Shakes Collection

Queens Visit to Uganda
ELIZABETH II arrives with the Duke of Edinburgh who shakes hands with the Mugabi of Ankole at Katunguru during a short visit to Uganda in 1954

Tennis Chivalry 1930S
A chivalrous gentleman tennis player bows as he shakes the hand of his attractive female opponent over the net!

Sherlock Holmes / Doyle
THE ADVENTURE OF THE STOCKBROKERs CLERK. Pycroft shakes his clenched hands in the air

The King with the English cricket team
King George V, accompanied by Lord Cromer, President of the M.C.C and Mr. R.E.S Wyatt, the captain, shakes hands with the English cricke players at Lord s. Left to right are:- Mr. C.F Walters, H

The 66 Diner along historic Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Entente Cordiale, Butter carving, Franco-British Exhibition, London - Canadian Pavilion. King Edward VII (1841-1910) (left) shaking hands with Emile Loubet (1838-1929), President of France. Date: 1908

Duke of York shakes hands with Lacrosse teams - Manchester
Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) shakes hands with Lacrosse teams (Cheadle Hulme and Manchester University) - Manchester, October 1934. Date: 1934

Ian Poulter Shakes Off Champagne VictorioUS European Team 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales 04 October 2010 Date: 04 October 2010

The Opening Day (engraving)
1055751 The Opening Day (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening Day)

A man stands with his family by the entrance of a house (colour litho)
982281 A man stands with his family by the entrance of a house (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture Postcard - Humour
A humorous write-away postcard allowed the sender to write a greeting or short note on the front of the postcard at a time when only the recipients address was permitted on the back of the postcard

The Duke of Edinburgh meeting Cricketer Donald Bradman on 22nd April 1948 at the Public Schools Club on Piccadilly, London. Date: 1948

Label for warriors thread (colour litho)
982311 Label for warriors thread (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label for warriors thread)

Crown Princess Cecilie greeting German Marine Flyers
circa 1930s

Duke of York and Father King George V at Royal Horse Show
Duke of York and Father King George V greet one another at Royal Horse Show, Richmond before heading in to inspect the finest bloodstock in the land. Date: 1928

Duke of York - Exhibition Baseball Match, Stamford Bridge
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) atteding an Exhibition Baseball Match at Stamford Bridge (the home of Chelsea FC) between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Socks

Duke of York - FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) - shakes hand with the Newcastle United side before the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium (the second final held at the Stadium)

Prince Albert visiting the Civil Service Sports Day
Prince Albert (future King George VI) (1895-1952), who had just become Duke of York visiting the Civil Service Sports Day at Stamford Bridge (the home of Chelsea Football Club)

Australia - extending hands across the sea - featuring an inset view of the Central Railway Station in Melbourne within the shape of the outline of Australia Date: circa 1906

The Duchess of York (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) (1900-2002). Date: circa 1933

International Football - England vs. Scotland in Glasgow
International Football - England vs. Scotland at Hampden Park in Glasgow - Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) shaking hands with the Scottish team before kickoff. Date: 1935

The body of Chief Shakes lying in state, Alaska, 1882. Artist: J Whitney
The body of Chief Shakes lying in state, Alaska, 1882. From The Century Magazine (July 1882)

Queen Elizabeth II meets Maria Callas
Opera singer Maria Meneghini Callas makes her curtsey as she meets Queen Elizabeth II after singing a scene from Bellinis opera, I Puritani

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon
Beauty & Intellect are superior to Brute Force. An anti-suffrage cartoon mocking a suffragette. The speaker is depicted in a style in which suffragettes were often unfairly portrayed as a harridan

Long John Silver / Pirate
Long John Silver shakes his fist and threatens Captain Smollett: " Laugh, by thunder, laugh! Before an hours out, ye ll laugh on the other side"

Amble, Northumberland, England; Birds Lined Up In A Row Along The Peak Of A Roof

WW1 - German and Russian troops meet over the barbed wire - July 1917 Date: 1917

Lion (Panthera leo) adult male, shaking flies from head and mane in morning sunlight, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania
Lion (Panthera leo) adult male, shaking flies from head and mane in morning sunlight, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania

