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The stone fire beacon and the harbor head of Durgerdam, 1756. Creator: Aert SchoumanThe stone fire beacon and the harbor head of Durgerdam, 1756
The Deptford Rifle Corps (34th Kent) forming earthworks for their shooting-ground by torchlight, 1860 Creator: UnknownThe Deptford Rifle Corps (34th Kent) forming earthworks for their shooting-ground by torchlight, 1860. Volunteer soldiers building a practice-range....in order to ensure the safety of the range
Landscape with the Table Mountain, seen from Sint-Janskerkhof near Laren, c.1795. Creator: Jacob CatsLandscape with the Table Mountain, seen from Sint-Janskerkhof near Laren, c.1795. In the 17th century, a stone orientation table was installed on the Tafelberg, a man-made hill
View of Table Mountain at Blaricum, with Craayloos Bosch on the left, c.1795. Creator: Jacob CatsView of Table Mountain at Blaricum, with Craayloos Bosch on the left, c.1795. In the 17th century, a stone orientation table was installed on the Tafelberg, a man-made hill
Lighting The Signal Beacon At Malvern, c1897. Creator: UnknownLighting The Signal Beacon At Malvern, c1897. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria was officially celebrated on 22 June 1897 to mark the 60th anniversary of her accession on 20 June 1837
Beacon and Tower, Airway. Creator: UnknownAirways Beacon Light, last one operational in USA. A 24" rotating beacon light, with coded red signal light and control units. Night flying presented special hazards for air mail pilots
The Firing Of The Beacon (1868-1870). Creator: Richard RedgraveThe Firing Of The Beacon (1868-1870)
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, c. 1540. Creators: Matthijs Cock, Antwerp 16th CenturyThe Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, c. 1540. Possibly by Matthys Cock
Ground plan of the safety beacon, 1844. Creator: UnknownGround plan of the safety beacon, 1844. The Safety, or Refuge Beacon, was first erected on the Goodwin Sands through the indomitable perseverance of Captain Bullock
Capt. Bullocks safety beacon on Goodwin Sands, 1844. Creator: UnknownCapt. Bullocks safety beacon on Goodwin Sands, 1844. The Safety, or Refuge Beacon, was first erected on the Goodwin Sands through the indomitable perseverance of Captain Bullock
The Man-made Star - Lindbergh Beacon, Palmolive Building, Chicago, Illinois" The Man-made Star" - Lindbergh Beacon, Palmolive Building, Chicago, Illinois. 1930s. A beacon named after aviator Charles Lindbergh was added to the Art Deco Palmolive Building building
Arrival of Queen Henrietta Maria at the Tower of London, c1625 (c1638(?)). The youngest daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici
J Reeves and HHB Beacons Austin Ulster in the pits, JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 1931Austin Ulster 747 cc. No: 56 Driver: Reeves, J. Beacon, H.H. Replenishing water. 460 laps, 1205.8 miles, 50.24 m.p.h. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve. Date: 8/9.5.31
J Reeves and HHB Beacons Austin Ulster at the JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 8 / 9 May 1931Austin Ulster 747 cc. Event Entry No: 56 Driver: Reeves, J. Beacon, H.H.B. Finished: 22nd. Overall 14th, Class H. 460 laps, 1205.8 miles, 50.24 m.p.h. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve
Minots Ledge Light-House, Massachusetts, 1877, (1883). Artist: W. H. MorseMinots Ledge Light-House, Massachusetts, 1877, (1883). From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]
The electric light on top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1889. The tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel, was built as the entrance arch to the Universal Exposition held in Paris in 1889
The Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934
Aerial Telegraph: Ancient Greek soldiers tending a signal fire, c1900. It is claimed that news could be transmitted 525 km in a night. Trade card for Liebig Meat Extract
Aerial telegraph: ancient Roman signal towers, c1900. A basket containing fire was hung from an arm near the top of the tower and used to signal a message to the next tower in a chain
