Signal Collection (page 2)

Railwayman - 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury
A railwayman walks across the tracks to the 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1991

A very early type of railway signal by W Heath Robinson
A very early type of railway signal now rarely to be seen - an example from Railway Ribaldry, drawn by William Heath Robinson and commissioned by the Great Western Railway to mark their centenary

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge

Warning Horn
A watchman at Kunszentmiklos, Hungary, blowing his horn during times of danger due to serious flooding over 200, 000 acres of low-lying acres of arable and meadow land. Date: 1930s

Castle Pill railway, near Milford Haven, South Wales
View of the Great Western Railway at Castle Pill (pill is a local name for a tidal inlet), near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - bookpost postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - rare pre-sinking bookpost postcard, Signal Series, real photo postcard postally used 10 February 1912: Dear Father, I'm over in Belfast on the Titanic

Completion of the new Earls Court station, London
Completion of the new Earls Court underground station, London. Top: an illuminated train indicator which shows trains in motion. Middle: the new flyover junction

Adana, Turkey - Old Railway Station Date: circa 1910s

York, locomotive signal box in locomotive yard
Signal box in York locomotive yard, with a signal gantry in the foreground

1975 Argentinian Grand Prix - Arturo Merzario and Ronnie Peterson
1975 Argentinian Grand Prix. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 10-12 January 1975. Arturo Merzario, Williams FW Ford, is passed by Ronnie Peterson, Lotus 72E Ford. Ref: 75ARG13

The Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Naze Tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. An historic landmark, it was built on the cliffs in 1721 by Trinity House as a navigation mark to guide shipping

Telegraph receiver. Historical artwork of a Breguet telegraph receiver. Messages arrived at the receiver in wires as a series of long and short electric pulses

Synapse nerve junctions, SEM
Synapse nerve junctions. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nerve cells showing the synapses (junctions, bulges) between them

REMINGTON: SIGNAL, c1896. The Blanket Signal: oil on canvas, c1896, by Frederic Remington

FOOTBALL GAME, 1965. Defensive tackle Roger Brown of the Detroit Lions exults after sacking quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers (kneeling) in the end zone for a safety

End of the Revolutionary War announced by signal-fires
Beacon-fires in the hills along the Hudson River celebrating end of Revolutionary War, 1783. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lecture on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity
A lecture at the Charterhouse, London on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity. In the early eighteenth century, Gray demonstrated that charges of electricity could be conducted by some materials

Abandoned rural branch line signal box, Worcestershire, England. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Black-tailed Prairie Dog barking. MI851
TOM-1519 Black-tailed Prairie Dog barking. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Montana, USA Cynomys ludovicianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Electric Signal Box
The all-electric signal-box outside Waterloo Station, London

Signal Box 1940S
A signal box at Kingston showing a hand-operated frame

Armada Beacons 1588
THE SPANISH ARMADA Lighting the beacons to signal the alarm as the enemy fleet approaches the English coast

Lookout man operating signalling lamp, Croydon Airport
Lookout man operating signalling lamp from the Control Tower, Croydon Airport Date: 1930s

Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth, England, c. 1900 (photochrom)
5858524 Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth, England, c.1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Prossers Wooden Railway, Wimbledon Common, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Prossers Wooden Railway, Wimbledon Common, 1845....a System of Tram-ways composed entirely of Wood, which the inventor, Mr

Vignette illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson -- An early and interesting type of signal. Date: 1935

Nerve cell, artwork F007 / 7448
Nerve cell, computer artwork

TV transmitter, Crystal Palace, London C016 / 6286
TV transmitter, Crystal Palace, London. This TV transmitter began transmissions in 1956. At 219 metres tall it is one of Londons tallest structures. Known as Londons Eiffel tower

WW2 ATS poster for Signal Operators Date: circa 1940

Signal Room 1940S
A signal box at Surbiton for the Southern Railway

Signal flag for the numbers 0 and 1, international maritime signal flags, international code of signals

