Signal Collection (page 8)

Forest Road Signal Box, Leicester, in 1903

Leicester - Forest Road Signal Box in 1903

Southern Railway Victoria Central control room - possibly 1940s

Southern Railway Central Control Room, Victoria, London, possibly 1950s

A Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway signal box - Victorian period

Cosham near Portsmouth early 1900s

Mid-19th cetury brass signal cannon
MILITARIA: a mid-19th century brass signal cannon, with cylindrical barrel on a shaped truckle base, inscribed PEACE 1856 TRUST IN PROVIDENCE AND KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY with two large spoked front

Padiham West Signal Box on Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
Padiham West Signal Box on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, Victorian period

Signal box, Edge Hill, Liverpool, early 1900s

Railway signal box at Colwich, Staffordshire, early 1900s

Signal box, early 1900s

Foulridge Railway Station and Signal Box early 1900s

Newark Midland Railway Station early 1900s

Padiham West Signal Box Victorian period

Padham West railway signal box

Steam train and signal box at Padiham

Level crossing at Petersfield Railway Station

Lord Frederick Leathers
A portrait photograph of Lord Frederick James Leathers, sat in a London signal box. Date: circa 1944

Gunbai and Horagai - Japan
Two Horagai, traditional Japanese conch shell trumpets flanked by three gunbai (gunbai-uchiwa) once held by military leaders (such as daimyo) and priests in the past

Advert, Hudson's Extract of Soap, railway signalman shining a beam of light Date: 1888

RMS Titanic - shipping chart of North Atlantic for the month of April 1912, Sheet 133, Meteorological Office, London. The chart is in colour and displays wind, sea current, sea temperature

Fleet Air Arm plane practising deck landing, WW2
A Fleet Air Arm Plane practising deck landing on a special runway Date: circa 1941

London Underground Railway Signal Box Date: 1909

SECR Steam Locomotive 4-4-0 No. 470
SECR (South Eastern and Chatham Railway) Steam Locomotive 4-4-0 No. 470 passing Shakespeare's Cliff, Dover, with a down train

Toys from Tins by The Nursery School Association
Toys from Tins, leaflet 2, by The Nursery School Association

Telephoning Australia by Short-Wave Wireless 1924
Diagram showing the possibility of extensive new development in long-distance communication using short-wave wireless telephone to Australia. Date: 1924

Photograph showing the signalman in the act of pulling a signal lever to allow a train to enter one of the platforms. Date: 1907

Tamper with a Railway Signal by William Heath Robinson
Sixth column strategy, frustrating a dastardly attempt by the fifth a tamper with railway signal. Date: 1940

At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar "Everything must pay off" (antisemitic cartoon), 1909 (print)
7415593 At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar "Everything must pay off" (antisemitic cartoon), 1909 (print) by Lemot

Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore), 1901 (print)
539606 Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore), 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore)

An engraving depicting a train worker sending an emergency signal on a railway telegraph, 19th century
5310691 An engraving depicting a train worker sending an emergency signal on a railway telegraph, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG

LMS Princess Coronation Class No. 46257 ?City of Salford? hauling the Mid-day Scot, passing the Shap Summit signal box by Alan Anderson

The goose, 1894 (oil on plaster)
1754366 The goose, 1894 (oil on plaster) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 53 x 72 cm; (add.info.: The goose, painting by Paul Gauguin, dedicated to the House Marie-Henry in the Pouldu)

The Knights of the Crusade have religious appearances, First Crusade
7279756 The Knights of the Crusade have religious appearances, First Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knights of the Crusade have religious appearances)

A train (or "cut") being pushed out of a receiving... Proviso yard, C & NW RR. Chicago, Ill
A train (or " cut" ) being pushed out of a receiving yard toward the hump. A brakeman rides each train to signal the engineer in the locomotive at the rear; Proviso yard, C & NW RR

Hump master in a Chicago and North Western railroad yard operating a signal... Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Hump master in a Chicago and Northwestern [i.e. North Western] railroad yard operating a signal switch system which extends the length of the hump track

Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signal with a "fusee"... 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signal with a " fusee" - used at twilight and dawn - when visibility is poor. This signal means " stop." Calumet City, Ill

The great manifestations of joy that took place in Constantinople for the victory over the Greeks gave rise to unrest
2809140 The great manifestations of joy that took place in Constantinople for the victory over the Greeks gave rise to unrest (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

6th World Scout Jamboree, August 1947 in Moisson, France (b / w photo)
1730160 6th World Scout Jamboree, August 1947 in Moisson, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: 6th World Scout Jamboree, august 1947 in Moisson, France)

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North America, USA, Texas, Wichita Co. Wichita Falls, Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) barking Date: 07/02/2012

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Serbia, along the Danube River Gorge in the narrow part known as the Iron Gates. Signal house. Date: 18/01/2006

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St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, Cabot Tower, Signal Hill. Date: 17/05/2006

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South Africa, Cape Town, Downtown skyline and Table Mountain, view from Signal Hill Date: 19/02/2005

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South Africa, Cape Town, Street lights of downtown skyline and Table Mountain, view from Signal Hill at evening twilight Date: 19/02/2005

Savoy Movie Theatre, The Hague, Holland, 1936 (b / w photo)
1729084 Savoy Movie Theatre, The Hague, Holland, 1936 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Movie theatre Savoy in the Hague, Holland, with Oranje Hein by Max Nosseck 1936)

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"Unveiling the Power of Signals: From HMS Victory to Synapse Junctions" From the historic decks of HMS Victory, flags fluttered in a mesmerizing dance, carrying Admiral Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. These flags, representing the Royal Navy, became symbols of communication and unity amidst chaos. Flags have long been used as signals by seafarers and armies alike. Nelson's ingenious use of them allowed him to outmaneuver his enemies and secure victory. Even today, these vibrant banners continue to convey messages on naval vessels worldwide. But signals extend beyond maritime battles; they permeate our everyday lives. Just like an underground tube train speeding through tunnels beneath bustling cities or the synapse nerve junctions transmitting electrical impulses within our bodies they can everywhere. In Scotland's Isle of Lewis, part of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides archipelago, ancient standing stones stand tall against windswept landscapes—a silent yet powerful signal from our ancestors about their existence and beliefs. As dawn breaks over Tacking Point Lighthouse, its light piercing through darkness with unwavering determination becomes a beacon signaling safety for ships navigating treacherous waters. Even railways rely on signals for smooth operations. The Railway Station & Signal Box in Paddock Wood, Kent stands as a testament to this intricate system that ensures trains travel safely along their tracks. And who can forget H. M. S. Invincible? This mighty warship once sailed proudly across oceans—its presence alone serving as a formidable signal that echoed strength and dominance throughout history books. Yet perhaps no other symbol carries such weight as H. M. S Victory flying Nelson's famous signal on 21 October 1905—an enduring reminder of bravery and sacrifice etched into Portsmouth Harbour's memory forevermore. Whether it be through flags unfurling atop masts or neurons firing within us all—signals connect us across time and space, transcending language barriers.