Beginning Collection (page 5)

The Battle of Omdurman, Plans showing the Positions of the two Armies (engraving)
1063779 The Battle of Omdurman, Plans showing the Positions of the two Armies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Omdurman)

Plan of the Harbour of Alexandria, showing Position of the British Vessels of War at the Beginning of the Action
1060980 Plan of the Harbour of Alexandria, showing Position of the British Vessels of War at the Beginning of the Action, 11 July 1882 (engraving) by English School

Inventions
LLM462053 Inventions by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventions. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean, c 1900)); © Look and Learn

Inventions since 1837
LLM462052 Inventions since 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventions since 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

Miniature taken from a Missal of the Beginning of the Eleventh Century (engraving)
668337 Miniature taken from a Missal of the Beginning of the Eleventh Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho)
2809310 The largest sports conference in the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The largest sports conference in the world)

HMS Forward - Forward-class Scout Cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Forward, a Forward-class Scout Cruiser. Forward was built by Fairfield???s S.B. & E. at Govan, in 1904. The ship was in reserve for most of the first decade of her existence

HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes, a Highflyer-class protected cruiser, before conversion to an experimental seaplane carrier / tender

Papa to shopwalker: Oh er -I wanta Noahs Ark. Date: 1914

Lord Kitchener and Lord Haldane arriving at the War Office
Photograph of (right) Lord Kitchener (1850 - 1916), accompanied with Lord Haldane (1856 - 1928), who was the current Lord Chancellor and former War Minister, arriving at the War Office

Lava Flow from the Mauna Loa Volcano, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands (engraving)
1590752 Lava Flow from the Mauna Loa Volcano, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lava Flow from the Mauna Loa Volcano, Hawaii)

Memorial to 15th Battalion Canadian Highlanders
This bronze plaque, mounted in a brick plinth, records the part played by the 15th on the Gravenstafel Ridge during the Second Battle of Ypres (the Gas Attacks)

Bus House CWGC Voormezeele, Belgium
Marking places on battefields is always a tricky business. hence the use of simple identifiers such as Lone Tree, Railway Corner etc. Our old friend Rose Coombs told how this cemetery got its name

Frontispiece for the French Academy dictionary, engraved by Jean Mariette (1660-1742
XIR165129 Frontispiece for the French Academy dictionary, engraved by Jean Mariette (1660-1742) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Corneille, Jean-Baptiste (1649-95) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

About to Go Down (oil on canvas)
BSA101094 About to Go Down (oil on canvas) by Dedreux or de Dreux, Alfred (1810-60); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; French, out of copyright

Women queuing for ration books, WW2
Women queuing outside a Food Office for ration books at the beginning of the Second World War. 1939

The Departure of Emigrants from Le Havre, front cover of a schoolbook (colour litho)
CHT173559 The Departure of Emigrants from Le Havre, front cover of a schoolbook (colour litho) by Dascher, G. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god, Hun Nal Ye, c. 550-950
1767159 A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god, Hun Nal Ye, c.550-950 by Mayan; 24.2 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god)

Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity
985947 Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity, and the Expulsion of Lucifer from Heaven, c.1410 (illuminated manuscipt on vellum) by French School

The First Creation of Eve, 1483 (hand-coloured woodcut, gold leaf)
985938 The First Creation of Eve, 1483 (hand-coloured woodcut, gold leaf) by German School, (15th century); 40.3x27.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Creation of Eve)

The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI
1195468 The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI, 1731 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Paricius, Johann Carl (1705-60); 62.5x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Apple Tree in Blossom; Pommiers en Fleurs, (oil on canvas)
826598 Apple Tree in Blossom; Pommiers en Fleurs, (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 73x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple Tree in Blossom; Pommiers en Fleurs)

At the Watermill, Spring (oil on canvas)
1197457 At the Watermill, Spring (oil on canvas) by Saintain, Henri (1846-99); 181x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saintain, Henri (1846-1899)); Photo eChristies Images; French

A Dawn Flight, (oil on masonite)
650759 A Dawn Flight, (oil on masonite) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); 97.1x122.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dawn Flight. Frederick Judd Waugh (1861-1940). Oil on masonite

Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell)
652436 Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); height: 34.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idole a la Croquille. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

Apple Blossoms, a Primrose and Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank, (oil on canvas)
659860 Apple Blossoms, a Primrose and Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank, (oil on canvas) by Clare, Oliver (1853-1927); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple Blossoms)

Rebirth, c. 1908 (oil on canvas)
987350 Rebirth, c.1908 (oil on canvas) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 143x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebirth; La Renouveau. Odilon Redon (1840-1916). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1908

