Starts Collection (page 2)

Slingsby Skylark 3 AXL, at the grid of a gliding competition in the UK. Waiting for a launch before the competition starts. Date: circa 1982

CRYSTAL PALACE PROGRESS
Surrounded by the green fields and woods of Sydenham, south- east London, the new Crystal Palace starts to take shape. Date: 1853

SYDENHAM WORK STARTS
In the green fields of Sydenham, south-east London, work starts on the new Crystal Palace, recycling the materials from the Great Exhibition. Date: 1853

LLOYD GEORGE AND GERMANY
Lloyd George starts to dismantle the statue of Germania... Date: August 1917

ACCIDENTS / WATER LEAK
A family are alarmed when water starts to drip from the ceiling Date: circa 1860

Demetrius starts a riot in Ephesus
Demetrius, a silversmith who makes shrines to Artemis (Diana), starts a riot in Ephesus against St Paul, crying Great is Artemis of the Ephesians, as described in the Acts of the Apostles

Barbara Streisand, Joan Collins and Anthony Newley
A series of photos of Barbara Streisand, Joan Collins and husband Anthony (Tony) Newley at a party thrown by Jackie Collins at the newly-opened Chi-Chi Club in St. James, London

Milky Way Over Clarence River Light
The Milky Way over Clarence River Light in Yamba, Australia

Cheetah family in trees - Mother Cheetah starts to hunt and her four big calfs follow her (Acinonyx jubatus). Ndutu - Ngorongoro - Tanzania - Africa

Klondike / Leaving Nome
Alaska miners leave Nome for Seattle as winter starts to close in and prospecting becomes impossible

Luther at the Wartburg
Disguised as Junker Georg, bearded and without a tonsure, he hides from the Church and starts to translate the Bible into German

Opening of the war session of Parliament: Boer Crisis
The opening of the war session of Parliament on the 17th October 1899, as the Second Boer War commences. Mr Balfour exclaimed, " We have with use the conscience of the Empire". Date: 1899

Mai Bacon in The Little Revue Starts at Nine
British Actress Mae (Mai) Bacon (18971981), starring in The Little Revue Starts at Nine. Date: 1923

The Enthusiastic Bootblack by H M Bateman, starts with an innocent scenario, a man needs his shoes polished, but the Bootblack on the street is an earnest and hardworking type

Mae Bacon - British Actress
Miss Mae (often, as here, credited as Mai ) Bacon (18971981) - British Actress, shown here in The Little Revue Starts at Nine at The Little Theatre, London

The Hengler Sisters dancing and singing starts at the turn of the century in America and Euope Date: circa 1900

Suffragette Deputation to Parliament Result. Womens Deputation to Parliament starts peacefully, then the police make arrests. Captioned, Oh what a Difference. Date: circa 1908

Unappetising Moments, WW1
Unappetising - Moments when the Savoy, the Alhambra and the Piccadilly Grill seem very far away (the offensive starts in half an hour). Bystander, Fragments from France - No. 4, Page 22

Bucking Bronco. Ned Coy, a famous Dakota cowboy, starts out for the cattle round-up with his pet Boy Dick. John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

Virgin and Child also called Virgin and the Star (detail of the Virgin) (oil
XIR900552 Virgin and Child also called Virgin and the Star (detail of the Virgin) (oil and gold leaf on wood) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Starts a Pig while Looking for Woodcock, Engraving 1884

The life of William Cobbett, engraving 1809, Cobbett surrounded by flames and beset by ghosts, starts back in his chair, overturning his writing table and dropping his pen

A Martin B-57A starts an engine in Germany in 1956. Date: 1956

Invitation to a carnival at the Tonkunstlerverein, Vienna. Cartoon shows Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) leaving the office of Haslinger

Bucking Bronco. Ned Coy, A Famous Dakota Cowboy, Starts Out For The Cattle Round-up With His Pet Boy Dick. John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer

The Life Of William Cobbett, Engraving 1809, Cobbett Surrounded By Flames And Beset By Ghosts, Starts Back In His Chair, Overturning His Writing Table And Dropping His Pen

