Police Collection (#5)

Closeup of a policemans helmet
Closeup of a Metropolitan Police policemans helmet, with the E II R badge on it

First Metropolitan Police-Dogs
Front cover photograph showing two London policemen with the first Metropolitan police-dogs in 1938, thirty years after the first dogs were used by the North Eastern Railway Police to patrol Hull

A London policeman, 1911
3785133 A London policeman, 1911; (add.info.: A London policeman, 1911. Shows a policeman stopping traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the road)

Coal arriving at Orgreave
Pickets and police look on as coal is brought into the British Steel coking plant at Orgreave, South Yorkshire during the Coal miners strike

Diner restaurant neon sign with NYPD police car parked, Manhattan, New York, USA

Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas)
2956891 Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas) by Holl, Frank (1845-88); 55.25x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The scene is Bankside, the London docks)

Caught (photo)
614426 Caught (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caught, depicting a policeman standing before a young child, who stands naked)

Scene of destruction in Caroline Street, Kingston Upon Hull after an air raid on the city on the night of 24th June 1943

A police motorcyclists issues a warning to a motorist in Hampton, Middlesex. This patrol is one of fourteen set up by the Metropolitan Police to reduce motoring offences, 4th April 1938

A group of police motorcyclists receive a final briefing at Hampton Police Station, Middlesex, UK, before they begin their first days duty

A group of police motorcyclists begin their first days duty in Hampton Middlesex. This patrol is one of fourteen set up by the Metropolitan Police to reduce motoring offences, 4th April 1938

The cast of CATS Eyes. TV Detective series. C. A. T. S
The cast of CATS Eyes. TV Detective series. C.A.T.S. Eyes was a British television series made by TVS for ITV between 1985 and 1987

Rehearsals for an episode of BBC series Z-Cars. Left to right, PC Fancy Smith (Brian Blessed), Inspector Barlow (Stratford Johns), Det

Dental surgeon William Dobbs and members of the police dog section, look at the unconscious Elk after he had had his new front fang fitted. December 1967

The Queens Visit To Her Birthplace: The Scene Outside St. Marys Church, Kensington, (c1897)
The Queens Visit To Her Birthplace: The Scene Outside St. Marys Church, Kensington, London, (c1897). In the carriage with Her Majesty are the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Serge of Russia

Victorian Scrap -- Policeman. late 19th century

Two women police officers and woman with suitcase
Two women police officers (Jean Grasy and Margaret Findlay or Knight), one of them a sergeant, talking to a young woman with a suitcase on a London street. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1960s

Woman police officer, Inspector Alice B Clayden, London
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, London. She also had three brothers in the police force. In 1922, during the period of the so-called Geddes Axe when the government of the day

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (second from right), outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Police sergeant with women in military uniform, WW1
Police sergeant standing in front of a car (or ambulance) with a group of women in military uniform, WW1. Date: 1914-1918

Deptford Police Station, south east London, with a group of policemen standing outside. Date: circa 1905

View of Kobe from the harbour, Japan
View of Kobe, including the Water Police Station, from the harbour, Japan. circa 1920

Kiev Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Police, armed with truncheons, clashed with strikers at the Barbican building site. It happened after Mytons, the contractors

Market Cross, with traffic policeman, at Chichester. 1940s
Photographic Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref. PH 15676

SLEEPWALKING, 1880. A sleep-walker in Newark. How a new policeman was frightened. Wood engraving, American, 1880

Sister and patient, Convalescent Police Seaside Home, Hove
A nursing sister and her patient in the surgery of the Convalescent Police Seaside Home at 205 Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex

Metropolitan police officer with dog at back of van
A Metropolitan police officer standing at the back of his open van, where his Alsatian dog stands ready for action. Date: circa 1960s

Poster advertising Melox dog food, showing a policeman and a shop keeper chasing a dog which has stolen a packet of delicious Melox food. 20th century

American Gangster - Al Capone quizzed by Police
Al Capone offering his standard response to enquiries about involvement in gang-related slaughter: " I know nothing about it Chief"

