Start Collection (#100)

Horses preparing to Start (engraving)
2793456 Horses preparing to Start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horses preparing to Start. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 2 November 1833)

Race of the Barberi: The Start (engraving)
666749 Race of the Barberi: The Start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race of the Barberi: The Start)

Last Sight of Old England (coloured engraving)
668732 Last Sight of Old England (coloured engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Sight of Old England.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

The Brewing of Guinness from start to finish shown diagrammatically (litho)
5991443 The Brewing of Guinness from start to finish shown diagrammatically (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Paris in 1789, 1887 (colour litho)
CHT341947 Map of Paris in 1789, 1887 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

DTM
The start of the race. DTM, Rd3, EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Germany, 18-20 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Marcel Renault at the start of the race from Paris to Madrid, 1903 (b / w photo)
2634644 Marcel Renault at the start of the race from Paris to Madrid, 1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Larousse, Paris

Huttons start in life (engraving)
6006394 Huttons start in life (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huttons start in life)

Athletes using various techniques at the start of the mens 100 metres at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
6000188 Athletes using various techniques at the start of the mens 100 metres at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, 1896 (coloured photo) by Greek Photographer

The Cycle Section of the "Artists"Volunteers, awaiting Orders to start (b / w photo)
1629574 The Cycle Section of the " Artists" Volunteers, awaiting Orders to start (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Adventures of a Pack-Outfit in the Rocky Mountains, North America (engraving)
1626350 Adventures of a Pack-Outfit in the Rocky Mountains, North America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploring Expedition along the Coasts of Vancouvers Island and British Columbia, HMS Plumper in Port Harvey
1620182 Exploring Expedition along the Coasts of Vancouvers Island and British Columbia, HMS Plumper in Port Harvey, Johnstons Strait, Start of the Surveying-Boats (engraving) by English School

The Ashantee War, the Decoy giving the Signal for the Boats to Start for the Attack on Elmina (engraving)
1620827 The Ashantee War, the Decoy giving the Signal for the Boats to Start for the Attack on Elmina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

India and the Prince of Wales, a Tiger-Hunting Party in India, preparing to Start (engraving)
1621522 India and the Prince of Wales, a Tiger-Hunting Party in India, preparing to Start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India and the Prince of Wales)

A Ghoorka Regiment about to start for Burmah, performing Heathen Rites of Sacrifice (engraving)
1624673 A Ghoorka Regiment about to start for Burmah, performing Heathen Rites of Sacrifice (engraving) by English School

The Brighton Review, preparing to ascend in a Balloon to view the Battle (engraving)
1624294 The Brighton Review, preparing to ascend in a Balloon to view the Battle (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brighton Review)

A Tour on a Tandem Tricycle (engraving)
1591934 A Tour on a Tandem Tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tour on a Tandem Tricycle)

Plymouth Regatta, Start of Yachts over Forty Tons (engraving)
1596674 Plymouth Regatta, Start of Yachts over Forty Tons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plymouth Regatta, Start of Yachts over Forty Tons)

Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah (engraving)
1595043 Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah)

Royal Thames Yacht Club (engraving)
1588410 Royal Thames Yacht Club (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Thames Yacht Club. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 June 1863)

The Start of the Dance, (oil on panel)
989293 The Start of the Dance, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 23.8x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start of the Dance. Eduardo Leon Garrido (1856-1949). Oil on panel

Before the Start of the Match, (oil on canvas)
990558 Before the Start of the Match, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 21.5x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Start of the Match. George Wright (1860-1942)

The May Races at Oxford (engraving)
1614923 The May Races at Oxford (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The May Races at Oxford)

A Gymkhana in India (engraving)
1616127 A Gymkhana in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gymkhana in India)

The Royal Hounds in the Vale of Aylesbury (engraving)
1617472 The Royal Hounds in the Vale of Aylesbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Hounds in the Vale of Aylesbury)

Epsom Spring Meeting, Sketch on the Downs, preparing to start for the Great Metropolitan Stakes (engraving)
1612065 Epsom Spring Meeting, Sketch on the Downs, preparing to start for the Great Metropolitan Stakes (engraving) by Weir

The Pembroke Dock Royal Regatta (engraving)
1608962 The Pembroke Dock Royal Regatta (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pembroke Dock Royal Regatta)

The Coronation of Queen Wilhelmina, Concours Hippique at the Hague, Old Dutch Carriages awaiting the Moment to Start
1606513 The Coronation of Queen Wilhelmina, Concours Hippique at the Hague, Old Dutch Carriages awaiting the Moment to Start (litho) by English School

Chinese Boat Race (engraving)
1601534 Chinese Boat Race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Boat Race. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 January 1853)

Duck-Shooting in Manitoba (engraving)
1626584 Duck-Shooting in Manitoba (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duck-Shooting in Manitoba)

M Santos Dumonts Disputed Winning of the Deutsch Prize, 19 October (b / w photo)
1628472 M Santos Dumonts Disputed Winning of the Deutsch Prize, 19 October (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Annual Parade of the Coaching Club, before the Start, Central Park (b / w photo)
5215542 Annual Parade of the Coaching Club, before the Start, Central Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annual Parade of the Coaching Club)

Horse racing in Rome (chromolitho)
972110 Horse racing in Rome (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse racing in Rome. Chocolat Poulain educational card.); © Look and Learn

"Off to Join My Regiment", from Charing Cross to Candahar (engraving)
1037839 " Off to Join My Regiment", from Charing Cross to Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Off to Join My Regiment")

The First Steeple-Chase on Record (colour engraving)
1038669 The First Steeple-Chase on Record (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Steeple-Chase on Record)

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, Ready to Start (engraving)
1052949 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, Ready to Start (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, Ready to Start)

A Night Descent into the Crater of Kilauea, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands (engraving)
1043927 A Night Descent into the Crater of Kilauea, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam (engraving)
1041797 An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam)

The Contest for the "Amreica s"Cup, Sketches at the Undecided Races (litho)
1043209 The Contest for the " Amreica s" Cup, Sketches at the Undecided Races (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silhouettes from Japan (engraving)
1050437 Silhouettes from Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silhouettes from Japan)

Start of a game of polo (colour photo)
3098525 Start of a game of polo (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Start of a game of polo)

The Recent Attempt to Swim across the Channel, the Start (engraving)
1058052 The Recent Attempt to Swim across the Channel, the Start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Attempt to Swim across the Channel)

Rome, the Carnival Races, the Barberi going up to the Start (engraving)
1057760 Rome, the Carnival Races, the Barberi going up to the Start (engraving) by Bradley, Basil (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome, the Carnival Races)

A Shooting Trip to Dalma, District of Maunbhoom, Lower Bengal, India (engraving)
1050480 A Shooting Trip to Dalma, District of Maunbhoom, Lower Bengal, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shooting Trip to Dalma)

The Race across the Atlantic Ocean between the American Yachts "Coronet"and "Dauntless"
1050425 The Race across the Atlantic Ocean between the American Yachts " Coronet" and " Dauntless", the Start from New York Harbour (engraving) by English School

The Fatal Accident to Mr Pilcher, the "Gliding"Machine at Work (b / w photo)
1043152 The Fatal Accident to Mr Pilcher, the " Gliding" Machine at Work (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cosmopolitan Notes at the Paris Exhibition (litho)
1055787 Cosmopolitan Notes at the Paris Exhibition (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosmopolitan Notes at the Paris Exhibition)

Bicycle Race from Bath to London, the Start (engraving)
1053057 Bicycle Race from Bath to London, the Start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycle Race from Bath to London, the Start)

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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.