Opening Collection (#95)

Tower Bridge opening and River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). 31st President of the United States. President Hoover is ready to throw the first ball at the opening of the major league baseball season, Washington D.C. 1932

LONDON: MARKET, 1833. The opening of the new Hungerford Market on the Strand in London, England, July 1833, is celebrated on the nearby Thames River and with George

BASEBALL: ASTRODOME, 1965. Game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros at the Houston Astrodome during its opening night, 9 April 1965

HUPA PURSE. Purse of carved elk antler with incised decoration, used to carry dentalium shell money. Hupa, from northwestern California, c1880. Length: 6 in

WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. President Wilson throwing out the ceremonial first ball on opening day of the 1916 major league baseball season, Washington, D.C

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sp. ) dewdrops on flowerbud
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sp.) dewdrops on flowerbud

Prickly pear cactus in bloom, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Pink Hedgehog Cactus blossom (Echinocereus fendleri), Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Opening of Irish Land Court, Connaught, 1881
The opening of the Western Sub-Commission of the Land Court, for Connaught, at the town of Claremorris, in County Mayo, Ireland

Royal College of Music opened
Philanthropist Samson Fox (1838-1903) giving a cheque for 45, 000(the amount the building cost) to the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII(1841-1910), at the opening of the Royal College of Music

Double page spread in a diary for 22-27 November
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 22-27 November. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Harold Wilson housing campaign
Harold Wilson, as leader of the Opposition in September 1963 pictured opening the five thousandth flat to be built in the borough of St. Pancras since 1945

Rosa Emma Wright, a tea rose of the Rosaceae family. Seen here in close-up with bright orange flowers, some open and some in bud

Rosa Independence Day, a hybrid tea rose of the Rosaceae family. Seen here in close-up with two pink-orange flowers

1834 Poor Law Amendment Act
The opening section of the 1834 parliamentary Poor Law Amendment Act which formed the basis of what became known as the New Poor Law

Aston Park opened
Aston park opened by Queen Victoria

Mechanical bridge opening for barge
A mechanical bridge opening so that a barge can pass through

Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward, East London
A line of men gathers near the Whitechapel Workhouse casual ward (vagrants ward) on Thomas Street, East London, waiting for its opening time

Zip opening letterbox / W H Robinson
Post War Town planning. The new Zip opening letterbox for taking all sizes of letters. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Public Drinking Fountain 1859
The opening ceremony for the first public drinking fountain in London, performed by Mrs Wilson, daughter of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Zip bonnet / W H Robinson
The new zip opening bonnet for fast and easy access to the engine. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

The Green Man in Church Architecture
Opening page of an article by Julia Hamilton Somerset, Lady Raglan, on The " Green Man" in Church Architecture where she coined the term green man to describe the foliate heads in medieval

Reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London
Scene at the reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, showing Sir Melvill Beachcroft, Chairman of the London County Council, shaking hands with the Lord Mayor of London after the ceremony

St. James Hall Opening Concert
Advertisement for opening night concert of the new St James Hall in Great Portland Street showing Tchaikovsky, Zacharewitsch and Wieniawski

The opening of the Russian Assembly (Duma). Tsar Nicolas II reads his speech from the throne room in St. Georges hall, the Winter Palace

Post Office Savings Bank
A coal carter opening an account with Her Majesty at the Post Office Savings Bank. In 1861 the Palmerston government set up the Post Office Savings Bank

Duchess of Fife at Church Army Labour Tent opening
The Duchess of Fife (Princess Louise, Princess Royal, 1867-1931), eldest daughter of Edward VII, opening the King Edward VII Labour Tent in Kingsway, Central London, for the Church Army

Duchess of Westminster at Church Army depot
Katherine Caroline Cavendish, Duchess of Westminster (1857-1941), second wife of the 1st Duke of Westminster, opening a Church Army Labour Relief Depot in Artillery Row, Central London

Duke of Connaught opening Canadian Parliament
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942), Governor General of Canada, opening the Canadian Parliament. General scene showing the arrival of the Duke

Feather Seller - Turkey
A door-to-door itinerant feather seller in Constantinople, Turkey. He also carries a bunch of grapes on his head!

Eschscholzia Californica (Cherry Ripe Poppy)
Eschscholzia Californica (Cherry Ripe or California Poppy) of the Papaveraceae family. Seen here are five flowers in various stages of opening

Crocus Versicolor in a rockery
Crocus Versicolor (Cloth of Silver crocus), with white petals and purple stripes. Seen here in a rockery setting

Crocus Versicolor (Cloth of Silver crocus), with white petals and purple stripes

Cyclamen Europaeum (Purpurascens), traditionally classified in the Primulaceae family, but more recently reclassified in the Myrsinaceae family

Crocus Versicolor (Cloth of Silver crocus), with white petals and purple stripes

French parliament
The opening of the parliamentary session. M. le Duc de Broglie reads a message from the president of the Republic at the rostrum of the National Meeting

Neauddfawr Foxhounds, South Wales
The opening meet of the Neauddfawr Foxhounds in South Wales. The MFH is a woman, Mrs Hughes, who is also churchwarden of Llanwnen Church

Prince of Wales (George V) at Bolton Abbey
The Prince of Wales (soon to be George V) at Bolton Abbey as a guest of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at the opening of the grouse shooting on Wharfedale Moor

Four in Hand Club at Hyde Park
The opening meet of the Four in Hand Driving Club at Hyde Park, a popular social event for the upper classes, showing Lord and Lady Ludlow (Henry Ludlow Lopes, 2nd Baron Ludlow of Heywood)

The Opening of Parliament Procession 1918
The new session of Parliament was opened with a procession, in which the third carriage contained Admiral Rossyln Wemyss(left), First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, General Sir William Roberston

Duke of Argyll at the Royal Academy
John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll (1845-1914), also known as the Marquess of Lorne, and husband of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria

House of Lords cleaners
Two cleaners in the House of Lords, vacuuming and polishing in preparation for the State Opening of Parliament in a few days time

Chelsea Embankment Open
Opening of the Chelsea Embankment by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

Rotherhithe Ferry
Opening of the Rotherhithe Ferry by the late Lord Mayor of London

Opening of the National Gallery of Ireland
His Excellency the Earl of Carlisle, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, opening the National Gallery of Ireland on 30 January 1864

Watertower
Opening of a watertower in Australia

Manchester Ship Canal - The opening of a new dock
Officials and local dignitaries on the deck of a steamship at the opening of a new dock for the Manchester Ship Canal - built between 1887 and 1894 - it was (for a time)

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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.