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Servall Grate
When the days cooking is done, Dad sits beside his coal-burning Servall grate - the top bit opened out as an oven for the little woman to do her cooking

Seine Boat Excursion 2
Parisians enjoy a steamboat excursion on the Seine to Saint-Germain : packed lunch boxes are opened with enthusiasm - the river air gives one an appetite !

Kiel Canal Opened
After eight years work, the Nord-Ostsee Kanal (also known as the Kiel Kanal, formerly the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal) links the North and Baltic seas, near Kiel

Niederfinow Lift - 2
The barge lift at Niederfinow - the worlds largest of its kind

Saltash Viaduct Opened
Prince Albert opens Brunels magnificent viaduct, which also inaugurates the rail link to Cornwall

Wellington, Vic & Albert
The duke of Wellington presents a closed casket to Prince Arthur on his first birthday, to be opened on his coming of age. Arthur will be the duke of Connaught

Tate Gallery Postcard
The Tate Gallery, Millbank, London, opened in 1897 : the architect is Sidney R J Smith Junior, and Sir Henry Tate, the sugar refiner, paid for it out of his own pocket

India Museum, London
The newly-opened India Museum, in Whitehall Yard, is rich with nice things acquired and brought back from India by our soldiers and administrators

Brit Museum Greco-Roman
The newly-opened Greco-Roman Saloon, a rather formidable array of classical statuary

Regents Pk Zoo 1837
Regents Park, London : the gardens of the Zoological Society were opened to Fellows of the Society in 1828, and soon became a popular attraction

Regents Pk Zoo Aerial
Regents Park, London : a birds eye view of the gardens of the Zoological Society, which were opened to Fellows of the Society in 1828, and became a popular attraction

Great Exhibition Opened
Queen Victoria opens the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

Tate Gallery
The Tate Britain, formerly known as the Tate Gallery, Millbank, London. It was commissioned in 1894 to be a national gallery of British art and opened in 1897

Outdoor Dress 1851
Two ladies in the garden, one with a shawl and parasol : the other has a parasol, too, but hasn t opened it yet

Teltow Canal Rly
Barges on the Teltow Canal, in the outskirts of Berlin, are towed by this railway which runs alongside

Brumate Funicular
The Brumate funicular, carrying visitors to Como into the mountains, was originally powered by steam, but soon converted to electricity. It is operated by cable

Dortmund-Ems Canal
Opened in 1899, this canal links Dortmund and Emden. The remarkable Hanrichenburg raises ships 14 metres : it will be replaced in 1962 and become a museum

North Holland Canal
Opened in 1823, the North Holland Canal links Amsterdam with the North Sea

Albert Memorial 1877
Designed by George Gilbert Scott. The main structure was completed 1868, edifice opened to the public in 1872. Alberts statue installed two years previous to this photo

Oiling Bridge Pulleys
This brave workman risks his life to oil one of the pulleys used to construct the new Lambeth Bridge, designed by George Humphreys, opened by George V in 1932

Olympics / 1908 / Opening
The London Games are opened by king Edward VII

Phlebotomy of the Body
PHLEBOTOMY CHART OF THE HUMAN BODY showing which veins should be opened to cure specific ailments by letting blood

Song of Sixpence 1870
When the pie was opened the birds began to sing - now, wasn t that a dainty dish to set before a king ?

DRAINAGE
London Metropolitan Main Drainage : the southern outfall works at Crossness - opened by Edward, Prince of Wales

Scotland Yard / Exterior
New Scotland Yard, designed by Norman Shaw, opened 1891

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"Unveiling the hidden stories behind these 'opened' landmarks across the UK" Warwick County Mental Hospital, Hatton, Warwickshire: Exploring the rich history and compassionate care within its opened doors. Middlesbrough Town Hall: A symbol of civic pride and cultural heritage since it first opened to the public. Victoria Tower on Castle Hill, Huddersfield, Yorkshire: Standing tall as a testament to history's secrets waiting to be discovered by those who venture inside. Pandora and her Box: Unleashing curiosity as we delve into what lies beyond an 'opened' box of mysteries. Lyons Corner House, 1931: Stepping back in time to experience the glamour and elegance that once filled this iconic opened establishment. Listowel Monorail: Tracing the path of innovation through Ireland's first-ever monorail system that revolutionized transportation when it was opened. Stevenage New Town: Witnessing urban planning at its finest as this visionary town was meticulously designed and brought to life for all who call it home today. Swing Bridge, River Neath, Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales: Celebrating engineering marvels that connect communities with their gracefully 'opened' arms spanning rivers like lifelines. Forth Bridge Construct: Marveling at human ingenuity showcased in one of Scotland's most famous bridges - a true masterpiece when finally completed and opened for all to cross effortlessly between Edinburgh and Fife. Connel Ferry Bridge: Discovering how this vital link between two shores has connected people throughout generations since it was first officially opened in awe-inspiring fashion. Kennet & Avon Canal 4 : Embarking on a serene journey along this historic waterway where nature meets man-made wonders – each lock gate telling tales from centuries past when trade routes were newly 'opened'. The Hollies Children's Home, Sidcup, Kent.