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Ayrton Badovini, Ducati 1199 Panigale WSB2013

Carlos Checa, Ducati 1199 Panigale WSB2013

Max Neukirchner, Ducati 1199 Panigale WSB2013

Self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark HQ
A self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark Headquarters, with firemen training

Fire engine with crew, Southgate, North London, WW1
Fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1914. The motor escape was made by Lloyd and Plaister, Wood Green, in 1912, and was used until 1924

Firefighters taking part in a hose training drill
Two firefighters taking part in a hose training drill

Fireman in brass helmet with two white horses
Fireman in a brass helmet with two white horses in harness

Two firefighters at King George V Dock, East London
Two firefighters in action at No.9 Shed, King George V Dock, Port of London Authority, East London (E16), on 29 December 1974 -- a 30-pump fire

Uniform for School Team. Southwark Training Centre

Metropolitan Fire Brigade helmet
Metropolitan Fire Brigade brass helmet, used until replaced by a cork version in the 1930s

Firefighters at scene of fire at Staples Corner, NW London

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

ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A. D
ROLLO (c860-c931). Norse chieftain and Viking leader. Rollo and his fleet attack Paris, France, in 885 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

Gunners in sheepskin coats, Bazentin, France, WW1
Gunners wearing sheepskin coats at Bazentin-le-Petit, northern France, during the First World War. They are sitting on a stack of artillery shells. Date: November 1916

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

GEROME: GLADIATORS, 1874. Jean-Leon Gerome: Pollice Verso [The Gladiators]. Oil on canvas, 1874

WORLD WAR II: TRAINING. British soldiers training during World War II. Photographed c1942

Storyteller reciting Viking sagas
Viking bard singing of heroic legends to Northmen. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Germanic invasion stopped at Fiesole, 406 AD
Roman general Flavius Stilicho confronts Radagaisus, Ostrogoth leader, at Fiesole. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece
Capture of Helen by Paris, causing the Trojan War, according to Homer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Suzuki Gladius 650

Yamaha YZF R1 - James Toseland with Rea

Yamaha YZF R1 - James Toseland

World Superbikes 2010 Silverstone No. 52 James Toseland Yamaha YZF R1 Sterilgarda Team

Honda CBR1000RR - Josh Brookes

Harley Davidson FLHX Streetglide

Honda Hornet 900

Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from Shipwr
Engraving showing Board of Trade equipment for use to help shipwrecked sailors, 1886. The items are (from left to right, top to bottom)

Formula One Testing: Michael Schumacher Ferrari F2004M
Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F2004M. Formula One Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 15-18 February 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Jan Kiepura Film Poster
The artwork for a Film staring Jan Kiepura, the Polish singer (tenor) and actor

Police Officers
Group of police officers wearing the combed back helmet, in use between 1864 and 1870

Xmas Pudding in Trenches
Innovative British soldiers use a German steel helmet as a saucepan for their Christmas pudding

Wotans Farewell
WOTANS ABSCHIED Wotans farewell to Brunnhilde

Tony Cairoli Whip Look - Maggiora MX Opening
Stefano Minella

Formula 1 1971: French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 04: Clay Regazzoni during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on Sunday July 04, 1971 in Le Castellet, France. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

WEC 1985: Monza 1000km
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - APRIL 28: Stefan Bellof during the Monza 1000km at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on April 28, 1985 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula 1 1981: United States GP
STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 15: Jan Lammers, ATS D4 Ford during the United States GP at Streets of Long Beach on Sunday March 15, 1981 in Long Beach

1987 Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Michele Alboreto during the Japanese GP at Suzuka on November 01, 1987 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Formula 1 1991: Belgian GP
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 25: Michael Schumacher during the Belgian GP at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on Sunday August 25, 1991 in Spa, Belgium

1993 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 04: Christian Fittipaldi, Minardi M193 Ford during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 04, 1993 in Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

1994 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 10: Damon Hill during the British GP at Silverstone on July 10, 1994 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula 1 1996: Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - JUNE 02: Michael Schumacher during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday June 02, 1996 in Barcelona, Spain

Formula 1 1995: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 11: Michael Schumacher during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday June 11, 1995 in Montreal, Canada

Formula 1 1982: Austrian GP
OSTERREICHRING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 15: Patrick Tambay during the Austrian GP at Osterreichring on Sunday August 15, 1982, Austria. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond
1765053 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond, late 1650s (oil on canvas) by English School

Ancient Roman armour and weapons
Ancient Roman armour on a statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Vatican 1, Shield, sword and other weapons used by the ancient Romans from a column 2, and Roman helmet owned by Cavaceppi 3

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"Unyielding Protection: The Heroic Helmet in History and Art" From the valiant fireman rescuing a girl from the engulfing flames to the mighty warriors of ancient times, helmets have long symbolized courage and protection. In Jonnard's 1886 masterpiece "Hermes, " we witness a heroic fireman donning his helmet as he fearlessly rushes into danger, embodying bravery in its purest form. Rembrandt van Rijn's captivating painting "A Man in Armour" transports us back to 1655, where an armored figure stands tall with his helmet gleaming under the sunlight. This timeless depiction reminds us of the indomitable spirit that resides within those who wear such headgear. Fast forward to the adrenaline-fueled British Grand Prix of 1991, where speed and precision merge with safety. As racers zoom past at breakneck speeds on their BMW S1000RR motorcycles, their helmets serve as both shields against potential disaster and symbols of unwavering determination. In Geevor Tin Mine, Cornwall, a miner emerges from darkness wearing a sturdy helmet adorned with marks of resilience earned through years spent beneath unforgiving earth. His unwavering commitment echoes that of countless miners who rely on this essential piece of equipment for their daily survival. The streets of London come alive with authority as police officers patrol diligently while sporting their trusty helmets. These guardians ensure order prevails amidst chaos—a testament to how these protective headpieces empower individuals to uphold justice. Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's oil painting "Scotland Forever" captures a pivotal moment in history when Scottish soldiers charge fearlessly towards victory during battle—helmets shining brightly amidst swirling chaos. Their unyielding resolve is mirrored by Robert the Bruce's statue at Bannockburn Monument—an enduring tribute to Scotland's indomitable spirit throughout centuries. Even Hannibal himself knew the significance of protecting his troops' heads as they crossed the treacherous Alps, elephants and all.