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Cairo, Egypt - Sugar Cane Seller - a woman is handily placed to lean out of her (tiny) window to make a purchase! Date: circa 1905
Lords Day Observance - Sunday shop closing. 1899
The opening of the Kursaal Cinema, Beirut, Lebanon Date: circa 1910s
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Walney Bascule Jubilee Bridge - completed in 1908 Date: circa 1908
Dolly Tree - English Costume Designer and ActressDolly Tree (1899-1962) - English Costume and Poster Designer and Actress. At the time this photograph was published, it was noted that Tree had done all of the work for the Wylie
Tour of the Colonies - Opening Melbourne Parliament - Carriage procession. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies
London, England - Opening Ceremony - Queen Victoria on throne surrounded by visitors.. Part of Box 177 Boswell collection - Round about London. Date: circa 1897
Spain and Portugal - Douro Valley, Wayside Station - Station - group of men on platform, train doors opening. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. Date: circa 1900
YMCA Hut - High Street Kensington, London. Almost every available square foot of greenery in central London was comandeered for war purposes, often in some of the most prestigious locations
Nursery Rhymes - Dan opens the clockDan opens the clock - room fire in grate, man opening front of clock. Part of Box 52 Boswell collection. Nursery Rhymes. Date: circa 1890s
Man Trap, Old Castle, Hillsborough - a view of a large gin trap outside with a man opening it. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Hillsborough). Date: circa early 1900s
The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Battleship opening fireThe Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - A Japanese Battleship opening fire. Date: circa 1905
Sweat House, Ballyshannon - a view of a stone round dwelling with small opening as a door. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Ballyshannon). Date: circa early 1900s
King Edward VII at new Birmingham Waterworks - Elan Valley, Powys, Wales. The reservoirs, which were built by the Birmingham Corporation Water Department
The Opening of the Colchester Electric Tramways on 28th July, 1904 - View of the High Street with the Town Hall and the New Theatre. The card was sent on the day of opening. Date: 1904
Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by FerdinandFerdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894). French diplomat and entrepreneur. Panama. Members of the study committee, chaired by Mr. de Lesseps, for opening the canal. Almanac of The Illustration, 1881
War of Spanish Succession (1702-1715). Entry of the troops of Philip V in Barcelona in 1714, opening gaps in the wall of the city with guns and mines, to render the place. Drawing by P
Entertainment at the newly opened Dorchester HotelPage from the Tatler, part of a promotional 4-page feature about the newly opened Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane, London. Main illustration shows the restaurant which overlooks Hyde Park. Date: 1931
The newly opened Dorchester HotelPage from The Tatler, a form of advertorial, promoting the newly opened Dorchester Hotel on Londons Park Lane. Illustration features the entrance
The Duke of Bedford opens Woburn AbbeyThe Duke and Duchess of Bedford in the Queen Victoria bedroom at Woburn Abbey at the time of its opening to the public. The room is notable for the magnificent ceiling and Louis Seize furniture
Temptation - A frog is teased by a beautiful Dragonfly girl, who dangles a fly (trapped in a web) Date: circa 1910s
Advert for Mappin & Webb vanity items 1934Mappin & Webb advertising a variety of items. 1934
George, Prince of Wales and wife Mary - British Empire TourIn 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)
China - Two Musicians having a break and a drink. The two instruments in front of them are a Sanxian and a Yuegin (Moon Guitar). Date: circa 1908
Opening of sepulchral monument of Pope Innocent III in the BItaly. Rome. Opening of sepulchral monument of Pope Innocent III in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1892. Colored
Alphonse XII inaugurating the agricultural conferences. EngAlphonse XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. The King inaugurating the agricultural conferences. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876. Colored
Speech of Alphonse XII at the opening session of the courtsAlphonse XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. King giving a speech at the opening session of the courts of the kingdom. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1877. Colored
Chapel of Saint Roman. SpainSpain. La Puebla de Castro. Chapel of Saint Roman. 13th century. Exterior
Opening a new dock at Singapore, 1869Opening of a new dock at Singapore, 1869 Date: 1869
Caricature of Prince George, Duke of CambridgeCaricature of Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), military head of the British Army, seen here on a wooden horse with a soldier getting a picnic ready for him. 1881
Caricature of Charles Morton, theatre managerCaricature of Charles Morton (1819-1904), theatre and music hall manager -- The Connaught, tenant-right. 1880
Caricature of John L Toole, English actor and managerCaricature of John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906), English comic actor, theatre manager and producer -- Now, George, down with the shutters, or the public will begin to think we ve retired from business
Caricature of F C Leader, theatre managerCaricature of F C Leader, lessee and manager of Her Majestys Theatre, London. Her Majestys Punch Show, Box Office now open. 1883
Tin of SardinesA useful sardine server and opener, the handle pulls apart and can be used for opening the tin. Available from Staines, Victoria Street, London, 1s/3d. Date: 1930s
SPILT MILKAn embarrassed cow looks the other way as a milkmaid throws a bucket of milk over a steel girder, perhaps a mock opening ceremony in the USA? Still, no use crying over spilt milk... Date: 1930s
Skirt & Cape Suit 1930SNavy blue suit, in a heavily textured wool, composed of a long line skirt & short cape worn over a beige angora jumper. N.B clutch handbag, leather gauntlets & felt hat. Date: 1930s
Ashford / VisitersTHE YOUNG VISITERS The opening page from the manuscript of this delightful story written when Daisy was a small girl : when published it became enduringly popular. Date: first published 1919
Horse Tram BirkenheadOpening of the horsedrawn street railway or tram service from Birkenhead Park to Woodside Ferry, Merseyside as pioneered by eccentric businessman, George Francis Train (1829-1904)
Tunic Dress 1920Young lady in a tunic dress with tubular under-skirt, V neck bodice & broad sash. She wears Louis heeled buckle shoes & her hair is cut into a bob with a thick fringe. Date: 1920
BLACK ROD / 1873Sir Augustus William Clifford, Black Rod, the officer responsible for Parliamentary ceremony, with a key role during the state opening of Parliament. Date: 1873
Madras Railway OpensThe 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
Disraeli / Reform 1866Political " Economy" Disraeli thinks the old Reform Bill 1859 banner will do nicely for the opening scene if its spruced up a bit Lord Derby is not so sure. Date: 1 December 1866
Sewing / FaggottingFaggotting, the decorative joining of two pieces of cloth, to form a lacy opening, often worked on cotton, lace and silk. Date: 1930s
Chamberlain / Glasgow 1903JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal politician speaking in St Andrews Hall, Glasgow at the opening of the fiscal campaign Date: 1836-1914
Dreyfus / Picquart ArrestPicquart, an army intelligence officer, who uncovered evidence showing Dreyfus innocence, is prevented from re-opening the case and transferred to Tunisia Date: 1898
Potsdam=Magdeburg LineThe opening of the rail link between Potsdam and Magdeburg. Note the steps thoughtfully provided to enable the passengers to enter the coaches in comfort Date: 1846
Rail / South AmericaFireworks at Rio de Janeiro mark the opening of the Pedro II Railway. At Queimados (bottom) the train of honour arrives at the station. Date: 1858
London Bridge Open 1831King William IV and Queen Adelaide at the opening ceremony of John Rennies new London Bridge. The bridge was later dismantled & rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in 1971. Date: 1 August 1831