Sam Collection

SAM COOKE (1933-1964). American soul singer. Photograph, 1964

The American Great White Fleet arrives in Australia - Uncle Sam meeting a Kangaroo. On 20 August 1908 well over half a million Sydneysiders turned out to watch the arrival of the Fleet

Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Replica Samuel Adams beer barrel

Lords Castle, Barbados, West Indies
Lords Castle, Saint Philip, Barbados, West Indies -- a Georgian mansion which belonged to a bucaneer, Sam Lord, and later became a hotel. Date: circa 1910

Houston at San Jacinto
BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO General Sam Houston tells his men to Remember the Alamo !

Dickens / Pickwick Papers
Sam Weller - Mr Pickwicks servant who councils his master with Cockney wisdom

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. First Meeting of Rostam and his Grandfather, Sam. Gouache on paper. F05v. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Skull and Crossbones - Inverted
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

Skull and Crossbones
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

Sam Torrance Lifts The Trophy Ryder Cup The Belfry, 15 September 1985 Date: 15 September 1985

Sir Sam Fay by Lieut. Percival Anderson
Sir Samuel (Sam) Fay (1856-1953), railway administrator. General Manager of first the Midland and South Western Junction Railways and then in 1902

Prohibition -The vision 1920
In these days even " Spirits" have their " Ghost". Satire in a British periodical, depicting Uncle Sam thinking about when alcohol was freely available

Leaps of Sam Patch / C19Th
The Wonderful Leaps of Sam Patch

Great Central Express
The Great Central Express runs non-stop from London to Sheffield, drawn by a locomotive of the Sir Sam Fay class

Sam Torrance - Scottish golfer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Cartoon, John Bull is forced to accept American aid from Uncle Sam. Date: 1879

Boxing Match For 200 Guineas, Betwixt Dutch Sam and Medley, Fought 31 May 1810, on Moulsey Hurst Near Hampton, June 5, 1810

Waterfall on Clapgate Beck, near Richmond, York, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator
Waterfall on Clapgate Beck, near Richmond, York, late 18th-early 19th century. River view in North Yorkshire

No Room for Rumors
NO ROOM FOR RUMORS American World War Two poster

Prohibition & Uncle Sam
Prohibition and Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam Repels Chinese
Uncle Sam tells Chinese to keep out of America, on the grounds that they are too industrious and economical, its unfair competition for our boys

Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo)
5668958 Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910) in 1869, the same year 'The Innocents Abroad

The Nation's Ward': Uncle Sam feeding Government Gruel to snake with head of a Native American
528409 The Nation's Ward': Uncle Sam feeding Government Gruel to snake with head of a Native American, its body round a pioneer family

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during
528128 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during American Civil War. Uncle Sam addressing international arbitration court

Skye Terriers "Sam" and "Perkie"
5856408 Skye Terriers "Sam" and "Perkie"; (add.info.: Skye Terriers "Sam" and "Perkie." Fine chromolithograph from Cassell's "Illustrated Book of)

Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency
527947 Manhunters: William A Pinkerton, centre, son of Alfred Pinkerton founder of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency in 1850, and two of his agents Pat Connell, left

USA History: John Bull: I really do not see what agony Uncle Sam finds in this company
5313621 USA History: John Bull: I really do not see what agony Uncle Sam finds in this company.; SeM Studio/UIG.

English the common United States language. Uncle Sam teaches 4 infants, Philippines, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba
528610 English the common United States language. Uncle Sam teaches 4 infants, Philippines, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba, while children read books labelled by states

Connecticut, Hartford, Mark Twain House & Museum
2005-306406-01

Cartoon, The Washington Hatchet
American design for a Japanese screen. It is announced that the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is to be terminated in favour of an understanding between the Four Great Powers that have interests in

Group photo, Moor Hall Estate, Harlow, Essex
Group photo in front of the Doric portico of Moor Hall Estate, Harlow, Essex - cricketers and others of Harlow and Sawbridgeworth

Jem Mace and Sam Langford, boxers of different generations

Comment on Americas position before entering WW1 with regard to financing the allies

Statue of Samuel Adams outside Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Statue of Samuel Adams outside Faneuil Hall

Sam Woodyard, American jazz drummer, c1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Sam Woodyard, American jazz drummer, c1963

Traditional Japanese Woodblock print of Actors
Utagawa Toyokuni, a pupil of Utagawa Toyoharu (1735-1814), was a preeminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death

FA Cup Final 1934 - Cup presented to winners Manchester City
FA Cup Final 1934 - Cup presented to Sam Cowan, the captain of winners Manchester City FC by King George V. Man City defeated Portsmouth 2-1 on 28 April. Date: 1934

English Electric Thunderbird I
Royal Artillery - English Electric Thunderbird I Surface-Air-Missile (SAM), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow from 7-13 September 1959 Date: 1959

Uncle Sam delares War on Japan, 8 December 1941 - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1941

Uncle Sam and John Bull putting Japan in the Dog House - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1943

Buy War Bonds and Stamps, WW2 envelope
Buy War Bonds and Stamps - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1945

A photograph by Sam Thompson of an Irish pig jobber, early 1900s

A photograph by Sam Thompson of a Lunesdale fisherman, early 1900s

A photograph by Sam Thompson of Robert Parkinson of Bankends, early 1900s

Photograph by Sam Thompson of Old Rusty, a Lunesdale grouser
A photograph by Sam Thompson of Old Rusty, a Lunesdale grouser, early 1900s

A photograph by Sam Thompson of a Lunesdale man, early 1900s

A photograph by Sam Thompson of a Lunesdale farmer, early 1900s

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"Sam: A Soulful Journey through Time and Tales" Step into the world Cooke, an iconic American soul singer whose voice resonated with passion and emotion. This captivating photograph from 1964 immortalizes his timeless talent. In Boston, Massachusetts, a replica Samuel Adams beer barrel stands tall, symbolizing the city's rich history and brewing traditions. It serves as a reminder of Sam's ability to intoxicate audiences with his melodic tunes. Houston at San Jacinto holds significance in Texas history, just as Sam held a special place in the hearts of his fans. Like characters from Dickens' Pickwick Papers, he captured our imaginations with his storytelling abilities. Witnessing Sam Torrance lift the trophy is akin to experiencing one of Sam's electrifying performances - both moments filled with triumph and celebration. Similarly, like the daring leaps Patch in the 19th century, Cooke took risks that propelled him to new heights in music. The Boston Red Sox team photo from 1916 showcases Babe Ruth seated front row center - a testament to greatness alongside legends like Cooke. The inverted skull and crossbones remind us that even amidst success, mortality looms over all. Traveling to Lord's Castle in Barbados transports us to another era where tales were spun and memories created. Just as Shahnameh documented epic stories of kingship during the 16th century, so did Cooke etch himself into musical history. The arrival of The American Great White Fleet in Australia mirrors how Sam's influence reached far beyond borders; his impact was felt worldwide. His legacy lives on through every note sung by those inspired by his remarkable talent. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate "Sam, " not just a name but an embodiment of soulful melodies that continue to captivate generations.