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"Embarking on a cycling adventure, a daring soul rides the iconic Penny Farthing through the picturesque Sandbanks Chain Ferry No

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Picture No. 10741546

Picture No. 10741546
Arabian Oryx - in transport box being loaded on vehicle - Re-introduction programme (Oryx leucoryx) Date:

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Giant Butterbur (Petasites japonicus) introduced species, flowering, growing on roadside

Giant Butterbur (Petasites japonicus) introduced species, flowering, growing on roadside, Fell Foot Brow, near Lake Windermere, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, February

Background imageIntroduction Collection: White Butterbur (Petasites albus) introduced species, flowering

White Butterbur (Petasites albus) introduced species, flowering, growing in woodland on shore of lake, Lake Windermere, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, February

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis) introduced species, adult, in tank, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis) introduced species, adult, in tank, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Eurasian Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) introduced invasive species, dead adult

Eurasian Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) introduced invasive species, dead adult, on shore of freshwater loch, Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs N.P. Stirling, Scotland, September

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) introduced species, close-up of leaf, Suffolk, England, February

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) introduced species, close-up of leaf, Suffolk, England, February

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata forma domestica) introduced feral species, two adults

Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata forma domestica) introduced feral species, two adults, standing in shallow water with reflection, Ashby Ville Lake, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, January

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis) introduced species, adult, foraging on ground, Cairns

Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis) introduced species, adult, foraging on ground, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, September

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Fairchild FC-2W-2 aircraft on ice at Lac du Bonnet Manitoba

Fairchild FC-2W-2 aircraft on ice at Lac du Bonnet Manitoba
Fairchild FC-2W-2 aircraft on ice at Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, including CF-aN and CF-aO, circa 1929. The introduction of the first Fairchilds (which could be outfitted with wheels)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Income Tax: John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction

Income Tax: John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction of Income Tax. Pitt is shown as angel playing harp. Hand-coloured cartoon in style of Gillray: 1798

Background imageIntroduction Collection: John Byrom (1692-1763) English writer and poet born in Manchester, 1821. Byrom invented

John Byrom (1692-1763) English writer and poet born in Manchester, 1821. Byrom invented a system of shorthand. Frontispiece of Introduction to Byroms Short-Hand by Molyneux. (London, 1821)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to

Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of metal. From Ralph Holinshead Chronicles of England, Scotlande and Irelande 1577

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The Demonstration of 17 October 1905 : Crowd reaction to Nicholas IIs Manifesto

The Demonstration of 17 October 1905 : Crowd reaction to Nicholas IIs Manifesto on the Improvement of the State Order which pledged freedom of religion, speech, assembly and association

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Paying for letter delivery. After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hills system

Paying for letter delivery. After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hills system of pre-payment by adhesive stamps, payment by adddressee was superceded

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Geological strata from Sheffield to Castleton, Yorkshire, England. From Robert Bakewell

Geological strata from Sheffield to Castleton, Yorkshire, England. From Robert Bakewell An Introduction to Geology, London, 1815

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird from Madagascar

Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird from Madagascar. First observed by Portuguese sailors in about 1507

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Industrialisation in Russia was led by the introduction of railways. Map circa 1890

Industrialisation in Russia was led by the introduction of railways. Map circa 1890 shows rail routes across Russia

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Threshing with ash wood flails in a barn. A labour-intensive winter occupation for

Threshing with ash wood flails in a barn. A labour-intensive winter occupation for farm labourers which was gradually made obsolete with the introduction of threshing machines

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The Home of the Rick-Burner : Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London

The Home of the Rick-Burner : Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1844, showing the poverty-stricken living conditions of the agricultural labourer

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Johann Gensfleisch Gutenberg (1400-1468) German printer, born at Mainz, credited

Johann Gensfleisch Gutenberg (1400-1468) German printer, born at Mainz, credited with the invention of the printing press in Europe and the introduction of movable type

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Miners breaking up rock by setting a fire on it. When the rock cooled it would crack

Miners breaking up rock by setting a fire on it. When the rock cooled it would crack and shatter which made it easy to work with picks

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The Introduction Of Beavers Into England

The Introduction Of Beavers Into England, A Beaver Lodge And Dam, UK

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Father Thames and his Offspring

Father Thames and his Offspring
Father Thames Introducing his Offspring to the Fair City of London, the offspring being Diphtheria, Scrofula and Cholera. More an open sewer than a river

Background imageIntroduction Collection: View of river with flowering Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)

View of river with flowering Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) introduced invasive species, River Loud, near Chipping, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, August

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Man using strimmer around farm sheds, cutting back Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)

