In Formation Collection (#6)

Block and tackle, artwork
Block and tackle. This is a system of two pulleys (black circles) with a rope or cable (red) threaded between them, used to lift heavy loads. The direction of forces exerted are shown as blue arrows

Barcodes. Barcodes are used to label items and store information such as prices and product descriptions. Other uses include tracking items through a sorting and handling system

Careless Talk Costs Lives - World War II poster
A poster instructing civilians to " Keep it under your hat" and not to gossip, in case vital information is inadvertently passed to the enemy

Dig For Victory
British wartime poster encouraging the public to grow their own food

Dona Maria De Jesus
Dona Maria de Jesus, a patriotic heroine of the Peninsula War. We have found no further information about her, but she certainly looks jolly smart in her uniform

ICT 1900 COMPUTER
A man in a suit loads an Information and Communications Technology (I.T.C.) " 1900" magnetic tape computer in his " space age" minimalistic office

Taxicab at night, London, UK

CONAF National Parks sign

Red letter box India, Sikkim. Red letter box

Glider invasions of Britain by G. H. Davis
Official warning about the possibility of glider invasions of Britain, an Air Ministry warning poster during the Second World War. Date: 1940

USA-Michigan-Auburn Hills: Walter P. Crysler Museum- Chrysler Show Cars on display

USA, Michigan, Detroit: The Henry Ford Museum / Greenfield Village, Thomas Edison s
USA, Michigan, Detroit: The Henry Ford Museum/ Greenfield Village, Thomas Edisons Menlo Park Complex

USA, Kentucky, Bardstown: Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, Whiskey Glasses

A farm stand in Holderness, New Hampshire

A tractor crossing sign next to a farm in Pepperell, Massachusetts

USA, Michigan, Tawas City: Tawas Point State Park, Tawas Point Lighthouse on Lake Huron, Late Afternoon

A street scene in Castine, Maine

USA, Texas, Langtry, Scenic View of Judge Roy Bean Residence, Opera House, Town Hall and Seat Of Justice. PLEASE CALL FOR SUPER-HI-RES FILES

USA, Washington State, Seattle. Waterfront, Gold Rush historical marker

Sign saying Croatia Welcome with a picture of a person on a beach Orebic town, south coast of the Peljesac peninsula. Orebic town. Peljesac peninsula. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

A detail of a sign saying Croatia Welcome Orebic town, holiday resort on the south coast of the Peljesac peninsula. Orebic town. Peljesac peninsula. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Sign saying Self Service Domaci Proizvodi, Pica Dingac i Ostala, inviting visitors to help themselves to tasting and buying. Potmje village, Dingac, Peljesac peninsula, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Sign advertising Indijan Vino Dingac, the Indian Winery. Potmje village, Dingac wine region, Peljesac peninsula. Dingac village and region. Peljesac peninsula. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Winery with self service selling buying of the wine. Warning sign saying beware of Clear Wine With Sediment. Dingac village and region. Peljesac peninsula. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Iceland, Akureyri. Street signs in the main business district

Asia, Hong Kong. Wall Clock in Hong Kong Station

Kelly Tarltons replication of Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctic hut, including a printing press, and a sewing machine

Australia, Margaret River. Winegrowing sign

MOROCCO, Draa Valley, ZAGORA: Road Signs

Mauritius, North Mauritius, Goodlands, Model Ship at Historic Marine Models showroom

Mrs. Lydia Darrah, a Quaker woman, giving news of British troop movements to Colonel Craig
LYDIA DARRAH, 1777. Mrs. Lydia Darrah, a Quaker woman, giving news of British troop movements to Colonel Craig, one of General George Washingtons aides, near Philadelphia, 3 December 1777

Woodland and downland habitat with information board, Charles Darwins Orchis Bank, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Passenger Traffic map
Plan of licensed stage coaches running between London and the East of England, c.1840 Date: c. 1840

Caring for Evacuated Mothers and babies
Public Information poster issued by the Ministry of Health relating to the caring of evacuated babies during the bombing of Britain

Save Power at Work - Help your Fuel Watcher
World War Two public information poster for the Ministry of Food & Power - Save Power at Work. " Hi! Don t leave that machine running idle! And turn off that Blue Pencil Light!" circa 1940s

Good Things to Know - Woolworths booklet
A booklet produced by high street retailer Woolworths, entitled Good Things to Know and including numerous tips on how to clean your house, save money and of course

Which? Soldier or mechanic - Enlist in the Engineers and be both For information apply at 808 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Poster showing a man in overalls at work, and a soldier. Date 1919

US Marines Soldiers of the sea - For full information apply recruiting station. Poster showing two Marines signaling from shore to ships at sea, surrounded by photographs of Marine life. Date 1917

Children in an English bomb shelter. British Information Service. Date 1940 or 1941?

Chief Censor, C. V. Usborne, 1939
Vice-Admiral C. V. Usborne who was in charge of the government department censoring press activities in Britain during World War II

Ministry of Information editorial conference, 1939
Members of the Ministry of Information at Senate House, University of London in 1939. Left to right are seen, Tom Clarke, Deputy Director of the News Division, Alan Sinclair

Leaflet Raid at London Theatre, 1939
A shower of leaflets descending upon the audience at the London Palladium which was staging its first wartime revue, The Little Dog Laughed

Censorship during World War II, 1939
Squadron-Leader Elsdon on the left, censoring photographs at Senate House, London University during the early weeks of World War II. Date: 1939

Poster: Diphtheria is Deadly, Immunisation Protects. Showing a healthy, smiling child. 20th century

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"In Formation: A Historical Mosaic of Unity and Protection" Step into the past as we explore the captivating concept of "in formation. " From the enchanting pages of Mushrooms Larousse 1913 to a Recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police, this caption unravels an intriguing tale. Imagine a police officer standing tall amidst a group of children, teaching them about safety and discipline. Just like elements on a Standard periodic table, each person plays their unique role in forming a cohesive unit - strong yet diverse. During World War Two, evacuation became crucial for children's safety. The Dig for Victory poster urged communities to come together and grow food collectively while USA's Michigan showcased resilience through unity. Travel back in time to Sri Lanka's highest railway station at Pattipola. Witness how even train timetables exemplify the importance of being 'in formation, ' ensuring smooth journeys for all passengers. But beware. Careless talk costs lives, as emphasized by WWII posters urging people to be cautious with sensitive information. German Armoured Vehicles during Second World War further highlight how coordination was vital on the battlefield. In times of war, knowledge is power. Information posters served as lifelines during World War Two, providing essential guidance and instructions that kept societies intact. "In formation" transcends boundaries; it unites nations under one purpose - protection and progress. Let us cherish history's lessons and embrace unity today for a brighter tomorrow.