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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

Man playing tin whistle, Agra, India - 2
Indian tin whistle player with a luxuriant silver beard, and wearing a deep blue turban, plays his tin whistle in Agra, India Date: 1986

Sadness in Spring, c1878-1906, (1906). Creator: James Clark
Sadness in Spring, c1878-1906, (1906). Watercolour by James Clark (1858-1943). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

Greece - Greek Infantry troops in action on manoeuvres. Date: circa 1907

X - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
X - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

B - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
B - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Figurine of an actor whistling, from Jiaozuo, Henan, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) (terracotta)
XIR215126 Figurine of an actor whistling, from Jiaozuo, Henan, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) (terracotta) by Chinese School; height: 37 cm; Peoples Republic of China; Chinese, out of copyright

Yuletide Music by the Town Band, 1910. Printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]

Instructor Boy, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Instructor Boy, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Frightened passengers in the first-class compartment call to the guard, asking why the train has had to come to such a sudden halt

Life Skull Books Flute Whistle 1632-1660 oil
Still Life with Skull, Books, Flute and Whistle, 1632-1660, oil on oak wood, 20 x 26 cm, Signed on the tabletop on the right: H. Steenwijck, Harmen Steenwyck, Delft 1612- nach 1656

Julie Fowlis playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Julie Fowlis playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

A model wears a bonnet style hat June 1965 She poses, looking upwards, with one and under her chin, whistling as she thinks

WWI Officers whistle dated 1915
First World War Officers whistle dated 1915, manufactured by J. Hudson & Co. Birmingham. Lanyard included. Firearms & Equipment

Police Whistle
January 1909: A policeman blowing his whistle. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Southern Railway (SR) Electric at Poll Hill, Kent. 1934

W. H. HARRISON: CARTOON, 1840. The Peoples Line--Take care of the Locomotive
W.H.HARRISON: CARTOON, 1840. The Peoples Line--Take care of the Locomotive. An 1840 presidential campaign cartoon showing a Hard Cider barrel locomotive with Harrisons head bearing down on Martin Van

Historic portrait of policeman blowing a whistle, 1950-60s black and white

Highway Patrolman In Uniform And Sunglasses Blowing His Whistle Without Use Of His Hands Badge Cap Chain Keystone
UNITED STATES - Circa 1940s: Highway Patrolman In Uniform And Sunglasses Blowing His Whistle Without Use Of His Hands Badge Cap Chain Keystone

Children playing musical instruments
Two children play musical instruments while their dog is a reluctant drummer. Date: c.1920

Young Australian Army cadet saluting, photographed in Chelsea, London. Note the distinctive shape of the hat. Date: circa 1910

The Whistler and his Dog by David Duggin
A little boy, dressed appealingly in shorts, braces and cap plays a penny whistle, much to the amusement of his attentive dog. Date: 1938

Sterling silver goods, Plate 207, showing bells, a trowel, bouquet holders, whistles, a dram flask, cutlery and other items. Date: circa 1880s

Our Boys Clothing Company, sailor clothing
Our Boys Clothing Company featuring sailor themed clothing for boys. Features: Man-o -war-suit (Figures 35, 36 & 37) Silk sailor collars (Figure 38) Lanyard and whistle (Figure 39)

Happy Families - Miss Parker. circa 1940s

Music cover, The Old Kitchen Kettle Keeps Singing a Song! By Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. 1932

Snap Playing Card - Man with penny whistle. circa 1910s

Woman police officers accessories: a whistle on a chain, a plastic-covered notebook, a wooden truncheon with leather strap, and the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa late 1980s

A Game of Rounders
A teacher supervises a group of children playing rounders in a park. Date: 1960s

GUARD (1860S)
The guard stands on the platform, raising his left arm and blowing his whistle, informing the driver that the train may leave. Date: circa 1860

CHILD IN BED 3 / 3 C1880
Little boy in bed, playing with his toes. (3 of 3) Date: circa 1880

Large Group on the Beach ( New Beach ) - a Whistle photograph incorporating many people (unknown to each other) gathered together to be photographed by a photographers whistle! Date: 1947

Music cover, I Whistle and Wait for Katie, written, composed and sung by Michael Nolan of Annie Rooney fame. circa 1895

WW2 poster, In a raid, keep your gas mask always with you
WW2 Civil Defence poster, In a raid, keep your gas mask always with you. Date: early 1940s

A Japanese traffic controller holds onto his sign, and is blowing his whistle. The sign he holds currently reads Stop. Date: 1932

Whistle insect, Eugaster spinulosa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802)

Troop Leader, St Marys Own Troop, Georgetown, Guyana
Troop Leader John Lewis of St Marys Own Troop, Georgetown, British Guyana, South America

Two boy scouts from British Guyana, South America
Two boy scouts (one East Indian, one African) from British Guyana, South America, observing the Fourth Scout Law (A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout...)

Bonzos bath night by George Studdy
Bonzos bath night -- as bath night approaches he gets more and more nervous and jumps at every little sound. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Haydns toy symphony
Various musical instruments for children, as used in the Haydn toy symphony. Date: 1874

Whistling Party Girl
Teenage girl at a house party looking like shes trying to whistle. Date: mid 1960s

Double Whistle, Pre-Columbian, 7th9th century, Mexico, Mayan, Pottery, paint, Height, 8 1 / 2, 21
Double Whistle, Pre-Columbian, 7th9th century, Mexico, Mayan, Pottery, paint, Height, 8 1/2, 21.6 cm, Aerophone-Whistle Flute, pottery, whistle, form, bird standing, two legs, tail, double whistle

Design Rattle Whistle recto Crude Sketches Equine Animal
Artokoloro

AIR RAID WARDEN, 1943. An air raid warden in Rochester, New York. Photograph by Ralph Amdursky, 1943

TRAFFIC COP. A traffic cop standing under an umbrella stand while directing traffic, Newport, Rhode Island. Photograph, early 20th century

Rugby referee signalling penalty kick, free kick, try and penalty kick, advantage, scrum awarded, knock on

COAL MINER, 1942. Coal miner at end of the days work at Montour #4 mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph by John Collier, November 1942

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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.