Megaphones Collection

Discover the power of amplified communication through the iconic megaphone, a vital tool in various contexts throughout history

Megaphones Collection: The Megaphone (engraving)

The Megaphone (engraving)
7163209 The Megaphone (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Megaphone. Illustration for Popular Scientific Recreations by Gaston Tissandier (Ward Lock)

Megaphones Collection: The Soudan Advance (engraving)

The Soudan Advance (engraving)
1606400 The Soudan Advance (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Advance)

Megaphones Collection: Lifeguards James Elwood (left) and Thomas Todd with megaphones which can pick up cries

Lifeguards James Elwood (left) and Thomas Todd with megaphones which can pick up cries from swimmers in trouble in June 1973

Megaphones Collection: Lifeguard Thomas Todd of the Inshore Rescue boat at Roker with the tow way megaphones

Lifeguard Thomas Todd of the Inshore Rescue boat at Roker with the tow way megaphones which can pick up cries from swimmers in trouble in June 1973

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Discover the power of amplified communication through the iconic megaphone, a vital tool in various contexts throughout history. From heroic sailors using megaphones to coordinate rescue efforts in the engravings "The Megaphone" and "The Soudan Advance," to lifeguards like James Elwood and Thomas Todd saving lives at sea with their tow way megaphones as depicted in the lithographs, this simple yet effective device has made a significant impact. Browse the Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40 for a glimpse for sale, or witness their use during grand spectacles like the Festival of Empire exhibition's Pageant of London in 1911. With a reach of approximately 3673848 times the volume of an unamplified voice, the megaphone continues to be an essential tool for communication and safety.