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Opening Ceremony Collection

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: 1956 Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d Ampezzo in Italy

1956 Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d Ampezzo in Italy. British Olympic Team parade through town during the opening ceremony

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, accompanied by Miss Great Britain Carolyn Moore

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, accompanied by Miss Great Britain Carolyn Moore, open new Burtons Superstore in Leeds, Thursday 3rd February 1972

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Veronica Wilson, girlfriend of Freddie Trueman, at the opening of the new Saxon Motor

Veronica Wilson, girlfriend of Freddie Trueman, at the opening of the new Saxon Motor hotel, Ainley Top, Huddersfield. January 1972 72-00100-002

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The visit to Liverpool of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

The visit to Liverpool of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to officially open the International Garden Festival held from 2nd May to 14th October 1984

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The visit to Liverpool of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

The visit to Liverpool of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to officially open the International Garden Festival held from 2nd May to 14th October 1984

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The new Coffee House Bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Bootle

The new Coffee House Bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Bootle, after the official opening by Alderman S. Mahon. 17th December 1937

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Huddersfield Town 0-1 Wycombe Wanderers, Division Two league match at the Alfred McAlpine

Huddersfield Town 0-1 Wycombe Wanderers, Division Two league match at the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, Saturday 20th August 1994. Inaugural match at the new stadium. Opening Ceremony

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Princess Margaret in car as she drove through Poplar to open a Community Centre

Princess Margaret in car as she drove through Poplar to open a Community Centre October 1955

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Rocket Man man arrives on a

Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Rocket Man man arrives on a jet pack

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Minister of Eductaion Maggie Thatcher opens the Netherley Comprehensive schools in

Minister of Eductaion Maggie Thatcher opens the Netherley Comprehensive schools in Liverpool May 1971

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Freddie Trueman at the new Saxon Motor hotel, Ainley Top, Huddersfield

Freddie Trueman at the new Saxon Motor hotel, Ainley Top, Huddersfield, to take part in the opening ceremony. He declared open the Sportsmans bar, and is seen with left

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Nat Lofthouse opens Bolton Public House. May 1957 P007181

Nat Lofthouse opens Bolton Public House. May 1957 P007181

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Princess Diana visits Wales, Wednesday 7th October 1992. Our Picture Shows

Princess Diana visits Wales, Wednesday 7th October 1992. Our Picture Shows... Princess Diana officially opening the Childrens Unit at East Glamorgan Hospital in Church Village

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Princess Diana, arrives to officially open Acorns Childrens Hospice

Princess Diana, arrives to officially open Acorns Childrens Hospice, only the 3rd Childrens hospice in the world. Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands. 14th December 1988

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Lord Mayor unveils a lettered stone tablet commemorating the opening of Coventry College

Lord Mayor unveils a lettered stone tablet commemorating the opening of Coventry College of Art in 1954

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Coventry Lanchester Polytechnic, 21st October 1983 Our Picture Shows

Coventry Lanchester Polytechnic, 21st October 1983 Our Picture Shows... Mr Brook (right) unveils a plaque to open the Maurice Foss building

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Born several years before Charles Dickens died, 101 year old William Cambridge

Born several years before Charles Dickens died, 101 year old William Cambridge, who was born in Southwark in 1868, opens an old age home in Clarence Avenue, Lambeth

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Liverpool Corporations new assistant, a three hundred thousand computer

Liverpool Corporations new assistant, a three hundred thousand computer, makes its debut when the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman Herbert Allen put the machine into operation by pressing a button

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Paul Daniels, magician, officially re-opens refurbished Kilton Thorpe School

Paul Daniels, magician, officially re-opens refurbished Kilton Thorpe School, Middlesbrough, 25th September 1995

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: David Platt, Arsenal Football Player, opens Just Trainers shop in Reading, 7th April 1997

David Platt, Arsenal Football Player, opens Just Trainers shop in Reading, 7th April 1997

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Friars Walk Shopping Centre, Official Re-opening, 20th December 1995

Friars Walk Shopping Centre, Official Re-opening, 20th December 1995

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Councillor Terry Collins, Mayor of Langbaurgh, opens Loftus Swimming Baths

Councillor Terry Collins, Mayor of Langbaurgh, opens Loftus Swimming Baths, 6th January 1981

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Kirkby, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England

Kirkby, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England. Our picture shows, Alderman Sir Alfred Shennan opening the 1000th house on the Kirkby Estate

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Compo - alias actor Bill Owen swapped his scruffy clothes for a smart new suit for

Compo - alias actor Bill Owen swapped his scruffy clothes for a smart new suit for the official opening of a new Huddersfield menswear store today

