Message Collection (page 50)

Town crier with a lost child
Town crier calling, " Child lost!" and ringing an alarm bell. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Union sentries reading a Confederate message, Civil War
Confederate messenger stopped by Union pickets, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen roused by Paul Revere to do battle in Lexington, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Revere seeing two lights in the Old North Church steeple, riding to Lexington to warn the Minutemen the British were coming, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Reveres ride to awaken the Minutemen of Lexington, Massachusetts, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Revere calling the Lexington Minutemen to arms, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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General Washington is brought the news that the British had crossed the Brandywine to occupy Philadelphia, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

King George Vs message to troops of the Expeditionary Force from Buckingham Palace after Belgium had been attacked by Germany

Saumur - Horse training at the Cavalry School. Saumur is home to the Cadre Noir, the Ecole Nationale d Equitation (National School of Horsemanship), known for its annual horse shows

Reuter Telegraph Messenger Girl, London
A wonderful card depicting a female employee (Messenger) of the Reuter Telegraph Company

Cortes & Queen 1898
The Spanish Queen delivers a message to Cortes on the outbreak of the Hispano- American War

Le Havre - Port Semaphore System
The Semaphore system at the port of Le Havre, France

Postcard from a serving girl
A postcard message sent to Miss Elsie Underwood, Bournemouth from Lil, recently employed as one of ten servants working at No.2 Wilton Crescent, London S.W

Princess Elizabeth of York uses the Pigeon Post
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth (b. 1926) when Princess Elizabeth, together with her sister Princess Margaret in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

Through the Mine-Field
The crew of a British destroyer gingerly negotiate their way through a German mine-field in the North Sea. The captain is reading a wireless message

An Allied radiographer on the Balkan front receiving message
A photograph of a group of Allied soldiers outside a dug-out on the Balkan front in October 1916. At a makeshift table is a radiographer receiving messages from allied aircraft

The Glorious Stand of the Royal West Kents in Trones Wood
An illustration of a small group of the Royal West Kent regiment repelling German attacks in Trones Wood, France. The soldiers are reported to have been separated from their main force during a night

Propaganda Tram 2
To make sure all get the Bolshevik message, every kind of propaganda tool is used - this agitation tram carries the word through city streets

Propaganda Tram
To ensure everyone gets the Bolshevik message, every kind of propaganda tool is used - this agitation tram carries the word through city streets

HMS Alert and HMS Discovery seen from the deck of HMS V
Engraving showing HMS Alert and HMS Discovery (both in the background) parting company with HMS Valorous (foreground) at the beginning of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Franco-Prussian War. A Friend in Need
A Lady and her maid catch their pigeon as it returns home with a message

Dr Slades spirit writing trail
A message from the spirits: a sketch of a slate showing a message from Dr Slades deceased wife. Slade first practised his spirit communication in America before travelling to England where he gave

Chinese Official
A Chinese official reads a message brought to him by a courier

Black Beauty 1st Edition
Cover of a first edition of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, first published in 1877. The inside has an autographed message from the author

Wampum Message
Wampum beadwork is not merely a decorative object, but is a method of recording treaties, agreements, historic events and the like, which it is desired to preserve

Note from the President
The President of the Republic sends a message to the Assemblee Nationale : they are more and more at odds as the year progresses, leading to the December coup d etat

Phone Message
A secretary writes down a phone message

Cowpers Writing Telegraph
A diagram of Cowpers writing telegraph. Invented in 1878 by William Cowper (1819-1893), the machine was able to reproduce a message written some distance away by a process of interrupted electrical

Zeppelin Lz 126 (Zr3)
Zeppelin LZ-126 goes to USA as war reparations : before its departure it flies over Berlin during its test flight and drops a message in the Konigsplatz

Mercadiers Multiphone
Mercadiers multiple receiver, enabling the whole family or office to listen to an incoming message

Birthday K C Spaniel
A King Charles Spaniel and a girl on a postcard sending a birthday message

Eros and Psyche
Love pursuing the soul - what appears on the surface to be no more than a simple love story, can, if you wish, be interpreted as carrying a profound spiritual message

Telegraph Boy (Petherick
London characters: the TELEGRAPH BOY is the human link in the chain which can bring a message from New York or Bombay to Belgrave Square, delivering it by hand

Peter Hermit / Jerusalem
FIRST CRUSADE Peter the Hermit delivering the Message of Simeon, Patriarch of Jerusalem, to Pope Urban II

Girl Writes in Snow 1890
A Victorian girl sets down her basket of holly to write a Christmas message in the snow with her umbrella

Houdinis Grave Message
" HOUDINIs MESSAGE FROM THE GRAVE" Title of an article which appeared in Fate Magazine

Western Union operating room, New York, USA
The Western Union main operating room at the companys New York offices, showing a front view of the switchboard, the pneumatic message system and the mechanical in-house system

Formula One World Championship: The Albert Park GP protesters air their thoughts
The Albert Park GP protesters air their thoughts. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday 17 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Happy Christmas written in the snow by a man weeing
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9 / 11 Messages on tiles on fence in Greenwich Village
9/11 Messages on tiles on fence in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

Paper cranes, Childrens Peace Memorial, Hiroshima, Japan

Prayer tablets, Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Thamudic inscriptions carved 2000 years ago by Arabian tribe of camel caravan on Jebal Umm Ishrin, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East

Announcement of Victory
A man summons the people of the village with the sounds of a drum to hear the announcement of victories in Addis Ababa

Charles Hawtrey / Players
(Sir) CHARLES HAWTREY English actor-manager in A Message from Mars

Ethiopian Postman
An Ethiopian postman on horseback delivers a message to a tribal leader outside his tent

Racial / Fiji / Message 19C
Fiji: an ambassador brings a message

Wesleyan home Missions
METHODIST MISSION Mr George Coooks Wesleyan Home Missions Touring Gospel Car carries the Methodist message throughout Britain

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"Messages that Transcend Time: From Battlefields to Hearts" Flags fluttered, carrying Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, a message of victory echoing through history. A French poster from General de Gaulle during World War II conveyed a powerful message of resilience and unity against adversity. In shimmering gold foil, an inspiring message reminds us to embrace our individuality and be true to ourselves - always. "Things That Matter, " as expressed by Bruce Bairnsfather, encapsulates the profound messages that touch our souls and shape our lives. The intricate synapse nerve junction captured in TEM imagery symbolizes the complex communication network within us, transmitting vital messages. Saint John of the Cross' colored engraving speaks volumes about spiritual enlightenment and carries a timeless message of faith and devotion. A vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet silently conveys the valorous spirit behind every soldier's mission. Amidst war-torn France in WW1, Royal Engineers relied on messenger dogs to deliver crucial messages with unwavering loyalty and bravery. Trust your journey; these golden words remind us that life is an adventure filled with unexpected twists but ultimately leading us towards growth and fulfillment. Releasing carrier pigeons from tanks during WW1 exemplified how even amidst chaos, hope soared high as these feathered messengers carried urgent missives across enemy lines. H. M. S Victory proudly flew its famous signal on 21 October 1905—a symbolic message representing naval prowess etched into maritime history forever. Intricate skywriting forms delicate letters spelling "Happy Birthday" accompanied by butterflies—digital manipulation creating ethereal messages among clouds. These diverse examples illustrate how messages have transcended time—whether through flags or posters, engravings or animals—and continue to leave an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.