Testing a Football Helmet

1912

Captured in 1912, this remarkable photograph shows a man hurling himself headfirst into a wooden wall — part of a bold and rather unorthodox test of an early football (soccer) helmet prototype. Surrounded by amused onlookers in flat caps and heavy coats, this moment captures the spirit of Edwardian-era ingenuity, where even the riskiest experiments drew a crowd.

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In 1912, the British Olympic team dominated the Stockholm Summer Games, finishing third in the medal tally — a proud moment for the country and a boost for sporting innovation across England.

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