Messages Collection

Flags of Royal Navy
Some of the signal flags of Royal Navy including the Royal Standard, White Ensign, Union Jack

Carrier Pigeon poster
Poster warning people of the dangers of shooting carrier pigeons who may be carrying life or death messages. Carrier pigeons, we are told, are a vital part of RAF

Illustration, rolled paper scroll tied with gold ribbon

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

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)

Mary Qoss Messenger
A pigeon carries messages for Mary Queen of Scots, imprisoned at Tutbury, to Babington who is plotting to rescue her and set her back on the throne again

Sailors demonstrating flag semaphore system

First Metropolitan Police-Dogs
Front cover photograph showing two London policemen with the first Metropolitan police-dogs in 1938, thirty years after the first dogs were used by the North Eastern Railway Police to patrol Hull

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

Invisible ink
Coded invisible ink message demonstrated by German spy Kurt H de Rysbach, 1915 Date: 1915

Dogs Love Chocolate
Punch has been trained by his owner to carry messages and pick up litter. Here he tries to use the chocolate dispenser

The Carrier Pigeon (engraving)
3626167 The Carrier Pigeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carrier Pigeon. Illustration for Chatterbox (1871)

Western Front, France, 1918
Telephone and pigeon men in a shell hole. Telephone lines are broken so messages have to be sent by carrier pigeons on the Western Front in France during World War I on 25th April 1918

Izvestia Distributed
Copies of the Moscow newspaper Izvestia (it means messages or reports) are distributed to soldiers of the Red Army. Fortunately, many of them can read

Showgirls Changing Room
No doubt the envy of all his friends, this page boy has the important task of delivering messages and cards backstage, where most are prohibited from entering - hope he knocked!

O Yez, O Yez, 1889 (oil on canvas)
8615143 O Yez, O Yez, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Fletcher, William Teulon Blandford (1858-1936); 151x101 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: By William T)

Russo-Japanese War, c.1904 (litho)
STC331281 Russo-Japanese War, c.1904 (litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese soldiers repeating the situation by telephone to Western journalists;)

Central telegraph office Paris, 1870 (engraving)
3480010 Central telegraph office Paris, 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Central telegraph office Paris, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Telegraphic office in Paris, 19th century (engraving)
2757938 Telegraphic office in Paris, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sciences. Communication. Coll. Part. Science. Communication)

The Activity. The Passenger Pigeon. - Here is the messenger who braves obstacles; The rivers
8600279 The Activity. The Passenger Pigeon. - Here is the messenger who braves obstacles; The rivers, the mountains cannot stop me; Faster than steam I cross space

Jean Alexandre demonstrating his electric telegraph, 1870 (engraving)
3479998 Jean Alexandre demonstrating his electric telegraph, 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jean Alexandre demonstrating his electric telegraph)

The Cossack's Answer, 1893 (photogravure)
3671736 The Cossack's Answer, 1893 (photogravure) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Fool's Cap World Map, c.1590 (hand-coloured engraving on off-white paper, with inscriptions in iron gall ink)
1217928 Fool's Cap World Map, c.1590 (hand-coloured engraving on off-white paper, with inscriptions in iron gall ink) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 49.7x38.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Notes concerning Borley Rectory. The Marianne messages at Borley Rectory; tracings enclosed Date: 1929-circa 1939

The Artists Letter Rack, 1879. Creator: William Michael Harnett
The Artists Letter Rack, 1879

USA, Tennessee, Memphis, Gracelannd, Messages of love on thre walls

USA, Tennessee, Memphis, Walls to Graceland

Japan, Kanto Region, Tokyo, Yoyogi Park. Prayer tablets at the Meiji Shrine

Beauty and Communication
Itzik Einhorn

WW2 Birthday Card Messages
The inside of a WW2 birthday greetings card which shows a dog unloading a basket containing positive messages and wishes, ducks wearing tin hats celebrate at the scene. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Card Ive Written Em Down?
A WW2 birthday greetings card which shows a little duck wearing a soldier's tin hat, beside a dog who is writing down an Official list of messages of good fortune and warm greetings

WW2 Scouts And Guides
This illustration portrays a British WW2 boy scout and girl guide, these young people helped Britain in the war effort performing roles including hospital assistance, making ration bags