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Dewsbury MP Ann Taylor and her children, Isabel, seven, and Andrew, nine

Dewsbury MP Ann Taylor and her children, Isabel, seven, and Andrew, nine, are pictured admiring the view from the top of Emley Moor Mast

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Turtle Mania hit Teesside today, at the opening of the new Toys R Us at Teesside Shopping

Turtle Mania hit Teesside today, at the opening of the new Toys R Us at Teesside Shopping Park, Sandown Way, Stockton on Tees. 6th October 1990. Pictured, Emma Michelle Todd after opening the store

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Opening Ceremony, Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle, Merseyside, by Mayor of Bootle

Opening Ceremony, Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle, Merseyside, by Mayor of Bootle, Alderman Oliver Ellis and the deputy Bargemaster of Mons, P Couneson, 4th October 1968

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: A V Dawson Ltd. Haulage Company. The company employs over 100 people

A V Dawson Ltd. Haulage Company. The company employs over 100 people, runs both road and rail vehicles and had just spent 1 million in the former British Steel Ayrton works, Middlesbrough

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Students at Coventrys Henley College are benefiting from a new hi-tech learning college

Students at Coventrys Henley College are benefiting from a new hi-tech learning college. The new Learning Resources Centre - which combines the functions of a library

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel

Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel, part of the A38, 7th April 1971

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The motor minesweeper HMS Inglesham was the first of the 93 ships of the Ham-class of

The motor minesweeper HMS Inglesham was the first of the 93 ships of the Ham-class of inshore minesweepers. Pictured here with Mr J P L Thomas, First Lord of the Admiralty

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Sir Winston Spencer Churchill Memorial Screen, Unveiled by Viscount Cobham to

The Sir Winston Spencer Churchill Memorial Screen, Unveiled by Viscount Cobham to mark completion of Shopping Precinct, Dudley, Worcestershire, Monday 8th September 1969

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: A proud John Hall pictured at the official opening of the MetroCentre shopping centre in

A proud John Hall pictured at the official opening of the MetroCentre shopping centre in Gateshead. 13th October, 1986

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Princess Diana, arrives to officially open Acorns Childrens Hospice

Princess Diana, arrives to officially open Acorns Childrens Hospice, only the 3rd Childrens hospice in the World, 14th December 1988

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: The Queen formally opens the Thames barrier. 8th May 1984

The Queen formally opens the Thames barrier. 8th May 1984

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Princess Anne opening the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich. 30th May 1974

Princess Anne opening the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich. 30th May 1974

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Sir Matt Busby. Oxford United players prior to match. Oxford United players celebrate

Sir Matt Busby. Oxford United players prior to match. Oxford United players celebrate the opening of their New Stand at New Beech Road which was officialy opened by Sir Matt Busby C.B.E

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Sir Matt Busby. Oxford United players prior to match. Oxford United players celebrate

Sir Matt Busby. Oxford United players prior to match. Oxford United players celebrate the opening of their New Stand at New Beech Road which was officialy opened by Sir Matt Busby C.B.E

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: 1956 Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d Ampezzo in Italy

1956 Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d Ampezzo in Italy. British Olympic Team parade through town during the opening ceremony

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Baroness Margaret Thatcher at Waterloo Station for the opening of International Terminal

Baroness Margaret Thatcher at Waterloo Station for the opening of International Terminal for the Channel Tunnel 1994

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Queen Mother opens Kingston Bridge, Glasgow, 1970

Queen Mother opens Kingston Bridge, Glasgow, 1970

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Trafford Park in Manchester was a major focus for engineering at the beginning of

Trafford Park in Manchester was a major focus for engineering at the beginning of the 20th century. The Westinghouse factory that was later to become Metropolitan Vickers, then GEC

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Freddie Trueman with Saxon helmet and spear urging the horses and chariot to get going

Freddie Trueman with Saxon helmet and spear urging the horses and chariot to get going. Freddie turned up at the new Saxon Motor hotel, Ainley Top, Huddersfield

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: North East comedian Bobby Thompson re-opens the Church of Englands Children

North East comedian Bobby Thompson re-opens the Church of Englands Childrens Society Shop in Dean Road, South Shields, following refurbishment work. 05/09/83

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Today, George Brown opened the Facit Office, of Workshop Landscape

Today, George Brown opened the Facit Office, of Workshop Landscape, at Facit Office Equipment Ltd. Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Peter Scott opens Bird Walk, Battersea Festival Gardens. May 1952 C2744

Peter Scott opens Bird Walk, Battersea Festival Gardens. May 1952 C2744

Background imageOpening Ceremony Collection: Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Rocket Man man arrives on a jet

Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Rocket Man man arrives on a jet pack



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