Start Collection (page 3)

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

1980 British Grand Prix: Didier Pironi leads Jacques Laffite, Alan Jones, Carlos Reutemann, Nelson Piquet
Brands Hatch, Great Britain. 11-13 July 1980. Didier Pironi leads Jacques Laffite (both Ligier JS11/15-Ford Cosworth), Alan Jones, Carlos Reutemann (both Williams FW07B-Ford Cosworth)

1954 Bordeaux Grand Prix - Start: Stirling Moss, 4th position, leads at the start of the race, action
1954 Bordeaux Grand Prix Bordeaux, France. 9th May 1954. Stirling Moss (Maserati 250F), 4th position, leads at the start of the race, action. Ref: Autocar Used Pic 14th May Pg

1950 French Grand Prix - Start: Race winner Juan Manuel Fangio leads at the start of the race
1950 French Grand Prix Reims, France. 1950. Race winner Juan Manuel Fangio (Alfa Romeo 158/50 8) leads at the start of the race. Ref: C27335 World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Go-Kart Race 1950S
An official waves a Union Jack flag to start the race. Date: 1950s

Between Decks on an Emigrant Ship, 1850
Engraving 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, 1902
Photograph 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 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux

England / Lyme Regis
Jane 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

Wizatd of Oz / Poppy Field
Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion start to yawn and fall asleep amongst the poppies while the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman wonder what to do

Formula One World Championship: The start of the race and race winner Gerhard Berger Ferrari 640 forces his way past
The start of the race and race winner Gerhard Berger (AUT) (right) Ferrari 640 forces his way past pole sitter Ayrton Senna (BRA) (left) McLaren MP4/5. Portugese Grand Prix, Estoril 24 September 1989

Loading a V1 Rocket
Loading a V1 rocket into the launch pad. Use of these rockets accelerated after the start of the Second World War

Formula 1 2021: Mexican GP
AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 07: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B, leads Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

ERC 1969: Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 25: Dave Corbett / Tom Fisk, BMC 1800 during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 25, 1969. (Photo by LAT Images)

Trial 1924: Brighton Club Speed Trials

Formula 1 2022: Emilia Romagna GP
AUTODROMO INTERNAZIONALE ENZO E DINO FERRARI, ITALY - APRIL 23: Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, leads Lando Norris, McLaren MCL36, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, Sergio Perez

Hillclimb 1953: Prescott Hill Climb
PRESCOTT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 20: H Sutcliffe, Frazer Nash during the Prescott Hill Climb at Prescott on September 20, 1953 in Prescott, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Nurburgring 24 Hour Race
The BMW of British driver Ian Mitchell leads the field at the start Nurburgring 24 Hours, Nurburgring, Germany, 26-27 May 2001

1935 BRDC 500 Miles
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 21: Ian Hepburn / Charlie Martin, MG Magnette K3 (#11), leads Reg Parnell / Elsie Wisdom, MG Magnette K3 (#9), R. J. Munday / E. A

Trial 1947: Poole Speed Trials
SEPTEMBER 06: An Alta at the start line during the Poole Speed Trials on September 06, 1947. (Photo by LAT Images)

1939 Sydenham Trophy
CRYSTAL PALACE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 20: The cars pull away at the start of one of the races during the Sydenham Trophy at Crystal Palace circuit on May 20, 1939 in Crystal Palace circuit

Formula 1 2021: Qatar GP
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, leads Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri AT02, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, Carlos Sainz

Henley Regatta, 1876 (engraving)
1615972 Henley Regatta, 1876 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta, 1876)

Christmas morning swim in the Serpentine
Page from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News featuring various sketches of the Christmas morning swimming handicap in the Serpentine in Hyde Park

1992 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 12: Riccardo Patrese, Williams FW14B Renault, battles with Nigel Mansell, Williams FW14B Renault, at the start

1976 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 06: Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T, Jochen Mass, McLaren M23 Ford and James Hunt, McLaren M23 Ford lead the field at the start as Carlos Reutemann

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1967 German Grand Prix. Nurburgring, Germany. 6 August 1967. Jim Clark (Lotus 49-Ford Cosworth), Denny Hulme (Brabham BT24-Repco)

Girls hockey match, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962

Debutantes Curtsying
Debutantes 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 WWI
Just before the British Army was mobilised following the outbreak of World War I, a number of London Territorial regiments were on their war to camp for their annual training when they were ordered

Starting the days war - the Gudeli Track, WW1
The 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

Motor cycling races at Brands Hatch on Easter Monday 18 April 1938

Hot Rod
Car Photo Library The Car Photo Library: Hot Rod

Man making lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
A man using withies (willow branches) to make a lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. Date: circa 1970s

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4 / 7A tucks into second position at the start of
Race winner Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/7A tucks into second position at the start of the race alongside Riccardo Patrese (ITA) Williams FW14B, who finished the race in third position

Start of a Womens Sledging Competition
Start of a Womens Luge (Sledging) Competition at the Hotel Bristol in the Territet Suburb of Montreux Switzerland. Date: 1909

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1869. The start, at Putney, of the yearly Oxford and Cambridge Universities boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1869

Flea Circus Chariots
Professor 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

Big Bang and early galaxies. Galaxies forming in the early universe following the Big Bang, the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state some 13.7 billion

Goodwood: before Start
Preparing to start a race at Goodwood

The Hound Trails at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Mania / Hudson Off Rails
OFF THE RAIL The speculations of railway financier George King Hudson (1800-1871), start to collapse

Troublesome Youngsters
Young and inexperienced racehorses prove a handful for their jockeys before the start

Timing a Motor Cycle
Timing 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.)

Norge Polar Flight
The 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

Hunter Blowing his Horn
Huntsman blows his horn to start the hunt

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1954 French GP
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JULY 04: Lance Macklin, HWM Alta, follows Robert Manzon, Ferrari 625, and Roy Salvadori, Maserati 250F during the French GP at Reims-Gueux on Sunday July 04, 1954, France

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From the iconic 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans to the thrilling start of the Monaco Grand Prix in 1960, history has witnessed countless moments that marked the beginning of greatness. The cosmic microwave background, a remnant from the birth of our universe, serves as a reminder that every start holds immense potential. In Beesands, Start Bay, Devon, fishermen gather at dawn to embark on their daily journey, symbolizing resilience and determination. Meanwhile, at St. Moritz in 1912, adrenaline courses through the veins of daredevils ready to conquer the Cresta Run's treacherous slopes. The F1 races captivate fans worldwide with heart-stopping action starts and occasional crashes that test drivers' skills and nerves. As we look back at Ritchie Ginther leading from Jim Clark Lotus 21 during Formula One World Championship or Stirling Moss emerging victorious in Monaco Grand Prix '69 - these moments remind us that every start is an opportunity for triumph and glory. Whether it be on racing tracks or in life itself, each new beginning holds endless possibilities waiting to be explored.