Handed Collection (page 4)

Picture No. 10865235
White-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar). Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia Date:

A Pfalz DXII handed over to the allies in France under the Armistice terms and flown from France to Hawkinge, Folkstone

A RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1 XR369 Spartacus takes-off
A RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1, XR369, Spartacus, takes-off from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean for the last time. The airfield was handed over to the Republic of Maldives on 29 March 1976

Maldivians wave goodbye for the last time as a RAF Short SC-5 Belfast, XR369, Spartacus, prepares to leave from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) on the hunting field alights to perform the ceremony of assaying the stag, and is handed the knife by the huntsman

Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland (1528-1572) English nobleman who followed the Roman Catholic faith. In 1569 led the Rising of the North in support of Mary Queen of Scots

John Bull fighting the French single handed, P. F. L. B. fecit. [England : Publisher not named
John Bull fighting the French single handed, P.F.L.B. fecit. [England : Publisher not named, between 1800 and 1815], 1 print : etching, hand-colored; 19.2 x 29.9 cm (border, plate marks cropped)

Student nurses practising three handed lift
Student nurses practising a three handed lift, supervised by a sub-officer of the fire prevention branch

Busycon contrarium, lightening whelk
Fossilised specimen of the Pilocene gastropod, originating from Florida, USA, 5 million years ago. The lightening whelk has a long siphonal canal

Javanese Movie Stars
Javansese girls making talkies of some of the traditional tribal plays which have been handed down from generation to generation; Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Jameson Raid / Captured
THE JAMESON RAID - Dr Jameson and his party fail to trigger an Uitlander rising in the Transvaal : captured at Doornkop, they are handed over to the British authorities 2 January 1896

Christmas Party, 1868
Only a small tree but lots of presents for the children being handed out from the tree Date: 1868

Englands test match victory: Verity and Bowes
The hero of Englands victorious match: Verity(right), the Yorkshire slow left handed bowler, who took 15 wickets for 104, with Bowes, who took 4 wickets

Victoria Cross, The New Order of Valour
Special colour supplement from the ILN, June 1857 to commemorate the introduction of the Victoria Cross, a new order of valour first bestowed by Queen Victoria upon Crimean War veterans

Turks Take Larissa
During the war with Turkey, the Greeks are driven from Larissa : but at the end of the war it will be handed back to them

German ambassador leaving London
Photograph of Prince Charles Max Lichnowsky, German ambassador to Great Britain since 1912, shortly after the war was officially declared by Great Britain on August 4th 1914

Prussian Dragoons leaving Berlin; Franco-Prussian war, 1870
Illustration showing a crowded railway scene with Prussian Dragoons leaving Berlin for the front at Mayence, 1870. Refreshments were handed round by women wearing cross armbands

John Gunn - Cricketer
John R Gunn - Nottinghamshire and England cricketer. Toured Australia with the English side under A C MacLaren in 1901-2

J Darling - Cricketer
Joe Darling - Captain of the Australian Test side. Averaged 41 against England in the touring side of 1899

Middlesex Vs. Notts 1892
Cricket match at Lords between Middlesex and Nottinghamshire. Batsman Shrewsbury is seen being caught at mid wicket by Phillips

Masdrid Meeting
Resistance to Isabelas heavy- handed rule - to say nothing of her notorious private life - is fomented by political meetings calling the citizens of Madrid to decisive action

Christmas Party, 1885
A family party, with presents being handed out from the tree

Moscow Propaganda
Revolutionary leaflets and newspapers are handed out to the people of Moscow

The Five Members
THE FIVE MEMBERS Charles enters Parliament and demands the five members he accuses of treason; this high handed action (which is refused) precipitates the war

Russian Gun Captured
Captain Bell single-handed captures a Russian gun and brings it back to camp in a horse-drawn wagon

Christian Vii / Danish Roy
CHRISTIAN VII King of Denmark and Norway (1766-1808) - became insane and handed over control to Crown Prince Frederick (Frederick VI)

Stockport Workhouse Riot
The workhouse at Stockport, Lancashire, is attacked; bread is handed out to the rioters

Family Breakfast 1885
Presently her husband came into the room and she handed him the letter ; a typical Victorian husband examines a letter at the breakfast table

The Cup that Cheers
A British officer wears a curiously aggressive expression as he is handed a cup of tea by a native servant - or is it apprehension, that it may not be made properly ?

Scouts / Handshake 20C
Two scouts doing a special left-handed handshake

Poacher Caught
A poacher is caught red-handed by a gentleman and his gamekeeper : soon he will hang, or perhaps be transported to Australia for the rest of his days

Dyer (Series)
Le teinturier - DYER - caught red-handed at his vat

Stettin Bread Riots
A riot by the populace in Stettin at the price of bread - loaves are handed out of the bakery window while the police attempt to restore order

Captain Joshua Slocum
Captain JOSHUA SLOCUM, Canadian/American sailor who 1895-1896 was the first person to sail single-handed round the world in the Spray which he rebuilt for the purpose

SPRAY AT GIBRALTAR
The boat which Joshua Slocum rebuilt and sailed single- handed round the world, at Gibraltar

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In a world filled with historic moments and remarkable achievements, the concept of being "handed" takes on various meanings. From Grenadiers Mount Guard to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston circumnavigating the globe, these instances symbolize significant events that have shaped our history. Imagine standing at Grenadiers Mount Guard, feeling the weight of responsibility as you are handed the duty to protect and serve. The honor bestowed upon you is immense, as you become part of a long-standing tradition rooted in bravery and loyalty. Or picture Sir Robin Knox-Johnston embarking on his daring voyage around the world. As he sets sail aboard SLOCUMs SPRAY, he is handed not only his dreams but also countless challenges awaiting him in uncharted waters. With determination in his eyes, he embraces this opportunity to make history and inspire generations to come. Similarly, Walter Hagen's triumphant moment at Muirfield in 1929 comes to mind. As he gracefully swings his golf club with precision and finesse, victory is handed to him on a silver platter. His skillful performance showcases years of dedication and hard work paying off in one unforgettable moment. In contrast, there are times when being "handed" signifies an end rather than a beginning. David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street after serving as Prime Minister represents a transition of power - from one leader's hands into another's grasp. This symbolic act demonstrates the ebb and flow of political landscapes throughout history. Sports enthusiasts may recall William Lillywhite or J H King - cricketers who were handed their respective legacies through their exceptional talent on the field. Their names etched into cricketing history remind us that greatness can be passed down through generations like a baton exchanged during a relay race. The New York City Depression serves as an unfortunate reminder that sometimes life deals us difficult cards we never asked for nor expected – hardships thrust upon us without warning.