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Opening Ceremony Collection

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Prince Arthur at the Royal Horticultural Society's Exhibition

Prince Arthur at the Royal Horticultural Society's Exhibition, Birmingham: The Gardens, 1872

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Inauguration of the new head-quarters of the 1st Middlesex Volunteer Engineers

Inauguration of the new head-quarters of the 1st Middlesex Volunteer Engineers, 1865. Opening of a building in College Street, Chelsea, London. The spacious drill-shed, 110 ft. long by 52 ft

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906

Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: London Bridge (new), London, 1831

London Bridge (new), London, 1831
View of London Bridge, London, opened by King William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Opening of the Universal Exhibition by the President of the Republic, Paris, 1900

The Opening of the Universal Exhibition by the President of the Republic, Paris, 1900

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Lord Mayor opening the new drinking-fountain at Bow, 1872. Creator: Unknown

The Lord Mayor opening the new drinking-fountain at Bow, 1872. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayor opening the new drinking-fountain at Bow, [east London], 1872

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Prince Arthur at Leeds: the Prince declaring Roundhay Park open, 1872. Creator: Unknown

Prince Arthur at Leeds: the Prince declaring Roundhay Park open, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Prince Arthur at Leeds: the Prince declaring Roundhay Park open, 1872. The procession arrived at the park about two o'clock, when a Royal salute was fired

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the first railway in Japan: procession at the Saiwai Bashi Gate

Opening of the first railway in Japan: procession at the Saiwai Bashi Gate, Jeddo, 1872. Our well-known artist and correspondent, Mr. C

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Foreign residents presenting an address to the Mikado at Yokohama, 1872. Creator: Unknown

Foreign residents presenting an address to the Mikado at Yokohama, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the first railway in Japan - foreign residents presenting an address to the Mikado at Yokohama, 1872. Our well-known artist and correspondent, Mr. C

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Freeway opening, possibly the Ventura Freeway in Los Angeles, California, USA, late 1940s

Freeway opening, possibly the Ventura Freeway in Los Angeles, California, USA, late 1940s
Motorway opening, possibly the Ventura Freeway in Los Angeles, California, USA, late 1940s

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Princess of Wales laying the foundation-stone of the Hospital for Sick Children

The Princess of Wales laying the foundation-stone of the Hospital for Sick Children, 1872

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Prince Arthur opening of the Birmingham exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society

Prince Arthur opening of the Birmingham exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society, 1872

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Queen opening St. Thomas's Hospital, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Queen opening St. Thomas's Hospital, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Queen opening St. Thomas's Hospital, [London], 1871

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Royal Albert Hall, 1871: Opened by Queen Victoria, March 29, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Royal Albert Hall, 1871: Opened by Queen Victoria, March 29, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Royal Albert Hall, 1871: Opened by Queen Victoria, March 29, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) opening the concert hall in South Kensington, London

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, 1851: Opened by Queen Victoria

The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, 1851: Opened by Queen Victoria, May 1, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) opening the Great Exhibition in the purpose-built Crystal Palace in Londons Hyde Park

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). King George V opens the Queensway Tunnel, a road tunnel under the River Mersey, between Liverpool and Birkenhead

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Medal for the opening of Blackfriars New Bridge, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Medal for the opening of Blackfriars New Bridge, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Medal for the opening of Blackfriars New Bridge, 1871

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Royal Albert Hall: arrival of the Queen, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Royal Albert Hall: arrival of the Queen, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Royal Albert Hall by the Queen: the Prince of Wales declaring the Hall open, 1871

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Royal Albert Hall by the Queen: the Prince of Wales declaring the Hall open

Opening of the Royal Albert Hall by the Queen: the Prince of Wales declaring the Hall open, 1871

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the International Exhibition, South Kensington, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the International Exhibition, South Kensington, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the International Exhibition, South Kensington, 1871

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening Queen Victoria-Street, City, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Opening Queen Victoria-Street, City, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Opening Queen Victoria-Street, City of London, 1871

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: the first train, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: the first train, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: the first train, 1871. Railway tunnel - 3.7 km (8.5 miles) in length - in the European Alps, linking Bardonecchia in Italy to Modane in France

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: illuminations at Turin representing the tunnel

Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel: illuminations at Turin representing the tunnel, 1871

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: V. Astor, Com. F.P. Forshew, Mrs

V. Astor, Com. F.P. Forshew, Mrs. Astor, between c1915 and c1920

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Mayor Mitchel opens gates, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Mayor Mitchel opens gates, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Mayor Mitchel opens gates, between c1915 and c1920

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of Southwark Park, 1869. Creator: Unknown

Opening of Southwark Park, 1869. Creator: Unknown
Opening of Southwark Park, 1869. Public space in Rotherhithe, south-east London

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of a new promenade and drinking-fountain at Blackpool

