Opened Collection (page 8)

Lewes Prison, Sussex
A view of the prison at Lewes, Sussex, opened in 1853. Date: Date unknown

Southam Orphanage, Warwickshire
The Roman Catholic orphanage for girls at Southam, Warwickshire, opened in 1880 by the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus. Date: Date unknown

H. M. Prison, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
A view of Peterhead Prison and the North Sea beyond. The prison opened in 1888 and was Scotlands only convict prison. Date: Date unknown

Nottingham General Hospital
A view of Nottingham General Hospital. The distinctive circular ward block of its Jubilee wing, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and Son, was opened in 1899. Date: circa 1911

Furnishing Trades Cottage Homes, Radlett
Childrens cottage homes opened in 1905 at Radlett, Hertfordshire, by the Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association. Date: 1905

Court Moor Home for Motherless Children, Crookham
The Court Moor (or Courtmoor) Home for Motherless Children, opened in1918 by the Church Army at Crookham, near Fleet, Hampshire. Date: Date unknown

Bradstock Lockett Hospital Home
Girls, one holding a crutch, and staff in a dormitory at the Hospital Home - sometimes referred to as the Home for Crippled Children - opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1902 at Southport

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Coo - you ought to have seen ours
The Caption reads Coo! You ought to have seen ours. The bombs look like what were called Butterfly bombs. These were anti-personnel weapons dropped for people to pick up

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

The Great Wheel built for Empire of India Exhibition London
The Great Wheel was built for the Empire of India Exhibition at Earls Court, London, in the United Kingdom. Construction began in March 1894 at the works of Maudslay

19th c. photograph: Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland
Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland The Gotthard Tunnel (German: Gotthardtunnel, is a 15.kilometre-long railway tunnel and forms the summit of the Gotthard Railway in Switzerland)

New Reading-Room at the Bank of England, opened on Wednesday (engraving)
1612159 New Reading-Room at the Bank of England, opened on Wednesday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Reading-Room at the Bank of England)

New Building for the Masonic Institution for Boys, opened on Saturday Last (engraving)
1610460 New Building for the Masonic Institution for Boys, opened on Saturday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Covent-Garden Theatre, to be opened this Evening (engraving)
1609540 Covent-Garden Theatre, to be opened this Evening (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covent-Garden Theatre, to be opened this Evening)

The Silesian Industrial Exhibition Building, at Breslau, opened 28 May (engraving)
1607495 The Silesian Industrial Exhibition Building, at Breslau, opened 28 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising insert for the newly opened Selfridges department store on Oxford Street, placed in Printers Pie magazine for that year. Date: 1909

The New Eye Hospital, opened by the Duke of York (engraving)
1603815 The New Eye Hospital, opened by the Duke of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Eye Hospital, opened by the Duke of York)

New Graeco-Roman Room, just opened at the British Museum (engraving)
1602234 New Graeco-Roman Room, just opened at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Graeco-Roman Room)

St Deiniols Library, in Memory of Mr Gladstone, at Hawarden, to be opened by Earl Spencer on 14 October (b / w photo)
1601100 St Deiniols Library, in Memory of Mr Gladstone, at Hawarden, to be opened by Earl Spencer on 14 October (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Hampden Park, Eastbourne, opened by Lord Rosebery, 12 August, the Drive by the Lake (b / w photo)
1600913 Hampden Park, Eastbourne, opened by Lord Rosebery, 12 August, the Drive by the Lake (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampden Park)

The Westminster Unions industrial school for pauper children, opened in 1851 on St James Road, Wandsworth. From 1904, it was used as a workhouse by the Wandsworth Union

Bethlehem Hospital
View of the new Bethlehem hospital building opened in 1815 in St Georges Fields. Date: 1875

Surrey Gardens
View of Surrey Gardens in 1860. Royal Surrey Gardens opened in 1856, as pleasure gardens in Newington, Surrey, London in the Victorian period, slightly east of The Oval

