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Openings Collection

"Unveiling the Beauty of Openings: From Kyoto to Blenheim Palace" Step into a world of captivating openings, where history intertwines with grandeur and culture

Background imageOpenings Collection: Loo, Sept, 1916

Loo, Sept, 1916
A painting of some houses in disprepair, with damaged roofs and openings. Date: 1916

Background imageOpenings Collection: The Saloon, Blenheim Palace

The Saloon, Blenheim Palace
A painting which showcases the grand interior of the saloon in Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and a gift to John Churchill

Background imageOpenings Collection: Blenheim Palace State Room

Blenheim Palace State Room
A painting which showcases the illustrious interior of a state room of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and a gift to John Churchill

Background imageOpenings Collection: Official opening of the Kuenstlerhaus in Vienna, Austria, by the Emperor, Historic

Official opening of the Kuenstlerhaus in Vienna, Austria, by the Emperor, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, contemporary, copy, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, emperors, europe's, exact

Background imageOpenings Collection: Freeing the bridges (engraving)

Freeing the bridges (engraving)
605020 Freeing the bridges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freeing the bridges - the presentation of the address to the Prince)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Presented to subscribers of The Age newspaper (coloured engraving)

Presented to subscribers of The Age newspaper (coloured engraving)
605366 Presented to subscribers of The Age newspaper (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Layout of a typical air-conditioning system (litho)

Layout of a typical air-conditioning system (litho)
6009428 Layout of a typical air-conditioning system (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Layout of a typical air-conditioning system)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Opening of Kew Bridge free of toll (engraving)

Opening of Kew Bridge free of toll (engraving)
605016 Opening of Kew Bridge free of toll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Kew Bridge free of toll)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Opening of the Royal Aquarium (engraving)

Opening of the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
603273 Opening of the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Gardens, Westminster)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Princess Louisa opening the Inner Temple new hall (engraving)

Princess Louisa opening the Inner Temple new hall (engraving)
587583 Princess Louisa opening the Inner Temple new hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Louisa opening the Inner Temple new hall, in Temple)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Pair of attached pockets, c. 1750 (cotton & silk)

Pair of attached pockets, c. 1750 (cotton & silk)
876268 Pair of attached pockets, c.1750 (cotton & silk) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Background imageOpenings Collection: Catherine Gladstone opening a public playground for children (engraving)

Catherine Gladstone opening a public playground for children (engraving)
585331 Catherine Gladstone opening a public playground for children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine Gladstone)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Perspiration, sweat glands from skin of thumb (litho)

Perspiration, sweat glands from skin of thumb (litho)
6013660 Perspiration, sweat glands from skin of thumb (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspiration, sweat glands from skin of thumb)

Background imageOpenings Collection: The Soudan Advance, the Battle of Atbara, the Cameron Highlanders firing over the Enemys Zareba

The Soudan Advance, the Battle of Atbara, the Cameron Highlanders firing over the Enemys Zareba
1615607 The Soudan Advance, the Battle of Atbara, the Cameron Highlanders firing over the Enemys Zareba, and the Seaforth Highlanders charging through the Openings (litho) by English School

Background imageOpenings Collection: Opening Thames bridges free of toll (engraving)

Opening Thames bridges free of toll (engraving)
605007 Opening Thames bridges free of toll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of the Illustrated London News (published on 31 May 1879)

Background imageOpenings Collection: The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel (engraving)

The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel (engraving)
602455 The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London County Council, The Blackwall Tunnel)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Opening of Alexandra Palace (engraving)

Opening of Alexandra Palace (engraving)
614132 Opening of Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Alexandra Palace, London)

Background imageOpenings Collection: A Norman chapel at Sherborne, Dorset, England, sometimes called The Old Church

A Norman chapel at Sherborne, Dorset, England, sometimes called The Old Church, but now a private dwelling. It has quatrefoil openings at each end - fine Norman architecture. Date: 11th - 12th century

Background imageOpenings Collection: View from a cave with snowy beech trees, Mount Vapec, Kleine Fatra, Karpaten, Horna Poruba, Slovakia

View from a cave with snowy beech trees, Mount Vapec, Kleine Fatra, Karpaten, Horna Poruba, Slovakia
View out of a cave with snowy European beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees at Mount Vapec in the Strazov Mountains; Little Fatra (Kleine Fatra), Western Carpathian Mountains, Horna Poruba, Slovakia

Background imageOpenings Collection: Co Cork, Skibereen

Co Cork, Skibereen

Background imageOpenings Collection: Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Background imageOpenings Collection: Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona

Background imageOpenings Collection: St Brigids Church, Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Lough Derg, Co Clare, Ireland

St Brigids Church, Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Lough Derg, Co Clare, Ireland

Background imageOpenings Collection: Looking Through Colorful Ovals

Looking Through Colorful Ovals

Background imageOpenings Collection: Sheffield School Board - opening of the Darnall Road Schools for boys, girls and infants, 1875

Sheffield School Board - opening of the Darnall Road Schools for boys, girls and infants, 1875
Headmaster: Mr Chevassut, Head Mistress of the Girls Department, Miss Elliott and Head Mistress of the Infants Department, Miss Parkin.Printed by Leader and Sons, Printers, Independent Office

