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Knee Pads Collection

"Knee Pads: A Testament to Adventure and Skill" From the Charity Pub Crawl in St Austell, Cornwall, back in August 1991

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: The attack of the pel, 1309. Soldier in hauberk and capuchon, tunic and surcoat

The attack of the pel, 1309. Soldier in hauberk and capuchon, tunic and surcoat, with gamboised chausses and knees
FLO4678449 The attack of the pel, 1309. Soldier in hauberk and capuchon, tunic and surcoat, with gamboised chausses and knees, attacking a quintain with his sword

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Sir Guy de Bryan, First Baron Bryan, English military commander and admiral, 1319-1390

Sir Guy de Bryan, First Baron Bryan, English military commander and admiral, 1319-1390, and Bernarbo Visconti
FLO4678203 Sir Guy de Bryan, First Baron Bryan, English military commander and admiral, 1319-1390, and Bernarbo Visconti, Lord of Milan, Italian soldier and statesman, 1354-1385

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444

John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444
FLO4678462 John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444. He wears a conical helm, and a suit of splendid armour with borders along the arms

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: A knight of the Birmingham family, 1420. He wears a bassinet

A knight of the Birmingham family, 1420. He wears a bassinet, suit of plate armour with flexible cuirasset, knee pads
FLO4678397 A knight of the Birmingham family, 1420. He wears a bassinet, suit of plate armour with flexible cuirasset, knee pads, shoulder and elbow plates, and carries a battle axe

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: The Twelve Months: November, 1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni

The Twelve Months: November, 1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
The Twelve Months: November, 1866

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Skate City opens in London on the South Bank on 26th August 1977

Skate City opens in London on the South Bank on 26th August 1977. It is Britains first commercial skateboard park costing 100, 000 to develop. 14-year-old Jonathan Turnbull of London in action

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Charity Pub Crawl, St Austell, Cornwall. August 1991

Charity Pub Crawl, St Austell, Cornwall. August 1991
A pub crawl with a difference as Robert Putt of St Austell decided to raise money for the Mid Cornwall Multiple Sclerosis Society

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Skateboard crayz youngsters like young John Turner try ou the North East

Skateboard crayz youngsters like young John Turner try ou the North Easts first Skateboard Bowl in Durham on 6th February 1978

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Newcastle Area Skateboarders competition, held in the grounds of the West Denton High

Newcastle Area Skateboarders competition, held in the grounds of the West Denton High School. Malcolm Bishop of Heaton demonstrating his freestyle on 3rd December 1977

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Pint-sized Ashley Kane, aged eight, from Washington shows the sort of skills which won

Pint-sized Ashley Kane, aged eight, from Washington shows the sort of skills which won hme the Under-13s freestyle title on 26th February 1978

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Tom Cartwright, cricketer, born in Aldermans Green Coventry

Tom Cartwright, cricketer, born in Aldermans Green Coventry. Thomas William Cartwright MBE (22 July 1935 30 April 2007) was an English cricketer

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Man cutting off the ridging on a roof top while he thatches the roof

Man cutting off the ridging on a roof top while he thatches the roof. 11th June 1933

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Skateboarding at the Lightfoot Stadium in Walker, on 26th February 1978

Skateboarding at the Lightfoot Stadium in Walker, on 26th February 1978

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Action from the Super Skate 78 chamionships at Albermarle Barracks, Ouston

Action from the Super Skate 78 chamionships at Albermarle Barracks, Ouston, with Andrew Hibbard of Corbridge making a trial run through the slalom on 1st July 1978

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: 17-year-old John Millard from Killingworth on a skateboard on 26th July 1989

17-year-old John Millard from Killingworth on a skateboard on 26th July 1989

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Mark Howard demonstrates his skateboarding skill to an appreciative audience at West

Mark Howard demonstrates his skateboarding skill to an appreciative audience at West Denton on 4th January 1978

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Young Girl Skateboarding While Wearing Fairy Wings; Whitby Ontario Canada

Young Girl Skateboarding While Wearing Fairy Wings; Whitby Ontario Canada

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Right Thigh and Knee Defense (Cuisse and Poleyn) for the armour of Sir John Scudamore

Right Thigh and Knee Defense (Cuisse and Poleyn) for the armour of Sir John Scudamore (1541 or 1542-1623), British, Greenwich, ca. 1587

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Hockey player wearing helmet and knee pads holding a hockey stick, front view

Hockey player wearing helmet and knee pads holding a hockey stick, front view

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Two racers wearing helmets and knee sliders leaning sideways while riding motorbikes, front view

Two racers wearing helmets and knee sliders leaning sideways while riding motorbikes, front view

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Cricket player swinging his bat

Cricket player swinging his bat

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Hockey goalkeeper wearing helmet and knee pads holding a hockey stick, front view

Hockey goalkeeper wearing helmet and knee pads holding a hockey stick, front view

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Ice hockey goalkeeper standing poised with legs apart, holding stick, wearing large knee pads

Ice hockey goalkeeper standing poised with legs apart, holding stick, wearing large knee pads, catch gloves and helmet, front view

Background imageKnee Pads Collection: Miners shaking hands A TopFoto

Miners shaking hands A TopFoto
Miners shaking hands eTopFoto


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"Knee Pads: A Testament to Adventure and Skill" From the Charity Pub Crawl in St Austell, Cornwall, back in August 1991, to the grand opening of Skate City on London's South Bank on August 26th, 1977, they have been an essential accessory for thrill-seekers. Youngsters like John Turner from the North East couldn't resist trying out their skateboarding skills with these protective gears. Even pint-sized Ashley Kane at just eight years old from Washington showcased remarkable abilities that earned him admiration. Just as Tom Cartwright, born in Aldermans Green Coventry and a renowned cricketer, exhibited his talent on different terrains. But it wasn't just about extreme sports; they were also indispensable for workers like the man meticulously cutting off ridging while thatching a roof or migratory field workers pulling carrots in California's Imperial Valley back in 1939. These individuals understood the importance of safeguarding their knees during physically demanding tasks. Skateboarding enthusiasts flocked to Lightfoot Stadium in Walker on February 26th, 1978, and Albermarle Barracks' Super Skate '78 championships at Ouston provided action-packed moments worth remembering. On July 26th, 1989, Killingworth witnessed seventeen-year-old John Millard showcasing his skills on a skateboard. The Newcastle Area Skateboarders competition held within West Denton High grounds became a hub of excitement where participants demonstrated their prowess while donning trusty knee pads. Mark Howard captivated audiences with his skateboarding finesse at West Park too. Through time and across various activities – be it adrenaline-fueled adventures or hard labor – they have proven themselves invaluable companions ensuring safety and enabling individuals to push boundaries fearlessly.