Helmets Collection (page 2)

Blue formula 1 racing car with driver in seat

Police group on Coronation Day, 1911
A group of policemen pose for their photograph outside Hammersmith Police Station, west London, to commemorate the Coronation of King George V

London telephone exchange, WWII
Women telephone operators at a London telephone exchange with tin helmets, during World War II

The end of the Zulu wars
Mounted Infantry skirmishing with Zulus in a sketch by an ILN special artist. British troops wearing pith helmets and carrying rifles showing British soldiers on the higher ground

Knowledge Wins, 1914-18 (colour litho)
1768769 Knowledge Wins, 1914-18 (colour litho) by Smith, Dan (1865-1934); 72x49 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Soldiers of the Tudor period
909121 Soldiers of the Tudor period by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920); English

LFB firefighters taking a tea break during their attendance at a fire. Date: circa 1950s

LCC-LFB Knightsbridge firemen, Wells Challenge Cup winners for 1913. Front row: R J Nicholas, W H Sheldrick, Sub-Officer H C Griffiths, Station Officer J Smith, T H Coggan, D J O Leary

D. M. Scooter Realists: Southern competitors in the Daily Mirror Scooter Rally at Sywell
D.M. Scooter Realists: Southern competitors in the Daily Mirror Scooter Rally at Sywell leave from the Dome Garage on the Great West Road near the Chiswick roundabout, London. June 1960. M4344-003

Meet the Beatle Bobbies. When the Merseyside pop group arrived at the stage door they stepped out of the police van wearing helmets

A sad moment as miners for the last time hang up their lampsat the doomed Silksworth colliery, one of County Durhams best know mines

American football match, Army v Navy, Yankee Stadium
American football match between Army and Navy teams at the Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA, 12 December 1931. 1931

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

Metropolitan Police officer on his bicycle, Ferrier Estate
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Percy Ungate, riding his bicycle along Moorehead (or Moorhead) Way, on the Ferrier Estate, a large housing estate in Kidbrooke, south east London

French Fireman 1850
French firemen - (sapeurs-pomiers) Date: 1850

Soldiers writing home
British soldiers on the Western Front write letters to home

Military Firemen - Turkish
Turkish Military Firemen in their uniforms

Roman Foot Soldiers
TWO FOOT SOLDIERS with ornamented helmets and shields, one with a curved horn

Formula 1 2023: United States GP
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 21: Lando Norris, McLaren, in Parc Ferme after Qualifying during the United States GP at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday October 21

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Portrait Helmets
Monte Carlo, Monaco. Saturday 27 May 2017. Jenson Button, McLaren, in Parc Ferme after Qualifying. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _X4I9265

Formula 1 2023: Monaco GP
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - MAY 28: Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR23, on the grid during the Monaco GP at Circuit de Monaco on Sunday May 28, 2023 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Formula 1 2024: Saudi Arabian GP
JEDDAH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 08: Oliver Bearman, Ferrari SF-24 during the Saudi Arabian GP at Jeddah Street Circuit on Friday March 08, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Formula 1 2022: Mexico City GP
AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ, MEXICO - OCTOBER 28: Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin during the Mexico City GP at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Friday October 28, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico

2013 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JULY 08: Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber C32 Ferrari, makes a pitstop during the German GP at Nurburgring on July 08, 2013 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Formula E 2023-2024: Valencia Pre-Season Testing
VALENCIA CIRCUIT RICARDO TORMO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Edoardo Mortara, Mahindra Racing during the Valencia Pre-Season Testing at Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo on Tuesday October 24, 2023 in Valencia

Formula E 2022-2023: Mexico City ePrix
AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ, MEXICO - JANUARY 14: Jean-Eric Vergne, DS Penske during the Mexico City ePrix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Saturday January 14, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico

Formula 1 2023: Mexico City GP
AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ, MEXICO - OCTOBER 28: Pole man Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari, celebrates with his team in Parc Ferme during the Mexico City GP at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