Poster advertising the Special Constabulary, seeking fit men and women for part-time voluntary service. Civil Defence is Common Sense. Ask for details at your local police station. 1940s

FORD MERCURY AD, 1946. American magazine advertisement, 1946, for Ford Mercury automobiles

WYATT EARP (1848-1929). American lawman. Detail of Earp from a group photograph of the Dodge City, Kansas, Peace Commission, late 1870s; at right, partially obscured, is Frank McLain

Policeman and policewoman with gas masks
A policeman and a policewoman wearing civilian gas masks outside Harrow Road Police Station (X Division) before the outbreak of World War Two. The respirator is contained in the canvas bag

Police group on Coronation Day, 1911
A group of policemen pose for their photograph outside Hammersmith Police Station, west London, to commemorate the Coronation of King George V

Met Police stopwatch -- inside face
A Metropolitan Police issue stopwatch for the purpose of catching speeding motorists. This method worked on the principle of timing motorists over specific distances to estimate their speed

Sir Walter Macarthur Allen (1870-1943), Commander in Chief of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC). Portrait photograph by Hay Wrightson

Four patients at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing four patients in dressing gowns and pyjamas chatting in a hospital ward

Policemans helmet with Christmas lights
A closeup view of a policemans helmet with a night time street behind it, decorated with Christmas lights

Traffic Accident Group
A Metropolitan Police Traffic Accident Group, consisting of two Triumph motorcycles and one Wolseley 6/110 motor car, fitted with radio transmitter and loudspeaker

Policemen guarding house in Sidney Street, East London
Policemen guarding the devastated house in Sidney Street, East London, after the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London

Cover of Police Mag. 1933
Magazine cover showing a dangerous masked woman

Police on Walkie Talkie
Police officers talking on a walkie talkie in the street at Notting Hill Underground Station, London Metropolitan Police

Election Returns, USA
A crowd gathers outside the office of the New York Herald newspaper to read the election returns; they have to be kept in order by police officers

Ludgate Hill 1930S
View looking down Ludgate Hill towards Ludgate Circus, showing a policeman on the right and a train going over the now dismantled railway bridge, London

Policeman riding a Triumph motorcyle
A police rider turning a corner on his Triumph motorcycle, fitted with white legshields and a front numberplate (denoting this picture is pre-1975)

Before the Race (Nottingham Races)
Artist: Holland, John - Title: Before the Race (Nottingham Races) - Date: 1865 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 43.8 x 68.6

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"From Suffragette Cat Scratch to the Sidney Street Siege: A Glimpse into the World of Police" Step back in time and witness the evolution of law enforcement through captivating images. In 1928's silent film "Leave Them Laughing, " Laurel and Hardy find themselves caught up in hilarious encounters with a police officer, reminding us that even comedy can't escape the long arm of the law. London's snowy streets are adorned with a peculiar sight - a Police Public Call Box standing tall amidst the winter wonderland. This iconic symbol, made famous by Doctor Who, serves as a reminder of how communication played an essential role in keeping communities safe. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Too Many Cooks, " chaos ensues as mischievous monkeys playfully taunt unsuspecting policemen. It reminds us that even those tasked with maintaining order can face unexpected challenges. Felix Dzerzhinsky, founder of Russia's secret police force, stares intently from his portrait. His image represents both power and controversy surrounding policing methods employed during tumultuous times. A recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police beckons brave souls to join their ranks. The call for dedicated individuals willing to protect their nation resonates throughout history, showcasing the noble aspirations behind wearing a badge. Amidst London's bustling streets stands a stoic police officer embodying authority and vigilance. Their presence is felt as they navigate through crowds ensuring public safety while serving as guardians against potential threats. H. M Bateman's comical illustration "The Car That Touched a Policeman" captures an amusing moment where traffic violations meet humorous consequences. It highlights how even minor infractions can lead to unexpected adventures when dealing with our friendly neighborhood officers. Sir Robert Peel gazes confidently from his portrait; he was instrumental in establishing modern policing principles during his tenure as Home Secretary in 19th-century Britain. His legacy lives on through community-oriented policing approaches still practiced today.