Beginning Collection (#27)

Beginning of the Battle of Little Big Horn River, Montana, 25 June 1876. Plains Indians and U.S. Cavalry. From painting by Sioux Indian Amos Bad Heart Buffalo

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) French soldier, navigator and mathematician. Elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1756 while secretary to the French Embassy in London

Total Solar Eclipse, 1851. Bue Island, Norway, 28 July 1951, the end of totality, light just beginning to return. Edinburgh observatory sent an expedition to make observations of the eclipse

Westminster Bridge, London, looking from the south bank of the Thames. This is the bridge rebuilt by Thomas Page (1803-1877) beginning in 1853

Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) British soldier. Won V. C. at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879
Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) British soldier. Won V.C. at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879. Commander-in-chief at beginning of 2nd Boer War. Relieved Ladysmith, 1900

American Civil War 1861-65: Federal (northern) prison in Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour, used to hold Confederate (southern) prisoners from the beginning of the war. View in one of the casemates

Reaper beginning to cut crop of wheat with a sickle. Chromolithograph from English childrens book of 1867

Third Eddystone lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks, 15 miles south of Plymouth in the English Channel, built by the English civil engineer John Smeaton (1724-1792) beginning in 1756

Bronze figure of NatarajaFrom Tamil Nadu, southern India. Chola dynasty, around AD 1100. Dancing Shiva in a ring of fire. The Hindu god Shiva as lord of the dance, Nataraja, in a ring of fire

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1794-1876) Mexican soldier and political leader. In 1822 he declared his loyalty to Augustin de Iturbide and the Republican movement

France and Britain watching the children (John Bull, Mr Punch and Napoleon III). This year marked 50 years of peace between France and Britain and the beginning of the Entente Cordiale

The Pitman: from George Walker The Costume of Yorkshire, Leeds, 1814. The steam locomotive is the one built by Matthew Murray for John Blenkinsop

Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) English soldier, born at Crediton, Devon. Won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879. Commander-in-chief at beginning of 2nd Boer War

French postal service. Paris postmen being transported by horse bus to the beginning of their rounds. Engraving from Le Journal de la Jeunesse (Paris, 1886)

General Marie Fayolle (1852-1928) French artillery officer who retired in 1914. Brought out of retirement at the beginning of the First World War

General Michel-Joseph Maunoury (1847-1923) French artillery officer. Recalled from retirement in August 1914 at the beginning of the First World War. Maunoury in July 1915

John Denton Pinkstone French, Earl of Ypres (1852-1925) British Army officer born in Ripple Vale, Kent, England. Created Field Marshal in 1913

The fourth Eddystone lighthouse in heavy seas. Built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

Section across the fourth Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England. Built by the English civil engineer John Smeaton (1724-1792)

Inside the lantern of the fourth Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England

Sectional view of the fourth Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

The fourth Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

Lunar Eclipse, showing the Earths shadow beginning to pass across the face of the Moon. From The Beauty of the Heavens by Charles F Blount (London, 1845). Coloured lithograph

Brazier beginning work on hammering a piece of brass into shape: India Hand-coloured engraving published Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1822

Robert Fulton (1765-1815) American engineer and inventor born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His steamboat Clermont made a successful journey on the Hudson river from New York to Albany on 14

An Aquaplane Teacher
Catalina Island, California: c. 1927. An aquaplane teacher shouts through a megaphone telling his students how to achieve the upright position

Two Skiers Pause On A Slope
Quebec, Canada: c.1960 Two skiers pause on a bunny slope to take in the view of the surrounding Laurentian Mountains

The Beginning. A. De Neuville

Map of New England at the Beginning of the Eighteenth Century from Mathers Magnalia, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

New York at the Beginning of the Eighteenth Century. (From Mathers Magnalia. ) United
NEW YORK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. (From Mathers Magnalia.) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US, USA, 1870s engraving

PENNSYLVANIA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY (From Humphreys Account of the Missions)
PENNSYLVANIA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY (From Humphreys Account of the Missions.) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States

Tudor Exhibition. The display, ranging. from the close of the fifteenth century to the extinction of the Tudor line at the beginning of the seventeenth century

oh Goodness Its Beginning to Rain! a Sketch at the Yorkshire Coast-Drawn John Leech
" oh Goodness Its Beginning to Rain!" a Sketch at the Yorkshire Coast-Drawn John Leech

Plan of the Harbour of Boston at the Beginning of the 18th Century, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Irish (in tall hats) and European immigrant families arriving in New York harbour and approaching Ellis Island where they would be processed. The Statue of Liberty is in the background. c1900

Illustration - Conversion of Emperor Constantine

George Washingtons Inauguration, 1789

Paul Revere warns that the British are coming 1775

Egg of Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta), close up

Common morpho (morpho peleides) butterfly hanging head-up as it breaks through the chrysalis in order to allow gravity to stretch the wings

Fertilisation, artwork C016 / 7516
Fertilisation. Cutaway computer artwork of a sperm cell (spermatozoa) penetrating an egg (large). The nucleus of the sperm cell will fuse with the egg and its DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Fertilisation, artwork C016 / 7515
Fertilisation. Computer artwork of a sperm cell (spermatozoa) penetrating an egg (large)

Sperm cells, artwork C018 / 7004
Sperm cells. Computer artwork of numerous sperm cells (spermatozoa) swimming through the cilia (hair-like) that line the uterus (womb)

Fertilisation, artwork C018 / 6998
Fertilisation. Computer artwork of numerous sperm cells (spermatozoa, white) surrounding an egg (round, centre). Only a single sperm cell can penetrate and fertilise the egg

Fertilisation, artwork C018 / 6995
Fertilisation. Computer artwork of a sperm cell (spermatozoon, purple) penetrating an egg (red, right)

Sperm cell, artwork C018 / 6993
Sperm cell. Computer artwork of a sperm cell (spermatozoon), showing its torpedo-shaped head (left) and long tail that it uses for propulsion

Fertilisation, artwork C018 / 7003
Fertilisation. Computer artwork of a sperm cell (spermatozoon, purple) penetrating an egg (red, bottom)

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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.