Message Collection

Flags used for Nelsons famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. The flags used by Lieutenant Pasco aboard HMS Victory to send the message England expects that every man will do his duty

French poster from General de Gaulle, WW2
A French poster with a message to all French people from General Charles de Gaulle, based in London during the Second World War. France has lost one battle, but France has not lost the war

Things That Matter, by Bruce Bairnsfather
Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel receives the following message from G.H.Q Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday

Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. Colored
Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Spanish friar of DIscalced Carmelite Order. Engraving. Colored

Be yourself gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet. It reads: The more you keep information under your hat - the safer heall be under his! Careless Talk Costs Lives

H. M. S. Victory flying the famous signal on 21 October 1905
As part of the Nelson celebrations of the centenary of his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, the H.M.S. Victory, his flagship

Trust your journey gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Sky writing - Happy Birthday - written in the clouds - with Butterflies. Digital Manipulation: all created
A-016-m Sky writing - Happy Birthday - written in the clouds - with Butterflies Digital Manipulated image Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Royal Engineer with messenger dog, France, WW1
A Royal Engineer reading a message brought by a messenger dog by swimming a canal, near Nieppe Wood, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Synapse nerve junction, TEM
Synapse. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a synapse, a junction between two nerve cells, in the brain. At a synapse an electrical signal is transmitted from one cell to the next in

Illustration, rolled paper scroll tied with gold ribbon

Girl Guides: Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret send courier
Princess Elizabeth, patrol leader in the Buckingham Palace Company, sends a message by courier pigeon to Lady Baden Powell at Guide Headquarters

Wartime poster, Comrades in Arms! Britain and the USSR. Showing the British and Soviet Russian flags flying side by side. A message below says: British Women! You can win this war

SOS message from Titanic
A wireless message received by the Russian steamer Birma from the Titanic about five minutes after Titanic struck the iceberg that sank her

Releasing carrier pigeon from tank, France, WW1
A human hand releasing a carrier pigeon through the porthole of a tank, near Albert, Somme, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 9 August 1918

Last record, dated 1847 and 1848, of Sir John Franklins expedition in search of the Northwest passage, found in 1859
FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, 1848. Last record, dated 1847 and 1848, of Sir John Franklins expedition in search of the Northwest passage, found in 1859

Seaplane carrier pigeon, WW1
A carrier pigeon housed on board a seaplane for the delivery of messages during the First World War. This particular bird delivered a message (no)

HMS Helmsdale, North Atlantic, 1944
Painting showing HMS Helmsdale, a River class Frigate of the Royal Navy, on convoy escort duty in the North Atlantic, 1944

British airman dropping a bomb by hand, WW1
A British airman dropping a bomb by hand, in midair, during the First World War. The message on the bomb reads: Hun, Bulgar, Share This Ration. Date: 1914-1918

Forever young gold foil message
Forever young gold foil glitter quote saying on a plain white background

The Kings Message to the Royal Air Force, WW1
The Kings Message to the Royal Air Force, 11 November 1918, thanking and congratulating the men and women of the RAF for their valued contribution at the end of the First World War. 1918

Sailors demonstrating flag semaphore system

Arecibo message and decoded key C016 / 6817
Arecibo message and decoded key. Diagram showing the binary transmission (left) known as the Arecibo message, with the message decoded and labelled at centre and right

Wireless officer sending a message by Morse Code from on board a ship, 1916
Wireless officer sending a message by morse code from on board a ship, 1916. Wireless telegraphy at sea was made possible by the type of sending

All you need is love gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Smile gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote on a plain white background

Sky Writing - I love you mum Digital Manipulation: Poppies USH-5396 - clouds and sky all made
A-021-m Sky Writing - I love you mum Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Kitsch Greek Greetings Postcard
A kitsch Greek Greetings card, featuring a rather unusual bird (cross between a swallow and a dove!?) carrying a message of good wishes across the sea, surrounded by a border of red and pink flowers

