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Communicating Collection

"Communicating: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society" In a world where knowledge is power, communication becomes the key to unlocking its potential

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Particle physics equations

Particle physics equations

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A map from On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, 1855 (litho)

A map from On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, 1855 (litho)
1195411 A map from On the Mode of Communication of Cholera, 1855 (litho) by Snow, John (1813-58) (after); 22, 5x14, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Carrier Pigeon poster

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

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Eye examination

Eye examination
MODEL RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Eye examination. Teenage (16 year old) girl looks through a refractor during an eye examination at an ophthalmologist

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Particle physics equations

Particle physics equations

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Red letterbox and telephone box in the snow

Red letterbox and telephone box in the snow, Highlands, Scotland, UK, Europe

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Channel tunnel

Channel tunnel. Historical artwork of a tunnel beneath the English Channel through which Napoleons troops are moving to invade England

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Konstantin Buteyko, Soviet doctor

Konstantin Buteyko, Soviet doctor
Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko (1923-2003), Soviet medical doctor and researcher. In the 1950s, Buteyko, a Ukrainian, developed a theory on the effects of deep breathing (hyperventilation)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters

Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. A loco driver from the Park Gate Iron and Steel Company in Rotherham on an intercom in the cab of his diesel loco

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Breaking bad news

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Early telephone, historical artwork

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Parents kissing baby boy

Parents kissing baby boy
MODEL RELEASED. Parents kissing baby boy. Mother and father kissing their 6-month-old baby boy

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Heliograph used by British army in Africa

Heliograph used by British army in Africa
Heliograph used in the British army in Africa, probably during the Boer War (1899-1902). The heliograph is a wireless telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight (generally using Morse code)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Woman On the Phone

Woman On the Phone Date: 1916

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Telephone bureau exchange, 1889

Telephone bureau exchange, 1889
Telephone bureau exchange. 19th-century artwork of woman operating the exchange at a telephone bureau. They are using receivers to listen to incoming calls and using the wires

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Bedtime reading

Bedtime reading
MODEL RELEASED. Bedtime reading. Mother reading a book to her four-year-old daughter at bedtime

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Wireless communication

Wireless communication
MODEL RELEASED. Wireless communication. Boy using a bluetooth hands-free headset for his mobile phone

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The wireless transmission room at Croydon Aerodrome, London, England which was re-opened in 1928

The wireless transmission room at Croydon Aerodrome, London, England which was re-opened in 1928
3058465 The wireless transmission room at Croydon Aerodrome, London, England which was re-opened in 1928. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935 by Unknown photographer

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876
532043 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876. Bell in lecture hall of Boston University

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)

Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)
650536 Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 68.8x75.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinsel Toes. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board)

Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board)
827464 Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33.4x30.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Isabella of Bavaria)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: German field telephone, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

German field telephone, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German field telephone, 1914. German soldier talking on telephone which is attached to a tree, next to a brick building, during World War I.

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860

Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860. Creator: Unknown
China - the British Forces in Talien-Wan - Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860

Background imageCommunicating Collection: News of a death, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar

News of a death, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
News of a death, 1803-c.1899. A man (announcer or notifier) communicates the death of someone to a housewife on the doorstep of a house where wine is sold

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Village herald, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Village herald, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Village herald, c1907. Dakota man, wearing war bonnet, sitting on horseback, his left hand outstreched toward tipi in background, others on horseback

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Meeting, 1884. Artist: Maria Konstantinowka Bashkirtseff

The Meeting, 1884. Artist: Maria Konstantinowka Bashkirtseff
The Meeting, 1884. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Bird singing on tree branch

Bird singing on tree branch

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century)

Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
Louis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century). One of the instigators of the Oath of the Tennis Court

Background imageCommunicating Collection: All directions sign post, Key West, Florida, USA

All directions sign post, Key West, Florida, USA

Background imageCommunicating Collection: HARE'S APPARATUS

HARE'S APPARATUS
Robert Hare's device for communicating with the dead Picture 1 of 2 Date: circa 1854

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Armoured corvette SMS Sachsen was the type ship of the Sachsen class named after her

Armoured corvette SMS Sachsen was the type ship of the Sachsen class named after her
1900s, 19th-century, 4, accurate, app, application, apps, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, boat, boats, bunch of, cell phone, cellphone, cellular phone, communicate, communicating

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A warm place, at the tiled stove the farmer's daughter is sitting and knitting

A warm place, at the tiled stove the farmer's daughter is sitting and knitting
1900s, 19th-century, 2, 3 people, activities, activity, arts and crafts, at home, auf, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, burn, chat, childlike, children, chitchat, communicate

Background imageCommunicating Collection: An old couple making music at home, he playing the flute and his woman holding the notes, 1880

An old couple making music at home, he playing the flute and his woman holding the notes, 1880, Spain, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 2, 2 people, app, application, apps, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, at home, black, black-and-white, black-white, cell phone, cellphone, cellular phone, communicate

