Policeman Collection (#60)

Election day : Mrs May, Countess of Limerick with the Conservative Party candidate for the Dartford by - election, Mr Geoffrey Mitchell and his wife, Mrs Mitchell. P C Sinclair PC 356 stands by. 1938

The St Johns Ambulance hut at Kemnal Corner, Sidcup, Kent. 1938

The Dartford girl guides during their parade in Dartford, Kent. 1937

Election day : Mrs May, Countess of Limerick chats to the Conservative Party candidate for the Dartford by - election, Mr Geoffrey Mitchell as P C Sinclair PC 356 stands by. 1938

The arm of the law - a novel view of a British policeman. 1934 A TopFoto
The arm of the law - a novel view of a British policeman. 1934 eTopFoto

May, Countess of Limerick casting her vote in the Dartford by - election, as P C 356 Sinclair stands by. 1938

Crowds stand at the side of the road and cheer for the Duchess of Kent. 1938

Elephants crossing, Footscray. 1935

Eltham Carnival in Kent. 1934

Eltham Carnival in Kent. Traffic crossing. 1934

Courtesy cops on duty in Bexleyheath, Kent. PC 294R Baxter and PC 501R Hook advise a motorist. 1938

Duchess of Kents car smash. 26 July 1937

PC Dent and a lame horse - if the horse was not fit for work, then it would be immediately removed from the shafts of the cart and taken off to the animal pound

The Chislehurst and Sidcup Play Leadership in procession

Palm Sunday procession through the High Street, Orpington, Kent. 1935

Brands Hatch near Swanley, Kent. A policeman searches for stolen motorbikes. 1933

Famous lucky black cat strolls passed Number 10 Downing Street during the European Crisis 3 September 1939

London Victoria station, South Eastern & Chatham Railway
London Victoria station, Southern Railway about 1939. A crowded scene inside the station, with an arched sign over the entrance to the platform for the Golden Arrow London to Paris service

Petworth Remembrance Sunday, 10 November 1963 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N64280B

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Chicago policeman telephoning from a police box to bring help to an injured pedestrian. From E. Hospitalier Les applciations de l Electricite, Paris, 1882. Engraving

Advertisement for Railway of the Wests Paris-London boat train service, c1900. A French lady visitor asks a London policeman for help

A City Thoroughfare : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Scene of chaotic traffic congestion with a London policeman trying to get vehicles moving

Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call. His Repeal of Corn Laws passed on 25 June but same night was defeated on his Irish bill. Resigned 29 June

Primrose Hill Tunnel near London, on the London and Birmingham Railway, opened in 1838. Engineer Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) Built through difficult London clay

Busy street scene in London, England, on a rainy day. A policeman in a Macintosh cape points out the way, ladies hold their open umbrellas in an effort to keep themselves dry

London street scenes. Postman delivering letters: Fireman fighting a fire: Railway Porter with trolley of luggage: Policeman on crowd duty: Guardsman of sentry duty: Newsboy selling papers

Lindbergh Rides Motorcycle
Monterey, California: March 11, 1930 Charles Lindbergh tries out a motorcycle borrowed from State Traffic Patrolman Leo Ramsey during a trip to Del Monte

John Lennon and Yoko Ono
New York, New York: May 12, 1972 John Lennon and Yoko Ono get an assist from a policeman as they try to work their way through the crowd after leaving the Immigration Office on Broadway

Ticket For Expired Meter
United States: 1955. A man gets a parking ticket for an expired meter

New Sport Of Motor Surfing
Manhattan Beach, California: c. 1930. Heres what they do when there isn t a boat available for aquaplaning. The Manhattan Beach Chief of Police gives a ride at up to a mile a minute speeds

Bathing Suit Fashion Police
Atlantic City, New Jersey: c 1921. A dubious and curious police officer measures the hem of the newest in bathing fashions. Are the suits decentja Time will tell!

A Cop Polices Bathing Suits
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1927. A policeman contemplates the latest in bathing suits on the Chicago waterfront

Blizzard in New York, a Policeman Rubbing Snow on the Frozen Ears of a Passer by during the Storm, Us, Usa, America, United States, 1888 Engraving

UNIFORMS OF THE ARMY OF SARDE. Cavalry. Dragon-lancer. Sapper. Offic. of Reg. of Savoy. Offic. artillery. Staff. Off. staff, guards of Sardinia and the Bersaglieri. Rifleman gendarme. General

State-controlled science, artwork
State-controlled science. Artwork of two state security guards and a scientist. This can represent state control of science, or the development of science and military technologies as state secrets

Wartime fingerprinting, 1917 C014 / 0460
Wartime fingerprinting. German being fingerprinted in New York City, USA, during the First World War (1914-1918). Research into fingerprinting developed throughout the 19th century

Evicted sharecropper farmers, 1939 C014 / 0519
Evicted sharecropper farmers. Tents and vehicles of sharecroppers that have been evicted from farms in Missouri, USA, in January 1939

VE Day crowd, London, 1945 C014 / 2066
VE Day crowd. Large crowds gathered in London, UK, on 8 May 1945 to celebrate the end of hostilities in Europe during the Second World War

Berlin street traffic, 1913 C016 / 4511
Berlin street traffic. Pedestrians crossing a road in front of motor cars in Berlin, Germany. A policeman at right is regulating the flow of traffic. A carriage with passengers is passing at left

First fatal air crash, 1908 C016 / 2529
First fatal air crash, 1908. Spectators and army personnel tending to the victim of the crash of the Wright Military Flyer (Wright Model A) at Fort Myer, Virginia, USA, on 17 September 1908

Military celebrations, Tokyo, Japan, 1905 C016 / 2386
Military celebrations, Tokyo, Japan. Crowds and trams on a Tokyo street decked with bunting and national, military and naval flags during the celebration of Admiral Togos visit in October 1905

Bertillon identification system class C013 / 7744
Bertillon identification system class. French policemen being taught the identification system developed by the French police officer Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914) in 1883

Bertillon identification system class C013 / 7743
Bertillon identification system class. French policemen being taught the identification system developed by the French police officer Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914) in 1883

Taking Bertillon measurements C013 / 7742
Taking Bertillon measurements. New York Police Department officer measuring a mans ear. He is taking measurements for the identification system developed by the French police officer Alphonse

Firefighters and police in London Underground
Firefighters and police in the London Underground during an incident on 28 February 1975. An underground train had failed to stop at Moorgate station

Engraving of a steamer in action during a fire, with panic on the street

Statue of Policeman with St. Stephens Basilica, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

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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.