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A Chief Fire Officer of the London Fire Brigade during the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II

Prince Philip at the opening of new LFB Headquarters
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II

King George VI opening Lambeth LFB HQ
King George VI at the opening of the new Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

Royal couple given refreshments at Lambeth HQ
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth being given refreshments at a catering lorry during the opening of the new Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

Opening of Lambeth London Fire Brigade Headquarters
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Lambeth HQ opening

Parade of firefighters at the opening of new Lambeth HQ
Parade of firefighters at the opening of the new Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Lambeth HQ
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the opening of London Fire Brigade Lambeth HQ

King George VI at the London Fire Brigade Lambeth HQ
King George VI at the opening of the new Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

Western Conifer Seedbug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) introduced invasive species, adult, with wing cases opening, resting on leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, november

Enchanted April opens Apr. 13th to 18th, Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon Aves. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Enchanted April at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt

Grand opera opens. Illustration shows Giulio Gatti-Casazza and Oscar Hammerstein throwing puppets labeled Tenor, Second Tenor, Contralto, Baritone, Basso, Mezzo Soprano

Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games 1948

Wilhelm Opens Reichstag
Kaiser Wilhelm II opening the White Hall of Berlin Castle (Reichstag). Date: 25 June 1888

The King Opens the Olympic Games, 1908
Illustration by W. Hatherell showing Edward VII with Queen Alexandra at the opening of the 1908 Olympic Games in London. Rome had originally been selected to host the 1908 Olympics

Czech Sokoln Brass Band
Men of the Sokoln (Czech) brass band, marching through Prague, Czechoslovakia, for the opening of the Slet. Every year the Sokol band opens a bigger athletics ceremony. Date: 1930s

Olympics opens, last of the touch bearers lights the beacon
At Wembley Stadium, London, John Mark British Athlete, the last of the touch bearers who had carried the living flame 2000 miles from Greece, lights the Olympic beacon

Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - Ottawa Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh at her side, opens Canadian parliament in Ottawa. She is reading the speech from the throne, and is watched in the foreground by federal judges

Mr A. R. Girgrah arriving at Scout HQ
Mr A.R. Girgrah (Minister for Education and President of the Council) arrives at the official opening of the new Headquarters of the South Arabian Boy Scouts Association in Aden, Yemen. circa 1966

Queen Victoria at Blackfriars Bridge, London
Front cover of the Illustrated London News, 13th November 1869 showing Queen Victoria arriving at the Surrey end of Blackfriars Bridge ready to open it to the public. 1869

The Seven Ravens 2
The daughter opens the lock with her finger

Paris Exhib Opens 1900
The exhibition is opened by the President

Locksmith Opens Door
A locksmith opens a door with a master set of keys

Lord Dufferin opens the Jubilee Bridge
Lord Dufferin(1826-1902), diplomat and eighth Viceroy of India, declaring the Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Peninsular Railway open. The bridge crosses the river Hooghly, at Hooghly, India

Festive Card / Bystander
A Christmas card opens, releasing a whole host of festive imagery: dancers, Santa, music, balloons, and plenty of cheer!

London Opinion 1935
A jolly looking woman wearing a party dress and paper hat opens the top of an old wireless set, ready to play some tunes perhaps

A Meeting at the Front Door
Engraving showing a dramatic moment as a woman opens her front door, on a dark and wet night, to a tall, dark man, 18th century

Tower Bridge Opens
The bridge is opened by the Prince of Wales. Date: July 1894

Victoria Opens Parlment
Victoria opens Parliament : this is probably the first time she has done it

Ferdinand at Sofia
Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg, appointed prince, opens parliament at Sofia and is hailed by the delegates : he will rule until 1918 when he will abdicate

Government Session
Napoleon, noe Prince- President, opens the new legislative session of the Assemblee Nationale at the Tuileries Palace

Boy with Basket of Eggs
A boy opens a basket of eggs

Camera-carrying rocket
A rocket used to propel a camera to 2600 feet to capture an ariel image. The soldiers are pictured here ready to fire the rocket from its framework

War photography - two soldiers with camera-carrying rocket
A rocket used to propel a camera to 2600 feet to capture an ariel image. Two soldiers are pictured here about to load the rocket into its framework before it is positioned ready to fire

Roman Parliament
The populace of Rome watch in amazement as the first Roman Parliament opens

Girl Opens Xmas Presents
A spoilt little girl sits next to the log fire with her dog and opens present after present!

Her Christmas Morning by George Whitelaw
A fashionably dressed young woman sits on her bed and opens her presents on Christmas Day morning, watched by her pet toy dog

Mt Cenis Tunnel Opens
Workmen cheer as the first locomotive passes through the Mont Cenis railway tunnel beneath the Alps between France and Italy

Dour Butler at Doors
A rather dour butler opens the doors of an Edwardian mansion

Housewife / Basket
A young housewife smiles as she opens the front door before going shopping with her basket over her arm

Papal Jubilee / Entry
He opens the Jubilee by entering St Peters Rome, carrying a cross, by the Porta Santa (the only time its ever opened), while priests sweep the sill and sing a Te Deum

Crossness Opened
J W Bazalgette opens the Southern Pumping Establishment at Crossness, a key item in his Main Drainage system for Metropolitan London

George Iii / Parliament
King George III, seated on his throne in the House of Lords, opens Parliament, attended by members of both chambers

Girl with Brolly C1880
A girl opens her umbrella as the snowflakes fall around her (one of a series)

Opening Stocking / 1930
A little girl opens her stocking in bed - she has already found an orange and now she has a stuffed toy

French lady with a basket of large Easter eggs
A pretty French lady with a basket of large decorated Easter eggs says " Theres no need for you to break it -- my egg opens with a Kiss!"

Swallow (Hirundo rustica) chicks in nest, begging for food. Loch Awe, nr Oban, Scotland, UK
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Wasting Champagne
An Austrian lady opens a bottle

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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.