Skip to main content

Hard Hat Collection

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 27 November 1979

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 27 November 1979 - The Prince chats with workers during his visit to the Pallion Shipyard in Sunderland

Background imageHard Hat Collection: The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, one of the last miners underground holds a Davy lamp

The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, one of the last miners underground holds a Davy lamp. Circa 1992

Background imageHard Hat Collection: MARGARET THATCHER TOURS THE BLUE CIRCLE CEMENT PLANT AT NORTHFLEET - 21ST AUGUST 1978

MARGARET THATCHER TOURS THE BLUE CIRCLE CEMENT PLANT AT NORTHFLEET - 21ST AUGUST 1978

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at Queenstown copper mine in Queenstown, Australia

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at Queenstown copper mine in Queenstown, Australia. January 1994

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Manchester United players at the building site of their new hotel

Manchester United players at the building site of their new hotel. (Picture) Paul Scholes (left) and Ryan Giggs at building site. 17th July 1998

Background imageHard Hat Collection: The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, returns to the surface. Circa 1992

The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, returns to the surface. Circa 1992

Background imageHard Hat Collection: A miner below ground at Cotgrave Colliery for the final shift before the mine is closed

A miner below ground at Cotgrave Colliery for the final shift before the mine is closed. Circa 1992

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Princess Diana, Princess of Wales visits Tolaram Polymers in Hartlepool. 18th March 1987

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales visits Tolaram Polymers in Hartlepool. 18th March 1987

Background imageHard Hat Collection: The Marquess of Bath may be one of yer aristocrats. But hes a matey sort of bloke

The Marquess of Bath may be one of yer aristocrats. But hes a matey sort of bloke. Mixes with the coach trippers who wander around his stately home at Longleat

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Julian Clary spends the day on a building site in Londons Docklands to earn 10

Julian Clary spends the day on a building site in Londons Docklands to earn 10, 000 wages for charity. The money was donated by a development company to the ITV telethon 90. 27th March 1990

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Labour man Bob Gillespie gets a quick cup of tea from supporter Mrs Margaret McGlip in

Labour man Bob Gillespie gets a quick cup of tea from supporter Mrs Margaret McGlip in the backcourt of Copeland Road. 3rd November 1986

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Alcans smelter in Lynemouth 26th June 1993

Queen Elizabeth II visits Alcans smelter in Lynemouth 26th June 1993

Background imageHard Hat Collection: JAMES PRIOR AND MARGARET THATCHER AT THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE IN BRIGHTON - 10TH

JAMES PRIOR AND MARGARET THATCHER AT THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE IN BRIGHTON - 10TH OCTOBER 1978

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Margaret Thatcher on a visit to the Blue Circle Cement plant at Nortfleet

Margaret Thatcher on a visit to the Blue Circle Cement plant at Nortfleet, pictured in 1978

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Sir Bernard and Lady Docker visited the Water Haigh Colliery, near Leeds

Sir Bernard and Lady Docker visited the Water Haigh Colliery, near Leeds. Pictured, Sir Bernard and Lady Docker after their tour of the coal seams. 21st March 1954

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Anneka Rice TV Presenter promoting her new series Challenge. 30th August 1989

Anneka Rice TV Presenter promoting her new series Challenge. 30th August 1989

Background imageHard Hat Collection: 33 year old Patrick MacKenton from London, bursts into song on the parapet of the Albert

33 year old Patrick MacKenton from London, bursts into song on the parapet of the Albert Hall, 90ft above the Albert Memorial seen in the background

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Eillen Davies seen here making her way thorough a series of caves under the Brecon

Eillen Davies seen here making her way thorough a series of caves under the Brecon Beacons neat Abercrave. 13th April 1966

Background imageHard Hat Collection: A miner returns his lamp to the lamp room for the final time as the last shift at

A miner returns his lamp to the lamp room for the final time as the last shift at Cotgrave pit clocks off. Circa 1992

Background imageHard Hat Collection: The traditional toast at the end of the topping-out ceremony at the 2 million De Vere

The traditional toast at the end of the topping-out ceremony at the 2 million De Vere Hotel, adjoining Coventry Cathedral. The final layer of concrete on the hotel roof was levelled by Mr

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Middlesbrough new Riverside Stadium under construction. 6th June 1995

Middlesbrough new Riverside Stadium under construction. 6th June 1995. Middlesbrough FC have installed the letters MFC in the East Stand of the new Cellnet Riverside Stadium

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Trafalgar John Brown Offshore module yard at Port

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Trafalgar John Brown Offshore module yard at Port Clarence. 17th July 1995

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Queen Elizabeth II wearing protective clothing, watches the control panel of the new

Queen Elizabeth II wearing protective clothing, watches the control panel of the new basic oxygen plant at Port Talbot after she had set it in operation. 12th May 1970