Man using strimmer around farm sheds, cutting back Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) introduced invasive weed, Sweden

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber) introduced naturalised species, flowering mass

Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber) introduced naturalised species, flowering mass, growing on shingle beach habitat, Pagham Beach, Pagham, West Sussex, England, June

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Elecampane (Inula helenium) introduced naturalised species, flowering, growing alongside old wall

Elecampane (Inula helenium) introduced naturalised species, flowering, growing alongside old wall, Dorset, England, July

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Pink Purslane (Claytonia sibirica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Powys, Wales, May

Pink Purslane (Claytonia sibirica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Powys, Wales, May

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Mossy Stonecrop (Crassula tillaea) introduced species, new and mature growth, Tuddenham St

Mossy Stonecrop (Crassula tillaea) introduced species, new and mature growth, Tuddenham St. Mary, Suffolk, England, April

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Octopus Stinkhorn (Clathrus archeri) introduced species, fruiting body, Spain, June

Octopus Stinkhorn (Clathrus archeri) introduced species, fruiting body, Spain, June

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Dordogne, France, November

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Dordogne, France, November

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) introduced species, adult, perched on stem, Extremadura, Spain

Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) introduced species, adult, perched on stem, Extremadura, Spain, September

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) introduced species, adult, with crown feathers raised

Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) introduced species, adult, with crown feathers raised, perched on powerline, Taipei City, Taiwan, April

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) introduced feral species, adult, in flight, Miami, Florida, U. S

Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) introduced feral species, adult, in flight, Miami, Florida, U. S. A. March
Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) introduced feral species, adult, in flight, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. March

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) introduced species, habit, bare tree in winter, Turnerspuddle

Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) introduced species, habit, bare tree in winter, Turnerspuddle, Dorset, England, January

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Duke of Argylls Teaplant (Lycium barbarum) introduced naturalised species, close-up of flowers

Duke of Argylls Teaplant (Lycium barbarum) introduced naturalised species, close-up of flowers, growing near coast, Dorset, England, July

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Box Elder (Acer negundo) introduced species, close-up of fruit, Dordogne, France, November

Box Elder (Acer negundo) introduced species, close-up of fruit, Dordogne, France, November

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) introduced naturalised species, close-up of catkins shedding pollen

Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) introduced naturalised species, close-up of catkins shedding pollen, France, March

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) introduced species, close-up of flowers and fruits

Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) introduced species, close-up of flowers and fruits, France, August

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) introduced species, adult, resting on fern frond

Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) introduced species, adult, resting on fern frond, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Asian Predatory Wasp (Vespa velutina) introduced species, two adults

Asian Predatory Wasp (Vespa velutina) introduced species, two adults, feeding on Common Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in autumn, Dordogne, France, November

Background imageIntroduction Collection: African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) introduced species, adult, crawling on stem, Trivandrum

African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) introduced species, adult, crawling on stem, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India, May



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"Embarking on a cycling adventure, a daring soul rides the iconic Penny Farthing through the picturesque Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1, marking an exciting introduction to the breathtaking entrance of Poole Harbour. " "As history unfolded, the Western Front witnessed a groundbreaking introduction - tanks rolling into battle with unprecedented power and resilience, forever changing warfare tactics. " "In the serene winter birch forest of Bardu, an adult male European Lynx stealthily stalks its prey, introducing us to nature's majestic beauty in its rawest form. " "Transported back to 1821 Dublin prison, we find ourselves amidst an intriguing scene as an Irish gentleman introduces himself over whisky in a dimly lit bar – capturing the essence of bygone eras and captivating tales. " "A nostalgic illustration from 1907 brings forth Mr Henry Tilney's introduction – his presence leaving an indelible mark on society as he steps into prominence with grace and charm. " "Through ancient Sumerian artistry captured on a cylinder-seal impression, we witness a governor being formally introduced to his king – unveiling traditions that have transcended time itself. " "The vibrant world of Jane Austen comes alive in 'The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, ' where young hearts are introduced to love's complexities amidst societal expectations and witty banter. " "Invasive yet fascinating, the Oriental Staff Vine makes its way onto New York State soil. Its fruit captures our attention up close – reminding us how they can bring both wonder and concern for our ecosystems. " "With brushstrokes full of life and energy, Georges Carpentier is introduced through George Wesley Bellows' artistic prowess. A moment frozen in time that encapsulates boxing's golden era. " "Delve into history with 'A German Present or The Lovers Token, ' where passion intertwines with political turmoil during 1816. An exquisite colored engraving revealing emotions unleashed through introductions made under clandestine circumstances.