Starting Collection (page 6)

Col de Sanloup, Montreux, Switzerland - mixed luge racing
Col de Sanloup, Montreux, Switzerland - mixed pairs luge racing - The Start. Date: circa 1904

William Marshal the Elder, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Tomb Effigy
Members of the W. S. C. (Windsor Swimming Club) who have borrowed the Eton College Punt Cuckoo to use as the starting line for a race on the River Thames

Cannon firing in pub -1
The owner of a company manufacturing miniature cannons test fires one of his products in the Quarter House pub, Compton Road, Wolverhampton

Drawing of Hyde Park Corner after 1963 but prior to building of the InterContinental Hotel starting around 1968. Date: 1968

Start of W Class race: Squirrel (3), Jadi (26), Diana (8), Emerald (27), Melody (28), 1931

Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Stern view of W Class boats racing downwind, 1933

Start of International 14 dinghy race from Island Sailing Club, 1934
Start of International 14 dinghy race from Island Sailing Club, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1934

Sailing yachts cross start line. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing yachts cross start line

Start of 6 Metre Class boats for the first British-American Cup, 1921
Start of 6 Metre Class boats for the first British-American Cup held at Cowes and won by Britain, 1921

Departure of the Pinta, Nina and Santa Maria del Puerto de Palos Christopher Columbus, Italian navigator and explorer

Journey of His Majesty King Alphonse XII to Valencia, train departure, engraving from 1875

Motorcycle sand races, pre 1915. Artist: Bill Brunell
M/cycle sand races. Date: Pre-WW I

Start of a the Irish Grand Prix Saorstat Cup race, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Centre: Lea-Francis 1496S cc. Reg. No. KD7361. Entry No: 26. Driver: Higgin, D. Left: Lea-Francis 1496S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. UY5788. Entry No: 25. Driver: Field, J.F. Phoenix Park, Dublin

Bugatti of Leon Cushman racing at the Southsea Speed Carnival, Hampshire. 1922. Artist
Bugatti 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. XK9542. Event Entry No: 63. Driver: Cushman, L. Place: Southsea Speed Carnival. Date: 23.8.22

Charles Martin restarting his Amilcar after skidding, JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1926
Amilcar 1097 cc. Event Entry No: 37. Driver: Martin, C. Finished: 1st. In 1100cc class, 4th. overall Starting up after skidding his car at the Fork turn. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) with backlight looking out freshly opened den, Canada, Manitoba, Wapusk national park

Jesse Owens, American athlete
James Cleveland Jesse Owens American athlete, four times champion, seen here taking part in the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, pictured in starting pose. August 1936

Nautical map part south coast Portugal Spain
Nautical map of part of the south coast of Portugal and Spain with the Algarve and Andalusia New passport card, from the coast of Reino Do Algarve as well as part of the coast of Andaluzia

Map eastern part Gulf Finland New pass part Baltic Sea starting
Map of the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland New pass for part of the Baltic Sea starting from 2 Myl west Broklom to a and Strellen, as well as the Coast of East Vinlandt

Pass card part coast Kola Russia Pass card White Sea mont
Pass card of part of the coast of the Kola in Russia Pass card of the White Sea mont. starting from Tiepena to Pelitza. as well as from C. Candenoes to Catsnoes

Passport card Zeeland Islands part North Sea Passport card
Passport card of the Zeeland Islands and part of the North Sea Passport card of the Zeeland coasts. Starting from the Ms to the Wielingen

Glaucous Gull starting to fly, Larus hyperboreus, Netherlands

Sherif Medina Preaching Holy War Medina starting
Sherif of Medina Preaching the Holy War in Medina, before starting for Jerusalem. 1914, Saudi Arabia, Medina

Bedouin wedding Wedding procession starting 1900, the Bedouin are a grouping of nomadic Arab peoples who have historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula

The Railway Station At Omaha, Nebraska, America, Starting Point Of The Pacific Railroad, As It Was In 1867. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878

Starting a hole in a coal mine

Coal miner starting to make a hole Victorian period

Polar bear mother (Ursus maritimus) lying down on tundra, with two new born cubs playing, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada, Wapusk national park, Manitoba, Canada

