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At the Start of the Cresta Run, St. Moritz, 1912Photograph showing a member of the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club leaping onto his machine at the top of the Cresta Run, 1912. This famous course was first laid out in 1884
Racing pigeon releaseRacing pigeons released from their traps from transport lorries at the start of a race from Worcestershire to Tipton in The Black Country in the English Midlands Date: 1992
Monaco Grand Prix / 1969Jackie Stewart, in a Matra- Ford (7), leads Chris Amons Ferrari (11) away from the grid at the start of the Monaco Grand Prix. Both failed to finish the race
Pigeon racing at Crystal Palace, London15, 000 birds from all parts of England and Scotland are released from Crystal Palace, south London, at the start of a championship pigeon race
Oxford Vs Cambridge 1873The Boat Race - Ready to Start
Scene with fishermen at Beesands, Start Bay, DevonScene with fishermen and boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon -- coastal erosion can be seen in the middle distance, caused by storm damage and protected over the years by sea defences
Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart / Mary I of Scotland)Mary, Queen of Scots (15421587) (Mary Stuart / Mary I of Scotland). Date: circa 1580s
The Derby 1923 by Cecil AldinLeaving the post at the start of the Derby of 1923, a race famously won by Papyrus, owned by Mr B. Irish and ridden by Steve Donoghue
Its Mine, Poster, Canada, the right land for the right man, with Canadian National Railways
Canada, the right land for the right man Poster, showing a man farming and harvesting wheat, by Canadian National Railways
Herne Hill Velodrome, cyclists ready to start 1900Start of the Century Cup, in the velodrome, south London. Date: 1900
Polish cavalry at the start of World War TwoPoland as a military power: cavalry, tanks and infantry (part of a spread in the Illustrated London News)
The 24 hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892Photograph showing the Cyclists participating in the 24 hour Bicycle race at Herne Hill velodrome, on the 22nd July 1892, shortly before the start. The race was won by F.W
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret - George V Silver JubileePrincess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose waiting before the start of the Thanksgiving Service marking King George Vs Silver Jubilee at St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 1935
Clocking-In MachineA Clocking In machine in a factory records the hours workers start and leave the workplace
Maps / Australia 1850SMap showing the location of the GOLDFIELDS, so presumably made fairly soon after the start of the Australian Gold Rush in 1851
LCC-MFB funeral of Fireman Martin SpragueView of the funeral procession of Fireman Martin Sprague, who was killed in a fire
Harbour / Belfast OpeningOpening of the New Channel, Belfast Harbour - the start of the procession
Whippet Race StartThree owners demonstrate how whippets are started in a race Date: 1960
Hungarian Grand PrixThe start of the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest
The Hand of Militarism in Europe, WW1 outbreakLike a modern Gulliver playing the war-game with the troops of Lilliput - a Sinister Picture suggesting the present state of things in Europe
The F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923Aerial photograph of Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United
Middle Europe MapMap of Middle Europe from after the Vienna Congress until the start of World War I (1815 - 1914)
Beesands, DevonBeesands - a small settlement located midway between Hallsands and Torcross on the coast of Start Bay in South Devon, England. Date: circa 1920s
The Flying Scotsman, pulling out of Kings CrossThe Flying Scotsman pulling out of Kings Cross station at the start of its 392 mile non-stop to Edinburgh. The journey took just under eight hours in 1933
England / Lyme RegisJane Austens Corner by the harbour of Lyme Regis, Dorset. The start of The Cobb sea defence is just visible to the left of the picture
Spitfire at Start WarThe Spitfire as it appears at the outbreak of World War Two, a magnificent machine which immediately proves its superiority in the earliest weeks of fighting
The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at HanworthThe Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors aircraft arrived at Hanworth Aerodrome prior to take off in the early hours of the morning. Date: 4 July 1930 1930
Scene with lobster pots at Beesands, Start Bay, DevonScene with lobster pots and rowing boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. circa 1970s
Start of Lewes motorcycle speed trialCrowds gather around a racetrack in Lewes, Sussex as man on a motorcycle prepares to be pushed off to begin the race, under a start banner indicating the sponsor, Dunlop
Man making lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, DevonA man using withies (willow branches) to make a lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. Date: circa 1970s
WWI Poster, Belgian & Allies Aid LeagueDesign by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), Belgian & Allies Aid League, Will you help these sufferers from the war to start a new home. Help is better than sympathy
Start of a Cock Fight Date: circa 1906
The start of the England to Australia flight from Hounslow Aerodrome, London, 12 November 1919. In flying clothing (from left) Ross Smith, Keith Smith, Sergeant J.M. (Jim) Bennett and Sergeant W.M
Go-Kart Race 1950SAn official waves a Union Jack flag to start the race. Date: 1950s
Flea Circus ChariotsProfessor Tomlins flea circus: a flea is pushed into position at the start of the chariot race; fine harnessing wires attach the fleas to the chariots Date: 1960s
Between Decks on an Emigrant Ship, 1850Engraving showing distressed needlewomen below decks on an emigrant ship, with their belongings, making themselves confortable before the voyage begins
