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"Messenger: Connecting Worlds, Delivering Stories" From the ancient Greek god Hermes to the brave messenger dogs of World War I

Background imageMessenger Collection: Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Sir David Ochterlony and the Ghoorka Messenger, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMessenger Collection: Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms. 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms. 1825 (lithograph)
7236969 Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms from 1804-1814)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Runner - Livery of a English courier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard

Runner - Livery of a English courier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572957 Runner - Livery of a English courier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imageMessenger Collection: Uniform of a State Messenger under the Directoire, 1796. 1825 (lithograph)

Uniform of a State Messenger under the Directoire, 1796. 1825 (lithograph)
7237181 Uniform of a State Messenger under the Directoire, 1796. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMessenger Collection: The Messenger, 1674 (oil on canvas)

The Messenger, 1674 (oil on canvas)
7259966 The Messenger, 1674 (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Jan (1630-93); 53.4x59.7 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Jan Verkolje (1630-93))

Background imageMessenger Collection: Decree by Mayor of Angers with regard the unveiling of a statue of Napoleon I

Decree by Mayor of Angers with regard the unveiling of a statue of Napoleon I, 12th August 1809 (litho)
1720199 Decree by Mayor of Angers with regard the unveiling of a statue of Napoleon I, 12th August 1809 (litho) by French School

Background imageMessenger Collection: Herald of Arms at the College of Heralds, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)

Herald of Arms at the College of Heralds, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234195 Herald of Arms at the College of Heralds, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herald of Arms at the College of Heralds, 1800s)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Newsman selling evening newspapers, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)

Newsman selling evening newspapers, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234193 Newsman selling evening newspapers, London, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newsman selling evening newspapers, London)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Bathsheba at the Pool with her Attendants, c. 1600-42 (oil on panel)

Bathsheba at the Pool with her Attendants, c. 1600-42 (oil on panel)
7240722 Bathsheba at the Pool with her Attendants, c.1600-42 (oil on panel) by Balen, Hendrik van the Elder (1575-1632) (circle of); 47x63.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageMessenger Collection: Annunciation, 1447 (tempera on panel)

Annunciation, 1447 (tempera on panel)
885096 Annunciation, 1447 (tempera on panel) by Baldovinetti, Alessio (1425-99); 167x137 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Annonciation. )

Background imageMessenger Collection: Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986605 Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Runners Working in a Barrage, 1927 (litho)

Runners Working in a Barrage, 1927 (litho)
1123856 Runners Working in a Barrage, 1927 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageMessenger Collection: London Types: the Telegraph Boy (litho)

London Types: the Telegraph Boy (litho)
7201843 London Types: the Telegraph Boy (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Types: the Telegraph Boy)

Background imageMessenger Collection: A messenger bringing news of Harold to William Duke of Normandy before the Battle of Hastings 1066

A messenger bringing news of Harold to William Duke of Normandy before the Battle of Hastings 1066
6340004 A messenger bringing news of Harold to William Duke of Normandy before the Battle of Hastings 1066 by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageMessenger Collection: A Messenger from Flodden bringing the Bad News to Edinburgh (colour litho)

A Messenger from Flodden bringing the Bad News to Edinburgh (colour litho)
3101139 A Messenger from Flodden bringing the Bad News to Edinburgh (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Brining news of the Battle of Leipzig, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)

Brining news of the Battle of Leipzig, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL370618 Brining news of the Battle of Leipzig, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Schmidt, Hans W

Background imageMessenger Collection: Tragic News (oil on canvas)

Tragic News (oil on canvas)
OVR395288 Tragic News (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageMessenger Collection: But we will draw the curtains and show you the picture, Twelfth Night, Act I Scene 5

But we will draw the curtains and show you the picture, Twelfth Night, Act I Scene 5
STC308587 But we will draw the curtains and show you the picture, Twelfth Night, Act I Scene 5, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

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messenger
bad news

Background imageMessenger Collection: Tom Messenger

Tom Messenger Jockey Charlie Hall Meeting, Wetherby Racecourse Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby, England 28 October 2011 CHARLIE HALL MEETING, WETHERBY RACECOURSE, ENGLAND

Background imageMessenger Collection: Jazz Messenger

Jazz Messenger Ridden By N.P.Madden Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 14 March 2006 Date: 14 March 2006

Background imageMessenger Collection: The skeleton of Death and the lawyer. 1827 (engraving)

The skeleton of Death and the lawyer. 1827 (engraving)
7233018 The skeleton of Death and the lawyer. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the lawyer)

Background imageMessenger Collection: The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death. 1827 (engraving)

The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death. 1827 (engraving)
7232991 The pilgrim handed a letter by the skeleton of Death.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Melon, and melancholy (colour litho)

Melon, and melancholy (colour litho)
7151080 Melon, and melancholy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMessenger Collection: Henry the Fowler, Duke of Saxony, receiving the news that he was to be King of East Francia after

Henry the Fowler, Duke of Saxony, receiving the news that he was to be King of East Francia after the death of Conrad
7147853 Henry the Fowler, Duke of Saxony, receiving the news that he was to be King of East Francia after the death of Conrad the Younger, 919 (engraving) by Thumann

Background imageMessenger Collection: The Annunciation (engraving)

The Annunciation (engraving)
7149712 The Annunciation (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Jesus Christ preaching to the people (engraving)

Jesus Christ preaching to the people (engraving)
7149697 Jesus Christ preaching to the people (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ preaching to the people)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Christian prayer card (chromolitho)

