Opens Collection (page 4)

National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage. Deputation to Mr. Asquith on Womans Suffrage. Cartoon shows the male voter in a lock, captioned, Good Heavens, if she opens that lock, I shall be drowned

King George VI opens Empire Exhibition, Glasgow 1938
King George VI declaring the British Empire Exhibition at Glasgow open, in the presence of 100, 000 spectators at Ibrox Stadium. Queen Elizabeth stands with other dignitaries behind the king

Queen Elizabeth IIs Bentley state limousine, LFB HQ
Queen Elizabeth IIs Bentley state limousine during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1

Queen Elizabeth II at her desk, 1959
Queen Elizabeth II at work at her desk at Buckingham Palace. The Queen opens her dispatch box of State papers. Behind the box on the desk are a number of family photographs

Thumbelina is born -- the flower opens and a tiny girl appears. Beginning of a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835

Pandora Opens the Box
Pandora opens the box - and lets loose a horde of monsters

Madman in Mad House
A mental patient, confined in a strait-jacket, is chained barefoot in a small bare cell - a warder opens the door for a visitor to see the wretch, perhaps a one-time friend

The opening of the Kursaal Cinema, Beirut, Lebanon Date: circa 1910s

Nursery Rhymes - Dan opens the clock
Dan opens the clock - room fire in grate, man opening front of clock. Part of Box 52 Boswell collection. Nursery Rhymes. Date: circa 1890s

George, Prince of Wales and wife Mary - British Empire Tour
In 1901, George, Prince of Wales (later King George V) and his wife Mary toured the British Empire. The tour (which included a stop in Australia)

Francis Honoured by Pope
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI is honoured by pope Sixtus V, who creates the brotherhood of the Cordon in the basilica of Assisi, and opens the treasure of indulgences in his favour. Date: 1182 - 1226

Madras Railway Opens
The opening of the Madras Railway in southern India, European ladies in crinolines and a bishop to bless it on one side of the tracks, mutinous natives on the other. Date: 1856

Fur Trim Gown 1899
Princess robe secured at neck & waist with an ornate clasp has tulip design embroidery, fur trim & opens below the waist to reveal an ornamented under- skirt. N.B Fur muff. Date: 1899

Il Duce Opens LA Strada
Il Duce inaugurates la strada Litoranea, a road which was planned to run from Egypt to Tunisia Date: 1937

Edward Opens Parliament
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra open their first Parliament. Date: 1901

Opening of Parliament
Queen Victoria opens Parliament, with the reading of the Queens Speech in the House of Lords to members of the Commons and Lords. Date: circa 1841

New air route opens between Italy and France
Postcard commemorating the opening of a new air route between Italy and France in 1935. This was in the 13th year of the Fascist era in Italy (the 1st year was 1922)

Winston Churchill opening book fair, 1937
Winston Churchill opening the fifth National Book Fair at Dorland Hall, Regent Street, London, 1937. Date: 1937

Interior of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool
King George V opened the Mersey Tunnel called Queensway on 18 July 1934, arranging to drive in the tunnel. Exclusively for vehicles, connecting Liverpool with Birkenhead under the River Mersey

Refreshment vehicle at Lambeth HQ
Refreshment vehicle at the new Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, probably during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for the opening of the building. Date: 1937

Map from Douai / Cambrai - Valanciennes / Le Cateau
Lined wallet containing 49 back to back map cards on canvas backing. Opens out to map from Douai/Cambrai - Valanciennes/Le Cateau. Commemorative Ware

Chimneypiece Egyptian style Diverse Maniere d adornare
Artokoloro

Edge Forest ca 1820 Oil canvas 10 3 / 4 x 12 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Fable of the goat and the wolf, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

Boardgame about the Patriots, 1793, Anonymous

Entombment of Christ, Lambertus Antonius Claessens, Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1808 - c. 1815

sunrise, Caspar Luyken, Jan Luyken, Christoph Weigel, c. 1700

Woman opens the door for a figure who stands outside in a snowstorm, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz II, 1687

Gate of the orangery at castle Gunterstein, Breukelen The Netherlands, Joseph Mulder, William Swidde, Jaques Le Moine de l Espine, 1680-1696