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Demosthenes, 384 to 322 B. C. A Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens, Greece, Historical

Demosthenes, 384 to 322 B. C. A Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens, Greece, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, altertum, america, american, ancient civilizations, ancient greek civilization, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, athens, balkan

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The village scholar reads a letter aloud, Germany, 1881, Historical

The village scholar reads a letter aloud, Germany, 1881, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, activities, activity, athletic, books, building, buildings, class, classes, communicate, communicating, communicative, digital, digitally, documents

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Rebuffed, young man has tried unsuccessfully to strike up a conversation with a young woman

Rebuffed, young man has tried unsuccessfully to strike up a conversation with a young woman, the two woman walk
1900s, 19th-century, 2, 5 people, adults, affection, arts, black, black-and-white, black-white, chat, chitchat, communicate, communicating, communications, communicative, contemporary, content

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Field telegraph station in operation, telegraph, communication, Germany, 1898, Historic

Field telegraph station in operation, telegraph, communication, Germany, 1898, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, black, black-and-white, black-white, call, communicate, communicating, communications, communicative, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Ancient Roman Gymnasium or Academy of Letters, historical Rome, Italy

The Ancient Roman Gymnasium or Academy of Letters, historical Rome, Italy
17th-century, academies, academy, altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings

Background imageCommunicating Collection: National Socialism, Crowd at a National Socialist Rally in Dresden c

National Socialism, Crowd at a National Socialist Rally in Dresden c. 1933, Saxony, Germany, Historical
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, cities, communicate, communicating, communications, communicative, contemporary, copy, crowd

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Discovered love letters, the parents found love letter to their daughter in the desk, Germany, 1880

Discovered love letters, the parents found love letter to their daughter in the desk, Germany, 1880
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, affection, archive, arts, big, black-and-white, black-white, bloom, blossoms, character, children, commemorating, commemoration, communicate, communicating

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Printers, Linotype typesetting machine from Mergenthaler Setzmaschinenfabrik, Germany

Printers, Linotype typesetting machine from Mergenthaler Setzmaschinenfabrik, Germany
1900s, 19th-century, app, application, apps, archive, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castings, cell phone, cellphone, cellular phone

Background imageCommunicating Collection: Fleet of English ships at sea lighting warning beacons

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

Background imageCommunicating Collection: The Seesaw, 1891 (oil on canvas)

The Seesaw, 1891 (oil on canvas)
BAL34154 The Seesaw, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 88.2x73 cm; Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; (add.info.: by Arthur John Elsley)

Background imageCommunicating Collection: A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)

A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)
658199 A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas) by Frangiamore, Salvatore (1853-1915); 67.3x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Slap in the Face. Salvatore Frangiamore (fl. 1897). Oil on canvas

Background imageCommunicating Collection: DDE-90034006

DDE-90034006
Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, large curious boar on a rock island along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

Background imageCommunicating Collection: DDE-90033984

DDE-90033984
Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Adult bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus, on an ice floe gives warning to keep a distance, summer. Date: 14/05/2009

Background imageCommunicating Collection: DDE-90033935

DDE-90033935
Greenland Sea, Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Poolepynten. Walrus, Odobenus rosmarus, bull resting on a beach barks a warning. Date: 14/05/2009

Background imageCommunicating Collection: DDE-90024481

DDE-90024481
Indian Elephant communicating, Corbett National Park, India Date: 03/05/2005



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"Communicating: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society" In a world where knowledge is power, communication becomes the key to unlocking its potential. Just like particle physics equations that unravel the mysteries of our universe, effective communication holds immense power in connecting people and ideas. Amidst a serene snowy landscape, a red letterbox and telephone box stand as silent witnesses to countless conversations held within their walls. From heartfelt confessions to urgent messages, these iconic symbols remind us of the importance of staying connected even in the harshest conditions. A vintage carrier pigeon poster captures an age-old method of communication, reminding us that innovation often stems from necessity. In contrast, an eye examination symbolizes how clear communication enables us to understand one another's perspectives with clarity and empathy. The image of a train driver on an intercom takes us back to South Yorkshire in 1964 when technology allowed voices to travel across distances effortlessly. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of improving connections. The Channel Tunnel emerges as a modern marvel - proof that barriers can be overcome through collaboration and effective communication between nations. Similarly, Konstantin Buteyko's work reminds us that language transcends borders; his Soviet medical breakthroughs continue saving lives worldwide today. Breaking bad news is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging tasks. Yet it is through compassionate dialogue that we find solace amidst difficult times - offering support and understanding when words fail us. An early telephone depicted in historical artwork showcases how far we have come since Alexander Graham Bell's invention revolutionized global connectivity forever. It stands as a reminder that every conversation has the potential for greatness if given proper attention. In moments both big and small, such as parents kissing their baby boy or British soldiers using heliographs in Africa during wartime, communicating becomes not just about exchanging information but also conveying love, hope, courage – emotions beyond words alone. Ultimately, the thread that weaves together the fabric of society.