Police Officer Collection (#8)

Pig Headed
December 1886: A pig evades the militia to escape into the cottage from which its owners have just been evicted. Original Publication

Policeman (b / w photo)
3637513 Policeman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman. Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930)

London policeman on a busy street (litho)
6014419 London policeman on a busy street (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London policeman on a busy street)

"There was an Old Person of Cheadle was put in the stocks by the Beadle", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386684 " There was an Old Person of Cheadle was put in the stocks by the Beadle", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Violence against freedom of work, conflict between strikers and workers who want to work... (colour litho)
2815628 Violence against freedom of work, conflict between strikers and workers who want to work... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho)
2809172 The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of the Ruhr)

An English triumph (colour litho)
2809338 An English triumph (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An English triumph)

Opening ceremony of the monument to Patriot G Candiani in the Veterans House, in Turate
2815425 Opening ceremony of the monument to Patriot G Candiani in the Veterans House, in Turate, which he founded (colour litho) by Beltrame

The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho)
2815386 The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A bitter struggle between the mountain cliffs of the Upper Piedmont between the carabinieri and a criminal
2815213 A bitter struggle between the mountain cliffs of the Upper Piedmont between the carabinieri and a criminal, the pursuit (colour litho) by Beltrame

The tramway strike in Milan, strikers trying to prevent the resumption of service with other personnel (colour litho)
2815071 The tramway strike in Milan, strikers trying to prevent the resumption of service with other personnel (colour litho) by Beltrame

The cases of Sicily, the serious turmoil at the Quattro Canti in Palermo over the arrest of Nasi (colour litho)
2815030 The cases of Sicily, the serious turmoil at the Quattro Canti in Palermo over the arrest of Nasi (colour litho) by Beltrame

The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho)
2815027 The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho) by Beltrame

An episode on May 1 in Paris, a Russian who fires from an omnibus on the troops... (colour litho)
2815005 An episode on May 1 in Paris, a Russian who fires from an omnibus on the troops... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emigrants heading to Argentina forced to descend as soon as they embarked, in Genoa
2814962 Emigrants heading to Argentina forced to descend as soon as they embarked, in Genoa, for the crews strike (colour litho) by Beltrame

A policeman who dived fully clothed into the River Seine to save a drowning woman (colour litho)
2779989 A policeman who dived fully clothed into the River Seine to save a drowning woman (colour litho) by French School

The heroic feat of two carabinieri (colour litho)
2778549 The heroic feat of two carabinieri (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heroic feat of two carabinieri)

An exceptional joke (colour litho)
2777895 An exceptional joke (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional joke)

The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho)
2777872 The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The brave rescue of a brigadier)

The jungle in an English village (colour litho)
2777862 The jungle in an English village (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The jungle in an English village)

Women instead of men, to Japan (colour litho)
2777638 Women instead of men, to Japan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women instead of men, to Japan)

Excesses of sports passion (colour litho)
2778517 Excesses of sports passion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excesses of sports passion)

A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho)
2783621 A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A policeman making an arrest from his bicycle (colour litho)
2818774 A policeman making an arrest from his bicycle (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A policeman making an arrest from his bicycle)

New Scotland Yard, London (colour photo)
3094830 New Scotland Yard, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Scotland Yard, London)

What I Saw Of The Coronation (colour litho)
3094682 What I Saw Of The Coronation (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What I Saw Of The Coronation)

A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier (colour litho)
3093788 A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier)

Chicago policeman Arthur Olson, in a shoot out with bank robbers
PNP253823 Chicago policeman Arthur Olson, in a shoot out with bank robbers, 1st February 1947 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Three porcelain figure groups by the Gardner Porcelain Factory
1195824 Three porcelain figure groups by the Gardner Porcelain Factory, late 19th century (porcelain) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Where to ride?, illustration for Punch, 1883 (pen & ink on paper)
863161 Where to ride?A, illustration for A Punch, 1883 (pen & ink on paper) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); 19.1x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The New York Policeman of 1693 (engraving)
PNP253825 The New York Policeman of 1693 (engraving) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Motoring cartoon (litho)
3620558 Motoring cartoon (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motoring cartoon.); © Look and Learn

A London policeman presenting two street Arabs to the gentleman in front of whose
3478232 A London policeman presenting two street Arabs to the gentleman in front of whose doorstep they have been making a slide on the ice, 1850 by Du Maurier

Patrol of carabinieri on horseback that arrests surprised natives in the Gebel, in Cyrenaica... (colour litho)
2815646 Patrol of carabinieri on horseback that arrests surprised natives in the Gebel, in Cyrenaica... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Modern life, American policeman who chases a thief in the sea with a hydroplane... (colour litho)
2815636 Modern life, American policeman who chases a thief in the sea with a hydroplane... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very modern life)

Religious procession attacked by the anticlericals of Fabriano and defended and protected by Bersaglieri
2815450 Religious procession attacked by the anticlericals of Fabriano and defended and protected by Bersaglieri and Carabinieri (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Carabinieri who during a play of Hamlet in a Piedmont theater seize the skulls... (colour litho)
2815400 Carabinieri who during a play of Hamlet in a Piedmont theater seize the skulls... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Delivery to Minister Rava and departure from Anzio for Rome of the wonderful statue purchased by... (colour litho)
2815272 Delivery to Minister Rava and departure from Anzio for Rome of the wonderful statue purchased by... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The war between Spain and Morocco, the families of the recalled try to prevent their departure... (colour litho)
2815250 The war between Spain and Morocco, the families of the recalled try to prevent their departure... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Capturing Moments: The Multifaceted Role of a Police Officer" Streaker Michael O'Brien finds himself sprinting into the arms of awaiting policemen during halftime, showcasing the unpredictable nature of a police officer's job. A swarm of bees settles at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street, highlighting how police officers often handle unexpected situations beyond traditional law enforcement. From mods to rockers, British youth subcultures clashed in the early days - and it was up to police officers to maintain peace and order amidst their conflicting ideologies. "See What My Wife Found In Its Crop, 1892. " Artist Sidney E Paget captures an intriguing moment where even artists rely on police officers for assistance or investigation purposes. Blues Brothers Standard Wall Art pays homage to iconic characters who straddle both sides of the law, reminding us that some police officers become cultural symbols themselves. Behind every clown's smile lies safety and security provided by diligent police officers who ensure public events remain joyful and trouble-free. The first FA Cup Final held at Wembley Stadium in London marked not only a historic sporting event but also showcased how police officers play an integral role in maintaining crowd control and safety since 1923. Suffragettes being arrested around 1910 reminds us that throughout history, brave women fought for equality while facing opposition from authorities - including dedicated female police officers enforcing laws they believed were unjust. Beating the Bounds at Messack Point demonstrates how community traditions are upheld with support from local constables who safeguard historical practices like this one dating back to September 1917. Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, and Flora Drummond being read their arrest warrant in October 1908 highlights how determined activists relied on courageous policewomen willing to carry out orders despite personal beliefs or sympathies.