Flashing Collection

Police Car Chase 1991
Police officers driving a police car during a car chase, on the radio and wearing seatbelts. Metropolitan Police on an emergency call

GLC-LFB - Ford Cortina staff car at Lambeth HQ
The GLC-LFB was created on 1st April 1965. A series of pictures was commissioned, photographing each type of fire engine and other vehicle either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire

Clothing Stockings: The Nora Batty look. Wrinkled stockings are the new fashion theme from Ghost. Alison Whitaker is wearing her Nora Batty stockings with a mulberry velvet jacket, quilted skirt

A woman showing off her underwear underneath her dress. December 1964 P018254

Fireflies (Luciola parvula himebotaru) flashing at night for courtship and reproduction. Gifu, Japan. Composite image

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) female Marion Co. IL

American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) performing courtship wing flashing, Quinta Playa, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Flock of American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) performing courtship strutting and wing flashing, Quinta Playa, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Looking forward to Summer, decoration project made with holiday plans - illustration from la Vie Parisienne
3029658 Looking forward to Summer, decoration project made with holiday plans - illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1927 (litho) by Vald Es (D Espagnat, Georges (1870-1950) & Valverane

The Afghan Campaign, Scraps from Lataband Camp (engraving)
1045166 The Afghan Campaign, Scraps from Lataband Camp (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign, Scraps from Lataband Camp)

Flashing Steel Ridden By Jamie Osborne 21 March 1995 Date: 21 March 1995

Self-Luminant Fishes (litho)
5210974 Self-Luminant Fishes (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Luminant Fishes. Illustration for Marvels of the Universe (Hutchinson)

Churchills Cabaret, Broadway at 49th Street, 1917 (b / w photo)
1078711 Churchills Cabaret, Broadway at 49th Street, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Churchills Cabaret)

A picturesque horse escape in the countryside of Novara (colour litho)
2778079 A picturesque horse escape in the countryside of Novara (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

It was Abadie who made the Sacre-Coeur, but God made this!, published Paris c
STC217039 It was Abadie who made the Sacre-Coeur, but God made this!, published Paris c.1895-96 (colour litho) by Willette

The Queen is Dead, flashing the News to all the Warships off Portsmouth (litho)
1040177 The Queen is Dead, flashing the News to all the Warships off Portsmouth (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen is Dead)

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056274 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving)
1058845 The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign)

An off-list course (colour litho)
2778494 An off-list course (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An off-list course)

Searching for the Missing Gunboat "Wasp, "on the Parcel Coral Reefs, China Seas (engraving)
1046350 Searching for the Missing Gunboat " Wasp, " on the Parcel Coral Reefs, China Seas (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

48th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue, 1917 (b / w photo)
1078710 48th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Spanish-American War (litho)
1039543 The Spanish-American War (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Ideal Theatre, 693 Eighth Avenue, at 49th Street, c. 1916-17 (b / w photo)
1078705 Ideal Theatre, 693 Eighth Avenue, at 49th Street, c.1916-17 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Illuminated marquee for 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea and
1079015 Illuminated marquee for 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea and The Foolish Virgin, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056276 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

West 42nd Street, 1917 (b / w photo)
1078709 West 42nd Street, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: West 42nd Street, night view of parked cars)

Times Square, from the 16th floor of the Times Building, 1917 (b / w photo)
1078708 Times Square, from the 16th floor of the Times Building, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Times Square)

Globe Theatre, 46th Street and Broadway, c. 1916-17 (b / w photo)
1078703 Globe Theatre, 46th Street and Broadway, c.1916-17 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Globe Theatre)

With All Their Banners Bravely Spread, And All Their Armour Flashing High (engraving)
1105799 With All Their Banners Bravely Spread, And All Their Armour Flashing High (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Australian batsmen Rick McCosker making a few vital adjustments in the nets at Lords before the Cricket World Cup, May 1975

