Protective Clothing Collection (page 8)

Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island, Kiribati. Seen here dressed in protective suits known as Goon Suits

Three of the operators of one of the open hearth furnaces at the Stocksbridge Steelworks 21st December 1961

Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A. R. P. exercises in Derby
Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A.R.P. exercises in Derby. 15th May 1939

Members of the ARP demonstrate how to deal with a suspected gas attack during a series of civil defence demonstration at Sandown Park April 1939

Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of Bimingham are sewermen (left) Edward Hinks and George Batty. August 1957

The Graffiti Beater, a new £2, 000 machine has just gone into action in the West End
The Graffiti Beater, a new £ 2, 000 machine has just gone into action in the West End of Newcastle, Published 24th September 1981

ABC Cinema, Falkirk, Scotland, 20th August 1978. Arthur MacGregor, chief projectionist at the cinema, pictured in his work clothes

Reflective trim for night-time safety is essential, not only for pedestrians but for cyclists, motorcyclists and road workers

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

The Queen visits Rothes Colliery in Fifeshire, Scotland. 1st July 1958

1994 World Cup Qualifying match at the Ullev l Stadion, Oslo. Norway 2 v England 0. England footballer Paul Gascoigne wearing a face mask following an injury during the match. 2nd June 1993

Womans Land Army Land Girls milking cows in Hertfordshire. circa 1945

ATS women on searchlight Battery during the second World War January 1943

ATS on searchlight battery take a tea break during the Second World War January 1943

Lights go out in the Ellington Colliery lamp room as the pit closes in February 1994

Policeman in smog mask December 1962 PC John Finn from Snow Hill Police Station in the London smog of 1962. He is wear a mask to protect him from the harmful effects of the smog

Suzanne Danielle British actress April 1981 A©mirrorpix
Suzanne Danielle British actress April 1981 © mirrorpix

John Major Prime MInister at Alcan Factory in Warrington 1992

US Marines Fire Fighters training in Saudi Arabia Gulf War following the Gulf War in 1991

World War Two. Mrs M Bryan dressed in protective clothing cleaning dirt and grease of a chassis just about to undergo an overhaul at the Chiswick Bus depot

A man wearing an air filled Atom Suit to be used at Britains atom plant November 1954

Ferdinand the mouse wearing a protective body shell made from a toy soldiers helmet, it protects him when his owner Michael Oswald plays golf

Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo. Chimp Aged 6 on a Skateboard November 1977 © Mirrorpix

Royal Navy Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959. A member of the Launch Flight Deck Crew standing over the steam catapult calls in an aircraft to line up for take off

A welder wearing a suit designed to keep you cool at temperatures of 500 degrees. December 1967

Afghan hounds cinderella and Oliver wearing showerproof trouser suits boots and hats to protect them from the rain during a championship November 1976 © Mirrorpix

A woman milking a cow in the cattle shed at Maresfield, Sussex. May 1935

Miners leaving Whitburn Colliery in July 1954

Miners leave the cage for the last time at Murton Colliery, November 1991

Snatching a break in the sunshine are (left to right) Winnie Kirk, Pat Miller, Maureen Kavanagh, Jean Marshall, Daphne O" Brien, Lois Willdig, Freda Sharratt, Thelma Brown and Brenda Jackson

Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of Bimingham are sewermen (left) Edward Hinks and George Batty. August 1957

The Avro Blue Steel a British air-launched, rocket-propelled nuclear stand-off missile, built to arm the V bomber force. It was the primary British nuclear deterrent weapon of the 1960s

Army Belfast An armed soildier talked aim round the corner of a building with his gun

Henry Cooper showing the damage to his ampro bodyguard which was caused by low blows during his fight with PieroTomosoni. March 1969

Fishermen of the French trawler Annie storm bound at Plymouth in without catch and sat gloomily on deck, then visitor Pam Kyte, 24 of Cotham, Bristol

Diver Jack Ellis having his helmet put on. September 1949

Human Minesweepers who cleared the harbours of Europe from Charburg to Bremen began operations in Manchester Ship canal to locate a bomb which fell there five years ago

Radiation Testing: Monkeys are exposed to radiation at this U. K
Radiation Testing: Monkeys are exposed to radiation at this U.K. establishment to gauge the effect of a nuclear explosion. 1959

Instructor Anthony Rollins with trainees at the Lucas Industries factory in Birmingham. The girls are, left to right, Ann Doyle, Judith Ebdon and Maxine Southgate, all aged 17

Chemical crews of the new missile regiment in their protective clothing. March 1958 P005716

Nineteen-years-old Rosemary Fish, one of the girls who look after the monkeys, is seen here dressed in her sterilised white clothing, hood, goggles and surgical mask. October 1964 P004095

Army Efficiency Tests. Horses and men in gas masks. September 1917

A waist gunner of the American Eighth Army Air Force preparing his armour plated jacket before boarding a B17 flying fortress bomberat a base in England for a bombing camapign on occupied France in

American Eighth Army Air Force crew members of the B17 Flying Fortress looking at a map of Germany as they arrive back at their base in England after a raid on Leipzig

A coal miner with a specially designed helmet. December 1971 P018203

Horticultural Hall, Westminster, there was an Exhibition of protective clothing for factory workers. March 1953 D1521

Children are taught to Self Defence at the Borottos Academy. October 1978 P009991

A woman ambulance driver wearing protective hard helmet during the blitz. June 1940 P010207

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Protective Clothing: Safeguarding Lives in Various Environments" From laboratory technicians donning lab coats to Oliver Cromwell's sturdy armor, the importance spans across time and diverse settings. In a captivating seascape painting, we witness battles beyond where warriors shield themselves with impenetrable gear. In 1911, Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard embarked on an Antarctic expedition equipped with protective clothing against extreme cold at Cafe Crozier. Similarly, a skilled technician carefully pours molten glass while clad in heat-resistant attire from head to toe. Sports enthusiasts witness lightweight jockey Geraldine Hinson wearing specialized gear as she fearlessly rides her trusty donkey during races in Sussex. Meanwhile, fusion reactor maintenance personnel diligently safeguard their well-being by suiting up in advanced protective garments like T180 / 0078. Space exploration demands extraordinary measures for survival; hence space suits become indispensable for astronauts venturing into the unknown depths of the universe. Reflecting British industries' resilience, cotton workers featured in a vintage LMS poster proudly display their robust workwear amidst spinning machinery. Firefighters valiantly battle raging infernos armed with fireproof uniforms that shield them from intense heat and flames. Whether it be marines combating colossal blazes or firefighters neutralizing fires on USS Denver's flight deck - they rely on their trusted protective clothing to keep them safe. In every scenario depicted here - be it laboratories or battlegrounds - one thing remains constant: protective clothing plays an integral role in preserving lives and ensuring safety. It serves as a vital barrier between individuals and potential hazards encountered within their respective environments.