Opened Collection (#3)

Verrazano Bridge
The Verrazano - Narrows Bridge, (Staten Island - Brooklyn), New York, U.S.A. The upper level opened 21 November 1964, the lower opened 28 June 1969. Date: 1960s

Etruria Factories
General industrial view of Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It was here that Josiah Wedgwood opened his famous pottery factory in 1769, which closed in 1950 Date: 1960s

London Heathrow Car Park
The multi-storey car park and new Terminal 1 buildings, London Heathrow Airport. Date: opened 1968

Walsingham Shrine
The Holy Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, at Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England. This building, built on the foundations of the original shrine, was opened in 1931. Date: founded 1061

Bromley Workhouse, Kent

Reading War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
During the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital

Main building, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
General view of the main building of the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. The school opened in 1870 to house workhouse children from the two unions

Queen Alexandra and Crown Prince Olav, London
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) and her grandson, Crown Prince Olav of Norway (1903-1991), leaving the newly opened Whiteleys Store in Bayswater, West London

Middle Temple Library
The new library of the Middle Temple, recently opened by the Prince of Wales

Public Baths and Washhouse, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1859
Engraving showing the exterior of the then newly opened public baths and washhouse, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1859

Dalys Theatre / Broadway
Augustin Daly, American theatrical manager & dramatist, opened his first theatre on Broadway in 1869. This picture shows a full house enjoying a performance

Owen Jones Egyptian 11
Various ornaments from Tombs in Thebes, Mummy-cases, Kings Robes and an ancient Tomb in Giza, which was opened by Dr Lepsius

End of a Vampire
The end of a Bohemian vampire - his coffin is opened, and a red-hot iron is plunged into his evil heart

A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century. Facey Romford and Lucy Somersville on the trail of a fast bag fox. Fresh as a four year old

The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge (engraving)
1050596 The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Hammersmith Suspension Bridge)

The Salford Technical Institute opened by the Duke and Duchess of York (engraving)
1042050 The Salford Technical Institute opened by the Duke and Duchess of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brain Salad, caricature of Victor Hugo (1802-85) from the front cover of
CHT172465 Brain Salad, caricature of Victor Hugo (1802-85) from the front cover of Le Grelot, June 1871 (colour litho) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds, opened this Week by Prince Arthur (engraving)
1588900 Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds, opened this Week by Prince Arthur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds)

ALEXANDRA PALACE
Alexandra Palace, north London, England. The original 1873 building dramatically burnt down, only 16 days after it had opened. It was quickly rebuilt and re-opened in 1875. Date: 1875

THE TWO MENAI BRIDGES
The two Menai bridges - the suspension road bridge built by Telford, opened January 1826; and the tubular railway bridge by Stephenson and Fairbairn, opened 1850. Date: 1850

Drury Lane Theatre
View of the front of Drury Lane Theatre. This, the third theatre was designed by Henry Holland and opened in March 1794

Royal Masonic Institute For Boys, Bushey, Hertfordshire
The Royal Masonic Institute For Boys opened in 1903 Bushey, Hertfordshire. The school educated the sons of Freemasons. Date: Date unknown

Bethnal Green
The newly-opened public recreation ground. Date: June 1875

View of Sunderland the Iron Bridge across the Tyne at Wearmouth looking eastwards. Opened on 9 August 1796 it was a single span of 236 feet (71.9 metre). Hand-coloured print dated 1835

Mesmers tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Alder Hey Hospital
Ward blocks at Alder Hey Hospital. The hospital was opened in 1915 by the West Derby Union, Liverpool. Originally used for chronic and bed-ridden case, it later became a childrens hospital

Southampton Royal Pier
The Royal Pier, Southampton, Hampshire, England. Originally designed by Doswell and built in timber by William Betts, the pier was opened by Princess Victoria in 1833. Date: 1960s

Entrance to Menai Bridge
The entrance to the Menai Bridge from the Carnarvon shore. The bridge between mainland Wales and Anglesey was designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826

Glasgow Exhibition 1888
View of the Exhibition buildings and Kelvin Grove of the Glasgow International Exhibition, opened by the Prince of Wales on 8 May 1888