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Evermore
The Caption is For evermore. Ground facilities for the fly boys was the responsibiiity of the RAF Regiment. The Prime Ministers message on the back is We shall continue steadfast in faith

Christmas postcard image of The Mayflower under full sail crossing the Atlantic in 1620. The card bears a Christmas message of goodwill quoting May the right glad Christmastide come to ye laden with

Things that Matter
THINGS THAT MATTER. Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel received the following message from GHQ - Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday

Miami, Florida, USA. I love you written in the sand

Vintage World War II poster featuring bombs falling. It reads: Remember Pearl Harbor Enlist Now! United States Coast Guard

The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3501978 The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 85x54 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Messenger with a Letter, from the series "Elegant Five-needled Pine, c. 1797-98 (colour woodblock print;oban)
5860842 Messenger with a Letter, from the series " Elegant Five-needled Pine, c.1797-98 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Suffragette Militant Cat Fifi
A large white cat, hammer in her claws and a Votes for Women sash, addresses a group of toys on the necessity of militant action, not sure if the message is getting through Date: circa 1913

WW1 - King George V - his message to the Royal Navy - The Sure Shield. The shield in the bottom left-hand corner is the Royal Navy Kings Colours. Date: circa 1914

Children exchanging notes during class, 1950s-60s

Telegraph receiver. Historical artwork of a Breguet telegraph receiver. Messages arrived at the receiver in wires as a series of long and short electric pulses

Synapse nerve junctions, SEM
Synapse nerve junctions. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nerve cells showing the synapses (junctions, bulges) between them

Ethiopia / Call to War
Smoke signals summon the country-men to join their regiments as Ethiopia prepares for war

Harold, who came to inform the Duke of Normandy William the Conquerant (1027-1087
JLJ4645567 Harold, who came to inform the Duke of Normandy William the Conquerant (1027-1087) that he would be successor to the crown of England at the death of Edward the Confessor

Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu, detail (oil on canvas
LRI4670294 Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu, detail (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74) (studio of)

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee telegraphing message
Queen Victoria sending a message to the nation on her Diamond Jubilee. " From my heart I thank my beloved people. May God bless them. V.R and I." 1897

Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas)
XIR159224 Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (studio of); 146x112 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Congratulations from Lord Kitchener to Sir John French
Postcard detailing the congratulations sent from Lord Kitchener to General Sir John French on August 25th 1914, at the very start of the First World War

Poster for l Electricine, Lucien Lefevre 1850 France, exhibited in the Salon des Independents in Paris in 1872 and 1873. A pupil of Jules Cheret

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"Messages that Transcend Time: From Battlefields to Hearts" Flags fluttered, carrying Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, a message of victory echoing through history. A French poster from General de Gaulle during World War II conveyed a powerful message of resilience and unity against adversity. In shimmering gold foil, an inspiring message reminds us to embrace our individuality and be true to ourselves - always. "Things That Matter, " as expressed by Bruce Bairnsfather, encapsulates the profound messages that touch our souls and shape our lives. The intricate synapse nerve junction captured in TEM imagery symbolizes the complex communication network within us, transmitting vital messages. Saint John of the Cross' colored engraving speaks volumes about spiritual enlightenment and carries a timeless message of faith and devotion. A vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet silently conveys the valorous spirit behind every soldier's mission. Amidst war-torn France in WW1, Royal Engineers relied on messenger dogs to deliver crucial messages with unwavering loyalty and bravery. Trust your journey; these golden words remind us that life is an adventure filled with unexpected twists but ultimately leading us towards growth and fulfillment. Releasing carrier pigeons from tanks during WW1 exemplified how even amidst chaos, hope soared high as these feathered messengers carried urgent missives across enemy lines. H. M. S Victory proudly flew its famous signal on 21 October 1905—a symbolic message representing naval prowess etched into maritime history forever. Intricate skywriting forms delicate letters spelling "Happy Birthday" accompanied by butterflies—digital manipulation creating ethereal messages among clouds. These diverse examples illustrate how messages have transcended time—whether through flags or posters, engravings or animals—and continue to leave an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.