Whistles Collection

Police Equipment
Selection of Metropolitan Police equipment including truncheons, helmets, notebooks and whistles

Policemen in station parade room, London
Four policemen stand ready in their uniforms, with notebooks, whistles and truncheons, in the station parade room at Ruislip, north west London, watched by their commanding officer

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, whistles used for signalling
Queen Marys three giant whistles two on the fore funnel and one on the midships funnel, were fitted. Each were seven feet in length, and could be heard five miles away, but so low pitched

Martin Kaymer Cools The Fans Whistles As He Removes Over Trousers 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport

A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho)
472981 A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth Scout law)

A Steam-powered calliope, used on American steamboats, c. 1870 (engraving)
PNP247862 A Steam-powered calliope, used on American steamboats, c.1870 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho)
1063737 After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the War, Welcoming the Victorious Fleet at New York)

MAFEKING CELEBRATION
RELIEF OF MAFEKING Celebrating crowds throng the streets of London: flags, banners, whistles, trumpets, confetti & false noses pressed into service of high spirits Date: 18 May 1900

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

Xiurells made in La Cabaneta, popular figures from the Balearic Islands, which are also whistles

Sterling silver goods, Plate 207, showing bells, a trowel, bouquet holders, whistles, a dram flask, cutlery and other items. Date: circa 1880s

A Japanese traffic controller holds onto his sign, and is blowing his whistle. The sign he holds currently reads Stop. Date: 1932

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult - whistles warning others - near a burrow in steppe - observes an intruder from a distance (Marmota bobak). steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - June

Steam Clock
Built by the Canadian horologist Raymond Saunders. Though it looks 19th Century it was constructed in 1977. The five steam whistles sounding the hours make it a popular tourist attraction

Trainee Gendarmes
French police cadets saluting and blowing whistles during a training session. Date: early 1930s

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Rufous Whistler A female perched on a branch in woodland near Peppimenarti Northern Territory Australia. Date:

Dead Birds (oil on canvas)
XIR444271 Dead Birds (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oiseaux Morts; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Zottenkermis, fair, Pieter van der Heyden, weduwe Hieronymus Cock, 1570 - 1601

Black African Policemen in uniform with police whistles, handcuffs handing from belts, and carrying sticks, Natal, South Africa between 1890 and 1920

Porthor (Porth Oer) beach, where the sand whistles due to the unique shape of the grains, Llyn Peninsulal Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Whistles: A Multifaceted Symbol of Power, Signaling, and Celebration" In the bustling parade room of a London police station, whistles hang from the belts of dedicated policemen, ready to be used as essential tools in maintaining law and order. On the majestic Queen Mary Ocean Liner, whistles take on a different role as they are employed for signaling purposes, ensuring smooth communication amidst the vastness of the open sea. The humble whistle becomes an iconic symbol when held by a policeman; its sharp sound commands attention and serves as a powerful tool in maintaining public safety. At Porthor beach's unique sands shaped like grains that create a mesmerizing phenomenon known as sand whistling - nature's own melodic symphony played with every gust of wind. Martin Kaymer skillfully cools down his fans' excitement with just one blow into his whistle while removing himself from triumphs over trophies - showcasing both power and control. A scout smiles confidently while effortlessly producing cheerful tunes through their trusty whistle – an emblematic reminder that optimism can prevail even during challenging times (1929). Steam-powered calliopes add enchantment to American steamboats with their whimsical melodies echoing across rivers – reminding passengers that adventure awaits at every turn (c. 1870). Welcoming back victorious fleets after war-torn battles is marked by jubilant celebrations in New York City; whistles join voices in unison to honor bravery and resilience (litho). Mafeking celebration erupts joyously as citizens express gratitude for freedom restored; jubilant cheers accompanied by triumphant blasts from countless whistles fill the air (EyeUbiquitous_20121322). EyeUbiquitous_20121321 captures an image frozen in time where individuals gather together blowing their cherished whistles - uniting hearts and spirits in a harmonious celebration.