Policeman Collection (#10)

Night before the University Boat Race
The night before the University Boat Race, polishing up the boat. Date: 1880

Children campaigning against cuts in free school milk
Children campaigning against planned cuts in free school milk and other services, October 1970. Date: 1970

Members of DATA campaigning, Tothill Street, London
Members of DATA (Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians Association) from Rolls Royce, Coventry, campaigning in Tothill Street, London, 21 August 1970

Anti-Tory demonstration with Morning Star banner
Anti-Tory demonstration on a London street with a Morning Star banner and Socialist Worker placards. Date: circa 1980

Eviction of squatters, Harrow Road, London, 17 June 1974 -- a policeman stands guard outside the property, from where all the squatters belongings have been put out on the pavement. Date: 1974

Missing children waiting to be reunited. Date: 1887

Flight in St. Martin's Lane between the police and the contingent from Clerkenwell Green. Police meet rioters and dispersed a procession marching from Clerkenwell Green

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Anwar Sadat, Egyptian President, on a visit to London
The Egyptian President, Mohammad Anwar el Sadat (1918-1981), on a visit to London. Date: August 1981

Margaret Thatcher and Francois Mitterand
Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), Conservative British Prime Minister between 1979 and 1990, now Baroness Thatcher. Seen here with Francois Mitterand (1916-1996), President of the French Republic

Political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher
A political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher, with photographs of her on display bearing the words Not Wanted, and another one saying Stop Thatcher Now

Keir Hardie, socialist politician, giving a speech, London
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish socialist politician and labour leader, a founder of the Independent Labour Party and of the British Labour Party

Photograph looking west towards Trongate. Date: 1900

Traffic Signals, by H. M. Bateman
Policeman: Now, sir. Come along. You've been waiting here for the last ten minutes. What's the matter? Reveller: Conshtable, I can't poshibly proceed till that light goes green

A policeman trying to get down some over-enthusiastic people, celebrating the relief of Mafeking, from the fountain in Piccadilly, London. Date: 1900

Bank of England, City of London
Looking down Threadneedle Street at the Bank of England. Date: 1895

ANARCHIST OUTRAGES 4
Anarchist bomb attack on a Paris police station : removing the body of the dead policeman. Date: 1892

POLICE OFFICER AND DOG
A Metropolitan Police officer dog handler and his Weimaraner dog discover the dead body of a missing person Date: June 1974

POLICEMAN IN GAS MASK
A traffic policeman on point duty carries on regardless, wearing his gas mask, during a tear-gas exercise outside the Rendezvous Cafe in Kingston- upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Date: early 1940s

Looking down Threadneedle Street at the Bank of England. Date: 1901

Traffic Policeman directing the traffic at Parliament Street, London. Date: circa 1930

Dunstanborough Castle, Northumberland, c. 1829 (w/c on paper)
495772 Dunstanborough Castle, Northumberland, c.1829 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 29x43 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: In the Anglo-Saxon period)

Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest
STC321040 Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest, 13th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace, while trying to petition the king
STC321076 Emmeline Pankhurst's arrest outside Buckingham Palace, while trying to petition the king, 21st May 1914 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Police Officer and Guard at Draft Registration Office during World War I, New York City, New York, USA
5858533 Police Officer and Guard at Draft Registration Office during World War I, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, June 1917 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Policeman with Police Dogs, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, 1912 (b/w photo)
5863155 Policeman with Police Dogs, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, 1912 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Elliot Ness, 1930s (b/w photo)
1706375 Elliot Ness, 1930s (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Eliot Ness FBI agent who led the investigations into Al Capone and his gang in Chicago between 1929)

The Reform Leaguers in the Hyde Park demonstration of 1866
3062075 The Reform Leaguers in the Hyde Park demonstration of 1866. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bow Street Police Court, London, in the 1890s (b/w photo)
PNP427718 Bow Street Police Court, London, in the 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

London: East End street works, c. 1935 (ink & w/c on paper)
3082082 London: East End street works, c.1935 (ink & w/c on paper) by Hawthorne, Elwin (1905-52); 15.9x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Newgate Prison, London, 1900
3784434 Newgate Prison, London, 1900; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, London, 1900. Corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey. Possible beginnings in 12th century)

Newgate Prison, London, 1900
3787098 Newgate Prison, London, 1900; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, London, 1900. Corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey. Possible beginnings in 12th century)

An act of heroism (litho)
2807726 An act of heroism (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An act of heroism. A well digger, buried by a landslip)

The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho)
2807721 The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Paul Deroulede)

Policeman shows around the wanted poster of a wanted criminal in a pub
7279514 Policeman shows around the wanted poster of a wanted criminal in a pub by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrest, Policeman Knocking on the Door, 1888, Argentina
7279606 Arrest, Policeman Knocking on the Door, 1888, Argentina by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest, Policeman Knocking on the Door, 1888, Argentina, Historic)

Woman complains to the police because she was cheated, Office
7279500 Woman complains to the police because she was cheated, Office by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman complains to the police because she was cheated, Office)

Watched children going fishing despite prohibition
7278763 Watched children going fishing despite prohibition by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watched children going fishing despite prohibition, Historical)

"Danger !"--A scene in St. Jamess Park, 1886. Creator: Unknown
" Danger !" --A scene in St. Jamess Park, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Hand Puppet - Policeman, c. 1936. Creator: Elmer Weise
Hand Puppet - Policeman, c. 1936

Jerry the Policeman, c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Harris
Jerry the Policeman, c. 1937

Meeting of the Minds
Michael Castellano

Policeman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3108093 Policeman, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman, Woman Of The Future)

Winemakers revolt in the French Midi (colour litho)
3620879 Winemakers revolt in the French Midi (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winemakers revolt in the French Midi)

Move on! (colour litho)
3648163 Move on! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Move on! Dedicated to the Commissioners of Police)

Confrontation between a policeman and a poacher (colour litho)
2818617 Confrontation between a policeman and a poacher (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confrontation between a policeman and a poacher)

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

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"Policeman: Guardians of Order and Justice Through Time" From the iconic 10 Downing Street to the suffragette suffragists on the warpath, policemen have played a vital role in maintaining peace and security. They stood tall during historical events like The Jarrow March, where marchers embarked on their journey for justice in 1936. Even Winston Churchill himself witnessed their bravery at the Sidney Street Siege in East London. These courageous officers faced burning crosses during annual bonfire night parades held in Lewes, East Sussex, reminding us of their unwavering commitment. Cartoons featuring figures like William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll, and George Miller showcased both humorous and serious sides of policing. Meanwhile, Hong Kong street scenes from the 1890s captured their presence amidst bustling city life. In films such as "The Wicker Man" (1973), Ed Woodward portrayed a policeman entangled in a mysterious web of intrigue. And who could forget Aston Villa's European Cup match against Besiktas at Villa Park on September 15th, 1982? Policemen ensured safety amid passionate football rivalries. These dedicated individuals are not limited to one service; they are part of multi-service emergency vehicles that rush to our aid when disaster strikes. Kay Snap's beloved character Mr Bobby the Policeman has warmed hearts with his kindness and dedication to serving communities. Finally, Victor Hugo immortalized them through Javert's character in "Les Miserables, " depicting detectives upholding law and order even amidst personal struggles. Through history and fiction alike, policemen have been pillars of society—protectors who embody courage while ensuring our safety day after day.