Opening of a new promenade and drinking-fountain at Blackpool
Opening of a new promenade and drinking-fountain on Easter Monday at Blackpool, Lancashire, 1870

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Derby Fine-Arts and Industrial Exhibition, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Derby Fine-Arts and Industrial Exhibition, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Derby Fine-Arts and Industrial Exhibition, 1870

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Princess Louisa opening the Inner Temple New Hall, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Princess Louisa opening the Inner Temple New Hall, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Princess Louisa [sic] opening the Inner Temple New Hall, [London], 1870

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening the Mayo Colliery at Gogose, Chandah, India, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Opening the Mayo Colliery at Gogose, Chandah, India, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Opening the Mayo Colliery at Gogose, Chandah, Central Provinces, India, 1870. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. H

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The King declaring open the new speech-room at Rugby School

The King declaring open the new speech-room at Rugby School
At The School That Has Left A Deep Mark On Great Britain, The Empire, And The World: In A Great And Splendid School: The King Declaring Open The New Speech-Room At Rugby. 1909

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Queen passing through the lobby of the new building of London University

The Queen passing through the lobby of the new building of London University, 1870

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The opening of the New Manchester Royal Infirmary: the King and Queen on the platform

The opening of the New Manchester Royal Infirmary: the King and Queen on the platform
The Opening Of The New Manchester Royal Infirmary: The King And Queen On The Platform In The Out-Patients Waiting Hall, 1909

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of Stanley Park, Liverpool, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Opening of Stanley Park, Liverpool, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Opening of Stanley Park, Liverpool, 1870

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The King knighting Mr. Cecil H

The King knighting Mr. Cecil H. Smith, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1909. "Rise, Sir Cecil Smith'': The Director of the new museum honoured

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, 1901

King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, 1901
King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, February 14, 1901

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Queen Mary at Bedford College, London, 1913, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Queen Mary at Bedford College, London, 1913, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Queen Mary at Bedford College, London, 1913, (1935). Staff and students curtseying to Queen Mary of Teck (1867-1953)

The new hotel and railway terminus at Holyhead, 1880. Creator: Unknown
The new hotel and railway terminus at Holyhead, [Wales], 1880. The London and North-Western Railway '

The new dock from the hotel at Holyhead, 1880. Creator: Unknown
The new dock from the hotel at Holyhead, [Wales], 1880

The Prince of Wales at Holyhead: view of the new dock from the clock-tower
The Prince of Wales at Holyhead [in Wales]: view of the new dock from the clock-tower, 1880. Formal opening by the Prince of Wales of the enlarged Holyhead Old Harbour

Llandudno new waterworks: Llandudno and Little Orme's Head, 1880. Creator: Unknown
Llandudno new waterworks: Llandudno and Little Orme's Head, [Wales ], 1880

First Bricklaying of the Kattendijkdok in Antwerp, 1866. Creator: Jan Baptist Huysmans
First Bricklaying of the Kattendijkdok in Antwerp, 1866.

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening Day, Stockholm Olympic Games, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Opening Day, Stockholm Olympic Games, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Opening Day, Stockholm Olympic Games, 1912. Related to the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Parade of Turners at opening Berlin stadium, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service

Parade of Turners at opening Berlin stadium, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Parade of Turners at opening Berlin stadium, 1913

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Wilson opens Ball Season, Wash. between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Wilson opens Ball Season, Wash. between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Wilson opens Ball Season, Wash. between c1910 and c1915

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Opening of Columbia Market

The Opening of Columbia Market [in East London], built by Miss Burdett Coutts: the Archbishop of Canterbury speaking, 1869

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition

Opening of the South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition, Lambeth Baths, 1869

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the new docks at Millwall, on Saturday last, 1868. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the new docks at Millwall, on Saturday last, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the new docks at Millwall, [London], on Saturday last, 1868. The lock...is by far the largest in London, being 450 ft. long and 80 ft. wide

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Leeds Exhibition by the Prince of Wales: the procession

Opening of the Leeds Exhibition by the Prince of Wales: the procession passing through Great George-Street, 1868. The future King Edward VII in Yorkshire

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Albert Infirmary

Opening of the Albert Infirmary
Opening of the Royal Albert Infirmary, and unveiling the statue of the late Prince Consort, at Bishops Waltham, in the presence of Prince Arthur and the Princesses Helena and Louisa, 1865

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: New dry dock at Rio de Janeiro, 1868. Creator: Unknown

New dry dock at Rio de Janeiro, 1868. Creator: Unknown
New dry dock at Rio de Janeiro, 1868

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Earl de Grey and Ripon going from the Townhall at Burslem to open the Wedgwood Institute

Earl de Grey and Ripon going from the Townhall at Burslem to open the Wedgwood Institute
Earl de Grey and Ripon going from the Townhall at Burslem to open the Wedgwood Memorial Institute, 1869

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: First earth from Lexington Ave subway, D

