Answering Collection

Nelsons last signal at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805
At the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, Nelson gives his famous last signal England expects that every man will do his duty

Advert promoting the Post Office Telephone Service. Date: 1932

Modern fax-answering machine, front view

Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: US troops answering their country's call (centre)
528393 Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: US troops answering their country's call (centre) surrounded by vignettes of various episodes

King Wilhelm Answering Napoleons letter, 1870
1583482 King Wilhelm Answering Napoleons letter, 1870; (add.info.: King Wilhelm Answering Napoleons letter at Sedan.); Windmill/Robert Hunt Library/UIG.

The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. In answer to the knock, Fall came to the door candle in hand, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920? Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920?

L'Annonciation, between 1632 and 1634. Creator: Jean de Saint-Igny
L'Annonciation, between 1632 and 1634

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Willing Volunteers to fight for the cause - We are ready'. Date: 1965

Lady riding side-saddle on a donkey
A pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot

Punch cartoon: Comprehensive - religious education lesson (engraving)
6034823 Punch cartoon: Comprehensive - religious education lesson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

The Debate on the Imprisoned Dynamiters, the Home Secretary (Mr Asquith) answering Mr J Redmond (engraving)
1038710 The Debate on the Imprisoned Dynamiters, the Home Secretary (Mr Asquith) answering Mr J Redmond (engraving) by Hall

Our Coastguard (engraving)
1056273 Our Coastguard (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

1950s Secretary Answering the Phone and Taking a Message at the Office
2630116 1950s Secretary Answering the Phone and Taking a Message at the Office, 1952 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Already!: little girl answering the door (colour litho)
6031078 Already!: little girl answering the door (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Already!: little girl answering the door)

HMS "Enchantress"leaving Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1054043 HMS " Enchantress" leaving Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Absurd questions (chromolitho)
5996153 Absurd questions (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absurd questions. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Alexander Graham Bell making the first call between New York and Chicago
STC306607 Alexander Graham Bell making the first call between New York and Chicago, 1892 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

With her hand on her hip she had an answer for each and all (colour litho)
3627159 With her hand on her hip she had an answer for each and all (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"There was an Old Lady of Prague, whose language was horribly vague", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386701 " There was an Old Lady of Prague, whose language was horribly vague", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Beggar Answering, 1634 (etching)
1071476 Beggar Answering, 1634 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 11.8x5.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection

Riderless Horses answering the Regimental Call after a Battle (engraving)
1104717 Riderless Horses answering the Regimental Call after a Battle (engraving) by Goddard, George Bouverie (1832-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crammed into every corner and pressed against washbasins, the 32 children can only be taught by question and answer as there is insufficient space for them to sit or write. September 1962

The Lord Answering Job out of the Whirlwind, 1825. Creator: William Blake
The Lord Answering Job out of the Whirlwind, 1825

animals one animal, answering, bizarre, bored, boredom, calm, captivity, cell phone
Gorilla sitting against stone wall using cell phone

The watchroom of Southwark Fire Station, London. Although this had a telephone switchboard serving the adjacent headquarters of the Brigade

Laenas draws circle Antiochus IV Epiphanes sand
Laenas draws a circle around Antiochus IV Epiphanes in the sand, the consul C. Popilius Laenas, commissioned by the Roman senate to order Antiochus Epiphanes to abstain from war

Answering Horn Winslow Homer American 1836-1910
Answering the Horn. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

Woman picking up phone, (close up of hand), (B&W)

Capturing German news: Irish answering enemy taunts
Capturing German news designed to undermine their allegiance: Irish answering enemy taunts in 1916. The taking of the placards: Munster fusiliers cross no-mans land by night

Scots American War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland
Scots (Scottish) American War Memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, erected in 1927. At the centre is a kilted infrantyman looking towards Castle Rock

City of London recruits, Tower of London, WW1
Young men answering the call to enlist at the start of the First World War. All of them employees of City firms, they were joining the City of London Battalion, consisting of 1300 men

Female Air Traffic Clerk
Patricia Page-Taven, the smart Air Traffic Clerk and Courier for B.O.A, C. India, Far East and Australia, seen here answering the telephone at her desk with colleague. Date: 1940s

Communication - Far easier for the younger generation, even in 1903! The little girl: " Grandmother, Dad said he did not want to kiss you, by phone" - the response is a miserable Granny

Clement Atlee (1883-1967) British Labour statesman: Deputy prime minister in wartime cabinet under Churchill (1842-1945): prime minister 1945-1951

World War I postcard of 1914, showing British officer saying farewell to loved one and answering the call to duty

A woman tries to answer four telephones
United States: c. 1968. A very happy woman tries to answer four telephones at once

The watchroom of Southwark Fire Station, London. Although this had a telephone switchboard serving the adjacent headquarters of the Brigade

LCC-LFB Brigade headquarters station watchroom
The watchroom of Southwark Fire Station. Although this had a telephone switchboard serving the adjacent headquarters of the Brigade

Maid answering the door
Did You Ring Sir? Maid answering the door Date: ca. 1847

Young lady in grey and white outfit by Paul Poiret
Young lady answering the door in a grey and white crepe outfit by Paul Poiret. The tunic has a pink and green design, and there is a matching green belt slung low on the hips. 1924

British Nurse off to the Western Front
Our Girls - Answering the Call A Young British girl sets out across the English Channel en route to the horrors of the Western Front

Train travel. Woman texting on a mobile phone while travelling on a train. Photographed in London, UK

Brain complexity, conceptual artwork
Brain complexity. Conceptual computer artwork of a slice through a brain represented as a complex maze, with a question mark at its centre

Two Men at Work
Two men working at a telephone switchboard desk in a factory. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Telephone exchange at Kensington
Drawing by Percy Spence of telephone girls answering calls at the new national telephone exchange at Kensington, London in 1902

Man on Phone C1905
A man telephones his beloved and imagines her in the room with him, answering his call

Draught of Fishes
Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering unto him, Master, we have taken nothing

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"Answering the Call: From Nelson's Last Signal to Modern Technology" In 1805, amidst the chaos of battle, Admiral Lord Nelson sent his last signal at Trafalgar, forever etching his name in history. Fast forward to modern times, where a front view of a fax-answering machine represents our technological progress. A Vietnamese patriotic poster depicts willing volunteers answering their nation's call with unwavering dedication. Meanwhile, a lady gracefully rides side-saddle on a donkey, symbolizing an unconventional way life's challenges. Back in 1932, an advert promoting the Post Office Telephone Service showcased how communication was evolving. Animals too have their ways - from one animal's bizarre response to another's calm demeanor even in captivity. The watchroom of Southwark Fire Station stands as a testament to those who answer emergencies day and night. A Punch cartoon humorously portrays religious education lessons becoming comprehensive through thought-provoking answers. During heated debates on imprisoned dynamiters, Home Secretary Mr Asquith answered Mr J Redmond with conviction and clarity. Our coastguard diligently answers the call for safety along our shores. In the bustling 1950s office scene, a secretary efficiently answers phone calls and takes messages with precision and professionalism. And who can forget that adorable moment when a little girl eagerly answers the door? From historical events to everyday situations - whether it be through bravery or boredom - there are countless ways we all answer life's demands. Whether it is through cell phones or engraved engravings throughout time, humanity has always found creative ways to respond and adapt. So let us remember that answering isn't just about words spoken or actions taken; it is about embracing opportunities and facing challenges head-on – because every answer shapes our past, present, and future.