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Commencement Collection (page 2)

"Commencement: A Glimpse into Historical Milestones and Moments" Step back in time to witness the commencement of significant events that shaped history

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement at Valparaiso of the Railway to Santiago (engraving)

Commencement at Valparaiso of the Railway to Santiago (engraving)
1601571 Commencement at Valparaiso of the Railway to Santiago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement at Valparaiso of the Railway to Santiago)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the New Docks at Swansea, the Ceremony in Burrows-Square (engraving)

Commencement of the New Docks at Swansea, the Ceremony in Burrows-Square (engraving)
1607352 Commencement of the New Docks at Swansea, the Ceremony in Burrows-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the XIXth Century, Wall-Painting and Ceiling-Decoration (colour litho)

Commencement of the XIXth Century, Wall-Painting and Ceiling-Decoration (colour litho)
2776839 Commencement of the XIXth Century, Wall-Painting and Ceiling-Decoration (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the XIXth Century)

Background imageCommencement Collection: La rue de la Ferronnerie, prise de la rue de la Reynie, le commencement de la rue subsiste encore

La rue de la Ferronnerie, prise de la rue de la Reynie, le commencement de la rue subsiste encore (b / w photo)
3624027 La rue de la Ferronnerie, prise de la rue de la Reynie, le commencement de la rue subsiste encore (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageCommencement Collection: Temple Bar as it appeared at the commencement of the 18th century (coloured engraving)

Temple Bar as it appeared at the commencement of the 18th century (coloured engraving)
587563 Temple Bar as it appeared at the commencement of the 18th century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple Bar)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross (engraving)

Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross (engraving)
603298 Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross, London)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the St Andrews and Quebec Railway (engraving)

Commencement of the St Andrews and Quebec Railway (engraving)
1618342 Commencement of the St Andrews and Quebec Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the St Andrews and Quebec Railway)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public

Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works (engraving)
1608675 Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Commencement of the New Dispensation symbolically represented (engraving)

The Commencement of the New Dispensation symbolically represented (engraving)
5218747 The Commencement of the New Dispensation symbolically represented (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: St Marys Island, the Scene of the Commencement of the late Convict Revolt (engraving)

St Marys Island, the Scene of the Commencement of the late Convict Revolt (engraving)
2773339 St Marys Island, the Scene of the Commencement of the late Convict Revolt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Island)

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Commencement of the Oyster Season (engraving)

The Commencement of the Oyster Season (engraving)
2776980 The Commencement of the Oyster Season (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Commencement of the Oyster Season)

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the 'A'Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho)

The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the "A"Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho)
1062777 The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the " A" Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Bahia Railway (engraving)

Commencement of the Bahia Railway (engraving)
1097601 Commencement of the Bahia Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Bahia Railway)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Queen Elizabeth I, signature at commencement of her reign (engraving)

Queen Elizabeth I, signature at commencement of her reign (engraving)
5228585 Queen Elizabeth I, signature at commencement of her reign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Works of the Petropolis Railway by the Emperor of Brazil (engraving)

Commencement of the Works of the Petropolis Railway by the Emperor of Brazil (engraving)
1618537 Commencement of the Works of the Petropolis Railway by the Emperor of Brazil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the North Staffordshire Railway (engraving)

Commencement of the North Staffordshire Railway (engraving)
1617363 Commencement of the North Staffordshire Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the North Staffordshire Railway)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Defeat of Garibaldi by the Papal and French Troops (engraving)

Defeat of Garibaldi by the Papal and French Troops (engraving)
1620675 Defeat of Garibaldi by the Papal and French Troops (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of Garibaldi by the Papal and French Troops)

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Crisis in China, with the Allied Forces to Peking (litho)

The Crisis in China, with the Allied Forces to Peking (litho)
1600224 The Crisis in China, with the Allied Forces to Peking (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Crisis in the Cotton Industry (engraving)

The Crisis in the Cotton Industry (engraving)
1603744 The Crisis in the Cotton Industry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Cotton Industry)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Official Plan of the Battle of the Alma, Distribution of the British Troops at the Commencement of