Background imageHard Hat Collection: New personnel manager at Skinningrove. 1971

New personnel manager at Skinningrove. 1971

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Plas Dol-y-Moch, Coventrys Outdoor Education Centre

Plas Dol-y-Moch, Coventrys Outdoor Education Centre, situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. A young teenager crossing over a river on a zip wire

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Work has started on a new museum which will tell the history of Cleveland

Work has started on a new museum which will tell the history of Clevelands ironstone mining industry. The Tom Leonard Mining Museum at Skinningrove is a memorial to the Evening Gazette reporter in

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Former Middlesbrough hairdresser Mike Forbes is convinced he is on to a winner with his

Former Middlesbrough hairdresser Mike Forbes is convinced he is on to a winner with his £ 250, 000 conversion of a historic Cleveland mill

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Opal mining at Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. 25th September 1977

Opal mining at Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. 25th September 1977

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Clare Johnson (r) and Louise Granger, aged 12, pupils at Kings Cross Manor School, Acklam

Clare Johnson (r) and Louise Granger, aged 12, pupils at Kings Cross Manor School, Acklam, who received a trophy on behalf of the school for work they are doing to clean up the Thornby Marshalling

Background imageHard Hat Collection: MP Tony Benn seen here during a trip to a North West Colliery 11th November 1977

MP Tony Benn seen here during a trip to a North West Colliery 11th November 1977

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Tony Benn MP seen here enjoying a joke during his visit to Smiths Ship Repair Yard in

Tony Benn MP seen here enjoying a joke during his visit to Smiths Ship Repair Yard in North Shields. 10th April 1979

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Sarah Legg, Alison Crofts and Emily Sidgwick, all 16, are all pupils at Hustler School

Sarah Legg, Alison Crofts and Emily Sidgwick, all 16, are all pupils at Hustler School. All three have been selected for a special course at Portsmouth Polytechnic as part of Women into Science

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Stephen Swales, of Middlesbrough, stands tall as he fixes scaffolding

Stephen Swales, of Middlesbrough, stands tall as he fixes scaffolding and provides a symbol of the new image which the construction industrys main training centre in Norfolk is building for

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Teenager David Meek of Middlesbrough has been chosen to take part in a 12-month course

Teenager David Meek of Middlesbrough has been chosen to take part in a 12-month course at a unique industrial training centre to gain experience in the tough jobs demanded by todays civil engineering

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Experimental reed beds at ICI Billingham. Frank Holliday

Experimental reed beds at ICI Billingham. Frank Holliday, environmental office for Chemical Products Business at the plant, watches over the spot where liquid waste will be cleaned by nature

Background imageHard Hat Collection: 17-year-old Tammy Wood was among the workers celebrating the naming of the ship Helice

17-year-old Tammy Wood was among the workers celebrating the naming of the ship Helice, at Kvaerner Govan. It was a proud moment for shipyard trainee medical secretary Tammy as her father was once a

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Carl Armes surveys the remains of the Courtaulds site in Foleshill, Coventry

Carl Armes surveys the remains of the Courtaulds site in Foleshill, Coventry. The site is being cleared to make way for a huge commercial and industrial centre

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Prince Edward of Kent - The Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits

Prince Edward of Kent - The Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duchess of Kent visits Murton coal mine in County Durham 23 February 1978 - The Duchess going down to the coal face

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Alcans smelter in Lynemouth Local Caption 00090823

Queen Elizabeth II visits Alcans smelter in Lynemouth Local Caption 00090823
Queen Elizabeth II visits Alcans smelter in Lynemouth 00090823 26th June 1993

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Jonathan Allen, aged 3 and four year old William Walker join in with the Blaenavon Male

Jonathan Allen, aged 3 and four year old William Walker join in with the Blaenavon Male Voice Choir, made up mostly of miners of the Brecon Beacons, during rehearsals at a local school

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Drilling for oil in Ireland. Irish workers enjoy a lunch break beneath the rig

Drilling for oil in Ireland. Irish workers enjoy a lunch break beneath the rig. From left John McNanus 18 yrs, (Cavan) Tony McGovern 18 yrs, (Cavan), John McGovern 19 yrs

Background imageHard Hat Collection: John Major Prime MInister at Alcan Factory in Warrington 1992

John Major Prime MInister at Alcan Factory in Warrington 1992

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, chatting to workers as he visits Press Production

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, chatting to workers as he visits Press Production Systems in Wallsend, North Tyneside. 5th December 1985

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 27 November 1979

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 27 November 1979 - The Prince chats with workers during his visit to the Pallion Shipyard in Sunderland

Background imageHard Hat Collection: Four Year Old Dean Calvert wants to be a miner and spent the day down in the pits at

Four Year Old Dean Calvert wants to be a miner and spent the day down in the pits at Goldthorpe Colliery near Rotherham, even joining the men in the shower at the end of the day. October 1978



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping