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"Unveiling the hidden stories behind these 'opened' landmarks across the UK" Warwick County Mental Hospital, Hatton

Background imageOpened Collection: Mersey Tunnel: Cast-Iron Lining in Under-River Section of Main Tunnel (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageOpened Collection: Mersey Tunnel, Queensway (litho)

Mersey Tunnel, Queensway (litho)
6022548 Mersey Tunnel, Queensway (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mersey Tunnel, Queensway)

Background imageOpened Collection: Overhead Electric Railway Station, Liverpool Docks 1893

Overhead Electric Railway Station, Liverpool Docks 1893
A station (probably Canada Dock) on the Overhead Electric Railway Line running through Liverpool Docks, in the year of the services opening. The line was seven miles long. Date: 1893

Background imageOpened Collection: Railway station at Lime Street, Liverpool 1838

Railway station at Lime Street, Liverpool 1838
Entrance to the railway station at Lime Street, Liverpool, two years after its opening. Date: 1838

Background imageOpened Collection: Railway station at Tithebarn Street, Liverpool

Railway station at Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, at the time of its opening. It later became known as Liverpool Exchange railway station

Background imageOpened Collection: Railway station at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Railway station at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, showing the opening celebrations. Date: 1850

Background imageOpened Collection: Railway station at Evesham, Worcestershire 1852

Railway station at Evesham, Worcestershire 1852
Railway station at Evesham, Worcestershire, on the occasion of its opening. Date: 1852

Background imageOpened Collection: Wadsley Asylum, Sheffield

Wadsley Asylum, Sheffield
A view of Wadsley Asylum opened in 1872 near Sheffield. It was various known as the South Yorkshire Asylum, the West Riding Asylum

Background imageOpened Collection: St Anns Girls Home, Ambleside

St Anns Girls Home, Ambleside
A view of the St Annes Home for Girls, Ambleside, Westmorland. The home was opened in 1907 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1911

Background imageOpened Collection: Quarriers Glasgow City Orphan Home

Quarriers Glasgow City Orphan Home
The Glasgow City Orphan Home opened by James Quarrier in 1875. Date: Date unknown

Background imageOpened Collection: Mullers Orphan Houses - Swimming Bath

Mullers Orphan Houses - Swimming Bath
Interior of the swimming bath opened in 1910 at Mullers New Orphan Houses, Ashley Down, Bristol. Date: circa 1910

Background imageOpened Collection: RAOB Orphanage, Southborough

RAOB Orphanage, Southborough
The orphanage at Southborough, Kent, opened in 1924 by the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Date: Date unknown

Background imageOpened Collection: Islington Workhouse / Hillside Institution

Islington Workhouse / Hillside Institution
An aerial view of Hillside Institution on St Johns Road, Islington, run by the London County Council. Designed by R.H. Burden, The building was opened in 1870 as the Islington workhouse

Background imageOpened Collection: Bloomsbury Baptist Church (engraving)

Bloomsbury Baptist Church (engraving)
604354 Bloomsbury Baptist Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloomsbury Baptist Church, opened on Tuesday; from The Illustrated London News)

Background imageOpened Collection: New garden in Leicester Square, London, opened on Thursday (engraving)

New garden in Leicester Square, London, opened on Thursday (engraving)
586246 New garden in Leicester Square, London, opened on Thursday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New garden in Leicester Square, London)

Background imageOpened Collection: Covent Garden Theatre, London - to be opened this evening (engraving)

Covent Garden Theatre, London - to be opened this evening (engraving)
586439 Covent Garden Theatre, London - to be opened this evening (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covent Garden Theatre)

Background imageOpened Collection: Royal Theatre, Cobourg, Surrey, as first opened in May 1818 (engraving)

Royal Theatre, Cobourg, Surrey, as first opened in May 1818 (engraving)
584685 Royal Theatre, Cobourg, Surrey, as first opened in May 1818 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Theatre, Cobourg, Surrey)

Background imageOpened Collection: Bila Labut (department store)

Bila Labut (department store)
Advertisement for ladies wear at Bila Labut, a department store opened in Prague in 1939. Date: 1940

Background imageOpened Collection: Inauguration of the 24th Legislature, the King reads the speech in front of senators

Inauguration of the 24th Legislature, the King reads the speech in front of senators and deputies... (colour litho)
2815601 Inauguration of the 24th Legislature, the King reads the speech in front of senators and deputies... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOpened Collection: President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho)

President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho)
2815587 President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpened Collection: Solemn inauguration of the Regional Exhibition in Rome, on 21 Corr

Solemn inauguration of the Regional Exhibition in Rome, on 21 Corr, the Royal Procession in the Forum of the Regions
2815434 Solemn inauguration of the Regional Exhibition in Rome, on 21 Corr, the Royal Procession in the Forum of the Regions (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOpened Collection: The new arts and crafts school opened in Cheren for indigenous children of our Eritrean Colony

The new arts and crafts school opened in Cheren for indigenous children of our Eritrean Colony (colour litho)
2815286 The new arts and crafts school opened in Cheren for indigenous children of our Eritrean Colony (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOpened Collection: Solemn inauguration of the International Institute of Agriculture, in a room of the Capitol

Solemn inauguration of the International Institute of Agriculture, in a room of the Capitol, in Rome (colour litho)
2814790 Solemn inauguration of the International Institute of Agriculture, in a room of the Capitol, in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOpened Collection: Magna Carta being opened by tin-opener on return to Lincoln

