Opening Collection (page 3)

WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE, c1904. A display of fireworks to celebrate the opening of the bridge, looking from Manhattan to Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1904

LONDON: ROWING, 1865. Procession of the London Boat Clubs on the Thames River, the opening ceremony of the Thames Rowing Season. Wood engraving, English, April 1865

Mr Hore Belisha opens the Territorial Drill Hall in Lamorbey, Kent. Here Mr Belisha is inspecting the guard of honour. 1 December 1938

Giant saguaro cactus (Cereus giganteus) in bloom, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball

Finsbury Park
The opening of Finsbury Park

Waldorf Hotel London
Pigeons eye view of the WALDORF HOTEL, Aldwych, soon after its opening in 1908. It has 310 bedrooms and a Palm Court

Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA
Blue glacial ice is exposed inside an ice cave at the terminus of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

Source Size = 1872 x 1674
Anniversary of the Opening of the First English Railway: George Stephensons " locomotion" (" puffing Billy" ), September 26, 1874

NPL headquarters, 1906
NPL headquarters. Bushy House, the NPL (National Physical Laboratory) headquarters, not only contained numerous research laboratories but also was the venue of NPL staff garden parties

Vagrants asleep in Green Park, Central London
During their daytime opening hours, Londons parks provided a pleasant place for the citys tramps and vagrants to sleep. Green Park, shown here, was typical

Opening a lock at Brentford, 1930
A smiling woman opens a lock on a canal at Brentford, Middlesex in 1930

Opening of the Alexandra Dock at Kings Lynn, Norfolk by the Prince and Princess of Wales, showing the Mary entering the dock

French Nurses 1914
French Soeurs de Charite in the opening months of World War one

New London Bridge Open
The opening of new London Bridge - barges on the Thames, crowds on the shore, flags flying and a balloon over Southwark cathedral

The Owl (Grimm)
Opening illustration to the story of the Owl

Close-up of a red rose (Rosa), Bielefeld, Germany, Europe

Medical / Instruments / 1739
Diagram to show the various methods used for opening veins and performing blood transfusions

Curly Locks 2
Bonny lass, pretty lass, wilt thou be mine ? Thou shalt not wash dishes nor yet feed the swine... (except for the opening words, its the Curly locks rhyme)

Tower Bridge / Opening 94
The Opening Ceremony : the Royal Yacht passes between the raised drawbridges

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Opening of the Exeter and Exmouth Railway: Arrival of the First Train at Exmouth

Donald Trump & Angie Everhart Celebrity Ryder Cup 04, Opening Ceremony Oakland Hills, Detroit, USA 17 September 2004 Date: 17 September 2004

Reflections
Edgar Monzon

An engraving depicting the opening of the National Cottage Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the chest
5310616 An engraving depicting the opening of the National Cottage Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the chest, Isle of Wight

Moses crossing the Red Sea (colour litho)
5198585 Moses crossing the Red Sea (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses crossing the Red Sea)

The opening of Brandon Railway Station
5308386 The opening of Brandon Railway Station.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the opening of Brandon Railway Station in 1844. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The opening chapter of Job from the Great Bible of 1539, 16th century
5309175 The opening chapter of Job from the Great Bible of 1539, 16th century; (add.info.: The opening chapter of Job from the Great Bible of 1539. Dated 16th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Victoria (1819-1901) queen of England and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1875
531365 Victoria (1819-1901) queen of England and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1875. Victoria at her first meeting with her Privy Council (top): opening her first Parliament (centre)

Opening of the International Exhibition of 1862 in the Crystal Palace by Queen Victoria's cousin, George
530258 Opening of the International Exhibition of 1862 in the Crystal Palace by Queen Victoria's cousin, George, Duke of Cambridge

The Opening of the Norwegian Storthing, Prince Gustav Adolf taking the Oath of Allegiance (litho)
1039983 The Opening of the Norwegian Storthing, Prince Gustav Adolf taking the Oath of Allegiance (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of The Royal Concertgebouw, 1888
1577610 Opening of The Royal Concertgebouw, 1888; (add.info.: Drawing by Joh Braakensiek to mark the opening of The Royal Concertgebouw, concert hall in Amsterdam)

