Opening Collection (#7)

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in Naardermeer bog lake, Holland. May

Tower Bridge raised on the River Thames, London

Brooklyn Bridge opened by President Chester Arthur
President Chester A. Arthur presiding over the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston [the British prime minister]: the theatre - the town clerk reading the address of the corporation to His Lordship, 1862

The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston: arrival of His Lordship at the Institution, 1862

Opening of the International Exhibition Building: the procession forming in the South... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London]: the procession forming in the South Central Court, 1862

The International Exhibition: view from the orchestra on the opening day - from a photo... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: view from the orchestra on the opening day - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company

Opening of the International Exhibition: Earl Granville presenting the address to the Duke... 1862
Opening of the International Exhibition: Earl Granville presenting the address to the Duke of Cambridge - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company

Buckmore Karting Limited Launch
Sheena Nicol-Ackworth (GBR) F1 Consultant with John Surtees (GBR) signing Sutton IMages prints at Buckmore Karting Limited Launch, Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Chatham, England, 15 July 2015

Suzuka Circuit Official Re-Opening
The final turn looking down the Suzuka start/finish straight. Suzuka Circuit Official Re-Opening, Suzuka, Japan, 12 April 2009

Suzuka Circuit Official Re-Opening
Peter Warr (GBR), winner of the first Japanese Grand Prix in 1963. Suzuka Circuit Official Re-Opening, Suzuka, Japan, 12 April 2009

Opening Of The Museum Of Fernando Alonso
Open MoviStar by Nissan car at Opening Of The Museum Of Fernando Alonso, Llanera, Austrias, Spain, 26 June 2015

Buckmore Karting Limited Launch
(L to R): Paul Hollywood (GBR) Chef and TV Presenter with John Surtees (GBR) and Scott Malvern (GBR) with a Sordi RT8 390cc kart and Surtees TS10 at Buckmore Karting Limited Launch

welcoming sunshine
Olga Mest

Joe Macari Performance Cars Grand Opening, London, England. 6 March 2014
(L to R): Tony Jardine (GBR) and Joe Macari (ITA). Joe Macari Performance Cars Grand Opening, London, England. 6 March 2014

Peter Arundell Wholesale Motor Factor Ltd Opening, Bishops Stortford, England, Circa 1965
(L to R): Graham Hill (GBR) BRM; Peter Arundell (GBR) Lotus; and John Surtees (GBR) Ferrari, at the opening of Arundell's motor factor business

The Official Ayrton Senna Exhibition Opening, Proud Galleries, Chelsea, London, Wednesday 6 March 2014
(L to R): Dennis Rushen (GBR) Rushen Green Racing team owner; Keith Sutton (GBR) Sutton Images CEO and Dick Bennetts (GBR) West Surrey Racing Team Owner

Portugal, Lagoa, Algarve, Benagil Cave

Florida, Boca Raton, tugboat cruising on the Intracoastal Waterway

Suzuka Circuit Official Re-Opening
The start/finish line and new main grandstand. Suzuka Circuit Official Re-Opening, Suzuka, Japan, 12 April 2009

America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace
5211531 America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace Conference (b/w photo) by Bain

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625243 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625215 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625216 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Girl at the Window (oil on board)
NGW185744 A Girl at the Window (oil on board) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 32.2x26.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Circle of Life
Tim Vollmer

Cathedral at Pescador Island
Henry Jager

Sprinkenhof at Night
Holger Schmidtke

Bullseye
Katarina Månsson

Vertigo
Claudio Montegriffo (Nero)

the Kaserer
ArtFiction (Andre Gehrmann)

A hole in the wall
Ido Meirovich

A Girl at the Window (oil on board)
NGW238892 A Girl at the Window (oil on board) by Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 32.2x26.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Light and sound show on Mahanakhon building, Mahanakhon building is tallest building in Bangkok, Thailand

Light and sound show on Mahanakhon building, Mahanakhon building is tallest building in Bangkok, Thailand

Exhibition of Fine Arts, Salon of Palais de L Industrie
Scene at the opening of the annual exhibition of fine arts in the salon of the Palais de L Industrie, Champs Elysee, Paris

Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe, cricketers, coming out to bat. They formed an opening partnership for the England team between 1924 and 1930. circa 1920s

Poster design, British Industries Fair 1933
Poster design, British Industries Fair, opening 20 February 1933, by Tom Purvis. 1933

Barrel Sky
Jure Kravanja

The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972

Queen Elizabeth II visits Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The Queen opens Royal Priors Shopping Centre. Marks & Spencer staff. 24th March 1988

The Duchess of Kent opens a new wing at the hospital in Orsett, Essex. 21st May 1969

Len Coldwell opens the Len Caldwell Pavilion at Newton Abbot, Devon. August 1968

Ann Summers, the shop secretary at the opening of the sex supermarket named after her, Ann Summers, in London Marble Arch, September 1970

The White Star liner "Albertic"docking in the Gladstone Graving Dock
The White Star liner " Albertic" docking in the Gladstone Graving Dock, the first ship to do so after its opening. Merseyside. December 1927

Helen Worth, actor who plays Gail Tilsley nee Platt, in the soap opera Coronation Street, opens the Newbury, Berkshire, branch of MFI Furniture Store. Picture taken 3rd December 1988

Elton John formally opens the Department of Sexual Health of Kings Healthcare. Elton originally laid the foundation stone of the £ 1.7m building

People at the new nightclub Stringfellows in Covent Garden, London. 1st August 1980

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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.