Whistle Collection

Metropolitan Police whistle and chain
A Metropolitan Police whistle and chain

Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket
1. The brass Thunderer whistle of HJ Pitman, 3rd Officer on the Titanic, with an inscribed label attached. 2. A Turkish Bath ticket

Swindon Works Hooter Operator 1936
The hooter was a set of steam whistles that called employees into work, and signalled the end of the working day. The operator sounded the hooter by turning a wheel that released steam at high

1960S Kitchen
A classic kitchen, with a dresser, folding table, gas cooker with whistle kettle, trendy floor tiles and various types of kitchenalia

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

GUARD (1930S)
A guard of the North Eastern Railway waves his green flag and blows his whistle to tell the driver that the train may leave

Police Equipment
Selection of Metropolitan Police equipment including truncheons, helmets, notebooks and whistles

Hockey team, Cornwall. Around 1900
An unknown ladies hockey team posed by a Cornish Hedge. Photographer: Unknown

Policemen in station parade room, London
Four policemen stand ready in their uniforms, with notebooks, whistles and truncheons, in the station parade room at Ruislip, north west London, watched by their commanding officer

Mrs Pat Dunn of Weymouth, training on Weymouths F. C
Mrs Pat Dunn of Weymouth, training on Weymouths F.C.s ground to keep fit pending full referee status. Pat Dunn was a pioneer of womens football

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, whistles used for signalling
Queen Marys three giant whistles two on the fore funnel and one on the midships funnel, were fitted. Each were seven feet in length, and could be heard five miles away, but so low pitched

Constable in Trouble
A constable, confronted by a mob of roughs in the East End of London, blows his whistle for reinforcements

Whistle and I ll Come
Oh, whistle, and I ll come to you ! Parkinss dream of the thing on the sea-shore

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, terrier and pig
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- a terrier and a domesticated pig named Peter running side by side across a farmyard in response to a whistle. Date: 1927

Gaidropsarus vulgaris, or Three-Bearded Rockling, also known as Whistler and Whistle-Fish. Date: 1864

The Conscientious Exhilarator, by Bairnsfather
The Conscientious Exhilarator " Every encouragement should be given for singing and whistling" - (Extract from a Military Manual ) That painstaking fellow, Lieut

Brighton Station, train to London
The Monday Morning Train to Town -- scene on the platform of Brighton Station, any week during the summer months, with men leaving for work in London while their wives and girlfriends stay behind

Jingle bird rock
Art by the Ocean

The Song the Kettle is Singing (in a dear little place called home) - written and composed by Worton David and Lawrence Wright - sung with enormous success by Miss Florrie Forde and Miss Dora Lyric

WW2 Able Seaman And Bosun Piping
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an able seaman saluting on deck, while the right image portrays a boatswain blowing his pipe or whistle

Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait, WW1
Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait - George Robinson, Special Constable. Date: circa 1916

Great-grandpapa wets his whistle, Steven Spurrier
Great-grandpapa wets his whistle, illustration by Steven Spurrier, artist (1878-1961). Showing a uniformed man at the bar of a Victorian pub, with landlord, barmaid and cat

The Old Folks Sing, the Young Folks Chirp, 1638 (oil on canvas)
3470247 The Old Folks Sing, the Young Folks Chirp, 1638 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 128x192 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The station, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206207 The station, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The station)

Letter H: "Rattle", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving)
DUV4213907 Letter H: " Rattle", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving) by Quenioux, Gaston (1864-1951); (add.info.: Letter H: " Rattle)

Marine Sgt. at New Orleans, La. between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Marine Sgt. at New Orleans, La

Whistling errand boy
7262787 Whistling errand boy by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The town crier, Danny Poocchiari. Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The town crier, Danny Poocchiari

L envers du theatre. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100600 L envers du theatre. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: L envers du theatre)

Irish Celebrate On Whistle Wales V Ireland 01 February 1997 Date: 01 February 1997

Charlie Hodgson At Final Whistle England V France 6 Nations England V France Six Nations Twickenham London, England 13 February 2005 Date: 13 February 2005

Players At Final Whistle England V France 6 Nations England V France Six Nations Twickenham London, England 13 February 2005 Date: 13 February 2005