The beginning of the Rothschilds (engraving)
6006399 The beginning of the Rothschilds (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beginning of the Rothschilds)

French Revolution, destruction of Bastille, Paris
French Revolution, destruction of the Bastille Prison, Paris. 1789

Adelaide Hall (music sheet Thats the Beginning of the End
Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Trains then and now
LLM462055 Trains then and now by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trains then and now. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

People in 1837
LLM462054 People in 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People in 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

Fire engines, then and now
LLM462050 Fire engines, then and now by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire engines, then and now)

Interior of Post Office van on a mail train (engraving)
672350 Interior of Post Office van on a mail train (engraving) by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Post Office van on a mail train)

The Dream Pedlar - I m beginning to enjoy myself
I m beginning to enjoy myself - illustration in The Dream Pedlar by Lady Margaret Sackville. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration

Ms 412 The Trinity surrounded by three angels and below them personifications of Mercy
BMR344020 Ms 412 The Trinity surrounded by three angels and below them personifications of Mercy and Truth and Righteousness embracing Peace (Psalm 85), c1475 (vellum) (details of 341972) by Fouquet

The Beginning of Generation, from Robert Fludds Mosaicall philosophy
XJF447351 The Beginning of Generation, from Robert Fludds Mosaicall philosophy, 1659 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alpha and Omega (colour litho)
3620468 Alpha and Omega (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpha and Omega)

US 507th Parachute Inf Regiment Memorial Amfreville
The figure stands in a Memorial Park unveiled by the Mayor on 23 July 2002. The structure is titled The Beginning and lists the medals

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Opening of the hunting season (colour litho)
2779745 Opening of the hunting season (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the hunting season. L ouverture de la chasse. Le depart)

The beginning of the Riot in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving)
3629325 The beginning of the Riot in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beginning of the Riot in the High Church, Edinburgh)

The Parsee beginning to eat his cake (engraving)
3625339 The Parsee beginning to eat his cake (engraving) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parsee beginning to eat his cake)

2 August 1914 (colour litho)
3094291 2 August 1914 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2 August 1914)

The Year 1776, the beginning of American nationhood, with the Declaration of Independence issued on 4 July (chromolitho)
3105251 The Year 1776, the beginning of American nationhood, with the Declaration of Independence issued on 4 July (chromolitho) by American School

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Lys canal bank, WW1
The beginning of the end of the First World War - an outpost of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on the bank of the canalised river Lys, at Saint-Floris, northern France, 9 May 1918. 1918

Western Barracks and Parade, Battle of Fort Sumter, 15th April 1861 (b / w photo)
1555253 Western Barracks and Parade, Battle of Fort Sumter, 15th April 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Troops crossing Westminster Bridge, London, WW1
Troops crossing Westminster Bridge, London, at the beginning of the First World War, 2 August 1914. 1914

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"Embarking on a Cosmic Journey: Exploring the Beginning of Time and Space" This captivating artwork takes us back to the very beginning of our universe, where the cosmic microwave background reveals secrets about its origin. The intricate timeline showcases the evolution of galaxies, stars, and planets over billions of years. Amidst this celestial display, we find an intriguing poster that reads "It's Mine. " – a reminder that every individual has their own unique journey to embark upon in this vast cosmos. Another poster catches our attention with its patriotic message: "Canada, the right land for the right man. " It speaks volumes about opportunities awaiting those who dare to begin anew in unfamiliar territories. Moving forward, we stumble upon a heartwarming illustration titled "I'm beginning to think somebody loves me. " by G. E Studdy. This whimsical piece reminds us that love is often found when we least expect it – even amidst new beginnings. As we delve deeper into history, powerful posters like "Your Britain - Fight for it NOW" evoke memories of wartime struggles during World War I. Accompanied by Daily Telegraph front pages from 1914, 1918, and 1919, these artifacts serve as poignant reminders of humanity's resilience during times of great adversity. Transitioning from human endeavors to nature's wonders, an exquisite sculpture marks the starting point of South West Coast Path in Minehead. This symbolic artwork invites hikers on a transformative journey along Somerset's breathtaking coastline – a perfect metaphor for personal growth and new beginnings. The inclusion of Charles Haddon SpurgeonN's youthful portrait adds another layer to this narrative; his inspiring life story exemplifies how one can rise above challenges and embrace fresh starts with unwavering determination. Further along our exploration lies Bernadette at Grotto 1905 – an image capturing hope and faith within sacred surroundings. Its presence reminds us that spiritual awakenings often coincide with moments when we dare to begin anew.