Official Plan of the Battle of the Alma, Distribution of the British Troops at the Commencement of the Action
1607798 Official Plan of the Battle of the Alma, Distribution of the British Troops at the Commencement of the Action (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Volcanic Eruption of Mount Tarawera, in the Hot Springs Lake District of New Zealand

The Volcanic Eruption of Mount Tarawera, in the Hot Springs Lake District of New Zealand
1624950 The Volcanic Eruption of Mount Tarawera, in the Hot Springs Lake District of New Zealand, Destruction of the Village of Wairoa (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Royal Wedding in Austria, Sketches in Prague, where the Bride and Bridegroom will reside

The Royal Wedding in Austria, Sketches in Prague, where the Bride and Bridegroom will reside (engraving)
1037731 The Royal Wedding in Austria, Sketches in Prague, where the Bride and Bridegroom will reside (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommencement Collection: The Commencement of the Transatlantic Tourist Season (litho)

The Commencement of the Transatlantic Tourist Season (litho)
1050830 The Commencement of the Transatlantic Tourist Season (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Commencement of the Transatlantic Tourist Season)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds Railway (engraving)

Commencement of the Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds Railway (engraving)
1095764 Commencement of the Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds Railway)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Preston, and West Riding Junction Railway, on 18 January (engraving)

Commencement of the Preston, and West Riding Junction Railway, on 18 January (engraving)
1095690 Commencement of the Preston, and West Riding Junction Railway, on 18 January (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Preston)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Reading, Guildford, and Reigate Railway, at Betchworth (engraving)

Commencement of the Reading, Guildford, and Reigate Railway, at Betchworth (engraving)
1096079 Commencement of the Reading, Guildford, and Reigate Railway, at Betchworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Reading)

Background imageCommencement Collection: The commencement of the Battle of the Nile, the Zealous rounding the Guerrier (colour litho)

The commencement of the Battle of the Nile, the Zealous rounding the Guerrier (colour litho)
2796964 The commencement of the Battle of the Nile, the Zealous rounding the Guerrier (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: The 'Leviathan'(Great Eastern) Steam-Ship, as she appeared at the Commencement of 1855 (engraving)

The "Leviathan"(Great Eastern) Steam-Ship, as she appeared at the Commencement of 1855 (engraving)
2785852 The " Leviathan" (Great Eastern) Steam-Ship, as she appeared at the Commencement of 1855 (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommencement Collection: Le Theatre Antique (chromolitho)

Le Theatre Antique (chromolitho)
6005417 Le Theatre Antique (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Theatre Antique)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Progress of the Crystal Palace (engraving)

Progress of the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1618930 Progress of the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Crystal Palace)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Works of the Netherlands Land Enclosure, at Hanswerk (engraving)

Commencement of the Works of the Netherlands Land Enclosure, at Hanswerk (engraving)
1618248 Commencement of the Works of the Netherlands Land Enclosure, at Hanswerk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven, Commencement of the Attack (engraving)

Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven, Commencement of the Attack (engraving)
1624625 Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven, Commencement of the Attack (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Manoeuvres at Milford Haven)

Background imageCommencement Collection: The May Meetings of 1846 (engraving)

The May Meetings of 1846 (engraving)
1594110 The May Meetings of 1846 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The May Meetings of 1846. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 May 1846)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Works of the Namur and Liege Railway, near Seraing, on the Meuse

Commencement of the Works of the Namur and Liege Railway, near Seraing, on the Meuse, 24 January 1846 (engraving)
1593975 Commencement of the Works of the Namur and Liege Railway, near Seraing, on the Meuse, 24 January 1846 (engraving) by English School

Background imageCommencement Collection: A South Australian Horse-Breeding Station (engraving)

A South Australian Horse-Breeding Station (engraving)
1594860 A South Australian Horse-Breeding Station (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South Australian Horse-Breeding Station)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, near the Victoria Park (engraving)

Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, near the Victoria Park (engraving)
1609768 Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, near the Victoria Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: A Fire in Japan (engraving)

A Fire in Japan (engraving)
1049869 A Fire in Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fire in Japan. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageCommencement Collection: La deuxieme porte Saint-Honore, en 1450 (engraving)

