Helmets Collection (page 7)

Steel helmets for the London special constables. "Do you find them heavy
Steel helmets for the London special constables. " Do you find them heavy?" asks the assistant commander of the E division

Miners leaving the cage after a shift at the re-opened Lynemouth Colliery. February 1967

Emergency in Malaya. The 22nd Special Air Service Regiment seen here sitting calmly in the aircraft before tree parachuting (a technique of low level parachuting)

Miners leave the pit as the final underground shift leaves Bates Colliery, Blyth, May 1986

Lee Marvin American actor, reading the Daily Mirror. December 1984

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

Staff and part time members of NCB Mines Rescue Station Ashington are to do a sponsored stretcher carrying for the South Atlantic Fund

Miners from the record breaking Brenkley Drift: Included are Mr. Joe Thomas, manager (right), Alan Wilson (centre foreground) and Danny Hogg (front right)

Faceworkers Jim Watson, aged 56, of Parkside, Seaham and underground development worker billy Stephenson, of Winyard Street, Dawdon in the sauna at Dawdon Colliery

Beaming miners leaving Ravensworth Colliery near Birtley after a Saturday morning shift in January 1951

Poster, Churchills praise for RAF Pilots
Poster, Never was so much owed by so many to so few - Prime Minister Winston Churchill from a speech made on 20 August 1940

Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A.D
Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Large German Military Brass Band in all its glory! Date: circa 1909

The Companions of Rinaldo, ca. 1633. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
The Companions of Rinaldo, ca. 1633

WW1 - Scottish soldiers return from combat
Scottish soldiers return from combat in 1916. Original version was held at the Musee du Luxembourg. See 10094865 for a colour version (cropped) Date: 1916

WW1 - The Band of a Prussian Infantry Regiment - note the universal wearing of the traditional Pickelhaube (or Pickelhelm) helmets. Date: circa 1916

Second Council of Constantinople, held in 553 a. C. under the pontificate of Pope Vigilio and the reign of Justinian, fresco Painting, 16th century

Ancient Greece costume, wearing chiton, warrior with armour and helmet, white peplum tunic and himation robe. Date: circa 500 BC

Balaclava and sleeping cap knitting patterns, WW1
Patterns from a plain helmet or balaclava cap (top) and a sleeping cap taken from a Great War era Baldwins knitting booklet with instructions for knitting various comforts for soldiers at the front

Cross Country
Ben.C.L

Motorcycle with side trolley
motorcycle with side trolley. Allan Wallberg

In the race
Joshua Raif

777
Dmitry Stepanov

Shockwave: riding the cobblestones
Lou Urlings

Motocross rider
Stephan Rückert

Horse Racing @ Queen's Plate
little7

Zissou In Space
Florent Bodart

Battle of the Somme, British machine gunners wearing gas helmets near Ovillers in July 1916

WW1 - Battle of the Somme - machine gunners wearing gas helmets near Ovillers - July 1916

British Infantry advancing wearing gas helmets during WW1 Date: circa 1916

WW2 Valentines Card, Warden Love Birds
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, the illustration shows a pair of love birds wearing warden's helmets, perched on a branch, a nest labelled A. I. Post is visible on the right. Date: circa 1940s

Red Lion Square Settle
A photograph of a white painted settle designed by William Morris, potentially constructed by Henry Price. The furniture was adapted for installation at Red House, the home of William Morris

Il Valor Vincitore
A painting depicting a violent scene of battle, involving warriors with horned helmets and shields swathed in fired arrows, upon a chariot led by powerful, rearing warhorses

The Tower of London, Various Views and Items
Various views and items inside the Tower of London, including weapons, armour, tombs, council chambers, lower chambers, and large dungeon

Old Bill Goes East
Cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather (1887-1959), speculating that in 1940 Europe could be considered the darkest continent. Old Bill was a popular recurring character in his cartoons. Date: 1940

The Motor Picture Book, Fire Engines Past and Present Date: 1930

Sky divers belonging to the RAF Falcons freefall team, taking part in an activity in France, with a large aircraft in the background. Date: 1965

British India Indian Empire Colonial Colonialism
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Nottinghamshire Miners
A group of Nottinghamshire miners leave the pithead after completing their shift Date: January 1974

Camouflage v Camouflage During Invasion Practice
William Heath Robinson has come up with a solution to save on man-power in the East Coast of England. Revolving helmets being paraded around on a primitive pulley system with the locals clapping

GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT (right) Younger son of George V, arriving by aeroplane at the Mousehold Aerodrome, Norwich - he was later to die in an air crash Date: 1902 - 1942

The chimneypiece in the Great Hall, Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF294568 The chimneypiece in the Great Hall, Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Two riders fighting on horseback, 1517-18 (woodcut)
7415401 Two riders fighting on horseback, 1517-18 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 22.5--24.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

King Arthur, 1513 (bronze)
7413414 King Arthur, 1513 (bronze) by Vischer, Peter the Elder (c.1460-1529); 215 cm; Hofkirche, Innsbruck, Austria; (add.info)

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Cabasset, c. 1570 (steel, black paint, brass rosette rivets)
XOS5864499 Cabasset, c. 1570 (steel, black paint, brass rosette rivets) by Italian School, (16th century); 18.4x25.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Italy, 16th century)

Combat for the Colors, 1874 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5886598 Combat for the Colors, 1874 (oil on wood panel) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 37.2x27 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Edouard Detaille)

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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.