The Royal Likeness - 3 / 3 - Queen Victoria
The Royal Likeness - 3/3 - Queen Victoria (1819-1901) - a remarkable fold-out card, which opened from an initial portrait of King George V to then show King Edward VII

The Royal Likeness - 2 / 3 - King Edward VII
The Royal Likeness - 2/3 - King Edward VII (1841-1910) - a remarkable fold-out card, which opened from an initial portrait of King George V to show Edward (here) and then finally Queen Victoria

The Royal Likeness - 1 / 3 - King George V
The Royal Likeness - 1/3 - King George V (1865-1936) - a remarkable fold-out card, which opens to revel King Edward VII and then Queen Victoria. Date: circa 1910s

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Oh What a Beautiful Morning
Oh What a Beautiful Morning! A young girl joins a songbird in a refrain, maintaining an entirely positive mood in a time of war Date: circa 1942

Actor delighted to receive news of well paid role
Theatrical Appointment - Ten Quid a week. An actor delighted to receive news of his forthcoming lucrative contract! Date: 1892

The State Opening of the Great British Parliament - House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, London, England Date: circa 1959

Festival of Britain 1951- King George VI opens the Festival
Festival of Britain 1951- King George VI, from the steps of St Pauls Cathedral, London - declares the Festiva open. Date: 1951

Picture No. 10891584
Blackside Hawkfish - opens its mouth in a yawn under an Acrapora Coral and Fire Coral (Paracirrhites forsteri) Date:

The Anatomist cartoon by Rowlandson published 1811, showing terror of patient and wife as surgeon opens bag of instruments

Evening Father coming home. Agricultural labourer returning from work to family and evening meal eagerly greeted by 4 children. Cottage door opens directly into living room. Chromolithograph c1880

The Monkeys Paw (1902) macabre, Gothic, short story by William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943 ). The Monkeys Paw allows three wishes each to three people

Woman walking into a room with a television
Young woman opens sliding door as she walks into a room. There is a television in the room

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) close-up of opening leafbud, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, May

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of fruit with open capsules, in garden hedge, Suffolk, England, September

Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) close-up of open cones, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Refreshment vehicle at Lambeth HQ
Refreshment vehicle at the new Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, probably during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for the opening of the building

Solitary Wasp (Cerceris bupresticida) adult, with buprestid beetle prey, opening entrance to nest burrow, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Queen Elizabeth II meeting senior firefighters on parade during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1

Queen Elizabeth II meeting firefighters on parade, LFB HQ
Queen Elizabeth II meeting firefighters on parade during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1

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1. "Barton Road Swing bridge opens across Manchester Ship Canal, connecting communities and enhancing transportation. " 2. "The anticipation builds as the wine waiter skillfully opens a bottle, ready to pour perfection into each glass. " 3. "A heartwarming sight: three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes, discovering the world around them for the first time. " 4. "Rat Tat Tat by Muriel Dawson captures the essence of excitement as doors open to new possibilities in life's journey. " 5. "Liverpool celebrates a milestone moment with the opening of the Mersey Tunnel, revolutionizing travel and connectivity. " 6. "BP employee takes charge as they meticulously handle opening flow valves, ensuring smooth operations and safety at work. " 7. "With a satisfying pop, friends gather around as someone expertly opens a bottle, signaling the start of an unforgettable evening. " 8. "King Edward VII graces University College School in Hampstead with his presence during its grand opening ceremony - marking a new era in education excellence. " 9. "Queen Elizabeth II radiates elegance and grace while inaugurating London Fire Brigade's state-of-the-art headquarters - symbolizing dedication to public safety. " 10. "Transporting us back in time, Tower Bridge stands tall amidst bustling carts on 1930s streets - capturing an era that is forever etched in history books. " 11. “Witnessing Queen Victoria’s majestic presence during her opening ceremony at Great Exhibition 1851 was truly awe-inspiring – showcasing innovation at its finest. ” 12. “Boating on River Thames in 1879 allowed people to embrace nature’s beauty while enjoying leisurely moments – creating memories that would last a lifetime.