Magna Carta being opened by tin-opener on return to Lincoln
The Magna Carta being opened by a tin-opener (from its hermetically-sealed container) on its return to Lincoln Cathedral from America where it had been on loan since 1939

Background imageOpened Collection: Section of the tomb of Psammuthis in Thebes, discovered and opened by Belzoni in 1818

Section of the tomb of Psammuthis in Thebes, discovered and opened by Belzoni in 1818
3518749 Section of the tomb of Psammuthis in Thebes, discovered and opened by Belzoni in 1818 (hand-coloured litho) by Belzoni, Giovanni Battista (1778-1823) (after); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageOpened Collection: The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho)

The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho)
2778153 The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King)

Background imageOpened Collection: She slowly lifted her arms and opened them to him (colour litho)

She slowly lifted her arms and opened them to him (colour litho)
2800373 She slowly lifted her arms and opened them to him (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpened Collection: Heating engineer viewing House of Commons chamber

Heating engineer viewing House of Commons chamber
Engineer in charge of heating and air-conditioning for the House of Commons viewing the chamber through a 65 foot long periscope. Date: 1950

Background imageOpened Collection: The Queen and Princesses Jolanda and Mafalda inaugurate the International Dog Show... (colour litho)

The Queen and Princesses Jolanda and Mafalda inaugurate the International Dog Show... (colour litho)
2809101 The Queen and Princesses Jolanda and Mafalda inaugurate the International Dog Show... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpened Collection: The historic scene of the opening of the Washington Conference on Disarmament (Colour Litho)

The historic scene of the opening of the Washington Conference on Disarmament (Colour Litho)
2809054 The historic scene of the opening of the Washington Conference on Disarmament (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpened Collection: The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho)

The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho)
2783952 The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce inaugurates Pomezia)

Background imageOpened Collection: Even in Tripoli you can now have fresh spring water, for everyone (colour litho)

Even in Tripoli you can now have fresh spring water, for everyone (colour litho)
2783540 Even in Tripoli you can now have fresh spring water, for everyone (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpened Collection: Aberdeen Municipal Lodging House

Aberdeen Municipal Lodging House, opened on East North Street in 1897 and designed by the partnership of Marshall and Dick. Date: 1897

Background imageOpened Collection: Horton Epileptic Colony / St Ebbas Hospital, Epsom

Horton Epileptic Colony / St Ebbas Hospital, Epsom
A view of the Horton Epileptic Colony, opened in 1903 on Hook Road, Epsom. In 1918 it became the Ewell War Hospital, then was renamed St Ebbas Hospital in 1938. Date: 1903

Background imageOpened Collection: Battersea new Ladies Swimming Bath

Battersea new Ladies Swimming Bath
The new Ladies Swimming Bath opened in 1904 by Battersea Council on Burns Road. Date: 1904

Background imageOpened Collection: Battersea Council Workmans Homes

Battersea Council Workmans Homes
A view of the new Workmans Homes, opened in 1905 by Battersea Council on Theatre Street. Date: 1905

Background imageOpened Collection: National Childrens Home, Alverstoke, Hampshire

National Childrens Home, Alverstoke, Hampshire
Children and their teacher in a classroom at the National Childrens Home (NCH), Alverstoke. The folding doors allowed one whole side of the room to be opened to the fresh air and sunshine

Background imageOpened Collection: Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Pantry

Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Pantry
Pantry at the new Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home opened in 1899 on Fountainbridge. Date: circa 1899

Background imageOpened Collection: Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home

Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home
A view of the new Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home opened in 1899 on Fountainbridge. Date: circa 1899

Background imageOpened Collection: Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Kitchen

Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Kitchen
Kitchen at the new Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home opened in 1899 on Fountainbridge. Date: circa 1899

Background imageOpened Collection: Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Hall

Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Hall
Assembly hall of the new Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home opened in 1899 on Fountainbridge. Date: circa 1899

Background imageOpened Collection: Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Dormitory

Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home - Dormitory
A dormitory at the new Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home opened in 1899 on Fountainbridge. Date: circa 1899

Background imageOpened Collection: Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home Dining Hall

Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home Dining Hall
Dining hall of the new Edinburgh Industrial Brigade Home opened in 1899 on Fountainbridge. Date: circa 1899

Background imageOpened Collection: St Gabriels Waifs and Strays Society Home, Brighton

St Gabriels Waifs and Strays Society Home, Brighton
St Gabriels Waifs and Strays Society Home for Girls, opened in 1926 on Wellington Road, Brighton, Date: 1926

Background imageOpened Collection: West Ham Infirmary, Whipps Cross, Leytonstone

West Ham Infirmary, Whipps Cross, Leytonstone
Entrance to the West Ham Union Infirmary, Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, Essex. The infirmary, better known as Whipps Cross Hospital

Background imageOpened Collection: British Museum - glass and ceramic gallery 1888

British Museum - glass and ceramic gallery 1888
Newly opened glass and ceramic gallery of the British Museum. 1888

Background imageOpened Collection: The Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill, Bristol, opened on 6 September by the Marquis of Dufferin

The Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill, Bristol, opened on 6 September by the Marquis of Dufferin (engraving)
1606498 The Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill, Bristol, opened on 6 September by the Marquis of Dufferin (engraving) by English School

Background imageOpened Collection: The Xanthian Room just opened at the British Museum (engraving)

The Xanthian Room just opened at the British Museum (engraving)
1606955 The Xanthian Room just opened at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Xanthian Room just opened at the British Museum)



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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.