Hard Hats Collection

Miners coming off shift at the end of a hard day at the coal face. Circa 1960s

Shaft sinking record at Boulby Mine. 1971

"Bursting with joy", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78552 "Bursting with joy", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Margaret Thatcher at the Thames Barrier in Woolwich, London - February 1979

Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel

Miners of the Bullclliffe Colliery near Wakefield seen here coming off shift. 30th July 1963

Miners at the Morrison Busty Colliery. 24th February 1971

The restoration of Crathorne Hall. The Crathorne Hall Hotels General Manager Phillip Newman Hall and Dawn Holding in the Ormesby suite, once a nursery

British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979

One of the worries when the closure of Smiths Dock was announced was the plight of the firms 42 apprentices. Now, however

Coal miners Phillip Jenkins (left) and Chris Lee seen here at the Taff Merthyr Colliery, South Wales. 23rd March 1983

The Teesside Power Plant was officially opened at Enron-Wilton, Teesside by the Right Hon Lord Wakeham, leader of the House of Lords. L-R Andy McCleod, Lord Wakeham, Tom White. 10th September 1993

Mr Fred Relton, Wimpey Projects manager and Andy Dingsdale, project manager of Enron, pictured on the ICI Power Station site. 30th November 1990

Miners at Coventry Colliery seen here working at the coal face. 5th March 1987

Miners working at the coal face at the Frances Colliery in Scotland. 2nd March 1983

Team celebration JLP01_09_781094
THE SHOPPING CENTRE, SILBURY BOULEVARD, MILTON KEYNES. Workers at the Milton Keynes shopping centre development posing for a group photograph with pints of beer

Topping out JLP01_09_781093
THE SHOPPING CENTRE, SILBURY BOULEVARD, MILTON KEYNES. The last load of concrete being shovelled on the roof of the John Lewis store restaurant during the construction of the shopping centre in

Workers leaving Pennsylvania shipyards, Beaumont, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Workers leaving Pennsylvania shipyards, Beaumont, Texas

British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre and members of the TML board queue to clear French

Malcolm Rifkind (Right), Secretary of State for Transport, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre celebrate the tunnel breakthrough at the Shakespeare Cliff entrance by showing their stamped

Stage Four of the Tour de France from Dover to Brighton. Builders on the refurbishment and redevelopment of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover

Mersey Tunnel breakthrough 4th March 1970 Breakthrough between the tunnels from Birkenhead and Liverpool under the River Mersey

The street is not lit very much, its wet and muddy and the humidity is high, as workers on the new Blackwall Tunnel install ventilation pipes in Prestage Street

Cutting through 1, 140 foot high Manshead Hill was completed when the Mayor of Wakefield, Alderman Nathan Hutchinson J.P. fired the two final charges to complete the tunnel

HRH The Princess of Wales, Princess Diana has a laugh with some local builders during her Royal Tour of the North East of England

Morrison Busty Colliery 24th February 1971

Two budding miners - Kelly Plews, left, and Martin Robinson - pose outside the Tom Leonard Mining Museum. 27th January 1983

Safety conscious Ballast Nedam Construction staff have teamed up to win the firms in-house safety contest. Site agent David Lennon

The first seven new recruits for Samsuns new industrial its at Wynyard were shown around the site. They are pictured left to right, Lance Moon, Kevin Lodge, Andrew Atherton, Janet Watt

The men who made the final push - driver Danny Williams (left) and shift boss Bill Joblin. Second tunnel breakthrough. The Kingsway Tunnel is a road tunnel under the River Mersey in Merseyside

When the children of class 6T at Shepley First School tackle a school project they do it in style. Teacher Thelma Todd gave her nine and 10 year olds a task involving buildings

Seven new apprentices have been taken on by Stockton Council under the new Modern Apprenticeships Scheme. They are Jason Leeks, Istanan Hussain, James Taylor, Dean McCulloch

Youngsters from Denby Dale First School got a special glimpse of life down a coal mine today. With students from Bretton Hall College the children, including Andrew Harpin pictured right

