Whistle Collection (page 3)

Princess Mary, President of the Girl Guides, 1923 (colour litho)
473021 Princess Mary, President of the Girl Guides, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hoary Marmot ever vigilant, signals danger with high pitched whistles
1192356 Hoary Marmot ever vigilant, signals danger with high pitched whistles by Fuertes, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Imagined scene of a royal procession of the time of King Louis XIV of France being startled by the whistle of a steam
5207270 Imagined scene of a royal procession of the time of King Louis XIV of France being startled by the whistle of a steam train (engraving) by French School

Portrait of Whistler, 1859 (drypoint on golden Japan paper)
990518 Portrait of Whistler, 1859 (drypoint on golden Japan paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 22.6x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Whistler)

Le Flageolet, 1890 (oil on canvas)
825626 Le Flageolet, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 57x88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Flageolet. Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1890

Birdies Singing Lesson (engraving)
3626084 Birdies Singing Lesson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birdies Singing Lesson. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

The Penny Whistler (colour litho)
610739 The Penny Whistler (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penny Whistler.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Gold Ornaments from the Graves of the Incas of Peru, Lady Brasseys Collection (engraving)
1107158 Gold Ornaments from the Graves of the Incas of Peru, Lady Brasseys Collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Fr 12476 Fol. 109v The Nine Muses from Le Champion des Dames
BNP159912 Ms Fr 12476 Fol.109v The Nine Muses from Le Champion des Dames by Martin le Franc (1410-61) 1451 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Neighborhood Policeman on His Beat, 1938 (colour litho)
3036055 Neighborhood Policeman on His Beat, 1938 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a policeman whistling while walking his neighborhood beat;)

The Nason Manufacturing Co, New York City (chromolitho)
3656969 The Nason Manufacturing Co, New York City (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nason Manufacturing Co, New York City)

Two newspaper vendors with long whistles peddling newspapers in a London street
FLO4666985 Two newspaper vendors with long whistles peddling newspapers in a London street. Wood engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Toys (engraving)
2802010 Toys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toys. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Conductor (chromolitho)
732670 Conductor (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conductor.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho)
NFM315178 Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

L Plate au beurre, number 47, Satirique en couleurs, 1902_3_8: Metiers
ICA4876897 L Plate au beurre, number 47, Satirique en couleurs, 1902_3_8: Metiers, Architecture Urbanisme - Illustration by Francisco Sancha Lengo (1874-1936) by Sancha y Lengo

Indian Medicine Bag, Whistle, Drum, etc (engraving)
965389 Indian Medicine Bag, Whistle, Drum, etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Medicine Bag, Whistle, Drum, etc)

A new song (chromolitho)
3656160 A new song (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new song. Illustration for Boys Own (nd).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Designs for Two Spoons and a Dog Whistle, 1539. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Designs for Two Spoons and a Dog Whistle, 1539

A Liverpool air raid warden fully equipped with his whistle and bell ready to sound the warning for an air raid evacuation, 5th September 1939

Melissa Nyman, aged nine months, whistles all day long and has been doing so for the past month. She lives in Harrow with her parents

Miss Rose Heilbron barrister of law 30th April 1946

Billy Connolly, Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor, wearing Glasgow Rangers Football Jersey, when referring Old Crocks match at Parkhead. May 1976

Mr. Prem Vohra, an inter-city rail guard, "whistles out"
Mr. Prem Vohra, an inter-city rail guard, " whistles out" a new train as it starts its journey on 4th May 1970

Jim Harper who was stationmaster for the day on Tanfield Railway which started an all-day service from an new station at Sunniside, Gateshead on 14th July 1982

Sixty five year old Eddie Dyke, of Sunderland who is chairman of the South Tynedale Railway Society at Alston with his teddy

Cinderella at the Royal Court Theatre Liverpool 14th December 1971. Two of the stars of the show singer Vince Hill as buttons and Barbara Windsor as Cinderella

Home Championship match at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Wales 1 v England 1. Welsh footballing great John Charles (right) lies injured on the floor with Welsh trainer Jack Jones as referee H Phillips blows

Mr. P. F. Power, football referee. March 1953 D1030-002
Mr. P.F. Power, football referee. March 1953 D1030-002

21 Year old Jennifer Bazeley of Thornton Heath after being appointed Britains first woman football referee, 1st February 1976

Actor Sid James in film Upstairs and Downstairs 1959

Beryl Pugh one of a handful of women Football Association referees. Seen here tossing a coin at the start of the game November 1956

Oliver Jackson, 11, from Hexham plays the penny whistle to the animals in June 1998, at Cherryburn cottage, Thomas Bewicks birth place. 17/06/98

Susan Cash had the task of launching Beamish Museums newest working exhibit, the 102 year old Lewin Locomotive

You can whistle for it. Bob Smith-Referee seen here in his day job as a Railway Guard. October 1952 C5210

Michal Neale 7 Year Old Naval cadet. March 1953 D1562

The proudest cadet in the country blows his own bosuns pipe. He is Michael Neale, 7, of the Plymouth Naval Boys Brigade. The pipe was presented to him by his regional commander to remind him of

Possibly a Sculpture or Whistle, Iran, probably 8th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Possibly a Sculpture or Whistle, Iran, probably 8th-12th century

Whistle, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Whistle, Iran, 9th-10th century

Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl, 1862. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl, 1862. The model is Joanna Hiffernan, the artists mistress

Captain Steers Boat Date: 1950

Womens Football
Womens football : the referee with her whistle about to start the game Date: circa 1920s

WHISTLE AND ILL COME 2
Oh, whistle, and Ill come to you ! The thing in Parkinss hotel room Date: 1915

WHISTLE AND ILL COME
Oh, whistle, and Ill come to you ! Parkinss dream of the thing on the sea-shore Date: 1915

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England, Cumbria, Kirby Lonsdale, Man in period costume playing tin whistle flute at Victorian Festival in 1987

Churchill - with gas mask and whistle
Churchill - apparently with gas mask and whistle! Pub unknown

The Talyllyn Narrow Guage Railway. The fireman blows the whistle of a steam locomotive (believed to be Loco No 7 Tom Rolt when it first entered service on the railway). Date: 1991

Man playing tin whistle, Agra, India - 1
Indian tin whistle player with a luxuriant silver beard, and wearing a deep blue turban, plays his tin whistle in Agra, India Date: 1986

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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.