature, and spreading holiday cheer through warm embraces. Tennessee Williams once said, "We have to distrust each other; it is our only defense against betrayal. " However, his plays often explore human connections through passionate encounters filled with longing hugs - reminding us that vulnerability brings forth profound emotional bonds. Lovers on a canal bridge in Amsterdam share an intimate hug against the backdrop of picturesque scenery. In this romantic city known for its open-mindedness towards affectionate gestures like these ones remind us that love knows no boundaries or societal norms.