The Final Whistle Australia V France 06 November 1999 Date: 06 November 1999

Percy Montgomery, Bakkies Botha, Butch James Celebrate Final Whistle England V South Africa Rugby World Cup Final 2007 Stade De France, Paris, France 20 October 2007 Date: 20 October 2007

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sifflet; Whistle; Pfeife (engraving)
7197565 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sifflet; Whistle; Pfeife (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sifflet; Whistle; Pfeife)

A bird whistle (litho)
7201125 A bird whistle (litho) by Hepple, Wilson (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bird whistle. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (Boys Own Paper Office, London)

Guard blowing his whistle as the train is about to depart (colour litho)
7186397 Guard blowing his whistle as the train is about to depart (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hunting Equipment (oil on canvas)
BAL226661 Hunting Equipment (oil on canvas) by Kerckhoff, Frans (fl.1661); 105.4x135.9 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington

Pa. German Water Whistle, c. 1938. Creator: Carl Strehlau
Pa. German Water Whistle, c. 1938

Masked Figurine with Boar Headdress, Possibly a Ocarina (Whistle), c. A. D. 1300
Masked Figurine with Boar Headdress, Possibly a Ocarina (Whistle), c. A.D. 1300. Tairona, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

Whistle with an Iguana or Saurian Sculpted on its Surface, c. A. D. 1300. Creator: Unknown
Whistle with an Iguana or Saurian Sculpted on its Surface, c. A.D. 1300. Tairona, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

Masked Figurine Holding a Drum, Possibly a Ocarina (Whistle), c. A. D. 1300
Masked Figurine Holding a Drum, Possibly a Ocarina (Whistle), c. A.D. 1300. Tairona, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

Vinaigrette with Whistle in the Form of a Hunting Horn, Scotland, c. 1840

Vinaigrette, Scotland, c. 1825. Creator: Unknown
Vinaigrette, Scotland, c. 1825

Whistle and Bells with Coral, c. 1722. Creator: Thomas Edwards
Whistle and Bells with Coral, c. 1722. Babys toy probably given as a christening present. Coral was believed to protect against illness, and was also used for teething

Whistle in the Form of the Head of a Jaguar, Possibly A. D. 250 / 900. Creator: Unknown
Whistle in the Form of the Head of a Jaguar, Possibly A.D. 250/900

Whistle, c. A. D. 800. Creator: Unknown
Whistle, c. A.D. 800

Whistle in the Form of a Standing Figure, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Whistle in the Form of a Standing Figure, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

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"Whistle: A Timeless Symbol of Authority, Safety, and Team Spirit" From the shrill sound of a Metropolitan Police whistle and chain to the haunting echo of a Titanic whistle, these small but mighty instruments have played significant roles throughout history. Step back in time as we explore the diverse uses and fascinating stories behind the humble whistle. In the 1960s kitchen, amidst clinking pots and sizzling pans, a sharp blow on a whistle signaled mealtime for families across the nation. But beyond its culinary role, whistles held crucial positions in various industries. At Swindon Works in 1936, skilled hooter operators used their whistles to orchestrate precise timings for train departures – ensuring smooth journeys for passengers. For law enforcement officers worldwide, whistles were indispensable tools. The iconic Metropolitan Police whistle and chain became synonymous with authority as it pierced through bustling streets to maintain order. In station parade rooms across London, policemen stood tall while their commanding officer's piercing blast echoed off walls – an unmistakable call to duty. Yet not all whistles were associated with serious matters; they also brought joy and camaraderie. Picture a hockey team from Cornwall around 1900 proudly blowing their whistles before charging onto the ice rink – united by shared passion and determination. Beyond sports fields or police stations, even everyday individuals found solace in this simple instrument. Mrs Pat Dunn of Weymouth honed her skills at Weymouth FC using her trusty whistle – finding empowerment through training alongside male counterparts during an era when women's participation was limited. The grand Queen Mary Ocean Liner relied on its powerful set of whistles for signaling purposes during treacherous voyages across vast oceans. These haunting blasts cut through thick fog like beacons guiding sailors safely home. And let us not forget moments that brought laughter amid chaos.