The foundation stone was laid today at Gatesheads new multi-million-pound Metrocentre by Local Governement Minister Kenneth Baker

John Hall gives Tynesides £150 million shopping centre a champagne send off
John Hall gives Tynesides £ 150 million shopping centre a champagne send off today as the first girders were slotted into place. 5th February 1985

Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, Greek Church Street, Butetown, Cardiff. Mr Demetrios Djialli (right), senior lecturer in civil engineering and building at the Polytechnic of Wales

The team of steel erectors from Depledge ready to lift the main supporting girder for the new Kemlyn Road Stand. The new two tier stand at Anfield is due to be completed by the beginning of the new

Miners celebrate as the one millionth tonne of coal leaves Coventry Colliery. 13th February 1987

Coventry Telegrapher reporter Rob Carter talks to Mark McNulty 3000 feet underground. With them are (Left to Right) saefty engineer Geoff Webster, chocker Brian Godber

New robotic coal cutter seen here at work in the Bolsover Colliery Company Clipstone Colliery in Nottinghamshire 28th November 1946

Londons highest Carol Service took place when building workers L / R Arthur Cournane
Londons highest Carol Service took place when building workers L/R Arthur Cournane, Dennis Hall, Orrie Briggs and Tommy Cochrane sang a variety of carols 110 ft. from the ground. 20th December 1976

Drivers of heavy construction site machinery will be able to attend a new training course at the Mid-Warwickshire College of Further Education in Leamington

Welders working on pipe
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A specialist directs a humvee aboard the high-speed vessel Westpac Expressat Kin Red Port
Kin Red Port, Okinawa, Japan, October 10, 2005 - A landing support specialist directs a humvee driver aboard the high-speed vessel Westpac Expressat Kin Red Port

The onload of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System
November 26, 2012 - U.S. Navy Sailors assist with the onload of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

A U. S. Navy Sailor responds to a shipboard fire
February 12, 2007 - A U.S. Navy Sailor responds to a shipboard fire aboard the passenger ferry Manila Bay 1 at the port of Mandaue City in Cebu, Philippines

Contractors prepare to hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System
November 26, 2012 - Contractors prepare to hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

Contractors hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System
November 26, 2012 - Contractors hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

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"Hard Hats: A Symbol of Resilience and Achievement" In 1971, the Boulby Mine witnessed an extraordinary feat as it set a new record in shaft sinking. The hard hats worn by the determined team at this momentous occasion were not just mere headgear; they represented their dedication and unwavering spirit. The air was filled with jubilation as the team celebrated their triumph, captured forever in the iconic photograph JLP01_09_781094. These hard hats became symbols of unity and camaraderie, reminding us that success is best enjoyed together. Another significant event marked by these protective helmets was the topping out ceremony at Crathorne Hall. As workers meticulously restored this historic landmark to its former glory, each hard hat symbolized their commitment to preserving history while embracing progress. During challenging times like when Smiths Dock faced closure, these hard hats became a source of concern for many. They stood as reminders of livelihoods hanging in the balance and communities fearing for their future. Coal miners Phillip Jenkins and Chris Lee exemplified bravery beneath those sturdy helmets at Taff Merthyr Colliery. Their unwavering determination showcased how they are shield not only physical but also emotional strength during arduous labor underground. Beyond mining, these protective gears found purpose in various industries such as Enron-Wilton's Teesside Power Plant. Here, they safeguarded workers who tirelessly powered communities with electricity – unsung heroes whose efforts often go unnoticed. From Pennsylvania shipyards to Beaumont, Texas in 1943, John Vachon's lens immortalized workers leaving after a long day's work wearing trusty hard hats. These images serve as timeless reminders of resilience amidst adversity during wartime. Even welders working on pipes relied on these indispensable accessories to protect them from sparks and hazards inherent to their craft. Hard hats ensured that skilled hands could continue shaping infrastructure without compromising safety or comfort.