British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures
FLO4974651 British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures. As desrcibed by Sir William Hamilton

The Princess of Wales at the Opening of the National Bazaar in Aid of Sufferers by the War (litho)
1048521 The Princess of Wales at the Opening of the National Bazaar in Aid of Sufferers by the War (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inset portrait of Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903), the pope from 1878
535259 Inset portrait of Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903), the pope from 1878, opening the Vatican archives for historical research, 1883

Abolition of the Corn Laws: Robert Peel (1788-1850), Conservative protectionist Prime Minister
527935 Abolition of the Corn Laws: Robert Peel (1788-1850), Conservative protectionist Prime Minister, opening the gate to Free Trade and the Anti-Corn Law League

A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century
2625268 A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century; (add.info.: The opening of the popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna)

Model in Striped suit leaving through a glass door
Model in Striped suit leaving through an Art Deco-Style glass door. Date: circa 1937

An engraving depicting an easily opened tin can. The lid was inserted into can until flush with the body of the can
5311409 An engraving depicting an easily opened tin can. The lid was inserted into can until flush with the body of the can

Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving
535676 Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London. Queen Victoria opening exhibition 1 May 1851. Engraving
534117 Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London. Queen Victoria opening exhibition 1 May 1851. Engraving.; (add.info.: Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London)

The Late Queen of the Belgians, Her Majesty's Home Life at Spa (litho)
1040722 The Late Queen of the Belgians, Her Majesty's Home Life at Spa (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Queen of the Belgians)

A North American: Portrait of Perry, c1854. Matthew Perry (1794-1858) Commodore in US Navy responsible for opening of
528791 A North American: Portrait of Perry, c1854. Matthew Perry (1794-1858) Commodore in US Navy responsible for opening of Japan to the West - Convention of Kanagawa

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank
531859 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank. Save money by giving up drink (alcohol) From Punch, London

Portrait inset of PIUS IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti - 1792-1878), the pope from 1846
535250 Portrait inset of PIUS IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti - 1792-1878), the pope from 1846, and the one who opened the First Vatican Council 1869

The Official Ayrton Senna Exhibition Opening, Proud Galleries, Chelsea, London, Wednesday 6 March 2014
(L to R): Perry McCarthy (GBR); Keith Sutton (GBR) Sutton Images CEO and Mark Dickens (GBR) artist at the opening of the Official Ayrton Senna Exhibition

Reopening of the Chapel in the Royal Palace of Frederiksborg, Denmark, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Reopening of the Chapel in the Royal Palace of Frederiksborg, Denmark, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Simon Simonsen, showing...the moment when the Bishop of Zeeland, before the altar

His Excellency the Earl of Carlisle opening the National Gallery of Ireland, 1864. Creator: Unknown
His Excellency the Earl of Carlisle opening the National Gallery of Ireland, 1864. The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin houses the national collection of Irish and European art

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"Unveiling the spirit of competition at Murrayfield stadium, Scotland - Rugby's grand opening. " "The majestic Tower Bridge rises in all its glory - a symbol of London's grand opening. " "A cricketing record etched in history - the monumental opening of 1932. " "Enter the whimsical world of consequences with William Heath Robinson's captivating illustration - an imaginative opening awaits. " "All aboard. Lancaster Castle Station welcomes travelers to embark on new adventures and open doors to unknown destinations. " "A beacon of hope and healing emerges as Westminster Hospital opens its doors in April 1939. " "Liberty unveils their new shops, a haven for fashion enthusiasts seeking endless possibilities. The artistry unfolds. " "Inaugurating opulence since 1911 - Whiteleys department store sets the stage for a shopping experience like no other. " "Mysterious apparitions grace Queens Hse, inviting you into a realm where secrets unravel and mysteries unfold upon each opening. " "The iconic Newcastle Swing Bridge swings open, connecting communities and bridging gaps between past and present. " "As Hindenburg soars above during the Olympics' grand opening in 1936, dreams take flight amidst anticipation and excitement. " "Sheffield University pays homage to Edward VI and Alexandra through regal portraits that open windows into history.