Messenger Collection (#2)

Sir Robert Carey's Ride (litho)
8672628 Sir Robert Carey's Ride (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Carey's Ride)

Gemeindeausrufer / Community Crier (colour litho)
8666317 Gemeindeausrufer / Community Crier (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gemeindeausrufer)

The missionary father Vicente de Valverde addressed King Inca Atahualpa in 1532, 19th century (lithograph)
NWI4846312 The missionary father Vicente de Valverde addressed King Inca Atahualpa in 1532, 19th century (lithograph); (add.info)

Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845
3479950 Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845; (add.info.: Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway)

Sending an emergency signal on a railway telegraph, 1850
3479948 Sending an emergency signal on a railway telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Sending an emergency signal on a railway telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Replica of the apparatus with which Morse sent his first public telegraph message on 24th May 1844, 1850
3479947 Replica of the apparatus with which Morse sent his first public telegraph message on 24th May 1844, 1850; (add.info)

Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881
3479639 Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881; (add.info.: Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Receiver of automatic printing telegraph of the type used by financial concerns, 1896
3479637 Receiver of automatic printing telegraph of the type used by financial concerns, 1896; (add.info.: Receiver of automatic printing telegraph of the type used by financial concerns)

The bell of an office telegraph, 1874
3480051 The bell of an office telegraph, 1874; (add.info.: The bell of an office telegraph. No intercommunication was possible; but by means of a pre-arranged code; a number of messages could be sent)

The operating room at the General Post Office, 1874
3480011 The operating room at the General Post Office, 1874; (add.info.: The operating room at the General Post Office; St Martin's-Le-Grand; London)

The Australian Overland Telegraph, 1866
3480006 The Australian Overland Telegraph, 1866; (add.info.: The Australian Overland Telegraph: begun in 1870 and distance of 1700 miles (2745km)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479983 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble, 1828
3480390 A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble, 1828; (add.info.: A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble. India, early 19th Century)

A scene with the Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1850
3478429 A scene with the Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene with the Post Office telegraph headquarters in London)

Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865
3478899 Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865; (add.info.: Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, near Valentia, Ireland, 1865.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Atlantic telegraph message being received from the Great Eastern in the instrument room in Valencia, 1870
3478892 The Atlantic telegraph message being received from the Great Eastern in the instrument room in Valencia, 1870; (add.info)

1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury
3329572 1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury; (add.info.: 1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury. Southern Italy)

pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan, 15th century (illumination)
1753554 pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan of Katey in 1338)

A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama
534013 A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

London street scenes
863260 London street scenes; (add.info.: London street scenes. Messenger: Old Clothes Man: Organ Grinder: Vegetable Seller: Juggler: Billposter)

Royal Post of the Court of Philip II, lithograph, 16th century
AIS5388194 Royal Post of the Court of Philip II, lithograph, 16th century; Museo Postal y Telegrafico, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Royal Post of the Court of Philip II)

Direct telegraph line between New-castle and London for the Newcastle Chronicle, 1874
3479999 Direct telegraph line between New-castle and London for the Newcastle Chronicle, 1874; (add.info.: Direct telegraph line between Newcastle and London for the Newcastle Chronicle)

Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890
3479995 Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph; showing the current reverser)

Fairy messenger riding a hummingbird in the moonlight. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an
FLO4614905 Fairy messenger riding a hummingbird in the moonlight. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass
DUV4199532 Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass, c.1890 (lithograph); 10.7x7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Risorgimento: caricature on the Roman question, Giuseppe Garibaldi advises Italy
FGL5481855 Risorgimento: caricature on the Roman question, Giuseppe Garibaldi advises Italy, sitting in the diligence of the " Imperial Messageries " led by King Vittorio Emanuele II

Cartoon commenting on the prohibitions on child labour which was gradually spreading across industries, 19th century
5308753 Cartoon commenting on the prohibitions on child labour which was gradually spreading across industries, 19th century; (add.info)

Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable, 1857
3478754 Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable, 1857; (add.info.: Valentia 1857-1858, the first attempt to lay the Atlantic telegraph cable at Foilhommerum Bay, near Valentia)

The laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable, 1858
3478896 The laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable, 1858; (add.info.: Cartoon from Punch, 1858, at the time of the laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable)

D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878
3479636 D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878; (add.info.: D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847
3480052 Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847; (add.info.: Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The telegraph room, 1859
3480013 The telegraph room, 1859; (add.info.: The telegraph room; Electric and International Telegraph Company; Bell Alley; London. 1859.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888
3480012 Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888; (add.info.: Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office; St Martin's-Le-Grand; London.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871
3480009 The Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871; (add.info.: The Post Office telegraph headquarters; Telegraph Street; London: The instruments for carrying messages)

Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871
3480003 Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871; (add.info.: Post Office telegraph headquarters; Telegraph Street; London: the batteries for operating the 395 instruments)

The Annunciation, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714238 The Annunciation, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Military optical signals, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790161 Military optical signals, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: military optical signals, illustration from History of electricity in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

London street scenes
863263 London street scenes; (add.info.: London street scenes. Fishseller: Muffin Man (with bell): Housemaid: Huckster selling crockery: Telegram boy. A Beadle

A fine bouncing baby (colour litho)
8635515 A fine bouncing baby (colour litho) by Smith, Robert Sidney (1877-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine bouncing baby. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

US President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany, 1917 (litho)
8673144 US President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany, 1917 (litho) by Perard, V. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo)
8659931 Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speaking Clock)

Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho)
8660925 Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar)

D for dragoon (chromolitho)
8677321 D for dragoon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: D for dragoon. Man in military uniform with a letter)

The Save-time Postcard (litho)
8656911 The Save-time Postcard (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Save-time Postcard. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hermes, ancient Greek messenger god (engraving)
8634959 Hermes, ancient Greek messenger god (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermes, ancient Greek messenger god. Illustration from Hellas)

The Christmas Bells (colour litho)
8634549 The Christmas Bells (colour litho) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Bells)

Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879
3479997 Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879; (add.info.: Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph; General Post Office; St)

Parish museum. Painting. Annunciation. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6265869 Parish museum. Painting. Annunciation. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

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"Messenger: Connecting Worlds, Delivering Stories" From the ancient Greek god Hermes to the brave messenger dogs of World War I, messengers have played a vital role throughout history. In Jonnard's 1886 artwork "Hermes, " we see the divine figure embodying communication and swift delivery. The image of a Royal Engineer with his loyal messenger dog in France during WWI reminds us of the crucial role animals played in relaying important information amidst chaos and danger. Charles M. Russell's drawing "RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER" depicts a treacherous scene where a stagecoach robber takes down an unfortunate messenger, highlighting both the vulnerability and significance of these bearers of news. During WWII, AFS despatch riders and messengers risked their lives on motorcycles to ensure timely communication on the battlefield. Their courage is immortalized in historical records as well as artistic representations. Beyond physical beings, even metabolic enzymes act as molecular messengers within our bodies, orchestrating essential chemical reactions that keep us alive. The intricate artwork depicting this phenomenon showcases science's own form of messaging. In an extraordinary display during WWI, seaplane carrier pigeons were trained to deliver messages across vast distances when traditional means failed. These feathered heroes defied all odds to bring hope and critical information from one place to another. Mary Qoss Messenger may not be widely known but her name resonates with those who appreciate artistry and creativity. Her contributions undoubtedly left an indelible mark on her chosen field. Dispatch Rider Violet Goozee exemplifies female empowerment during wartime as she fearlessly navigated dangerous terrains delivering messages that could change lives forever. Her bravery serves as inspiration for generations to come. Lockwood in Huddersfield stands witness to countless messengers traversing its streets over centuries - each carrying stories waiting to be shared or secrets longing to be kept hidden away forever within its walls.