Starts A Pig While Looking For Woodcock, Engraving 1884

Salmson Sports Car
The British Salmson 20-90 Sports two-seater is an attractive sports car with a concealed hood in case it starts to rain. Date: 1936

Boys as Policemen
Erm, excuse me Missus, ain t we supposed to be arresting you? Two boys dressed up as policemen look perturbed when an old lady with a whistle starts to jot in her notepad. Date: 1960s

Britannia Cunarder 2
Cunard passenger liner which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ignominiously ends her career sunk as a target ship. Date: launched 1840

After Party / Asleep 1911
A waiter starts to clear things away, while all the guests seem to have fallen asleep or passed out... Date: 1911

Thames Embankment Starts
Laying the foundation stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs

Polo At Biarritz by Edmund Blampied
Our Artists impression of the new polo ground at Beyris, half-way between Biarritz and Bayonne, which was opened last year by the King of Spain

Glaciers (Liebig) 2
2 - the glacier starts from a ring of neves or firns, imperfectly consolidated snow. Date: 1939

Holy Year Starts 1899
Leo XIII initiates the Holy Year in St Peter s, Rome

Wine and Women
When Charles starts flinging the champagne about, its best to get out of your dress before he ruins it

Quebec Viaduct
A viaduct at Quebec collapses during construction - this is the scene at the moment it starts to break up. Date: 1907

Drake Starts his Voyage
Francis Drake prepares to embark on a worldwide voyage in his ship Golden Hind

Paris Tram Crash
Left to itself, a Paris tram starts - seemingly of its own accord - and crashes at 60 km/hour

Stanley Leaves Congo
Emin Pasha relief expedition : the expedition starts to make its way across the plain after leaving the great Congo forest

Aarons Rod Flowers
When Aarons magic rod starts to bud, his priestly status is acknowledged by the Israelites and they recognise his authority which earlier they had questioned

Whooping Cough / 1883
Usually starts to affect children from around the age of seven, and according to the author, affects girls more that boys

Britannia Cunarder
Passenger liner of the Cunard Line which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ends her career sunk as a target ship

Boy Starts Making Kite
A boy starts to make a kite

Gulliver / Lilliputians
Gulliver alarms the Lilliputians when he starts to move

Yellowstone Bear Attacks
In Yellowstone, a bear pats a woman in a car, but her friend gets angry, so the bear starts to drag her out of the car... until the park warden stops him

Poas Volcano, Costarica
Every thirty to sixty minutes, the sulphur lake starts to boil (2nd picture of three)

One-Piece Not Allowed
A young woman in a red one- piece bathing costume with lacing on the legs starts to remove the forbidden garment. From a time when the all in one costume seemed fast

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"Starts: A Journey of Transformation and Innovation" Ataturk Starts Reforms: A visionary leader ignites a wave of progressive changes, shaping the future of Turkey. Man in Bath: The beginning of a relaxing ritual, where one finds solace and rejuvenation amidst soothing waters. Woman in the Tub 1918: In an era marked by turmoil, even a simple bath becomes a symbol of resilience and self-care. Café Terrace At Night: As dusk falls, the vibrant energy of a bustling café signals the start of lively conversations and shared moments. White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Harland and Wolff date book: The fateful entries that set in motion an ill-fated voyage, forever etching tragedy into history's pages. First Powered Airship - British Army Dirigible No 1: With pioneering technology taking flight for the first time, humanity embarks on new heights with boundless possibilities. WELLINGTON FUNERAL: A somber event marks both an end and a beginning as mourners gather to honor a great statesman's legacy. Barbara Streisand, Joan Collins and Anthony Newley: Three iconic talents unite on stage for an unforgettable performance that kickstarts their legendary careers. The Starry Night: Van Gogh's masterpiece captures the essence of creation as stars ignite across his canvas like sparks illuminating endless inspiration. First Powered Airship - British Army Dirigible No 1 (repeated): An extraordinary achievement unfolds once more as mankind continues its quest to conquer the skies through innovation and determination. In this collection of diverse beginnings – from political reforms to artistic masterpieces – we witness how they are shape destinies or spark revolutions; they can mark tragic endings or pave way for groundbreaking achievements; they can be personal rituals or collective milestones that define our shared human experience.