Signalling Collection (page 7)
"Signalling: A Language of Communication and Control" Flags have long been used as a means of communication, none more famously than at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
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"Signalling: A Language of Communication and Control" Flags have long been used as a means of communication, none more famously than at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Nelson's signal flags fluttered high above the HMS Victory, conveying strategic orders that would shape history. Even in peacetime, signalling played a crucial role in transportation. A poster produced for British Railways showcased a railway worker manually operating signals, ensuring safe passage for trains across the vast network. The Royal Navy also relied heavily on signalling to maintain order and coordination at sea. The flags of the navy fluttered proudly atop their ships, symbolizing unity and strength. Speaking of naval history, the majestic HMS Victory was brought into Portsmouth Harbour with great fanfare. Its towering masts adorned with signal flags stood as a testament to its glorious past. In land-based operations too, signalling had its place. Signal lamp men diligently serviced lanterns to guide travelers through darkened streets during the 1930s. One iconic image captured York's Holgate Bridge under London and North Eastern Railway control in 1937 - an intricate web of tracks serving as a visual representation of complex railway junctions where precise signalling was essential for smooth operation. But not all forms of signaling were confined to human hands alone. Carrier pigeons took flight carrying messages across vast distances when other means failed or were unavailable – their wings becoming symbols of hope and connection. Beyond transportation, signals permeate various aspects of life. Mail ship flags fluttering high signaled arrivals from distant lands while artwork depicting cannabinoid receptor binding delved into scientific realms exploring our body's internal communications system. From war cries like Ethiopia's "Call to War" echoing through time to sailors hoisting Union Jack and Red Ensign flags aboard naval vessels – signaling has forever been intertwined with national pride and identity. Whether it be on land or sea, manual or automated systems; whether communicating vital information or displaying allegiance, signalling remains an essential language of communication and control.