Crash Helmets Collection

John ( in the sidecar ) and his father, Jack Surtees at a race meeting. 1951

Early rider! He roars through the air with the greatest of ease...the kid who makes jumping over nine men look like childs play

Competitors bikes outside one of the hangers at the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010

JOHN CLELAND AFTER TEST OF NEW VAUXHALL GSI JULY 1999 FOR ROAD RECORD SALTIRE HELMET

Michael Elphick actor sitting on motor bike attached rig on the back of lorry filming for his TV series Boon

Patsy Palmer Actress August 98 Eastenders actress outside her home in east london

Warren Mitchell ( Alf Garnett) Dandy Nicholls and Patricia Hayes riding a Motorcycle and Sidecar in a scene from Till Death Us Do Part. February 1981 05/02/1981

Competitors bikes outside one of the hangers at the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010

Action from the start of the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010

Arthur English left lines up against Tom Phillips on the Skid Kids Cycle Track in London 18th May 1952 Published Daily Mirror Page 11 19th May 1952watscan - - 29/01/2010

H. Clark consoles his wife and baby daughter after the Junior Grand Prix, while R. McIntyre, the winner looks on. September 1952 C4531-002

Action from the start of the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010

Action from the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 2nd August 1959 watscan - - 16/04/2010

Actor Ewan McGregor August 1998 leading the pack with Gary Jacobs close behind heading for Scotbikes new showroom in Clydeside in Glasgow

Action from the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 2nd August 1959 watscan - - 16/04/2010

The start of the 251cc to 350cc race at Brands Hatch. The 42 competitors can be seen here racing towards Paddock Bend. 11th March 1968 watscan - - 08/04/2010

Motor cyclist and pillion passenger Mrs and mrs Tom Mason seen here on their AJS motorbike. Circa September 1953

Action from the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010 - -

Action from the start of the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010

Arthur English crosses the finish line to take the chequered flag to win his race against Tom Phillips on the Skid Kids Cycle Track in London 18th May 1952 Published Daily Mirror Page 11 19th May

A Fireproof Combination. Noel Edmonds. Dave Lee Travers. Maureen Lynn. When disc jockey Noel Edmonds is not running a record on the radio, and Dave Lee Travers is not belting out on another station

Crash helmets. April 1968 P005175

A Fireproof Combination. Noel Edmonds. Dave Lee Travers. Maureen Lynn. When disc jockey Noel Edmonds is not running a record on the radio, and Dave Lee Travers is not belting out on another station

Alvin Stardust on a motorbike. January 1976 75-00022A

Alvin Stardust on a motorbike. January 1976 75-00022A-018

Motorbike with sidecar young man and girl: 12 year old Lyn Burton with her airman penpal Ken Skuse age 22 at her home in Standish near Wigan. June 1960 M4461-002

Motorbike with sidecar young man and girl: 12 year old Lyn Burton with her airman penpal Ken Skuse age 22 at her home in Standish near Wigan. June 1960 M4461

K. Farrant with his girlfriend after winning the Senior Grand Prix at Douglas, Isle of Man. September 1952 C4531-001

Boy Stunt Rider: 6 year old Darius Goodwin is pictured here prior to him leaping through flames for the first time on his 89cc motor bike, Darius, from Bray near Maidenhead

Former British Olympic Womens Ski Champion Divina Galica (was awarded O. B. E
Former British Olympic Womens Ski Champion Divina Galica (was awarded O.B.E. for services to sport). Seen here at The Royal Lancaster Hotel

Paul Johnstone, 13, sets off in his 60mph midget sports car for a spin round the track at his fathers farm. August 1970 P004274

Former British Olympic Womens Ski Champion Divina Galica (was awarded O. B. E
Former British Olympic Womens Ski Champion Divina Galica (was awarded O.B.E. for services to sport). Seen here at The Royal Lancaster Hotel

2000 Motorcycle Action Group members ride down Union Street, Torquay on their way from Newton Abbot to Plymouth to protest against the helmet laws April 1973

A Man Riding His Bike Through Tall Grass At Sunset In Parque Natural Los Alcornocales; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Bike Racing

Lord Linley with wife Serena Stanhope at the Queens Club June 1993

Keith Moon on his Honda Goldwing motor cycle 1976

Actor Ewan McGregor leading the pack August 1998

James Coutts Tearing up L plate February 1999 After a one week Direct Access motorbicycle training course

PAUL O DONNELL KNOCKHILL RACING CIRCUIT SEPTEMBER 1998 FOR HIS RACE TRAINING SESSION MOTORBIKE BIKER HELMET LEATHERS STARTING LINE DAILY RECORD LIBRARY STAFF FOR ROAD RECORD

Selection of motorcycle helmets February 1998 PIC BY CHRIS WATT

Motorbike suits December 1998 Frank Thomas Leathers

Selection of motorcycle helmets February 1998

Motorbike suits December 1998 Frank Thomas Leathers

Selecton of motorcycle helmets February 1998 PIC BY CHRIS WATT

James Coutts Tearing up L plate February 1999 After a one week Direct Access motorbicycle training course

Motorbike suits December 1998 Frank Thomas Leathers

Motorbike suits December 1998 Frank Thomas Leathers

Selecton of motorcycle helmets February 1998

Selection of motorcycle helmets February 1998

John Surtees compact crouch helps to streamline him at top speed. Here he corners at Brands Hatch, Kent, scene of his latest win over Geoff Duke, world motor - cycle champion May 1953

Girl on scooter Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Crash helmets: A vital shield for riders in the fast lane" At a race meeting, John sits confidently in the sidecar, accompanied by his father Jack Surtees. The competitors' bikes line up outside one of the hangars at the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing event, ready to unleash their power on the track. In July 1999, John Cleland tests a new Vauxhall GSI for a road record while sporting his Saltire helmet. Safety always comes first even when pushing boundaries. Patsy Palmer, famous for her role in Eastenders, is seen outside her home in East London with her trusty crash helmet nearby - an essential accessory for any rider. Warren Mitchell (known as Alf Garnett), Dandy Nicholls, and Patricia Hayes embark on an adventurous ride together on a motorcycle. They too understand the importance of donning protective gear before hitting the open road. Action-packed moments unfold at Thruxton as competitors rev their engines and take off from the starting line during the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship. The adrenaline rush is palpable as they navigate through twists and turns with their crash helmets providing peace of mind. Arthur English lines up against Tom Phillips on Skid Kids Cycle Track in London; both riders equipped with crash helmets that safeguard them during daring maneuvers. H. Clark consoles his wife and baby daughter after participating in Junior Grand Prix - proof that safety measures are crucial even amidst triumphs or setbacks. With grace and skill reminiscent of early daredevils, riders soar through the air fearlessly wearing their crash helmets - true pioneers who prioritize protection without compromising thrill-seeking adventures. The Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship continues to captivate audiences with its heart-pounding action at Thruxton circuit. Spectators witness fearless racers speeding past each other while relying on their trusted crash helmets to shield them from potential danger. From start to finish, these races showcase not only the riders' talent but also their commitment to safety.