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Inaugural Collection

Background imageInaugural Collection: The Great Western Railway service from Penzance

The Great Western Railway service from Penzance
The inaugural trip of the Great Western Railway service from Penzance. The new express service, which shortens the journey by forty minutes

Background imageInaugural Collection: Lawn tennis at Wimbledon 1877

Lawn tennis at Wimbledon 1877
Lawn tennis at Wimbledon - match for the inaugural Championship held in July 1877. 1877

Background imageInaugural Collection: Marquis Yamagata Aritomo

Marquis Yamagata Aritomo
Yamagata Aritomo (1838-1922)was a Japanese field marshal, twice-elected Prime Minister of Japan, and a leading member of the genro

Background imageInaugural Collection: RMS Queen Mary 2 Cunard cruise liner

RMS Queen Mary 2 Cunard cruise liner
RMS Queen Mary 2 cruise liner - items including hard hat dated 16-03-03, hardback book Queen Mary 2 by John Maxtone-Graham, Souvenir Envelope and Stamps Ocean Liners, Guest Information Booklet

Background imageInaugural Collection: Farmer & Company Programme

Farmer & Company Programme
A reproduction illustration of the Mannequin Parade programme issued by farmer's at the inaugural displays of Spring modes, August, 1921

Background imageInaugural Collection: Sir Redmond Barry's Old House

Sir Redmond Barry's Old House
An etching of an ominous road, leading to the former home of Sir Redmond Barry, a colonial Judge in Victoria and inaugural Chancellor of the University of Melbourne

Background imageInaugural Collection: Art - 41st Liverpool Autumn Exhibition - Inaugural Banquet

Art - 41st Liverpool Autumn Exhibition - Inaugural Banquet
Art - 41st Liverpool Autumn Exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery - Inaugural Banquet. From this image, Arthur J. Lyons (fl. 1891-1928) made a painting, now hanging in the Walker Art Gallery

Background imageInaugural Collection: Two scenes from the inaugural cabaret show at the Piccadilly

Two scenes from the inaugural cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, called Dollys Revels, London, 1924, produced by Edward Dolly (the brother of the Dolly Sisters)

Background imageInaugural Collection: Fokker F-32 of Western Air Express & its Hollywood styl

Fokker F-32 of Western Air Express & its Hollywood style inaugural

Background imageInaugural Collection: Fokker 50 of Minoan Air inaugural sat Oxford, 4 March 2

Fokker 50 of Minoan Air inaugural sat Oxford, 4 March 2013

Background imageInaugural Collection: R. A. F. Reserve Flying Club Display spectators

R. A. F. Reserve Flying Club Display spectators
A page of sketches by H.H.Harris showing some of the guests and spectators at the inaugural display of the R.A.F. Reserve Flying Club at the Hatfield Aerodrome Date: 22 July 1933

Background imageInaugural Collection: Advertisement, Strand Theatre Opening

Advertisement, Strand Theatre Opening
An advertisement for the opening of the Strand Theatre in Aldwych, Greater London on the 22nd of January 1838. Date: 1838

Background imageInaugural Collection: Queen Victoria leaving Leeds Town Hall

Queen Victoria leaving Leeds Town Hall
The visit of Queen Victoria to Leeds : Her Majesty leaving the Town Hall after the inaugural ceremony in the interior. A guard of honour are in the foreground of the picture

Background imageInaugural Collection: The Lord Mayor of Londons Banquet, 1906

The Lord Mayor of Londons Banquet, 1906
Richard Burton Haldane (1856-1928) (left), when Secretary of State for War, speaking at the inaugural banquet for the new Lord Mayor of London, Sir William Treloar, 9th November 1906

Background imageInaugural Collection: Convair Atlas on display at Las Vegas

Convair Atlas on display at Las Vegas
Group photograph of Convair Atlas on display at Las Vegas with Douglas Thor, Boeing Bomarc, Northrop Snark and Discoverer satellite mock-up - the Atlas was an actual ICBM modified for exhibition use

Background imageInaugural Collection: Bristol Sycamore Mk3A G-AMWH Sir Geraint

Bristol Sycamore Mk3A G-AMWH Sir Geraint
Bristol Sycamore Mk3A, G-AMWH, Sir Geraint, of British European Airways being loaded for the inaugural Gatwick to Heathrow freight service. 4 October 1954. Date: 1954

Background imageInaugural Collection: Inaugural ball, March 4th, 1901 - engaged for another dance

Inaugural ball, March 4th, 1901 - engaged for another dance. Illustration shows President McKinley and Columbia, arm-in-arm, heading for the inaugural ball. Date 1901 March 6

Background imageInaugural Collection: The inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered

The inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered in the national Capitol, March 4th, 1865. Date c1865

Background imageInaugural Collection: Inaugural spring running meeting of the Saint Louis Jockey a

Inaugural spring running meeting of the Saint Louis Jockey and Trotting Club... Date c1878

Background imageInaugural Collection: Washington delivering his inaugural address April 1789, in t

Washington delivering his inaugural address April 1789, in the old city hall, New-York. Print showing George Washington delivering his inaugural address before members of the Congress

Background imageInaugural Collection: The inaugural ball room, 1901

The inaugural ball room, 1901. Interior view of the Pension Building during inaugural ball for William McKinley. Date c1901 May 18

Background imageInaugural Collection: The new President delivering his inaugural address March 4

The new President delivering his inaugural address March 4, 1897. McKinley speaking as Cleveland, seated, listens. Date c1897

Background imageInaugural Collection: Opening of Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London

Opening of Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London
Scene at the royal opening of the new Royal Festival Hall, on the South Bank, London, with a full auditorium, and members of the royal family in the royal box -- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Background imageInaugural Collection: U. N Conference, London

U. N Conference, London
A general view of the delegates of the preparatory commission of the United Nations at the inaugural meeting at Church House, Westminister

Background imageInaugural Collection: Lincoln Inaugurated / 1861

Lincoln Inaugurated / 1861
US President Abraham Lincoln delivers his inaugural address in front of the Capitol in Washington. Lincoln defeated two Democrat challengers, with 40% of the popular vote


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