Closing Collection

Desert Landscape with Cactus in Arizona
Saguaro and Blooming Prickly Pear Cactus in Arizona Desert Landscape

The apprentice boys of Derry shutting the gates
Some of the thirteen apprentice boys of Derry (also known as Londonderry) who shut the gates of the Protestant Irish city against a Jacobite (Catholic) army who then laid siege in 1688-89

Consequences, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Consequences -- How the thoughtlessness of a butterfly seriously affected a bishops corn, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Adam & Eve Driven Out
Closing Time in Eden : the sinful couple have to leave Paradise, driven out by an angel with a red-hot sword

Tower Bridge 1930S
A close-up photograph of Tower Bridge, a bascule bridge and a famous London landmark, closing after a steamship has passed through it

Dennis Skinner, Labour MP for Bolsover, Derbyshire
Dennis Edward Skinner (b 1932), Labour politician, MP for Bolsover since 1970. Well known for his outspoken remarks in parliament, for which he has been suspended more than ten times

Closing of the Eagley Mills (clock tower of Eagley Mills can been seen in the background), Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Eagley Mills is owned by J P Coats Ltd

Offenbach Hoffmann
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The closing scene of the Venetian episode : Hoffmann watches as Guilietta goes off with another lover

Advert for Bensons luminous wrist watch 1915
Bensons active service wristlet watch, fully luminous figures and hands and self closing cover. Date: 1915

Tynemouth Lifeboat
The Tynemouth lifeboat closing on a wrecked ship in a stormy sea off Tynemouth Priory and lighthouse Date: circa 1840

Closing show of 1960 Scouting Jamboree
Flags from countries around the world are paraded at the closing show of the National Jamboree which was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of scouting in the USA

The Allies meet at the closing of the Falaise Pocket, Fran
Photograph showing the meeting between American troops (on right with jeep) and Canadian troops (on left with half-track) to mark the closing of the Falaise Pocket on the road between Falaise

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England, London, Stratford, Olympic games closing ceremony

Tom Tower, Christ Church
The Curfew Tower, the Tom Tower of Christ Church, houses Great Tom a bell that sounds the curfew every night as a warning that colleges will shortly be closing their gates Date: 1950s

Pink hydrangea flowers in front of green shutters of the Villa Durazzo, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Cartoon titled 'The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist in the face of Sunday closing', 19th century
5308866 Cartoon titled 'The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist in the face of Sunday closing', 19th century; (add.info)

Girl by candlelight, 1844. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Girl by candlelight, 1844

A Girl at the Window (oil on board)
NGW185744 A Girl at the Window (oil on board) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 32.2x26.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Pause for thought amid empty beds: ward sister Margaret Sheepy takes a final sad look at Whitley Hospital, where shes worked for 11 years. Coventry, West Midlands. 1st December 1988

Cargo Fleet iron works closure. Circa 1971

Cleveland Park, Middlesbrough, which is being demolished. 8th May 1997

The final first class match to be held at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, the County Championship match between home team Yorkshire and Lancashire. general view of the ground during the match

Westland Whirlwind Series 1 G-ANFH and Bell 47B-3 G-AKFN
Westland Whirlwind Series 1 G-ANFH (msn WA15) at Gatwick. Built 1953 and delivered from Yeovil to Gatwick on 2 November 1954 for British European Airways

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A back cover illustration for an issue of L'Album Les Maitres De La Caricature, portraying a red haired show girl with arms outstretched as if closing down a performance. Date: circa 1901

King William IV proroguing Parliament, House of Lords, April 1831, during the Great Reform crisis - My lords and gentlemen, I have come to meet you for the purpose of proroguing this Parliament'

Prince Henry and Waldemar of Prussia
Prince Waldemar of Prussia (1889-1945) with his father, Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) at Balmoral in the 1890s. Waldemar was the eldest son of Henry and Princess Irene of Hesse

The Mayor of Madrid making a speech; Spanish Civil War 1936
The Mayor of Madrid, Pietro Rico, making a speech to newly enrolled members of the Republican Militia, Madrid, 1936. At the time

Hansel and Gretel: Gretel traps the witch in her oven (chromolitho)
1093216 Hansel and Gretel: Gretel traps the witch in her oven (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hansel and Gretel: Gretel traps the witch in her oven)

Exit Liberte al Francois Or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St Cloud near Paris, Nov 10th 1799
528271 Exit Liberte al Francois Or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St Cloud near Paris, Nov 10th 1799. Napoleons Coup d Etat of Eighteenth Brumaire

912 F St. NW, Washington, DC. Creator: Chris Suspect
912 F St. NW, Washington, DC

Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm & Melanie B Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London

Brian May Queen London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Annie Lennox Singer London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Fashion Section Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Girls On Motorbike Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

George Michael Singer London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Flags Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Man In Cannon Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Louis Tomlinson & Zayn Malik One Direction London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Zayn Malik One Direction London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Eric Idle Comedian London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Louis Tomlinson One Direction London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Chris Lowe From The Petshop Boys Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Emile Sande Singer London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Tinie Tempah, Jessie J & Taio Crul Singers London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Jackie Adams & David Beckham Mother In Law & Footballer London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne & Niall Horan Olympic Games Closing Ceremony London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London

Victoria Beckham The Spice Girls London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Stratford, London, England 12 August 2012 Date: 12 August 2012

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"Closing: A Journey through Time and Space" In the vast desert landscape of Arizona, amidst towering cacti, one can witness the profound consequences of closure. As illustrated by William Heath Robinson's intricate artwork, closure often marks a turning point in our lives, just like Adam and Eve being driven out from paradise. History is replete with instances where closing has played a pivotal role. The apprentice boys of Derry shutting the gates symbolizes resilience in times of adversity. Tower Bridge in the 1930s stands as a testament to progress and innovation, its majestic arms closing to allow passage for ships. The Eagley Mills clock tower silently witnesses the closing chapter of an era gone by—a poignant reminder that time waits for no one. Offenbach Hoffmann's operatic masterpiece echoes emotions evoked when curtains close on life's stages. Even advertisements capture moments frozen in time; Bensons luminous wristwatch from 1915 reminds us how we once relied on such marvels to mark each passing second. Tynemouth Lifeboat embodies bravery and selflessness as it closes in on treacherous waters to save lives. Yet not all closures are marked by strife or danger; sometimes they signify unity and victory. The Allies meeting at the closing of the Falaise Pocket exemplifies triumph over tyranny—when collective efforts bring about lasting change. Amidst this tapestry of closings, Tom Tower at Christ Church stands tall—a timeless symbol reminding us that every ending paves way for new beginnings. Just as day turns into night, seasons change, and chapters conclude—we find solace knowing that every closing holds within it seeds of hope for what lies ahead. So let us embrace these moments—the openings disguised as closures—and trust that beyond them lie endless possibilities waiting to unfold before our very eyes.