Whistle Collection (#7)

Street music: 1892 slum scene
A noisy street scene of 1892:children dance to a barrel organ, competing with an accordion, penny whistle and the hubbub of passers by. 1892

Boys as Policemen
Erm, excuse me Missus, ain t we supposed to be arresting you? Two boys dressed up as policemen look perturbed when an old lady with a whistle starts to jot in her notepad. Date: 1960s

Dolphin training, Navy Marine Mammal Program, San Diego, USA. A bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) lying on a mat. The dolphin has just beached itself by launching out of the water

Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed
EL-1927 Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed. Endemic to Australia. Ocyphaps lophotes Once found mainly in the more-arid regions of the Australian outback

Military intervention on Lewis, 1887
A page from the Illustrated London News, reporting on the measures to crush the rebellion on the isle of Lewis, titled " Sketches among the revolted crofters in the Lewis

Its a Long Way to Tipperary - WWI
Its a Long Way to Tipperary - but we ll be back there soon. A postcard full of hope at the beginning of World War One as a group of jolly Britsih soldiers head off to the Western Front.~Postcard by

Policeman chasing a Penny Farthing Cyclist, 1880
Engraving showing a policeman chasing a cyclist on a Penny Farthing bicycle, for the offence of cycling without a bell or whistle

Policeman & Whistle
A policeman gets ready to blow his whistle

Street Puppeteer & Dog
A street musician with dancing dog and two small marionette puppets attached between a peg and his knee

Wurlitzer Drums
Trap drum outfit from the Wurlitzer catalogue. You get not only drums but Cow Bell, Tambourine, Cymbals and Whistle !

Ape Signalman
This signalman of Uitenhage, South Africa, lost both legs and an arm when run over by a train : he taught a baboon to operate the signals when he heard the train whistle

Football for Girls
Womens football : the referee with her whistle about to start the game

I Saw Three Ships
I saw three ships come sailing by, New Years Day in the morning; three pretty girls were in them, one could whistle and another could sing and one could play the violin

Olympic Marmot - in alpine area of Olympic Mountains, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA. Summer
TOM-1431 Olympic Marmot - in alpine area of Olympic Mountains Olympic National Park, Washington, USA Marmota olympus Summer

Nicole Maurey in Shorts
NICOLE MAUREY in high heels wears tiny tight checked shorts which reveal her shapely legs & a skin tight sweater to emphasize her charms

Bavarian Dance / 1908
Bavarian Schuhplattler

Children with Calf 1880
A little boy plays a penny whistle to charm a calf, while a little girl watches

Titanic Music Sheet
The Wreck of the Titanic, piano composition by Jeanette Forrest - The Voyage Begins - Everybody Happy and Care-free - Whistle sounds the Alarm - Nearer my God - Ship sinks

Pan & Wendy Sit / Postcard
Peter Pan and Wendy sit in a treetop in Never-Never Land

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"Whistle: A Timeless Symbol of Authority, Safety, and Team Spirit" From the shrill sound of a Metropolitan Police whistle and chain to the haunting echo of a Titanic whistle, these small but mighty instruments have played significant roles throughout history. Step back in time as we explore the diverse uses and fascinating stories behind the humble whistle. In the 1960s kitchen, amidst clinking pots and sizzling pans, a sharp blow on a whistle signaled mealtime for families across the nation. But beyond its culinary role, whistles held crucial positions in various industries. At Swindon Works in 1936, skilled hooter operators used their whistles to orchestrate precise timings for train departures – ensuring smooth journeys for passengers. For law enforcement officers worldwide, whistles were indispensable tools. The iconic Metropolitan Police whistle and chain became synonymous with authority as it pierced through bustling streets to maintain order. In station parade rooms across London, policemen stood tall while their commanding officer's piercing blast echoed off walls – an unmistakable call to duty. Yet not all whistles were associated with serious matters; they also brought joy and camaraderie. Picture a hockey team from Cornwall around 1900 proudly blowing their whistles before charging onto the ice rink – united by shared passion and determination. Beyond sports fields or police stations, even everyday individuals found solace in this simple instrument. Mrs Pat Dunn of Weymouth honed her skills at Weymouth FC using her trusty whistle – finding empowerment through training alongside male counterparts during an era when women's participation was limited. The grand Queen Mary Ocean Liner relied on its powerful set of whistles for signaling purposes during treacherous voyages across vast oceans. These haunting blasts cut through thick fog like beacons guiding sailors safely home. And let us not forget moments that brought laughter amid chaos.