Alerts Collection

Woman walking through security gate, carrying bag, contents made visible

Anti-Aircraft crew members play football, WW2
Anti-Aircraft crew playing football between alerts, Second World War Date: circa 1940s

The Burglary and Fire Alarum (engraving)
1587357 The Burglary and Fire Alarum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burglary and Fire Alarum)

The Farol do Arnel Lighthouse at Ponta do Arnel near Nordeste, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
The Farol do Arnel Lighthouse at Ponta do Arnel near Nordeste overlooking the Atlantic Ocean; Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Small dog alerts his mistress to her impending error
Where are you going my pretty maid? - A small dog alerts his mistress to her impending error of choosing the wrong entrance to the public lavatories... Date: circa 1910s

Runner holding an accordion - Istanbul, Turkey
A Turkish Fireman - a runner who ran ahead to warn of a fire, making an almighty wail and a racket on his accordion. Date: 1873

Sign Of Danger
circa 1916: A sign at the Belgian-Dutch frontier during World War I reads Achtung or Attention and alerts people to the danger of the high voltage electric fence

Domestic Cattle, dairy cow, close-up of udder and leg with marker, to alert farmer of health issue in parlour at milking time, Cumbria, England, June

South African gas alarm post trench sentry, 1917
Soldier ready to ring the bell to give warning to a gas attack. In the Western Front they took gas attacks as " all in the days work"

Domestic Dog, Springer Spaniel, adult, Search and Rescue Dog wearing high-vis jacket, alerting owner, Berkshire, England, May

Costume / Navvy
A London navvy wearing a white smock, peaked cap & stout boots, smokes his pipe as he digs a ditch. A lantern alerts passersby to mind the hole

Riding the Stang 1814
A herald carried aloft the stang makes rough music & alerts the neighbourhood to a husband-beater. Natural justice aiming to get wrong- doers to mend their ways

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"Alerts: From Security Gates to Search and Rescue Dogs, Vigilance in Various Forms" A woman walks through a security gate, her bag's contents made visible - a reminder of the constant alerts we face in today's world. In an unexpected sight during WW2, anti-aircraft crew members take a break from their duties to play football, always ready for any alert that may come their way. An engraving depicts the invention of the Burglary and Fire Alarum, showcasing how early alerts systems were developed to protect our homes and loved ones. A small dog becomes his mistress's hero as he alerts her to an impending error, proving that even our furry friends can provide valuable warnings. Amidst the vibrant streets of Istanbul, Turkey, a runner holds an accordion - a unique sight that serves as an alert to passersby of his musical talent. The Farol do Arnel Lighthouse stands tall on Ponta do Arnel near Nordeste in Sao Miguel Island, Azores - its beacon serving as an essential alert for ships navigating treacherous waters. A sign warning of danger reminds us to stay vigilant and heed any potential alerts or hazards around us. Close-up shots reveal how domestic cattle are marked with leg markers and udder inspections - crucial tools used by farmers to detect health issues and respond promptly when alerted by these signs. South African gas alarm post trench sentries stand watchfully during World War I - ever-alert for any gas attacks that could endanger their comrades' lives. Highly trained search and rescue dogs like Border Collies and Springer Spaniels wear high-visibility jackets while alerting their owners in Berkshire, England - proof of their unwavering dedication in times of crisis.