Liverpool - Birkenhead Park - The Lake - Lake with Buildings opposite surrounded by Trees. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool

Switchback at Blackpool
People riding the switchback, which opened in 1891, at Blackpool Amusement Park, Lancashire, England. Date: 1950s

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Great Central Railway Station (engraving)
XJF466217 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Great Central Railway Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opened by her Majesty Queen Victoria)

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Jewel beetle (Chrysochroa rajah)

Medical School at Guys Hospital
The new medical school buildings were opened by the Prince of Wales, on the 26th May 1897

Royal Exchange, London
A policeman directs traffic outside the Royal Exchange, which was opened by Queen Victoria in 1844; this is the third built on the site: the first burnt down in 1666

Runcorn Bridge, Construc
The building of Runcorn Transporter Bridge

Maes-Howe (Interior)
The interior of the Maes Howe chamber shortly after it was re-opened in 1861. Norsemen had already robbed the mound in the 12th century AD and left runic inscriptions

Open Gateway
An open gateway with a fine gas lamp hanging at the point of the arch and two large wooden doors both opened fully. The open portal reveals a view though to an attractive small stone house in

British Industries Fair
A striking red and black poster for the British Industries Fair which was held in the Empire Hall, Olympia, which was built for this event & opened in 1929

Bradford Town Hall 1870S
Bradford Town Hall, opened in 1873 and designed by the architects Lockwood and Mawson. It shows the popular gothic style of the time

Zermatt Mountain Rly
The Brig-Visp-Zermatt mountain railway operates on the rack and pinion system of Roman Abt

Lock on the River Thames
A lock on the Thames is opened by a man and small child to let through an approaching barge pulled by a horse on the river bank

NEWBURN, Newburn is a semi rural village, parish, electoral ward and former urban district in western Tyne and Wear, North East England

Men at Yarrow Military Hospital. These may be a mixture of staff and patients. None are wearing hospital blues though some have arm slings. Some have the RAMC badge on their arm

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883
538279 Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883.; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, designed and built by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

Victoria (1819-1901) queen of England and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1875
531365 Victoria (1819-1901) queen of England and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1875. Victoria at her first meeting with her Privy Council (top): opening her first Parliament (centre)

Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland. Opened 24 October 1822 (engraving)
533600 Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland. Opened 24 October 1822 (engraving); (add.info.: Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland)

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"Unveiling the hidden stories behind these 'opened' landmarks across the UK" Warwick County Mental Hospital, Hatton, Warwickshire: Exploring the rich history and compassionate care within its opened doors. Middlesbrough Town Hall: A symbol of civic pride and cultural heritage since it first opened to the public. Victoria Tower on Castle Hill, Huddersfield, Yorkshire: Standing tall as a testament to history's secrets waiting to be discovered by those who venture inside. Pandora and her Box: Unleashing curiosity as we delve into what lies beyond an 'opened' box of mysteries. Lyons Corner House, 1931: Stepping back in time to experience the glamour and elegance that once filled this iconic opened establishment. Listowel Monorail: Tracing the path of innovation through Ireland's first-ever monorail system that revolutionized transportation when it was opened. Stevenage New Town: Witnessing urban planning at its finest as this visionary town was meticulously designed and brought to life for all who call it home today. Swing Bridge, River Neath, Neath, Port Talbot, South Wales: Celebrating engineering marvels that connect communities with their gracefully 'opened' arms spanning rivers like lifelines. Forth Bridge Construct: Marveling at human ingenuity showcased in one of Scotland's most famous bridges - a true masterpiece when finally completed and opened for all to cross effortlessly between Edinburgh and Fife. Connel Ferry Bridge: Discovering how this vital link between two shores has connected people throughout generations since it was first officially opened in awe-inspiring fashion. Kennet & Avon Canal 4 : Embarking on a serene journey along this historic waterway where nature meets man-made wonders – each lock gate telling tales from centuries past when trade routes were newly 'opened'. The Hollies Children's Home, Sidcup, Kent.