Background imageOpenings Collection: Kyoto, Japan - Otani Bridge

Kyoto, Japan - Otani Bridge, which leads to the Nishi Otani Mausoleum. Date: circa 1908

Background imageOpenings Collection: Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi-ku

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi-ku. Fushimi Inari Taisha is a shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto Rice God. This Shrine actually has five shrines spread across its grounds, which also have about 10

Background imageOpenings Collection: The Galleries

The Galleries - Black and white guns looking out through cave openings to sea. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageOpenings Collection: Sheffield School Board - opening of the Manor School for boys, girls and infants, 1873

Sheffield School Board - opening of the Manor School for boys, girls and infants, 1873
Headmaster: Edward Bradshaw.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 89 M

Background imageOpenings Collection: Rough Waves µ│óµ┐ñÕø│Õ▒ÅÚó¿ Edo period 1615-1868

Rough Waves µ│óµ┐ñÕø│Õ▒ÅÚó¿ Edo period 1615-1868
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Background imageOpenings Collection: Souvenir of the Royal Visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to open the University of

Souvenir of the Royal Visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to open the University of Sheffield, 1905
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 422 (b) VL

Background imageOpenings Collection: Surgeon-General W. G. A. Bedford at the Opening of Wards 32 and 33

Surgeon-General W. G. A. Bedford at the Opening of Wards 32 and 33, 3rd Northern General Base Hospital, Broomhall
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

Background imageOpenings Collection: Surgeon-General W. G. A. Bedford at the Opening of Wards 32 and 33

Surgeon-General W. G. A. Bedford at the Opening of Wards 32 and 33, 3rd Northern General Base Hospital, Broomhall
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

Background imageOpenings Collection: Ditch of the Bastion du Mat / W. Simpson del. ;E. Walker lith. ;Day & Son, Lithrs

Ditch of the Bastion du Mat / W. Simpson del. ;E. Walker lith. ;Day & Son, Lithrs
Ditch of the Bastion du Mat / W. Simpson del.; E. Walker lith.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.; Day & Son.; Simpson, William, 1823-1899, artist; Pall Mall [London

Background imageOpenings Collection: The Royal Thrones, House of Lords, London

The Royal Thrones, House of Lords, London. These are used for state openings of parliament. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageOpenings Collection: Plant stomata, light micrograph

Plant stomata, light micrograph
Plant stomata. Light micrograph of stomatal pores on the surface of a kidney bean (Phaseolus sp.) leaf. The stomata are gaps (white) within two guard cells (blue, kidney-shaped)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Plant stoma, light micrograph

Plant stoma, light micrograph
Plant stoma. Light micrograph of a stomatal pore (centre) on the surface of a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. The stomata are gaps (white) within two guard cells (kidney-shaped)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Open stomata, SEM

Open stomata, SEM
Open stomata. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of open stomata on the surface of a tobacco leaf (Nicotiana tabacum)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Open stoma, SEM

Open stoma, SEM
Open stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an open stoma on the surface of a tobacco leaf (Nicotiana tabacum)

Background imageOpenings Collection: Prince & Princess of Wales visit Glasgow

Prince & Princess of Wales visit Glasgow
The Prince and Princess of Wales, captured on camera during a visit to Glasgow in the 1890s. Civic visits, openings, loyal addresses and dedications helped to increase the popularity



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"Unveiling the Beauty of Openings: From Kyoto to Blenheim Palace" Step into a world of captivating openings, where history intertwines with grandeur and culture. Explore the enchanting land of Japan, specifically Honshu Island's cultural gem, Kyoto. Marvel at the intricate architecture and serene gardens that greet you as you step through ancient temple gates. Transport yourself back to 1905 when King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra graced Sheffield with their presence for the opening ceremony of the University. A cherished souvenir from this royal visit serves as a reminder of a significant moment in Sheffield's educational legacy. In September 1916, an unexpected opening occurred - not one of celebration but necessity. The humble loo became a symbol of respite amidst chaos during World War I, providing solace for weary soldiers on the front lines. The opulence continues at Blenheim Palace where "The Saloon" awaits your arrival. Step foot into this majestic state room adorned with regal splendor fit for royalty. Every corner whispers tales from centuries past. Journey across borders to Vienna, Austria, where Emperor Franz Joseph himself inaugurated the Kuenstlerhaus in an event shrouded in historical significance. A digitally restored reproduction captures this momentous occasion that forever shaped Vienna's artistic landscape. Travel back even further to 1875 when Darnall Road Schools opened its doors under Sheffield School Board's watchful eye. Witness how education transformed lives and paved paths towards brighter futures for boys, girls, and infants alike. Openings take various forms beyond physical structures; they can also bridge divides both literal and metaphorical. Experience the jubilation surrounding freeing bridges captured in engravings or immerse yourself in vibrant scenes presented exclusively to subscribers by The Age newspaper. Venture into modernity as we delve into technological marvels like air-conditioning systems depicted through lithographs showcasing their layout intricacies – innovations that have revolutionized our comfort.