Christian prayer card (chromolitho)
7153518 Christian prayer card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Prayer card)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Atelier de grossissement de depeches photographiees pendant le siege de Paris (engraving)

Atelier de grossissement de depeches photographiees pendant le siege de Paris (engraving)
7162670 Atelier de grossissement de depeches photographiees pendant le siege de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Passage du Saint-Bernard par le general Bonaparte (engraving)

Passage du Saint-Bernard par le general Bonaparte (engraving)
7179598 Passage du Saint-Bernard par le general Bonaparte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passage du Saint-Bernard par le general Bonaparte)

Background imageMessenger Collection: The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas)

The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas)
5984015 The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 92.1x74.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pittoni)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Pillory of Pope Della Lunas Messengers (engraving)

Pillory of Pope Della Lunas Messengers (engraving)
7192311 Pillory of Pope Della Lunas Messengers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pillory of Pope Della Lunas Messengers)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Dispatch rider being attacked by African warriors (colour litho)

Dispatch rider being attacked by African warriors (colour litho)
7200960 Dispatch rider being attacked by African warriors (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dispatch rider being attacked by African warriors)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Le pigeon messager (engraving)

Le pigeon messager (engraving)
7200008 Le pigeon messager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pigeon messager)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Bonaparte dictating a bulletin, or comfortable winter quarters, 1895 (illustration)

Bonaparte dictating a bulletin, or comfortable winter quarters, 1895 (illustration)
7211548 Bonaparte dictating a bulletin, or comfortable winter quarters, 1895 (illustration) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Bonaparte dictating a bulletin)

Background imageMessenger Collection: God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3: 21-28), 1695 (engraving)

God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3: 21-28), 1695 (engraving)
937193 God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3:21-28), 1695 (engraving) by Weigel, Christoph (1654-1725); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Festive leaf arrangement, Christmas card (chromolitho)

Festive leaf arrangement, Christmas card (chromolitho)
7153601 Festive leaf arrangement, Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festive leaf arrangement)

Background imageMessenger Collection: The writing on the wall (engraving)

The writing on the wall (engraving)
7172403 The writing on the wall (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The writing on the wall (Daniel 5)

Background imageMessenger Collection: 'Loves Labour Lost'(engraving)

"Loves Labour Lost"(engraving)
7177750 " Loves Labour Lost" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Loves Labour Lost." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Background imageMessenger Collection: A Pouter (engraving)

A Pouter (engraving)
7177744 A Pouter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pouter. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood, 1836 (A H Baily).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMessenger Collection: Kissing Ticket (litho)

Kissing Ticket (litho)
7200595 Kissing Ticket (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing Ticket. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMessenger Collection: 'Her lodger still held in his hand the message of death'(engraving)

"Her lodger still held in his hand the message of death"(engraving)
7191030 " Her lodger still held in his hand the message of death" (engraving) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMessenger Collection: A group of Reuters cyclist messengers (engraving)

A group of Reuters cyclist messengers (engraving)
7192733 A group of Reuters cyclist messengers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of Reuters cyclist messengers)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Robins Own Carol (engraving)

Robins Own Carol (engraving)
7188283 Robins Own Carol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins Own Carol. Illustration for Home Words (1888).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMessenger Collection: Errand boy drinking coffee, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Errand boy drinking coffee, 1885 (oil on canvas)
OVR390558 Errand boy drinking coffee, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 49x63 cm; Gothenburg Art Museum, Sweden; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageMessenger Collection: Annuntiatio B M V (chromolitho)

Annuntiatio B M V (chromolitho)
7188680 Annuntiatio B M V (chromolitho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annuntiatio B M V)

Background imageMessenger Collection: Descent of the Holy Ghost (colour litho)

Descent of the Holy Ghost (colour litho)
7172959 Descent of the Holy Ghost (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:2 and 2:3)



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"Messenger: Connecting Worlds, Delivering Stories" From the ancient Greek god Hermes to the brave messenger dogs of World War I, messengers have played a vital role throughout history. In Jonnard's 1886 artwork "Hermes, " we see the divine figure embodying communication and swift delivery. The image of a Royal Engineer with his loyal messenger dog in France during WWI reminds us of the crucial role animals played in relaying important information amidst chaos and danger. Charles M. Russell's drawing "RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER" depicts a treacherous scene where a stagecoach robber takes down an unfortunate messenger, highlighting both the vulnerability and significance of these bearers of news. During WWII, AFS despatch riders and messengers risked their lives on motorcycles to ensure timely communication on the battlefield. Their courage is immortalized in historical records as well as artistic representations. Beyond physical beings, even metabolic enzymes act as molecular messengers within our bodies, orchestrating essential chemical reactions that keep us alive. The intricate artwork depicting this phenomenon showcases science's own form of messaging. In an extraordinary display during WWI, seaplane carrier pigeons were trained to deliver messages across vast distances when traditional means failed. These feathered heroes defied all odds to bring hope and critical information from one place to another. Mary Qoss Messenger may not be widely known but her name resonates with those who appreciate artistry and creativity. Her contributions undoubtedly left an indelible mark on her chosen field. Dispatch Rider Violet Goozee exemplifies female empowerment during wartime as she fearlessly navigated dangerous terrains delivering messages that could change lives forever. Her bravery serves as inspiration for generations to come. Lockwood in Huddersfield stands witness to countless messengers traversing its streets over centuries - each carrying stories waiting to be shared or secrets longing to be kept hidden away forever within its walls.