Opening Collection (page 9)

White Star Line - three pocket books
White Star Line - three rare pocket books. (1) 1893 hardbound booklet of tide tables, sailings, passages, etc. published by Ismay, Imrie & Co

Opening of Great International Exhibition, London
Visitors arrive for the opening of the Great International Exhibition, South Kensington, London Date: 1862

Artefacts at the London Museum
Artefacts seen at the London Museum, which was newly opened in 1912. Head dresses of Tudor Londoners exhibited. Sandals worn by Roman Londoners and 15th and 16th century Londoners. Date: 1912

Opening of Working Lads Institute, Whitechapel
The Princess of Wales receiving receiving purses after opening the new Working Lads Institute in Whitechapel, London. The building was opened for the betterment of lads

Swimming Season
Swimming scenes from pools in Wembley, Blackpool and San Francisco. The new Wembley pool is being opened by Rt. Hon. L. S. (Leo) Amery (1873-1955). Date: 1932

Herbert Sutcliffe, Cricketer
Herbert Sutcliffe (1894-1978) was a professional cricketer who represented Yorkshire and England as an opening batsman. He was part of the M.C.C

Tower Bridge, Middlesex Pier from south
Tower Bridge, Middlesex Pier from the south-opening span, 24 September 1892 Date: 1892

The Old Park Gates
Pencil drawing showing some gates to a park, with an opening. Date: circa 1921

Within the Grand Arch, Jenolan Caves
A photograph taken from inside the Jenolan limestone caves located within the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales

Photograph of Lady Dorothy Nevill and Mr John Burns at the Opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum; One of the illustrations from the memoir "Under Five Reigns" by Lady Dorothy Nevill

Poster, Chamonix Palace Hotel, Mont Blanc, France
Poster, Chamonix Palace Hotel, opening May 1914, Mont Blanc, France Date: 1914

HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, an aircraft carrier, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World

HMS Courageous - Fleet aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, a Courageous-class battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Designed to support the Baltic Project championed by First Sea Lord John Fisher

Crowds of spectators came to see Prince and Princess of Wales (later George V and Mary of Teck) open the new Rotherhithe Tunnel, between Rotherhithe and Stepney. Date: 12th June 1908

24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder 65 hp Napiers
24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder stripped 65 hp Napiers. Led by Napier selling agent SF Edge on the day before the opening of the track in Jul 1907

Procession of boats on the River Thames. Passing through the bridge after the raising of the bascules, opened by Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark)

Firing the salute at the opening of Tower Bridge, London. Date: 30th June 1894

The Royal party leaving Tower Bridge for their return journey for Westminster. Date: 30th June 1894

The Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark) going over the bridge, round on the south side of the river and down back again by the southern approach

Opening of Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels
King Baudouin in Army uniform in the centre of the Royal group, on his right his brother Prince Albert in naval uniform. On the left of King Baudouin are Princess de Rethy with Princess Marie

Allied bombing compared with the Somme by G. H. Davis
Big damage at low cost: the Allied bombing offensive during the Second World War compared with one day's casualties on the Somme during the First World War

Opening of Julia's Bureau, with W T Stead and staff
Group photo at the opening of Julia's Bureau, a seance circle, with W T Stead (far right) and staff. The Bureau was based in Mowbray House, Norfolk Street, London

Tower Bridge opening its bascules to let tall ships go past. Date: 1900

Royal visit to Leicester - planting oak tree in Abbey Park
Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark), opening the new Abbey Park by planting a young oak tree, on Whit Monday. Date: June 1882

A wife who is unusually early alarming her husband. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Procession of guards, footmen and carriage carrying Queen Victoria to the State Opening of Parliament, leaving Buckingham Palace. Date: 1851

CHILD LABOUR IN MINES
Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts showing children working down the mines, with a small boy acting as a "trapper" opening an air door for a truck to 1841

Opening of the Crystal Palace, at Sydenham
Queen Victoria opening Crystal Palace, at Sydenham. Date: 10th June 1854

Edward VII Opening Parliament 1902
King Edward VII, about to read his speech in the House of Lords on the Opening of Parliament. Date: January 1902

The Opening of Parliament, Edward VII passing along the Royal Gallery to the House of Lords. Date: 14th February 1901

Blackwall Tunnel under the River Thames, London, received the Royal Assent in 1888 but it was not until March 1892 that the work actually begun

King Edward's First Opening of Parliament 1901
King Edward VII hand in hand with Queen consort Alexandra, passage from the Robing-Room to the Lords. Date: 14th February 1901

Opening of Parliament by Queen Victoria 1856
Queen Victoria opening of Parliament with Prince Albert by her side. Date: 31st January 1856

Cartoon, Welcome! Britannia: Come in, ladies and gentlemen! Glad to give you a decent roof over your heads at last!'. A comment on the opening of the National Portrait Gallery on Saturday 4 April

THE BLACKWALL TUNNEL. The opening ceremony, showing the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Date: 22nd May 1897

Council of Trent ; the prince-archbishop of Trent receives Charles de Lorraine in his palace, before the opening of the 19-year Council Date: December 1545

Opening a safe by mind reading (via involuntary muscle movement) Date: 1900

Sir Thomas Fairbairn handing over the address to the Prince Consort at the Art Treasures Exhibition, Manchester
3066467 Sir Thomas Fairbairn handing over the address to the Prince Consort at the Art Treasures Exhibition, Manchester, May 1857 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper) by Haghe

The Opening of the Scottish National Exhibition in Edinburgh: Prince Arthur's Arrival on the Ground
3037871 The Opening of the Scottish National Exhibition in Edinburgh: Prince Arthur's Arrival on the Ground, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royal and Presidential carriages outside the Palace of French Arts at the opening of the Franco-British Exhibition
2906529 Royal and Presidential carriages outside the Palace of French Arts at the opening of the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Bell X-1E 46-603 (msn 0002), on display in front of the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center headquarters building at Edwards Air Force Base, California

The opening by Queen Victoria of The Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, London, England, 1st May, 1851
3062048 The opening by Queen Victoria of The Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, London, England, 1st May, 1851. by English School

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786073 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Bac, Ferdinand Sigismund (1859-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 1 April 1905.); © Look and Learn

The State Opening of Parliamanet by King George V, London Pageantry by Charles Howard

State Opening of Parliament Arrival the Royal
State, Opening, of, Parliament, Arrival, the, Royal, Procession, at, Houses, London, Pageantry, England, Watercolour, painting, Charles, T, Howard, 12021972

Back and breastplate, opening in front, known as the Waistcoat Breastplate, c
619321 Back and breastplate, opening in front, known as the Waistcoat Breastplate, c.1580, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

South Georgia Island. Opening in clouds and Virga reveal the mountainous and glaciated landscape. Date: 18-10-2019

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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.