Signal Collection (page 3)

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

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, sunset, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, detailed view, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port at sunrise, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

View towards the Old Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

View towards the Old Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle, sunset, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour at sunset, elevated view, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour, elevated view, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Old Town Waterfront at sunrise, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Lighthouse at sunrise, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Lighthouse at dawn, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

1977 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 11: Clay Regazzoni, Ensign N177 Ford raises his right arm to signal to Carlos Reutemann

1973 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - MAY 20: Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72E Ford raises his hand in celebration after claiming 3rd position at the chequered flag during the Belgian GP at Zolder on May 20

1982 Caesars Palace GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SEPTEMBER 25: The Williams team inform one of its drivers to ease off in the Nevada heat

1929 Essex MC 6 Hour Endurance Race
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Dr Dudley Benjafield, Alfa Romeo in the pit lane during the Essex MC 6 Hour Endurance Race at Brooklands on June 29, 1929 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

1982 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 25: Rene Arnoux, Renault RE30B, leading the race, is signalled one lap to go during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 25, 1982 in Circuit Paul Ricard

1978 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - OCTOBER 08: Jacques Laffite, Ligier JS9 Matra during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on October 08, 1978 in Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Canada

Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, [Scotland], 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Andrew Swan

The launch of the Ipswich Life-Boat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The launch of the Ipswich Life-Boat, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Dixon Piper. It is calculated that from 30, 000 to 40, 000 persons attended...The life-boat

A Raised Alarm in the Redoubt of the Fortress, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
A Raised Alarm in the Redoubt of the Fortress, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books

The Volunteer lying inside the bar of Kowie River, Port Alfred, near Graham's Town, Cape... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer lying inside the bar of Kowie River, Port Alfred, near Graham's Town, Cape Colony, 1862. Engraving from a photograph of the steamer...having crossed the bar successfully on the 11th

1972 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DEL JARAMA, SPAIN - MAY 01: Andrea de Adamich, Surtees TS9B Ford signals to Jean-Pierre Beltoise, BRM P160B behind during the Spanish GP at Circuito del Jarama on May 01

1969 Targa Florio
CIRCUITO DE TARGA FLORIO, ITALY - MAY 04: Road sign with speed limit and a warning against using a car horn at Collesano during the Targa Florio at Circuito de Targa Florio on May 04

Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, Shenandoah, PA, USA
Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA, with people waiting on the platform. Date: circa 1907

Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792 (msn 18706). Built as an RC-135B specification from the outset and later modified by Martin as an RC-135C

Signal, 1915. Artist: Henri Victor Gabriel Le Fauconnier
Signal, 1915. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Whitchurch Station, Shropshire
A view of Whitchurch station in Shropshire, showing two steam locomotives at the station, the signal gantry and the signal box in the distance. Whitchurch station opened in September 1858

Yellow Guinea pig standing up and squeaking, against white background

El Morro Castle and Lighthouse at sunset, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

San Salvador de la Punta and El Morro Castle and Lighthouse, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Faro del Morro, lighthouse, Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba

El Morro Castle and Lighthouse, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Signs We See As We Pass Along, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673163 Signs We See As We Pass Along, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Lighthouse on the island against night sky

Fighting Cocks railway station, Stockton-Darlington line
Fighting Cocks railway station, on the Stockton to Darlington line. It opened in 1825, named after the local pub where train tickets were sold

Nelson turns a blind eye - Battle of Copenhagen
Admiral Lord Nelson ignoring the signal from Sir Hyde Parker to stop fighting. He is looking though his telescope with his blind eye (popularising the phrase to turn a blind eye )

Burma DUKWs (known as Ducks) take supplies and reinforcements from the Chindwin River to forward British troops driving on Mandalay, Burma during the Second World War

Heading South to cheer Celtic at Lisbon in the forthcoming European Cup final where they meet Inter-Milan, hitch-nicking Paisley buddies Tony Kelly (left)

A general view of the disused Lintz Green Railway Station on the Newcastle to Consett line on 6th August 1953

The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon

Bala Lake Railway guard Bob Davies operates the signal box. In 1988, Mr Davies had worked on the railway for 48 years Date: 1988

The 180 lever railway signal box at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England Date: 1991

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901
The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, 1901: Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, March 16, 1901. Ships are decorated with flags as crowds turn out to wave off the royal yacht HMS Ophir as

Father Christmas distributing gifts - children rail station
Father Christmas distributing gifts - children on a railway station. Date: 1902

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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.