Formula 1 2021: Russian GP
SOCHI AUTODROM, RUSSIAN FEDERATION - SEPTEMBER 26: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, 2nd position, and Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1st position

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Portrait Helmets
Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary. Saturday 26 July 2014. Valterri Bottas, Williams F1. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic. ref: Digital Image _79P4143

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Portrait Helmets
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Italy. Friday 1 September 2017. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing. World Copyright: Charles Coates/LAT Images ref: Digital Image AN7T4598

Formula 1 2024: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 02: Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-24, on the grid during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Saturday March 02, 2024 in Sakhir, Bahrain

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Baku Priority Portrait
Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan. Sunday 25 June 2017. Fernando Alonso, McLaren, congratulates Lance Stroll, Williams Martini Racing, 3rd Position, on his first F1 podium in Parc Ferme

Formula E 2021-2022: Berlin ePrix II
BERLIN TEMPELHOF AIRPORT, GERMANY - MAY 15: Oliver Turvey (GBR), NIO 333 Racing during the Berlin ePrix II at Berlin Tempelhof Airport on Sunday May 15, 2022 in Berlin, Germany

2019 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 04: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, 1st position, celebrates with his team in Parc Ferme during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on August 04, 2019 in Hungaroring

Formula 1 2023: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin F1 Team, 3rd position, celebrates in Parc Ferme during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday March

Formula 1 2024: Miami GP
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MAY 03: Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team during the Miami GP at Miami International Autodrome on Friday May 03, 2024 in Miami

Formula 1 2023: Dutch GP
CIRCUIT ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 27: Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin F1 Team, 2nd position, and Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, 1st position

rolling light
Milan Malovrh

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Justyna Jaszke

Rainy race
Lou Urlings

Sand Racing
David Bennion

Early 17th century English armour. (print)
7419943 Early 17th century English armour. (print); (add.info.: Pieces of armour of the type used in England in the early 17th century)

Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC
AIS5374925 Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC, detail

Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel)
8766636 Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 26.2--35.1 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin)
7264988 Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin); Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, England; (add.info.: Helmet made from a large Porcupine fish)

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Blitz, 1940-41: Telephonists continuing to work (b/w photo)
8634814 Blitz, 1940-41: Telephonists continuing to work (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephonists continuing to work)

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"Helmets: Guardians of Courage and Resilience Throughout History" From the skies above to the depths below, they have stood as symbols of bravery and protection. Just like how Churchill praised RAF pilots for their indomitable spirit during World War II, these head gears have shielded countless heroes in various endeavors. In St Katherines Dock, after a fierce fire had been tamed, firefighters take a well-deserved tea break. Their helmets rest beside them, silent witnesses to their tireless efforts in safeguarding lives and property. Deep within Geevor Tin Mine in Cornwall, a miner dons his helmet before descending into the treacherous darkness, and is this simple yet vital piece of equipment that gives him confidence as he faces the challenges underground. On Omaha Beach during D-Day's landing in France, soldiers storm ashore with helmets firmly strapped on. These protective shells become their shields against enemy fire as they fight valiantly for freedom amidst chaos and uncertainty. The Light Dragoons' journey from 1790 to 1992 showcases how helmets evolved over time while remaining essential for cavalrymen's safety on horseback. From ancient Roman costumes to modern-day military gear, these headpieces adapt but never lose sight of their purpose – shielding those who wear them. Project Mercury 7 astronauts venture into space wearing specialized helmets designed to withstand unimaginable conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere. With each mission pushing boundaries further than ever before, these futuristic headgear ensure their survival amid the vast unknown. Fast forward to Formula 1 2022 at Abu Dhabi GP; drivers zip around racetracks at incredible speeds while relying on state-of-the-art helmets for both protection and aerodynamics. The pinnacle of motorsport demands utmost precision where every second counts - making these high-tech helmets indispensable assets for victory seekers. In an intense horse race captured from a front view perspective, three jockeys fiercely compete with determination etched on their faces.