Safety Collection (page 3)

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England

Warning sign for wildlife. Tasmania Australia
Warning sign on the side of a highway. Sign shows a car crashing into a kangaroo. Warning recommends speed is reduced to 65 km/h after dark when wildlife is often on the road. Binalong Bay. Tasmania

Cell Block Interior, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
The interior of a cell block at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire. Cells line the open galleries which have a safety net strung across to prevent inmates falling

Beachy Head Aerial View
Aerial view of Beachy Head at low tide in summer with the town of Eastbourne in the background

Digital image sequence of pilot sitting in ejection seat, explosive charge forcing seat from aircraft, pilot floating in sky suspended from parachute

Norah head lighthouse, Central Coast NSW Australia

U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules
U.S. Navy SEAL combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

Special operations forces soldier equipped with night vision and an HK416 assault rifle

The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley s
Arthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts

WW2 poster, The blackout
WW2 poster by Fougasse, The blackout -- why not wear something white instead? Issued in support of the Ministry of War Transports Road Safety Campaign by The Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co Ltd

Bondi Beach lifeguard surf board

Evacuation as a National Service - Poster
It Might by You! Caring for Evacuees is a National Service circa 1942

Advertisement for Aladdin safety paraffin mantle lamp from Aladdin Industries Ltd. of Aladdin House, South Street, London. Date: c.1924

The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
1625821 The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martini-Henry Rifle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1871)

Members of the volunteer Overseas Contingent of the National Fire Service have issued with special kit in readiness for service

Wild flowers with Baily Lighthouse in the background, Howth, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Baily Lighthouse, Howth, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Royal Sovereign light ship off Eastbourne, Sussex
Royal Sovereign light ship seven miles off Eastbourne, Sussex. It was later replaced by a lighthouse. Date: 1966

Ramsgate tunnels as air raid shelters, WWII
At a depth of 90 feet below the surface an entrance in Ramsgate leads to long tunnels and chambers carved out of the chalk cliffs

Thaxted 1950S
A little girl with a bow in her hair rides her bicycle in a corner of the picturesque old town of Thaxted, Essex, England, with its old thatched cottages beside the Guild Hall Date: 1950s

Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea)

Light house and sea in background, Fingal Head, Australia

Havana. El Morro fort and lighthouse
The Morro Castle (Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro), named after the three biblical Magi, is a fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay in Havana, Cuba

Camel Road Sign
Camel Road sign, Broome, Western Australia

An air raid warden setting a blackout time clock indicator at an Air Raid Precautions post on the outskirts of London
WORLD WAR II: AIR RAIDS. An air raid warden setting a blackout time clock indicator at an Air Raid Precautions post on the outskirts of London, England, following the outbreak of World War II, 1939

LCC-LFB Fireman in his fire kit with new cork helmet
A London fireman in his fire kit, including the new style compressed cork helmet with its LFB crest, which replaced the traditional brass helmets used since the days of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus communications set
A Sub Officer from Lambeths (D61) emergency tender crew demonstrating the Southampton communications equipment that was worn with a full face mask on the Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set

A Good Samaritan - Indian Soldier - WWI
A Good Samaritan - Colonial Indian Soldier from Delhi aids a wounded French trooper - WWI. He leads him to the safety of the Allied lines on the back of a Donkey Date: circa 1917

LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed

19th-century coal mining. Historical artwork of a coal mine worker igniting methane gas in a coal mine. This gas (also called fire-damp) is formed naturally by coal

Mizen Head, Co Cork, Ireland; Signal Station And Visitor Center On The Atlantic

Harold Lloyd in the film Safety Last 1923, famous vintage Hollywood movie image

San Francisco detectives Inspector James Bohm (left) and Lester Gance seen here putting their loaded Smith and Wesson 38 revolvers into their trouser holsters before going out on patrol

Sunset on Kallur Lighthouse on Kalsoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Alpine Search & Rescue Dog, Treble Cone, Wanaka, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Lifebelt, Newquay Harbour, Cornwall. August 1913
A stereoscopic view of Jill Trounson, sister of Jack Trounson, looking through a G.W.R. lifebelt on Newquay Harbour. A view of Newquay town and Towan beach and the Island in the background

Those who went to shelters began a new kind of night-life, 11th November, 1940, 1942. London residents taking shelter in Elephant and Castle tube station during the World War II

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a camel made by Tokushima-Seisuisho in Japan Date: c. 1910s

Woman police officer Kathleen Saville, London, WW2
Woman police officer Kathleen Saville (joined January 1940), on duty in London during the Second World War, seen here at a railway station helping a group of child evacuees find their train

Saint Etheldreda, Abbess of Ely
Saint Etheldreda (or Ethelthrith, or Aethelthryth), Abbess of Ely, daughter of King Anna of East Anglia. Seen here with two nuns, fleeing from her husband who wanted to consummate their marriage

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the side of the building, with a shop at ground level

National Fire Prevention Campaign, Brixton, London
National Fire Prevention Campaign, London -- Station Officer Albert Benjamin of Clapham Fire Station talking to children in Sommerleyton Road, Brixton, South London. Date: circa 1960s

Illustration of imitating car crash using crash test dummy

A baby Tyrannosaurus Rex roars while safely standing between its mothers legs
A baby Tyrannosaurus Rex roars defiantely while safely standing between its mothers legs

Mattapoisett, MA, USA, Neds Point Light

Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable. 1938

WW2 poster, Get used to the blackout
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Some day I really will try waiting for a few minutes to get used to the blackout... if only I m still here

Mining Safety Lamps
Safety lamps, invented by Davy in England and modified by Mueseler, in use in a French coal-mine

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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.