Male model wearing raincoat in menswear department. 1966

Tower Man at Work

Flashing the Signal to Charge by Searchlight, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Flashing the Signal to Charge by Searchlight, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Grinding the flashing from a casting, AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. The flashing is the excess steel which is left on the casting when the steel sets

northern lights dance over a mountain range on Icelands South Coast, Vik, Iceland
The northern lights dance over a mountain range on Icelands South Coast; Vik, Southern Region, Iceland

Beautiful aurora sky and snow covered tundra, Eureka, Alaska, USA
Beautiful aurora display dancing over the snow covered tundra near Eureka; Eureka, Alaska, United States of America

Aurora borealis or northern lights over the Dempster Highway in winter, Yukon
Aurora borealis (or northern lights) in a starry sky over the snow covered mountains along the Dempster Highway in winter; Yukon, Canada

The Heceta Head Lighthouse Flashes On A Foggy Morning; Florence, Oregon, United States Of America

Signalling equipment on the Western Front, WW1
The various instruments used by signallers in transmitting messages on the Western Front during the First World War. In the left hand top corner are the aerial cables conveying telephone or Morse

Volvo Police Sweden

Digital illustration of repointing mortar joint around metal flashing above extension roof using trowel

Digital illustration waterproof, overlapping aluminium flashing tape on joint between roof and brick wall

The Exhibition Stare-Case, Somerset House, c
XYC159598 The Exhibition Stare-Case, Somerset House, c.1800 (w/c with grey & brown wash on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 44.7x29.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Owl Moth (Automeris belti) adult, flashing eyespots and showing opossum face in defense, on ground in cloudforest, Volcan Arenal N.P. Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, August

Pump vehicle at Southwark HQ, SE1
The pump from Southwark fire station at Brigade Headquarters, SE1. Bells and flashing amber lights were the means of clearing a passage through Londons traffic before blue lights

Grand Cayman Blue-throated Anole (Norops conspersus) adult male, displaying with extended dewlap, descending tree trunk, Cayman Islands

German battleship sinking at night, WW1
An artists impression of a German battleship sinking at night, with searchlights flashing in all directions, during the First World War. Date: 1916

Optical telegraphy, 19th century
Optical telegraphy. Historical artwork of a light- signalling device used in optical telegraphy. This is a Mangin projector, invented by colonel Mangin in the early 1880s

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"Flashing: From Police Car Chases to Fashion Trends and Natural Phenomena" In 1991, a thrilling police car chase unfolded, captivating audiences with its high-speed action. The GLC-LFB Ford Cortina staff car at Lambeth HQ played a pivotal role in this adrenaline-fueled pursuit. Across the pond, the Volvo British English added its own touch of sophistication to the world of automobiles. Its sleek design and impeccable performance made it a symbol of elegance on the roads. Speaking of fashion, who would have thought that wrinkled stockings could become a trend? The Nora Batty look took center stage as fashionistas embraced this unconventional style choice. Nature also has its way for courtship and reproduction. Fireflies illuminated the night skies in Gifu, Japan, creating a mesmerizing composite image that showcased their enchanting dance. Meanwhile, in Marion Co. , IL, an American Redstart female displayed her vibrant plumage as she fluttered through the trees. Her subtle flashes caught the attention of potential mates during this delicate courtship ritual. During WW1 on the Western Front, signalling equipment became crucial for communication amidst chaos. These devices served as lifelines connecting soldiers across treacherous battlefields. Fast forward to December 1964 when societal norms were challenged by a woman confidently showing off her underwear underneath her dress. This bold act defied conventions and sparked conversations about personal expression. The animal kingdom also knows how to put on quite a show. American flamingos gracefully performed courtship wing flashing rituals on Quinta Playa in Isabela Island within Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. Their elegant displays captivated both observers and potential partners alike. Not all forms are limited to individuals; sometimes entire flocks join in too. A flock of American flamingos strutted their stuff alongside wing flashing movements during their elaborate courtship dances on Quinta Playa - truly an awe-inspiring sight.