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Photograph of people reading a newspaper aboard the "Empire Windrush"

22 June 1948
Central Press Photos Ltd. photograph titled 'The Oliviers are home again'. Caption on back reads: Sir Laurence and Lady Olivier photographed aboard the SS "Corinthic" at Tilbury this morning on their arrival home from a long and successful tour of Australia and New Zealand with the Old Vic Company. They were given a great reception everywhere. Sir Laurence is walking with the aid of a stick as a result of a fall he had while playing in New Zealand, and Lady Olivier has her initials (V.L. - Vivien Leigh) stamped on her handbag.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh home from Australia

16 November 1948
PA Reuter photograph titled 'Oliviers home for Christmas - by cargo boat'. Caption on back reads: After filming in Hollywood, Sir Laurence and Lady Olivier (Vivien Leigh) arrive at Tilbury, Essex, aboad the French cargo ship 'Wyoming' today (Monday). While in Hollywood, Vivien Leigh has completed a the film version of 'A Streetcar Named Desire', and her husband made 'Sister carrie'. They traveled home by cargo ship to make sure of a rest.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh at Tilbury

18 December 1950
PA Reuter photograph titled 'Oliviers home for Christmas'. Caption on back reads: After filming in Hollywood, Sir Laurence and Lady Olivier (Vivien Leigh) arrive at Tilbury, Essex, aboard the French cargo ship 'Wyoming' (Monday). While in Hollywood, , Vivien Leigh has completed the film version of 'A Streetcar Named Desire', and her husband made 'Sister Carrie'. They travelled home by cargo ship to make sure of a rest.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien at Tilbury

18 December 1950