Coiling of the Atlantic cable on board H. M.s Agamemnon prior to the 1858 expedition to lay cable from Britain to North
Coiling of the Atlantic cable on board H.M.S Agamemnon prior to the 1858 expedition to lay cable from Britain to North America

Messrs Glasse and Elliott's Atlantic Telegraph Cable Works yard at East Greenwich, London. The 1, 250 tons of telegraphic cable being laid out in five coils to go on-board the H.M.S

Spanish Civil War. Propaganda postcard for the Republican rearguard, with messages from Spanish president Negrin and Catalan president Companys. Propaganda Undersecretaryship. SPAIN

The wireless warfare: How the Admiralty's wireless installation that spook to any Britsih warships within 1600 miles of Whitehall

Officers and signallers have stationed themselves in a loft or attic in the upper storey of a damaged building, whose windows command a view the enermy's postion

Gunners are unable to see the targets at which they are firing, they depend on the information from the aircraft, this is a typical photograph taken during the great Allied advance on the Western

The Annunciation, c. 1490 (tempera on panel)
580562 The Annunciation, c.1490 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 49.5x58.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Fleet of English ships at sea lighting warning beacons
History, Europe, Great Britain, Spanish Armada, 1588, Beacons, Communicating, English, Fire, Fleets, Invasions, Lighting, Messages, Naval, Naval Communicating, Navy, Sailing, Sea, Ships, Signals

Annunciation, 1489-90 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146313 Annunciation, 1489-90 circa, (tempera on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John the Baptist in the desert, 17th century (painting)
7352745 Saint John the Baptist in the desert, 17th century (painting) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Bianco, Genoa

Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis, c. 1385 (painting)
7294068 Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis, c.1385 (painting) by Michele, Francesco di (fl.c.1382); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato

Annunciation with saints and prophets, 1370-80, (tempera on wood)
7146379 Annunciation with saints and prophets, 1370-80, (tempera on wood) by Luca di Tomme (1356-89); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Annunciation with St Francis)

Madonna and Child with St Luke the evangelist, 1390-1400, (tempera on wood)
7146364 Madonna and Child with St Luke the evangelist, 1390-1400, (tempera on wood) by Vanni, Andrea (c.1332-c.1414); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Announcement of the death of the Virgin, 1437-38, (tempera on wood)
7146289 Announcement of the death of the Virgin, 1437-38, (tempera on wood) by Lippi, Filippo (c.1406-69); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Annunciation, 1635-40 (oil on canvas)
7146896 Annunciation, 1635-40 (oil on canvas) by Stomer, (Stom) Matthias (c.1600-p.1650); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Annunciation, 1635-40, Matthias Stomer)

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Communication: From Flags to Pigeons, they have Transcended Time" A journey through history begins with the fluttering flags of the Royal Navy, each color and pattern conveying a message that shaped maritime communication. An illustration captures the essence of anticipation as a rolled paper scroll tied with a golden ribbon holds within it untold stories and heartfelt messages. The haunting echoes of an SOS message from Titanic remind us of the power and urgency behind desperate pleas for help in times of distress. In the midst of World War I, a brave seaplane carrier pigeon soars across enemy lines, carrying vital messages that could mean life or death for soldiers on both sides. A striking poster showcases the valorous efforts of carrier pigeons during wartime, highlighting their role as messengers who bridged gaps between divided forces. Mary Qoss Messenger's name resonates through time as she fearlessly delivered messages amidst chaos and danger during pivotal moments in history. Sailors demonstrate their agility and precision using flag semaphore system, spelling out words without uttering a single sound - an art form lost in modern times but forever etched in our collective memory. As man's best friend takes on new roles throughout history, we witness how even dogs became messengers when they joined forces with Metropolitan Police to maintain order and protect communities. Hidden within plain sight lies invisible ink - an ingenious method used by spies to convey covert messages that only reveal themselves under specific conditions; secrets shared silently yet effectively. Amidst tales about dogs' love for chocolate comes cautionary advice: while sweet treats may bring joy to our furry companions, some indulgences can be harmful - another message we must heed attentively. The Apocalypse Tapestry unravels before our eyes like ancient scrolls unfurling prophecies; its intricate details and vivid colors whisper messages of hope, despair, and the resilience of humanity.