Safety Collection (page 17)

Aberdare Valley Miners early 1900s

Mining safety lamps

Miners safety lamps Victorian period

Three Submarines Safety Matches, made in Germany

Six-Sixty Safety Valves, wireless radio 1920s Date: 1920s

Children who played with fire

Call Boy Impregnated Safety Matches, average 50 matches

Abraham Wivell's Improved Fire Escape Date: 1860

Mine Rescue Team Victorian period

Music cover, The New Haymarket Polka, by Meredith Ball, showing the proscenium arch and safety curtain of the Haymarket Theatre, London Date: circa 1880

Advert, Palmer Flexicord Tyres Date: 20th century

Valet Auto Strop Razor Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Valet AutoStrop Safety Razor Co. Ltd, the product sharpens itself before each use for a comfortable shave

Advertisement for Dunlop Fort safety tyres, night scene showing policeman, woman in car, and the tread on a Dunlop Fort tyre. Captioned Dunlop Fort, the tyres with teeth'. Date: 1939

Sign at Gleneagles
A sign at Gleneagles golf course, explaining the procedure of sounding a siren in the event of a dangerous thunderstorm. Date: 1933

TT Race Spectators
Spectators behind a protective grill at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

London policeman helps schoolchildren cross the road Date: 1923

Cessna 182J ZK-CKZ (msn 18256864). Safety Patrol 1480, sponsored by Rothmans. Date: circa 1970

Advertisement for Swan Pens, by Mabie, Todd and Co. Captioned, Send a Swan!, and Give Swans this Xmas!, with illustrations of ladies pens with rolled gold or sterling silver mountings

Convair F-106A Delta Dart 57-2496
United States Air Force - Convair F-106A-90-CO Delta Dart 57-2496 (msn 8-24-79), of the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, at Castle Air Force Base, CA, circa 1976

Samuel Plimsoll MP (1824-1898) - English politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line (a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draught)

Advert, Bryant & May's Patent Safety Matches. Date: 1868

Boulton Paul P. 111 VT935
Boulton Paul P.111 VT935, in the aero-structures hangar at the College of Aeronautics, Cranfield Aerodrome, on 30 June 1962

Hansom's Safety Cab as first design 1834
Hansom Safety Cab designed and patented by Joseph Hansom on the 23rd December 1834. Diver seated on the roof of the cab and the patent suggesting that the cab might be entered through the wheel

Poster, Pirelli Long Distance tyres. Date: circa 1950

Some of the Republican refugees who fled Spain for France after the fall of Barcelona. Straggling line of women and children marshalled by French Gardes mobiles, while crossing the frontier

Moving Famous London Statues to Safety 1941
The Burghers of Calais by Augustave Robin, in Victoria Gardens, Westminster being moved to a place of safety. As a precaution against possible bombing precious art

Londoners sleeping in the Underground during the Blitz
German bombing campaign against Britain between September 1940 and May 1941 mainly targeting London and industrial places

Road sign, drive carefully
A road sign in English and German: Death is so permanent, drive carefully. Date: 1940s

Osmond's Patent Safety Balancing Dogcart 1875
Driver protected if horses falls with a self balancing safety foot rest. Date: 1875

Camouflaged civilians, home guards and dogs in a London park hiding from the enemy above. Date: 1941

As a precaution against possible bombing precious art, relics, sculptures and memorials where moved out of London to a secret place. This was given to the Nation by the National Art Collections Fund

Bob Crow, RMT trade union leader, with a banner
Bob Crow, British trade union leader, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and a member of the General Council of the TUC

Lifeboat putting out to sea, St Ives, Cornwall
The James Stevens lifeboat setting out in a choppy sea, St Ives, Cornwall. The James Stevens No.10 was built for St Ives by Thames Ironworks in 1899

Lifeboat returning to harbour, St Ives, Cornwall
The James Stevens lifeboat in a choppy sea, returning to harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. The James Stevens No.10 was built for St Ives by Thames Ironworks in 1899

A Driver Climbing in to his Cab
A train driver climbs in to the cabin of a British Rail diesel locomotive. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1950s

Safety Invested in Stocks by A. W. Holden
A 17th century scene showing a Puritan and a Cavalier in some village stocks. A small girl, carrying a dead goose and a cabbage in a basket looks at them with disdain. Date: c.1880

METRO, ACCIDENT 1903
When a train - made of varnished wood - catches fire near Belleville station, passengers head for safety but mistake their way and 84 die of asphyxiation Date: 1903

Aerial view of the Beachy Head Lighthouse at low tide, Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

View of the coast of the Seven Sisters white chalk cliffs with the Beachy Head lighthouse in the background, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tourist stands on top of the cliff overlooking Beachy Head lighthouse, Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Beachy Head Light house at low tide, Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Beachy Head and the Beachy Head lighthouse, near Eastbourne, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sun aligned with the silhouette of the lighthouse of Luarca, Asturias, Spain, Europe

Sun aligned with the silhouette of the lighthouse and church of Luarca, Asturias, Spain, Europe

Farol do Arnel lighthouse at sunrise in a cloudy morning, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Sun aligned with the silhouette of the church of Luarca, Asturias, Spain, Europe

Aerial view of Farol do Arnel lighthouse and Arnel point, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial view of Farol do Arnel lighthouse and fishermen huts, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

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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.