Polar bear mother (Ursus maritimus) getting up on tundra, with two new born cubs playing, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada, Wapusk national park, Manitoba, Canada

Animals in boat race on a Christmas card. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1880s

Woman pushing a car along a road to get the engine started. Date: circa 1960s

Suffragette Arson Felixstowe. The ruins of the Bath Hotel, felixstowe Suffolk, with crowd of onlookers, following the spectacular blaze on 28th April 1914

Indian army roll-call before starting for the Front
A commissioned officer of an Indian infantry battalion under orders to go to the front in Mesopotamia is seen calling the roll of his men

Lloyd Georges lady chauffeur
The Right Hon. David Lloyd Georges Napier car being started by his lady chauffeur who, according to The Tatler, handles it in a very skilful manner. Date: 1916

The Torri degli Ardinghelli, San Gimignano, Italy, 1944
Photograph showing the Torri degli Ardinghelli, or Towers of the Guelphs, at the eleventh-century hill-top town of San Gimignano, near Siena, Italy, prior to July 1944

Children in donkey derby, Eastbourne, Sussex
Children taking part in a donkey derby at Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: 1960s

world map is believed by some to have been compiled by Zheng He. Zheng He (1371-1435)
world map is believed by some to have been compiled by Zheng He.Zheng He (1371-1435), or Cheng Ho, Chinas most famous navigator

Take a 3-year job with the Professionals, / Starting pay L 19.53 a week.Colour photolithograph recruiting poster published by Her Majesty

Start of the Bobsleigh Run at St. Moritz, Switzerland. Date: 1908

HMS Marlborough - A Torpedo breaking surface before its run
HMS Marlborough - A Torpedo breaking surface before starting its run. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient ol
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient Olympic Stadium. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The Ancient olympic Stadium
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The ancient Olympic Stadium. Detail of the starting line. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Bonamy Dobree
BONAMY DOBREE Writer and professor of literature, specialising in the 18th century : a friend, he counselled us about starting this Library. Date: 1891 - 1974

Stirrup Cup in Norway
An elderly Norwegian man drinks from the stirrup cup before starting a hunt. Date: 1908

Horses at starting line, Doncaster racecourse
Horses at the starting line, Doncaster racecourse, with a grandstand in the background. Date: circa 1910

West Flagler Kennel Club, Miami, Florida, USA, with all glass starting boxes. Date: 1940s

Woman athlete in starting position
A young woman athlete in starting position at a sports track. Date: circa 1930s

Women athletes on the starting line
Five women athletes on the starting line at a sports track, with spectators in the background. Date: circa 1930s

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"Embarking on a Journey: From Siena's Palio to Saratoga Race Course" In the heart of Siena, Italy, the thunderous sound of hooves echoes through the streets as horses gallop towards victory in The Palio, and is here that the spirit ignites, fueling dreams and aspirations. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Saratoga Race Course in NY State, USA. At its iconic Starting Post, jockeys mount their noble steeds, ready to chase glory amidst cheers from passionate spectators. James Dowsett stands tall as a bookmaker - a turf accountant who sets odds and takes bets. With each race he oversees, he becomes an integral part of this exhilarating world where fortunes are made or lost in mere seconds. Venturing further into Switzerland's picturesque landscapes reveals another kind point - Swiss Mountain Railway stations. Here, travelers embark on breathtaking journeys through snow-capped peaks and lush valleys; every trip commences with anticipation and wonder. History whispers tales of Shrove Tuesday Football Match held in Kingston-Upon-Thames back in 1846. As players gather on muddy fields for this ancient tradition, they kick off not only a game but also camaraderie that transcends time. The year 1903 brought trouble while 1930 promised reliability - these were defining moments for motor cars showcased by wonderful advertisements capturing hearts worldwide. These milestones marked new beginnings for an industry that would revolutionize transportation forever. Eadweard Muybridge's groundbreaking work captures motion like never before with his series "Running. " His pioneering experiments propelled photography forward by freezing time at its very start - immortalizing movement itself. Sheepdog trials unfold across vast meadows where skilled canines showcase their herding prowess under watchful eyes. Each trial begins with shepherds giving commands to their loyal companions; it is a testament to teamwork and trust between man and dog.