First earth from Lexington Ave subway, D
First earth from Lexington Ave. subway, D. McManus & T. Stack, chief engineer, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Breaking ground. for New Subway, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Breaking ground. for New Subway, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Breaking ground. for New Subway, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: McAneny - Prendergast, Milo, breaking ground for Subway

McAneny - Prendergast, Milo, breaking ground for Subway
George McAneny, William A. Prendergast, Milo, breaking ground for Subway, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening Day, Stockholm Olympic Games, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Opening Day, Stockholm Olympic Games, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Opening Day, Stockholm Olympic Games, 1912. Related to the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Dedication of Joaquin Miller Cabin, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Dedication of Joaquin Miller Cabin, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Dedication of Joaquin Miller Cabin, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Birmingham Central Free Library, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Birmingham Central Free Library, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Birmingham Central Free Library, 1865. The Central Free Library (the second institution of this kind established, under Mr)

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham, 1865

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the new Corn Exchange at Aylesbury, 1865. Creator: C. R

Opening of the new Corn Exchange at Aylesbury, 1865. Creator: C. R
Opening of the new Corn Exchange at Aylesbury, 1865. The ceremony of opening the new Corn Exchange and Market-hall in the thriving town of Aylesbury took place on Wednesday week - the Right Hon

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of a new graving-dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Opening of a new graving-dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Opening of a new graving-dock at Jarrow, on the Tyne, 1865. A large graving-dock, in connection with Messrs. Palmer and Co.'s iron shipbuilding establishment at Jarrow, was opened...by Mrs

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: New building for the Masonic Institution for Boys

New building for the Masonic Institution for Boys, opened on Saturday last, [Tottenham, London], 1865

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the new head-quarters of the 1st Surrey Rifle Volunteers

Opening of the new head-quarters of the 1st Surrey Rifle Volunteers, at Camberwell, [London], 1865

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the first railway in New Zealand

Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. Kelly

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Reopening of the Chapel in the Royal Palace of Frederiksborg

Reopening of the Chapel in the Royal Palace of Frederiksborg, Denmark, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: His Excellency the Earl of Carlisle opening the National Gallery of Ireland

His Excellency the Earl of Carlisle opening the National Gallery of Ireland, 1864. The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin houses the national collection of Irish and European art

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the railway from Gottenburg to Stockholm: arrival of the King of Sweden…

Opening of the railway from Gottenburg to Stockholm: arrival of the King of Sweden…
Opening of the railway from Gottenburg to Stockholm: arrival of the King of Sweden at the railway station at Gottenburg - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862....the King

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Consecration of All Saints Church, Windsor, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Consecration of All Saints Church, Windsor, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Consecration of All Saints Church, Windsor, 1864

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the new pier at Deal, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the new pier at Deal, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the new pier at Deal, [in Kent], 1864. There was a great concourse of spectators...to witness this ceremony, which was performed by Mrs

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train

Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train at Wellington Station, 1864

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Crystal Palace at Amsterdam for the Exhibition of Arts and Industry

Opening of the Crystal Palace at Amsterdam for the Exhibition of Arts and Industry, 1864

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Coke-Chemical Complex. Opening Ceremony, 1924. Creator: Unknown

Coke-Chemical Complex. Opening Ceremony, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Coke-Chemical Complex. Opening Ceremony, 1924. The "Kuzbass" autonomous industrial colony was created in 1921

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway: Opening Ceremonies at Goderich

Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway: Opening Ceremonies at Goderich, Canada West, 1858

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow

Inauguration of the Ceylon Railway: East End of the Banquet Bungalow, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Parting

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1858

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Filling the Napoleon Dock, Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Smyth

Filling the Napoleon Dock, Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Filling the Napoleon Dock, Cherbourg, 1858

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Address of the Interim Managers to Her

The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Address of the Interim Managers to Her Majesty in the Great Gallery of Aston Hall, 1858. Queen Victoria opens a public amenity

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Street in Philadelphia on the Opening Day of the American Centennial Exhibition

Street in Philadelphia on the Opening Day of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession through the Exhibition Building, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Triumphal Arch on the Alexandra Railway Bridge at Wuzeerabad...1876. Creator: Unknown

Triumphal Arch on the Alexandra Railway Bridge at Wuzeerabad...1876. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch on the Alexandra Railway Bridge at Wuzeerabad, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Royal Visit to the East End: the Queen declaring the new wing of the London Hospital open

The Royal Visit to the East End: the Queen declaring the new wing of the London Hospital open, 1876

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden

Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden, Westminster, by the Duke of Edinburgh, 1876

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening of the South Indian Railway between Tuticorin and Madura

Opening of the South Indian Railway between Tuticorin and Madura, Madras Presidency: Natives waiting to see the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Inauguration of a Life-boat and Life Boat House at Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Inauguration of a Life-boat and Life Boat House at Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of a Life-boat and Life Boat House at Sunderland, 1858



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