L Entente Cordiale, Young Japanese boy and Young British Boy
L Entente Cordiale. A young Japanese boy and young British boy, each carrying their national flags, shaking hands. Date: 1905

Your King & Country Need You, 1914.Chromolithograph recruiting poster, after Lawson Wood, 1914, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, as poster No 18.A British Infantryman

Shakes Versus Shav by George Bernard Shaw
Promotional postcard for Shakes v Shaw, a ten-minute puppet play by George Bernard Shaw. First produced at the Lyttleton Hall, Malvern, 9th August 1949 and Riverside Theatre, Festival Gardens

Shakes Island, Wrangell, Alaska, USA, with totem poles and a decorated cabin. Date: circa 1950

A smart man 1790
A Smart in 1790. A fashionable gentleman in ruffled shirt and high-collared cut-away jacket, leans to shakes someones hand, his tricorn hat beneath his arm. Date: 1790

Whitman and Howells
Whitman shakes hands with William Dean Howells. And vice versa, of course. Date: 1819 - 1892

Paul shakes the snake off into the fire, Jan Luyken, Anonymous, 1712

The beautiful Bridgeport covered bridge over the south fork of the Yuba River in Penn Valley, California. HDR photo

Old Mrs Snooksons Husband view on his drinking ailment
" Well, hows your Husband, Mrs Snookson?" " O! Es very bad, poor ear Es such a martyr to Delerium Tremins." !!

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult, fluffing up wings, standing on straw bale in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, June

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher. After painting by R. Caton Woodville. Boer farmers wife shakes her fist at the British soldiers. 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind, shaking off mud from body, standing in wallow, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) calf, shaking mud from body, standing in wallow, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, October

Crested Auklet (Aethia cristatella) two adults, breeding plumage, shaking water from feathers, standing on rock during rainfall, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island

Strawberry and vanilla ice cream sodas, drinks in dessert glasses decorated with slice of orange and half a strawberry, close up

A Weimaraner dog with long ears and short dark fur shakes itself vigorously

A Bouvier des Flandres dog shakes excess water from its thick black fur

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, shaking head in water during bathing, Suffolk, England, November

PORTUGAL. Lisbon. EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) shakes hands with US President Barack Obama during a Meeting on Afghanistan on November 20, 2010 in Lisbon

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, shaking neck feathers into position after preening, standing in grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january

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"Shakes: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into the world as we uncover their fascinating history and diverse influences. From Queen Elizabeth's visit to Uganda, where she delighted in traditional Ugandan milkshakes, to the chivalrous tennis matches of the 1930s, where players would shake hands after a hard-fought game. Even literary icons like Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, enjoyed a good shake while unraveling mysteries. And who can forget The King himself joining the English cricket team for a friendly match? Embark on a culinary adventure at the iconic 66 Diner along historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Indulge in their mouthwatering shakes that have become legendary among locals and travelers alike. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves in Lisbon witnessing US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shaking hands with Portuguese officials during an important diplomatic visit. Meanwhile, at the Entente Cordiale Butter Carving competition held during the Franco-British Exhibition, artists showcased their skills by sculpting intricate designs out of butter. Sportsmanship knows no boundaries as even royalty gets involved. Witness the Duke of York graciously shaking hands with lacrosse teams from Manchester during an event promoting teamwork and camaraderie. In lighter moments, professional golfer Ian Poulter celebrates his victory by shaking off champagne showers amidst cheers from adoring fans. While on Opening Day festivities or simply standing outside our homes surrounded by loved ones - there's always time for a warm handshake symbolizing unity and connection. Lastly, let us not forget those humorous picture postcards capturing everyday life moments that bring smiles to our faces – perhaps even featuring someone enjoying a delightful shake. Join us on this captivating journey through time and cultures as we explore how "shakes" have woven themselves into various aspects of our lives – be it royal visits or family gatherings – reminding us that sometimes all it takes is a simple shake to create lasting memories.