Music Hall
View of the Music Hall Surrey Gardens. Royal Surrey Gardens opened in 1856 as pleasure gardens in Newington, Surrey, London in the Victorian period, slightly east of The Oval

The New Bridge over the Dee at Queensferry, opened 2 June by Mr Gladstone (b / w photo)
1597519 The New Bridge over the Dee at Queensferry, opened 2 June by Mr Gladstone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court, opened by the Duke of Cambridge on the Queens Birthday (litho)
1597485 The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court, opened by the Duke of Cambridge on the Queens Birthday (litho) by English School

Belsize House
View of Belsize House in 1800. Belsize House was rebuilt in 1663 in the restoration style. In 1720 it opened as a pleasure garden with concerts, dancing, fishing, hunting and racing

Smallpox Hospital
View of the Smallpox Hospital in Kings Cross opened in 1793-94. It was demolished around 1850 to make way for the St Pancras railway station and replaced by the Highgate Smallpox

Entrance to London Zoo
View of the entrance to the zoological gardans 1840. London Zoo is the worlds oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828

The Albert Memorial, London, close to the Royal Albert Hall, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who died in 1861

University College in Gower Street, London, opened in 1826. Date: 1875

Tottenham Street Theatre
A view of Tottenham Street Theatre in 1830. it was opened in 1772 on Charlotte Street and Tottenham Street, London. It later became the Scala Theatre that was eventually demolished after a fire in

St James Theatre
The St Jamess Theatre was in King Street, St Jamess, London. It opened in 1835 and was demolished in 1957. Date: 1875

The New Building of the Horniman Museum at Forest Hill, opened on 29 June (b / w photo)
1593849 The New Building of the Horniman Museum at Forest Hill, opened on 29 June (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drinking-Fountain in Hyde Park, opened on Saturday Last (engraving)
1588577 Drinking-Fountain in Hyde Park, opened on Saturday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drinking-Fountain in Hyde Park, opened on Saturday Last)

Memorial Plaque for Little Talbot House - Ypres, Belgium
This is on the wall of No 83 Rijselstraat in Ypres and marks the site of the little brother of Talbot House (Toc H) which opened on 13 November 1917

The Australian Diggers Memorial, Plugstreet Experience
The 14-18 Experience Museum was opened on 9 November 2013 and on that day a splendid bas relief of Australian miners digging underground was unveiled. It was donated by Ross J

The Memorial Chapel, Talbot House, Poperinghe, Belgium
Talbot House, a rest house for soldiers and officers, was started by Padre Philip Byard (Tubby) Clayton and was officially opened on 11 December 1915

Exterior of the London Hippodrome
Exterior, showing entrance, of the brand new London Hippodrome, when it opened in January 1900. Built by theatre architect Frank Matcham for Edward Moss (Moss Empires Limited)

Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell
Stockwell orphanage, founded by Charles Spurgeon, opened in 1869 off Stockwell Park Road, on a site which is now part of the Stockwell Park Estate. The building was bombed in World War Two

Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham
The Carter Home for Destitute Boys opened by Barnardos in 1870 on the High Street, Clapham. Date: circa 1907

Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190487 Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 35.8x25.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII, opening the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford on Avon
5998045 Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII, opening the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford on Avon, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Mersey Tunnel Entrance, Kings Square, Birkenhead (b / w photo)
6022584 The Mersey Tunnel Entrance, Kings Square, Birkenhead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Tunnel Entrance, Kings Square, Birkenhead)

Mersey Tunnel: Cement Gunning completed (b / w photo)
6022570 Mersey Tunnel: Cement Gunning completed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cement Gunning completed)

Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations (b / w photo)
6022566 Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ventilating Stations)

Mersey Tunnel: Excavation in one of the Junction Chambers (b / w photo)
6022559 Mersey Tunnel: Excavation in one of the Junction Chambers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excavation in one of the Junction Chambers)

Mersey Tunnel: Cast-Iron Lining in Under-River Section of Main Tunnel (b / w photo)
6022557 Mersey Tunnel: Cast-Iron Lining in Under-River Section of Main Tunnel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.