Policeman's Helmets

[Ianto.W.]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

LOL Dave .... and Gayle when have you ever known me be offended as for offending anyone else theres a perfect smilie for that occaision ..... it's the



I SAID THAT Is it correct though Ianto.W. or is it your theory too? I don't want her going to school tomorrow and some smart ass teacher telling her something I don't know lol!

Seriously that was the reason, strangely enough my grand daughter asked me the same question, if I'm wrong i'll do the detention.

[accymel]

Originally Posted by Doug

I think the size issue is just wishfil thinking on your part ladies. The pip is a strong point and is protective as is the shape. It was designed so that bobbies could be knocked on the head without being knock out.........I think.

Would you like me to come over and demonstrate

Doug errrr u is not going to demonstrate hard helmet bashing are u??

[Doug]

Originally Posted by accymel

Doug errrr u is not going to demonstrate hard helmet bashing are u??

Admit it, you want me don't you.......

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

Your going to let me hit your helmet to test it's strength? ....... Dougie your a star!

Dirty Girl........

[accymel]

Originally Posted by Doug

Admit it, you want me don't you.......

I told you before no ... the sheep are all yours poor bleeters LOL!!

[Doug]

Originally Posted by accymel

I told you before no ... the sheep are all yours poor bleeters LOL!!

I always thought you where a bit woolly Baaah.

[accymel]

Originally Posted by Doug

I always thought you where a bit woolly Baaah.

Hang on - that hand gesture kipax caught u with.......that wasn't the demonstration was it

[WillowTheWhisp]

The height thing could have been a point in the olden days with bobbies on the beat and one blows a whistle to call for help. The other bobbies come running and they can see where their colleague is because his helmet stands out above the crowd. Just my theory.

[garinda]

I think other people have answered the question already but...

they were designed with a tall crown both to be visible in a crowd, and well made enough to offer protection if bashed on the head by a passing baddie, and was adopted by the Met, and other forces, in the 1860's.

It was originally a reinforced top hat. Which was designed to be strong enough to be stood on, should the need arise. The proper name for the traditional Bobbies headgear is the 'Custodian helmet'.

Of course with the introduction of police cars other flater types of headgear needed to be introduced...it was either that or have the cops driving around in Noddy cars.

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by garinda

it was either that or have the cops driving around in Noddy cars.

Thats amazing !! Not only did you answer the question but you realised the reason Tink's daughter asked the question was because she had just been out in Tink's new car, during which they were stopped by a copper

[garinda]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

Thats amazing !! Not only did you answer the question but you realised the reason Tink's daughter asked the question was because she had just been out in Tink's new car, during which they were stopped by a copper

She's not been out driving with her tag on again has she?

[cashman]

helmets were made tall so young lads hiding over the hags lodge wall could knock them off easily with snowballs. (least thats what i used to think)

[Tinkerbelle]

Thankyou for your reply Rind

Dave .... keep an eye on those tyres of yours you cheeky git!

[shillelagh]

Someones been reading wiki havent they rindy?

I was bored earlier and googled it! Yes i did copy and paste it into a pm to tinks with the rest of the stuff about the uniform as well.

[Tinkerbelle]

Yes thankyou I'll read it later jen