Shaking Collection (#5)

Terry Griffiths, Professional Snooker Player. Circa 1970

Workers shaking trees in the orchard at H. P Bulmers and Co. Ltd. November 1958

Sebastian Coe stands on podium during medal ceremony after Mens 1500 metres final at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow 1st August 1980

The Provost, the Very Rev. H. C. N. Williams, greets the Queen as she arrives at
The Provost, the Very Rev. H.C.N. Williams, greets the Queen as she arrives at Coventrys new cathedral for the consecration service. Also in the photo is the Bishop of Coventry Dr. Cuthbert Bardsley

Wimbledon Ladies Final. Winners Trophy presented to Steffi Graf by Duchess of Kent After Her Victory in the Final Over Gabriella Sabatini. July 1991 91-4293-008

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) shaking its wings with slow shutter speed to reveal movement, Martin Mere WWT Reserve, Lancashire, UK

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)

WW2 greetings card, RAF pilot
WW2 pop-up greetings card (inside), RAF pilot shaking hands with a colleague. Date: circa 1942

A patriotic cast iron frying pan with German soldier
A patriotic cast iron frying pan with a German soldier shaking the hand of a German woman in relief on the handle. Embossed around the diameter with Der Deutschen frau opfersinn

Marriage Princess Louise and Alexander 1889
Princess Louise, the eldest daughter of the then-Prince and Princess of Wales, to Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife at he Private Chapel at Buckingham Palace

Imaginary inhabitant of the planet Mars
An imaginary inhabitant of the planet Mars. Martians enjoy less gravity, but must withstand a thinner atmosphere with extreme temperatures. Civilisation could be highly developed. Date: 1939

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Sport, Professional, Boxing, Middleweight contender Pat McAteer and Pat McCarthy Featherweight, 1955

Golden Labrador shaking off water, United Kingdom, Europe

Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) shaking water from front paws, Scotland, UK. May
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) shaking water from front paws, Scotland, UK.May

Burrowing owl shaking off the rain

12th Deutsches Turnfest, Leipzig, Germany
" Heart and hand to the fatherland!" - 12th Deutsches Turnfest (German Gymnastics Festival) at Leipzig - 12th-16th July. Date: 1913

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

Postcard celebrating Czech - USA relations post-WW1
Celebration of Czech-USA relations post-WW1. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and the United States played a major role in the establishment of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918

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

Elizabeth, Duchess of York visiting Steel Works in Sheffield
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1900-2002) visiting Steel Works in Sheffield - pictured here meeting long-serving staff at Messrs. Firth & Brown Ltd

Erect-crested penguins (Eudyptes sclateri) bathing and preening prior to moulting. Antipodes Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

Male Lion (Panthera leo) shaking off water in the rain, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female coming out the den and shaking off snow. Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, March

Lioness (Panthera leo) shaking water off after the rain, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Little egret (Egretta garzetta) shaking water off wings at sunset, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary. May. Winner of the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards competition 2015

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Ruddy Turnstone - shaking the wings - Asturias, Spain. Date:

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Ruddy Turnstone - shaking the wings - Asturias, Spain. Date:

Border Collie having a good shake

Moose (Alces alces) bull shaking off water at sunset, Great North Woods, Baxter State Park, Maine, New England, USA, Autumn

Princess Margaret meeting Metropolitan Police officers during a visit to the Commissioners Mess. Among those present are Assistant Commissioner John Gerrard

German propaganda postcard, two Kaisers, WW1
German propaganda postcard, Unity is Strength (Einigkeit macht stark), depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Emperor Franz Josef of Austro-Hungary in uniform, shaking hands. Date: 1914-1918

King George V, Queen Mary & crippled boy in Yorkshire
King George V and Queen Mary pictured during a visit to Yorkshire in July 1912, shaking hands with Ambrose John Rowe, at a review of 8000 children in Clifton Park, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Illustration of teenager shaking with fear, knees knocking and fingers in mouth standing at edge of water looking at crocodile with open mouth

Close up of six string acoustic guitar

Arrival of Bulgarian Peace Envoy, 1918 by Matania
A Belgian peace envoy, having arrived in a car flying a white flag, salutes General Franchet d Espery at the British headquarters at Salonika to negotiate peace terms on 29 September 1918. Date: 1919

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

Ceremony Scottish Freemasons ritual depicted
Ceremony of Scottish Freemasons, Ceremony of Scottish Freemasons. The ritual depicted here is the shaking of wine and oil on the stone on which lies corn

Night Heron shaking its feathers

Great Cormorant shaking off water, Phalacrocorax carbo, Italy

Bar-tailed Godwit shaking its feathers, Limosa lapponica, Netherlands

published le Charivari no du 29 mai 1845 Pastorales
published in le Charivari (no du 29 mai 1845): Pastorales, plate 2: The Hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously (when one is a grown man), 1845. Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879)

French And Sardinian Soldiers Shaking Hands To Celebrate Their Victory Against The Austrians After The Battle Of Palestro, Italy, 1859. From Agenda Buvard Du Bon Marche Published 1917

Lord Kitchener Boarding Hms Hampshire, June 5, 1916. Kitchener, His Staff, And 643 Of The Crew Died When The Ship Struck A Mine And Sank

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"Shaking: A Symbol of Resilience, Power, and Unity" In William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "The Right Spirit, " the artist captures the essence as a gesture that transcends borders and unites nations. Just like the Central Powers of WWI shook hands to establish peace after years of conflict, this simple act symbolizes harmony amidst chaos. Nature too embraces shaking as an innate instinct for survival. The Diamondback Rattlesnake in Hidalgo County, Texas showcases its dominance by rattling its tail before striking - a powerful reminder that sometimes they are be both a warning and a defense mechanism. Even in heraldry, such as the Le Strange Coat of Arms, shaking is depicted through intertwined hands representing unity and strength. Similarly, Tennis Chivalry in the 1930s embodied fair play where opponents would shake hands at the end of each match - showcasing respect even amid fierce competition. It also holds historical significance. Ulysses Grant's firm handshake represented freedom during his presidency while Mao Zedong greeting South Yemen leader exemplified diplomatic ties between nations. Photographer Peter Hugo captured Cornish beauty queen with her radiant smile and outstretched hand - reminding us how they are bridge gaps between cultures and create lasting connections. From majestic polar bears playfully rolling on pack ice to George Washington extending his hand to Abraham Lincoln across time; these images remind us that no matter our differences or distances apart, we are all connected through this universal gesture. A postcard from Ireland sends warm greetings through words but it is often accompanied by heartfelt shakes when meeting loved ones face-to-face – reinforcing bonds that transcend distance. Lastly, airlines like BOAC and BEA encourage experienced travelers to fly British with their services. Shaking becomes a metaphorical representation here; just as planes soar high above clouds connecting people worldwide – so does shaking connect hearts across continents.