In Formation Collection (#8)

Metropolitan Police Information Room, London
General view of the Metropolitan Police Information Room at New Scotland Yard, London, with officers busy taking calls. In the foreground are the Inspectors and Sergeants positions. Date: May 1974

Two Metropolitan Police radio operators in the control room. One officer is giving instructions for an announcement to be broadcast over the microphone. Date: mid 1950s

Metropolitan Police communications room, London
View of a Metropolitan Police communications room, showing three officers sitting at desks on the right. There are several push button telephones

Metropolitan Police breathalyser equipment
Two Metropolitan Police officers with a piece of equipment called an Intoximeter 3000 at New Scotland Yard, London. One officer is blowing into a tube

German poster giving air raid instructions, WW1
A German poster giving air raid instructions, warning of danger from enemy aircraft, and telling vehicles not to stop in this location. Date: 1914-1918

Aden Patrol Training Course
Patrol Training Course held in Sheikh Othman, Aden in 1961. Attended by Arab, Indian, Somali, Jewish & British Scouters. 1961

a Touring Booth - Patrolman helps lady with a map
a (Automobile Association) Touring Information Booth - An a Patrolman helps a lady with her route using a map. At the New Ground Crossroads junction on the road between Tring and Aylsbury (on the A41)

Contemplating a nutritional advice poster in London, 1940s
A woman and her little girl contemplate a large poster advising the British population to eat greens for vitality in an unidentified London street c. 1945. c.1945

Demobilization leaflet for soldiers
A printed demobilization leaflet for soldiers, Army Form Z 70, explaining why, although the Armistice has been signed, demobilisation must be a gradual process because of the large numbers involved

Aerial photograph, Allaines, Somme, France, WW1
Aerial photograph (French) of Allaines and surrounding area, Somme, northern France, during the First World War, taken from a height of 800 metres

Dutch poster, main British ranks and insignia
Dutch poster showing the main British ranks and insignia in the various wartime services. 20th century

Booklet, Springboks during Second World War
Pages from a booklet, A Picture Story of the Union of South Africa, produced by the Ministry of Information. Showing South African troops, nicknamed Springboks, during the Second World War. 1940s

Poster, Green Vegetables Keep You Well
Wartime poster, Green Vegetables Keep You Well. Prevention is better than cure. 1940s

Poster seeking women for the ATS and WaF
Poster seeking women to join the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and WaF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force) -- full information at the nearest recruiting centre or your employment exchange

Wartime poster warning against careless talk. A man wishes an RAF pilot " Good luck tomorrow", he is overheard, and there are unfortunate repercussions. Careless Talk Costs Lives. 1940s

Information poster, essential foods
Information poster giving details of essential foods needed during wartime rationing. 1940s

Poster, Eat Plenty of Green Vegetables
Wartime poster, Eat Plenty of Green Vegetables and Keep Fit. 1940s

French Army Aircraft
In their annual manoeuvres, the French army experiments with the use of monoplanes for reconnaissance purposes, bringing back information about the enemys whereabouts. Date: September 1910

Researcher plotting survey data on GIS software, Socotra, Yemen, december

Red Kites information board at reintroduction site, Aston Rowant N. N. R. Chilterns, Oxfordshire, England, october
Red Kites information board at reintroduction site, Aston Rowant N.N.R. Chilterns, Oxfordshire, England, october

Visitor Information sign at edge of reservoir, Marsworth Reservoir, Tring Reservoirs, Tring, Hertfordshire, England, october

Wooden sculpture and information signpost, near bridge over river in fen habitat, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Bleyswycks Bank, Thelnetham, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

View of river, wooden information sign, fen meadow and windmill in distance, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, River Little Ouse, Parkers Piece, Thelnetham, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Dinosaur information boards in badlands habitat, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada, october

Birdwatchers standing beside new hides and information centre in coastal wetland reserve, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, september

Information sign at recently purchased land for fen habitat restoration project, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Webbs Fen, Thelnetham, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

View of new hides and information centre in coastal wetland reserve, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, december

GPS device over satellite image, Italy, april

GPS mapping of Dice Snake (Natrix tessellata) dead adult, roadkill providing useful hints on elusive animal presence in given area, Italy, april

Fingerprint biometrics. Computer artwork of a hand (green), a finger tip (upper left), and symbols of men (blue) and women (pink). Fingerprints are the patterns of ridges on the tips of the fingers

Top secret paperwork. Labels in a filing cabinet, organising documents into top secret, confidential and secret categories

Eye scanning

Chromosome and DNA molecules. Computer artwork of a condensed chromosome with molecules of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) behind it

Meiosis, SEM
Meiosis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of chromosomes during metaphase (I) of meiosis (gamete formation). Chromosomes consist of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and proteins

Wheatstone telegraph system
Telegraph system. Historical artwork of operators using a Wheatstone telegraph system. The Wheatstone automatic telegraph consisted of a tape perforator, transmitter and receiver

Baudot telegraph system

Infinite library, conceptual computer artwork. This could represent the increasing amount of information available online

Computer artwork of information from computer

Optical disc. Compact discs (CDs) and digital versatile discs (DVDs) are examples of optical discs. An optical disc digitally stores music and other data as tiny depressions in a plastic disc

Computer artwork representing digital information
Information superhighway. Conceptual computer illustration representing binary information: the language of computers. The information superhighway relates to the internet and its many facets

Mountain bike tyre with pressure markings in pounds per square inch (PSI) and megapascals (MPa). Pressure is a measure of force per unit area and can be calculated as P=F/A, where P=pressure

Online information, conceptual computer artwork. Books spilling through the door could represent the overwhelming amount of information available online

Information superhighway. Abstract artwork of the information superhighway, showing a stream of code letters whizzing around the Earth

Internet information. Conceptual image of a human eye reading information on a computer screen. This and the Earth map represent the information held on the global internet communications network

Information superhighway, computer artwork
Information superhighway, conceptual computer artwork. Data discs flying along a tunnel

Road sign on California coast highway number one, USA

Office buildings at sunset. These are the offices of i-flex, a software company in Bangalore, India. Photographed in 2004

Computer compact disc. Compact disc above the computer tray in which it sits. The disc may contain images, sound and text. It is made of plastic pressed with a series of fine depressions

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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.