Signal flag for the letter N, international maritime signal flag, international code of signals

Pulsar, artwork. This stellar object is a rapidly- rotating neutron star. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields (shown by the purple lines)

Chesham signal box, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

Railway signal at night
Colour-light signalling, a modern innovation in the early 1960s, on an electrified railway line. Electrification of busy routes demanded a system of train control that was rapid

The four men in charge of the signal box at Brighton
The four electrical signal men in charge of the large electrical signal box at Brighton which controls the passage of trains entering Preston Park, Brighton Station

Traffic Police Officer
Traffic police officer giving stop signal number 1 and 2. Metropolitan police

Cruiser Aurora
The cruiser Aurora, lying at St Petersburg, whose guns gave the signal for the Bolshevik attack on the Winter Palace

Home and Distant signals (GWR) on gantry, Newton Abbot, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Strike / Volunteer Signals
An undergraduate volunteer in a railway signal box during the General Strike

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) standing up on hind legs, barrier island outside Kaktovik, Alaska, USA. September

1989 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DE JEREZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Ferrari pitboard for Gerhard Berger running in 2nd position behind Ayrton Senna and ahead of Alain Prost during the Spanish GP at Circuito de Jerez on October

The opening of the Lartigue single line system between Listowel and Ballybunion, Kerry
5308336 The opening of the Lartigue single line system between Listowel and Ballybunion, Kerry.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the opening of the Lartigue single line system between Listowel)

The system of signalling by flag semaphore
5616529 The system of signalling by flag semaphore; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the system of signaling by flag semaphore the telegraphy system)

Sift, Sign, Sill, Sing, Slay, Sled, Snag, Snow, Soap, Soup, Spin, Spur (engraving)
8650005 Sift, Sign, Sill, Sing, Slay, Sled, Snag, Snow, Soap, Soup, Spin, Spur (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sift, Sign, Sill, Sing, Slay)

Don't get married, stay single (coloured photo)
8656412 Don't get married, stay single (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don't get married, stay single)

J Tonks & Sons furnishings store, Scarborough (colour litho)
8635843 J Tonks & Sons furnishings store, Scarborough (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Tonks & Sons furnishings store, Westborough, Scarborough)

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"Unveiling the Power of Signals: From HMS Victory to Synapse Junctions" From the historic decks of HMS Victory, flags fluttered in a mesmerizing dance, carrying Admiral Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. These flags, representing the Royal Navy, became symbols of communication and unity amidst chaos. Flags have long been used as signals by seafarers and armies alike. Nelson's ingenious use of them allowed him to outmaneuver his enemies and secure victory. Even today, these vibrant banners continue to convey messages on naval vessels worldwide. But signals extend beyond maritime battles; they permeate our everyday lives. Just like an underground tube train speeding through tunnels beneath bustling cities or the synapse nerve junctions transmitting electrical impulses within our bodies they can everywhere. In Scotland's Isle of Lewis, part of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides archipelago, ancient standing stones stand tall against windswept landscapes—a silent yet powerful signal from our ancestors about their existence and beliefs. As dawn breaks over Tacking Point Lighthouse, its light piercing through darkness with unwavering determination becomes a beacon signaling safety for ships navigating treacherous waters. Even railways rely on signals for smooth operations. The Railway Station & Signal Box in Paddock Wood, Kent stands as a testament to this intricate system that ensures trains travel safely along their tracks. And who can forget H. M. S. Invincible? This mighty warship once sailed proudly across oceans—its presence alone serving as a formidable signal that echoed strength and dominance throughout history books. Yet perhaps no other symbol carries such weight as H. M. S Victory flying Nelson's famous signal on 21 October 1905—an enduring reminder of bravery and sacrifice etched into Portsmouth Harbour's memory forevermore. Whether it be through flags unfurling atop masts or neurons firing within us all—signals connect us across time and space, transcending language barriers.