R. A. Duff and V. Trumper of the Australia Team, 1902Photograph showing R.A. Duff and Victor Trumper (on right) of the Australian Cricket Team, going out to bat at the start of the Australian second innings, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, July 1902
Costume / Diabolo 1817Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux
Wizatd of Oz / Poppy FieldDorothy and the Cowardly Lion start to yawn and fall asleep amongst the poppies while the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman wonder what to do
Loading a V1 RocketLoading a V1 rocket into the launch pad. Use of these rockets accelerated after the start of the Second World War
Norge Polar FlightThe Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska
Christmas morning swim in the SerpentinePage from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News featuring various sketches of the Christmas morning swimming handicap in the Serpentine in Hyde Park
Debutantes CurtsyingDebutantes learning to curtsy at the famous Josephine Bradley School, preparing to be presented at Buckingham Palace and other High Society events, at the start of the Season. Date: 1930s
London Territorial regiments at the start of WWIJust before the British Army was mobilised following the outbreak of World War I
Starting the days war - the Gudeli Track, WW1The Surrey Yeomanry on the Struma Valley Front, Salonika 1917-1918. Starting the days war - the Gudeli Track. By Frank Algernon Stewart (1877-1945). 1917-1918
Start of a Womens Sledging CompetitionStart of a Womens Luge (Sledging) Competition at the Hotel Bristol in the Territet Suburb of Montreux Switzerland. Date: 1909
Goodwood: before StartPreparing to start a race at Goodwood
Mania / Hudson Off RailsOFF THE RAIL The speculations of railway financier George King Hudson (1800-1871), start to collapse
Troublesome YoungstersYoung and inexperienced racehorses prove a handful for their jockeys before the start
Timing a Motor CycleTiming a motor cycle : when the machine crosses beams from photo-electric cella at the start and finish of the run, the time is measured. (In fact, the beam is invisible.)
Hunter Blowing his HornHuntsman blows his horn to start the hunt
A man using withies (willow branches) to make a lobster or crab pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. Date: 1960
Local withies (willow branches) for making crab or lobster pots, Beesands, Start Bay, Devon Date: 1960
Work beginning on improvements to the Blackwall Tunnel, Greenwich, London - the scene at the Northern Aproach. Date: 1958
Steeple Chase, horse racing board game. 20th century
HMS Glorious, aircraft carrierRoyal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War
Elisabeth Welch theatre programme for her one-woman show Time to Start Living at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York
Start of the riot in CheapsideArtistic impression of Evil May Day, the name of a riot which took place in 1517 as a protest against foreigners living in London. Apprentices attacked foreign residents
Group of children lining-up on the starting line for a raceSunny Snaps postcard showing a group of children lining-up on the starting line for a running race - South Coast holiday Camp resort. Date: 1936
HMS Wakeful - W-Class Destroyer Date: 1939
HMS Glorious 77Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta
HMS Courageous 50Royal Navy - HMS Courageous 50, an aircraft carrier, seen in July 1936, (formerly a battle-cruiser)
Start Bay and Blackpool Sands, South DevonStart Bay and Blackpool Sands, viewed from Stoke Fleming, South Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J
HMS CourageousRoyal Navy - HMS Courageous (pennant number 50'), in August 1938. HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War
French Revolution, Attack on the Bastille, Paris Date: 1789
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin and stationeryWhite Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin dated 19 September 1914, and unused on board stationery. Date: 1914
RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passengerRMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956
White Star Line - Make a New Start in CanadaWhite Star Line - promotional poster, Make a New Start, £10 to Canada, for all Britishers, irrespective of occupation who intend to make their homes in Canada 18. x 12 inches
Psalter (Fragments)Parts of three bifolia from a psalter, parchment
Divers and Diving - Ready to Start Date: 1884
Ocean race between the Henrietta, Fleetwing and Vesta - The Start Date: 1879
McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 67-0223United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-4E-34-MC Phantom 67-0223 (msn 2875, base code GA'), on the flight line at George Air Force Base
Poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, WW1Original news stand poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, Lord Kitchener
Artwork, Isle of Man map for motor cycle racing, TT course, pen, watercolour, grey washes Date: 1956
HMS Courageous, aircraft carrierRoyal Navy - HMS Courageous, an aircraft carrier, (formerly a battle-cruiser)
HMS Courageous - Fleet aircraft carrierRoyal Navy - HMS Courageous, a Courageous-class battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy during the First World War
4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Alex Winton breaks down at start4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Alex Winton (40 Winton for America) breaks down at start and forced to retire. Date: 2nd July 1903
Wellman's Attempt to Reach the North Pole 1907Front cover of The Sphere showing the bow view of the airship. The start of the adventurous journey to reach the North Pole in the airship America. Date: 2 September 1907
Children bearing tags on their luggage standing on the platform station. Being evacuated from London to the countryside. Date: June 1940
The Crew of the Miguel de Cervantes give the Socialist salPhotograph showing the stern of the Republican cruiser Miguel de Cervantes, with the crew giving the Socialist clenched-fist salute, 1936
Moroccan Nationalist Troops landing in Spain; Spanish CivilPhotograph showing Moroccan troops of General Franco's Army of Africa disembarking from an aeroplane in Spain, 1936