La deuxieme porte Saint-Honore, en 1450 (engraving)
963257 La deuxieme porte Saint-Honore, en 1450 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La deuxieme porte Saint-Honore, en 1450)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Thames Embankment Works near Westminster Bridge (engraving)

Commencement of the Thames Embankment Works near Westminster Bridge (engraving)
1103073 Commencement of the Thames Embankment Works near Westminster Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement of the Portsmouth Direct Railway, at Buriton Manor (engraving)

Commencement of the Portsmouth Direct Railway, at Buriton Manor (engraving)
1097208 Commencement of the Portsmouth Direct Railway, at Buriton Manor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Portsmouth Direct Railway)

Background imageCommencement Collection: Women Graduates Date: 1910

Women Graduates Date: 1910

Background imageCommencement Collection: PUPILS HOME FROM SCHOOL

PUPILS HOME FROM SCHOOL
Home from School on the commencement of the Holidays. A boy blows a horn to herald his and his siblings arrival home. They are greeted by an overjoyed mamma and brother. Date: 1835

Background imageCommencement Collection: Sir Herbert Samuel breaking sod commencement

Sir Herbert Samuel breaking sod commencement
Sir Herbert Samuel breaking the sod for commencement of excavations at Ascalon, 1920. 1920, Israel, Ashß©│elon

Background imageCommencement Collection: Hebron blind school commencement exercises Subhi Dajani

Hebron blind school commencement exercises Subhi Dajani
Hebron blind school commencement exercises. Subhi Dajani, the principal addressing guests. 1944, West Bank, Hebron

Background imageCommencement Collection: Atlas historique ou Nouvelle introduction l histoire

Atlas historique ou Nouvelle introduction l histoire
Atlas historique, ou, Nouvelle introduction a l histoire, a la chronologie and a la geographie ancienne and moderne: representee dans de nouvelles cartes

Background imageCommencement Collection: Champagne Perspective des contreforts et commencement

Champagne Perspective des contreforts et commencement
Champagne, Perspective des contreforts et commencement des rues perdues de N.D. de Rheims, Champagne, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Dauzats, Adrien, 1804-1868, Nodier

Background imageCommencement Collection: Tomb Pa-lu-chian Scene Commencement Attack Felice Beato

Tomb Pa-lu-chian Scene Commencement Attack Felice Beato
Tomb near Pa-lu-chian, the Scene of the Commencement of the Attack; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909), Henry Hering (British, 1814 - 1893); Pa-lu-chain, China; September 21

Background imageCommencement Collection: Commencement Of The Earthquake At Messina, 1783. Engraved By Berry After Craig

Commencement Of The Earthquake At Messina, 1783. Engraved By Berry After Craig.From The Book The Gallery Of Nature And Art Volume Ii. Published London C.1823



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"Commencement: A Glimpse into Historical Milestones and Moments" Step back in time to witness the commencement of significant events that shaped history. In 1858, the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock began its journey towards revolutionizing transportation (engraving). As seasons changed, so did opportunities - the commencement of a new season brought hope and possibilities (Date: 1858). Delve into the world of volunteer officers at the Horse-Guards as they engaged in The War Game (engraving), showcasing their dedication to duty. Parliament's reassembling on October 16th witnessed Mr Balfour entering with fervor amidst scenes during the Irish Incident (litho), marking a crucial moment in political discourse. Travel further back to October 21st, 1805, when Trafalgar witnessed the commencement of an epic battle that would forever shape naval warfare (The Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar). Explore fragments from a deck of cards dating back to the beginning of the sixteenth century - Roi de denier offers a glimpse into past gaming traditions (Fragment d'un jeu de cartes non colorié). Witness Louis XII making his grand entrance into Genes at the commencement du seizieme siecle through an exquisite engraving capturing this historic event. Marvel at a Carved Stone Chimney-Piece from Soulages Collection - an artistic masterpiece that stands as a testament to craftsmanship throughout time. Join us on this captivating journey through moments marked by commencements - where railways connected nations, battles were fought for freedom, politics took center stage, art flourished, and history was made.