Commences Collection

BOOKMAKERS
Kendall and McManus bookmakers stand by their blackboards as the race commences. Top tips include No.2, Westcroft

Verne / Centre Terre
VOYAGE AU CENTRE DE LA TERRE The descent commences

Proclaiming a Nationalist Meeting in Ireland (engraving)
1050258 Proclaiming a Nationalist Meeting in Ireland (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proclaiming a Nationalist Meeting in Ireland)

Sir Lowry Pass (b / w photo)
3092334 Sir Lowry Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lowry Pass)

Opening of the Great Central Railway on 9 March, Scenes on the Route (litho)
1598611 Opening of the Great Central Railway on 9 March, Scenes on the Route (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga (engraving)
1046281 Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga)

The Sale of the "Rattletrap s"Mess Kit (engraving)
1048017 The Sale of the " Rattletrap s" Mess Kit (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sale of the " Rattletrap s" Mess Kit)

Opening of the war session of Parliament: Boer Crisis
The opening of the war session of Parliament on the 17th October 1899, as the Second Boer War commences. Mr Balfour exclaimed, " We have with use the conscience of the Empire". Date: 1899

Suez Construction 2
The great work commences : great numbers of fellaheen (native Egyptians) are recruited to dig a pathway through the desert sands. Date: 1862

Napoleon at Tuileries
LE CONSULAT Napoleon, with fellow-Consuls Sieyes and Ducos, takes possession of the Tuileries and commences to wield autocratic power in France Date: November 1799

Greek Court
circa 1852: Building commences in the Greek Court of the Crystal Palace during its reconstruction at Sydenham Hill, South London. (Photo by Philip Henry Delamotte/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

High Level Sewer Built
The Metropolitan High-Level Sewer : work commences near Victoria Park in northeast London. Date: 1859

Aurora Fired Upon, 1915
British light cruiser Aurora is fired upon by the German ship Kolberg and the Battle of Dogger Bank commences

New Year, Ancient Peru
ANCIENT PERU To the Incas, the new year - which commences in June - is a solar festival, the solar disc is honoured as the giver of life and prosperity

Fort Sumter
War commences when secessionists bombard Fort Sumter (seen here before hostilities) which commands the entrance to Charleston harbour, South Carolina

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"Commences: A Journey Through Time and Events" Step into the world of bookmakers as "Verne / Centre Terre" commences, taking you on an extraordinary adventure to the center of the Earth. Proclaiming a nationalist meeting in Ireland, an engraving captures the fervor and passion that ignites hearts towards a common cause. Sir Lowry Pass stands tall in a captivating black and white photo, inviting us to explore its majestic beauty and discover what lies beyond. Witness history unfold as the Great Central Railway opens its doors on 9 March. Scenes along its route come alive through vibrant lithographs, transporting us back to a time of innovation and progress. Embark on misadventures with an artist in Tonga, depicted through intricate engravings that unravel tales of exploration and cultural encounters. The sale of the "Rattletrap's" Mess Kit unfolds before our eyes in another enchanting engraving. Delve into this whimsical scene where ordinary objects take on new life and stories are waiting to be told. As Parliament commences its war session amidst the Boer Crisis, tensions rise while decisions shape nations' destinies. Witness this pivotal moment etched forever in history. Suez Construction takes center stage as monumental efforts reshape landscapes. Marvel at human ingenuity as engineering triumphs over nature's obstacles. Transport yourself to Tuileries Palace where Napoleon commands attention with his presence. Feel his power reverberate through time as he shapes Europe's destiny from within these walls. Enter Greece's royal court adorned with opulence and grandeur. Immerse yourself in regal splendor as you witness timeless traditions unfold before your eyes. Celebrate progress with the completion of High Level Sewer construction - an engineering marvel that revolutionizes urban living for generations to come. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected, these glimpses into different eras captivate our imagination.