Safety Collection (page 2)

Advertisement for the Rover Safety Bicycle, 1885
Advertisment for the Rover Safety Bicycle, built by Starley and Sutton of the Meteor Works, Coventry

COAL MINE / PENITENT
A penitent, so named because his clothing resembled that of religious orders, rids the air of explosive gas by setting fire to it. A dangerous task, that often ended unhappily

The rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion Rock), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Safety Lamps / 1826
Diagrams showing the workings of Stephensons Lamp (1 - 4), and Davys Lamp (5, on the right)

Aerial view of Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles of Scilly
Aerial view of the Bishop Rock Lighthouse. Bishop Rock is a small rock at the westernmost tip of the Isles of Scilly. It is the smallest island in the world to have a building on it

Arranmore lighthouse
Lighthouse on Arranmore island, county Donegal, Ireland. All white with a rusty red lantern gallery. On a grassy height with a low wall beside it. Sea and blue sky with some clouds visible

Point Reyes Lighthouse, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California, United States of America, North America

SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER. Smith & Wessons hammerless safety revolver. Line engraving, 19th century

Evacuation - World War Two - Children Safer in the Country
Evacuation - World War Two - Children are Safer in the Country.... leave them there. Governement advice recommending children stay away from the big cities and targets of the bombers. circa 1942

The Tempest, Ariel
Act I, Scene II Ariel guides the ship to safety Date: 1909

Mallard Anas platyrhynchos mother leading ducklings across road Arundel Sussex

A box of Christmas Eve crackers
A lovely box of Christmas crackers from the 1920s, with the contents intact and the box lid featuring a bright and jolly picture of Father Christmas being helped to cross the road by a policeman

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849. These two ships were used by Sir James Clark Rosss Expedition of 1848-1849 to search

The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845
Engraving showing the end of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845, entitled They Forged the last link with their lives. This engraving was taken from a painting by W

Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Sea Otters - mother with young pup with "natal pelage" - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A7378
TOM-1648 Sea Otters - mother with young pup with "natal pelage" Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, at the westernmost point of the British mainland, west coast, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hook Head Lighthouse and Heritage Centre, County Wexford, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Elbow Reef Lighthouse, the last kerosene burning manned lighthouse in the world, Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas, West Indies, Central America

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Pemaquid Peninsula, Maine, New England, United States of America, North America

Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, United States of America, North America

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Safety First. A Cricket forecast for 1922 showing the new safety equipment for playing cricket, which is health and safety gone mad

St. Michaels Monastery, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Climber i on Sgurr Alasdair on the Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye Scotland
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Wales, Gwynedd, Bala. White water kayaking on the Tryweryn River at the National Whitewater Centre

Firefighter
MODEL RELEASED. Firefighter in a smoke-filled training room

Vostok ejection seat. View of the type of ejection seat fitted to the Vostok spacecraft in 1961-63. The cosmonaut returning to Earth was instructed to eject from the Vostok capsule at an altitude of

Longships Lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Tower of Hercules Lighthouse, La Coruna City, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Swans in a punt at Henley
A punt load of swans, and two cygnets, about to be transported higher up the River Thames for their safety, in preparation for the annual Henley Regatta in early July

Fire Safety Hop Pickers
Notice to Hop-pickers giving advice as to fire prevention and what to do in case of a fire. Issued by Fire Offices Committee Fire Protection Association

Rome / Colosseum 1827
The four-storey structure had a moveable canopy, a safety net to protect the audience, a network of underground tunnels, and floors that could flood for mock sea battles!

View across the River Loire to the Chateau de Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

Pemaquid lightouse and fishermans museum, Pemaquid Point, Maine, United States of America, North America

Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Oregon, United States of America, North America

A speed camera
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Lighthouse, St. Marys Island, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rover Safety Bicycle
Faster and easier than any bicycle ever made

Neist Point and Lighthouse bathed in evening light, Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Pemaquid Peninsula, Maine, New England, United States of America, North America

Medical identity bracelet

Bank Vault
The Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Vault in The Bank of Montreal, New York. Bank Vault

Aerial image of The Needles, a row of three chalk stacks, and Lighthouse, off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of chalk cliffs and lighthouse at Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sanibel lighthouse, Sanibel Island, Gulf Coast, Florida, United States of America, North America

Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Oregon, United States of America, North America

Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk, Long Island, New York State, United States of America, North America

Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk, Long Island, New York State, United States of America, North America

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"Guardians of Safety: From Historic Rescues to Everyday Heroes" In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the raging flames, reminding us that safety is not just a word but an act of bravery. The ill-fated voyage of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845 serves as a haunting reminder that even the most experienced sailors must prioritize safety above all else. A courageous firefighter emerges from the smoke-filled Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse in Door County, Wisconsin, exemplifying how those who protect our safety often risk their own lives for others. Perched on cliffs at Butt of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, a lighthouse stands tall as a symbol of hope and security amidst treacherous waters—a testament to mankind's commitment to safeguarding lives. Captain Francis Crozier's leadership aboard HMS Terror during its doomed expedition emphasizes the importance of responsible decision-making and prioritizing crew members' safety above all else. During World War II on the home front, women donned gas masks as they bravely faced uncertain times—reminding us that personal sacrifices are sometimes necessary for collective well-being. Journey back to England's coal mines in the 1850s when workers endured perilous conditions daily; their struggles highlight society's evolving understanding and pursuit of workplace safety standards. Bricklayers meticulously construct buildings with precision and caution—an enduring reminder that even seemingly mundane tasks require attention to detail for everyone's protection. As dawn breaks over The Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, it illuminates not only breathtaking scenery but also reminds us that lightkeepers work tirelessly day and night to ensure maritime safety. Bathed in moonlight, Whitefish Point Lighthouse stands sentinel along Michigan's shores—an unwavering beacon guiding ships safely through dark nights since its construction in 1861.