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From the iconic 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans to the thrilling start of the Monaco Grand Prix in 1960

Background imageStart Collection: Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving)

Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving)
1626510 Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStart Collection: The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July (litho)

The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July (litho)
1628912 The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life-Saving Society at Highgate, 13 July, Scenes at the Display)

Background imageStart Collection: Early Motor Racing - Edge at Brooklands

Early Motor Racing - Edge at Brooklands
Early Motor Racing -s F Edge before the start of 24-hour record race at Brooklands, Surrey. 1907

Background imageStart Collection: Crystal Palace new cycling track, 1896

Crystal Palace new cycling track, 1896
The Crystal Palace new cycling track, 1896. Twenty-five miles race - Stocks beats Walters. J. W. Stocks, twenty-five miles winner. Start for the ten miles professional race. Date: 1896

Background imageStart Collection: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)

The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)
1592094 The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain)

Background imageStart Collection: On My Way to Join My Regiment in Egypt (engraving)

On My Way to Join My Regiment in Egypt (engraving)
1061127 On My Way to Join My Regiment in Egypt (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On My Way to Join My Regiment in Egypt)

Background imageStart Collection: The Attempted Balloon Voyage across the Channel (engraving)

The Attempted Balloon Voyage across the Channel (engraving)
1060618 The Attempted Balloon Voyage across the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attempted Balloon Voyage across the Channel)

Background imageStart Collection: Automobiles passing the Trafoi Hotel at Stilfserjoch, Italy

Automobiles passing the Trafoi Hotel at Stilfserjoch, Italy
Automobiles driving past the Trafoi Hotel at Stilfserjoch, Southern Tirol, Italy. circa 1898

Background imageStart Collection: Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho)

Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho)
964254 Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStart Collection: Military surveying in the Himalayas (engraving)

Military surveying in the Himalayas (engraving)
1037897 Military surveying in the Himalayas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military surveying in the Himalayas)

Background imageStart Collection: Opening of the Coaching Season, A Start from the White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly (engraving)

Opening of the Coaching Season, A Start from the White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly (engraving)
1037820 Opening of the Coaching Season, A Start from the White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Coaching Season)

Background imageStart Collection: The Start from Southend for the Jubilee Yacht Race Round the United Kingdom (engraving)

The Start from Southend for the Jubilee Yacht Race Round the United Kingdom (engraving)
1050591 The Start from Southend for the Jubilee Yacht Race Round the United Kingdom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStart Collection: The New Racing Yacht 'Thistle, 'built to compete with the American Yachts for the 'America'Cup

The New Racing Yacht "Thistle, "built to compete with the American Yachts for the "America"Cup
1050576 The New Racing Yacht " Thistle, " built to compete with the American Yachts for the " America" Cup (engraving) by Wright

Background imageStart Collection: An Artists Notes at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (engraving)

An Artists Notes at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (engraving)
1052777 An Artists Notes at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStart Collection: India, a March to a Hill Station with Invalids (engraving)

India, a March to a Hill Station with Invalids (engraving)
1061282 India, a March to a Hill Station with Invalids (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India, a March to a Hill Station with Invalids)

Background imageStart Collection: The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey (colour litho)

The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey (colour litho)
1062311 The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey (colour litho) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Shooting Excursion in Turkey)

Background imageStart Collection: A Ladies Canoe Trip on the Warwickshire Avon (engraving)

A Ladies Canoe Trip on the Warwickshire Avon (engraving)
1061674 A Ladies Canoe Trip on the Warwickshire Avon (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ladies Canoe Trip on the Warwickshire Avon)

Background imageStart Collection: The First Prince of Wales

The First Prince of Wales
King Edward Is infant son Edward (later King Edward II), born at Caernarfon Castle, is presented to the Welsh Chieftains as their Prince

Background imageStart Collection: How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving)

How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving)
1056638 How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Faint Heart won Fair Lady)

Background imageStart Collection: A Paper Chase in Calcutta, India (engraving)

A Paper Chase in Calcutta, India (engraving)
1046888 A Paper Chase in Calcutta, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Paper Chase in Calcutta, India)

Background imageStart Collection: Hog-Hunting in Bengal (engraving)

Hog-Hunting in Bengal (engraving)
1059874 Hog-Hunting in Bengal (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hog-Hunting in Bengal)

Background imageStart Collection: Notes at a Parisian Horse Show (engraving)

Notes at a Parisian Horse Show (engraving)
1057874 Notes at a Parisian Horse Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at a Parisian Horse Show)

Background imageStart Collection: The Contest for the 'America'Cup (litho)

The Contest for the "America"Cup (litho)
1043192 The Contest for the " America" Cup (litho) by Walker, T. Dart (fl.1850-d.1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contest for the " America" Cup)

Background imageStart Collection: Yacting, round the Mouse Light in a Ten-Tonner (engraving)

Yacting, round the Mouse Light in a Ten-Tonner (engraving)
1045416 Yacting, round the Mouse Light in a Ten-Tonner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacting, round the Mouse Light in a Ten-Tonner)

Background imageStart Collection: Our Artist in Wales, III, an Ascent of Snowdon, I (engraving)

Our Artist in Wales, III, an Ascent of Snowdon, I (engraving)
1044398 Our Artist in Wales, III, an Ascent of Snowdon, I (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in Wales, III, an Ascent of Snowdon, I)

Background imageStart Collection: Sketches in Rome (engraving)

Sketches in Rome (engraving)
1057565 Sketches in Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Rome. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageStart Collection: The Arctic Expedition, packing up Sledges Ready for a Start (engraving)

The Arctic Expedition, packing up Sledges Ready for a Start (engraving)
1053645 The Arctic Expedition, packing up Sledges Ready for a Start (engraving) by Waller, Samuel Edmund (1850-1903) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

Background imageStart Collection: Deer-Driving in Scotland, the Start (engraving)

Deer-Driving in Scotland, the Start (engraving)
1054736 Deer-Driving in Scotland, the Start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deer-Driving in Scotland, the Start)

Background imageStart Collection: The Fatal Fire and Panic at the Native Fair, Madras (engraving)

The Fatal Fire and Panic at the Native Fair, Madras (engraving)
1050300 The Fatal Fire and Panic at the Native Fair, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fatal Fire and Panic at the Native Fair, Madras)

Background imageStart Collection: Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho)

Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho)
1600974 Cycle versus War-Balloon, the Experimental Chase on 30 August (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycle versus War-Balloon)

Background imageStart Collection: The North Pole Expedition, the Western Sledge Party about to start (engraving)

The North Pole Expedition, the Western Sledge Party about to start (engraving)
1602581 The North Pole Expedition, the Western Sledge Party about to start (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North Pole Expedition)

Background imageStart Collection: Fox-Hunting in the Campagna, Rome (litho)

Fox-Hunting in the Campagna, Rome (litho)
1604593 Fox-Hunting in the Campagna, Rome (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fox-Hunting in the Campagna, Rome)

Background imageStart Collection: A Hunt Race-Meeting (engraving)

A Hunt Race-Meeting (engraving)
1604560 A Hunt Race-Meeting (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hunt Race-Meeting)

Background imageStart Collection: Athletic Sports at Bermuda (engraving)

Athletic Sports at Bermuda (engraving)
1616453 Athletic Sports at Bermuda (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Sports at Bermuda)

Background imageStart Collection: Royal London Yacht Club Match, the Start from Erith (engraving)

Royal London Yacht Club Match, the Start from Erith (engraving)
1602293 Royal London Yacht Club Match, the Start from Erith (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal London Yacht Club Match, the Start from Erith)

Background imageStart Collection: The Spanish-American War, before the Battle of San Juan (litho)

The Spanish-American War, before the Battle of San Juan (litho)
1606362 The Spanish-American War, before the Battle of San Juan (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Background imageStart Collection: Captain Boytons Successful Trip across the Channel (engraving)

Captain Boytons Successful Trip across the Channel (engraving)
1611822 Captain Boytons Successful Trip across the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Boytons Successful Trip across the Channel)

Background imageStart Collection: On the Way to Klondike (litho)

On the Way to Klondike (litho)
1615366 On the Way to Klondike (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike)

Background imageStart Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, the Start (engraving)

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, the Start (engraving)
1613632 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, the Start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, the Start)

Background imageStart Collection: A Race on Stilts (engraving)

A Race on Stilts (engraving)
2781206 A Race on Stilts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Race on Stilts. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

Background imageStart Collection: Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, Start for the Race from Dover to Boulogne (engraving)

Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, Start for the Race from Dover to Boulogne (engraving)
1588777 Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, Start for the Race from Dover to Boulogne (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club)

Background imageStart Collection: Annual ladies swimming race from Kew to Putney (b / w photo)

Annual ladies swimming race from Kew to Putney (b / w photo)
3637519 Annual ladies swimming race from Kew to Putney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annual ladies swimming race from Kew to Putney)

Background imageStart Collection: The May Day start of Wilsons Omnibus - The Favourite (engraving)

The May Day start of Wilsons Omnibus - The Favourite (engraving)
604474 The May Day start of Wilsons Omnibus - The Favourite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStart Collection: Before the Race, c. 1893 (pastel)

Before the Race, c. 1893 (pastel)
LEF219150 Before the Race, c.1893 (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 65x72 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageStart Collection: The Start of the 1862 Derby, 1862 (oil on board) (see 451913 for pair)

The Start of the 1862 Derby, 1862 (oil on board) (see 451913 for pair)
OJ451912 The Start of the 1862 Derby, 1862 (oil on board) (see 451913 for pair) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: with 34 runners)

Background imageStart Collection: The International Yacht Races, Start off the East End of the Isle of Wight (engraving)

The International Yacht Races, Start off the East End of the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1099550 The International Yacht Races, Start off the East End of the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Yacht Races)

Background imageStart Collection: A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho)

A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho)
1626449 A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic)

Background imageStart Collection: Golf at Westward Ho! the Start for the Prince of Waless Prize (engraving)

Golf at Westward Ho! the Start for the Prince of Waless Prize (engraving)
1615950 Golf at Westward Ho! the Start for the Prince of Waless Prize (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golf at Westward Ho)



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From the iconic 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans to the thrilling start of the Monaco Grand Prix in 1960, history has witnessed countless moments that marked the beginning of greatness. The cosmic microwave background, a remnant from the birth of our universe, serves as a reminder that every start holds immense potential. In Beesands, Start Bay, Devon, fishermen gather at dawn to embark on their daily journey, symbolizing resilience and determination. Meanwhile, at St. Moritz in 1912, adrenaline courses through the veins of daredevils ready to conquer the Cresta Run's treacherous slopes. The F1 races captivate fans worldwide with heart-stopping action starts and occasional crashes that test drivers' skills and nerves. As we look back at Ritchie Ginther leading from Jim Clark Lotus 21 during Formula One World Championship or Stirling Moss emerging victorious in Monaco Grand Prix '69 - these moments remind us that every start is an opportunity for triumph and glory. Whether it be on racing tracks or in life itself, each new beginning holds endless possibilities waiting to be explored.