Policeman Collection (#7)

Paseo de Gracia, 1893 (oil on canvas)
AIS5363694 Paseo de Gracia, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traffic and pedestrians on the Promenade de Gracia)

Comic postcard, Husband after riotous night out Date: 20th century

Junction - Angel Street and High Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Date: 1964

Scene at Wood Green Underground station, London
Wood Green underground station, with traffic policeman and London Transport bus. Date: circa 1930s

A wrecked car in Howland Street, London
A car is wrecked after building material falls from a height onto it, Howland Street, Central London. Date: circa 1950s

c. 1930s street scene in London with bus and policeman
c.1930s street scene in London with bus and policeman

Man walking under a ladder (colour litho)
3096316 Man walking under a ladder (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man walking under a ladder. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Troopers of Queensland mounted police, Australia -- full dress uniform (left) and khaki bush uniform (right). Date: circa 1900s

A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6
3709898 A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6, 1894 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

THE WAR CABINET EMERGES FROM NO 10 DURING THE FALKLANDS WAR. CENTRE IS FRANCIS PYM ON RIGHT WILLIE WHITELAW - 22 MAY 1982

PC George Hillier, Schools liaison officer, has received a special award for his work with children in Worcestershire which has helped cut crime, The Wychavon Trophy

Two Huntingdon police car drivers PC Edward Godfrey and PC Alan Coles pose with their new Panda patrol car. Circa 1969

Cambridgeshire police officers beside a Ford Zephyr Police car, October 1968

A Cambridgeshire police officer driving a Ford Anglia police car at Mildenhall, August 1965

Picture shows a policeman on St Andrews Street, Cambridge, allowing traffic past. Behind him is Downing Street, and the Norwich Union Building Society. Cambridge

The newly completed Littlewoods store on the Humberstone Gate - Haymarket site in Leicester City Centre 17th May 1967

Sting (real name Gordon Sumner) bass player, singer and songwriter with rock band The Police, arrives at Gatwick Airport from Los Angeles. Sting is given his very own real life Police escort

The Tram Depot, Sandy Park, Brislington, Bristol, Circa 1900

Wine Street, Bristol, Circa 1920, Police Officer can be seen directing traffic and crossroads near F K Lewis & Co Tailors

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Windsor (later King Edward VIII from 20th January 1936) pictured in his fashionable pin striped suit and boater hat, during a visit to Manchester, North West England

Smithford Street, Coventry in blackout 1st December 1939

Mods & Rockers, May Day Bank Holiday, Scotland, Monday 5th May 1980. King Street

Many lives lost when river flood sweeps into London streets. The most destructive London floods within living memory have taken place in districts along the Thames. Many lives were lost

A busy market scene in Moat Lane, Birmingham, with The church of St Martin in the Bull Ring in the background, West Midlands, Thursday 9th April 1936

British boxers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn attend a press conference in Aldwych, London ahead of their upcoming WBO Super Middleweight title fight at Old Trafford

A woman kisses a policemen to celebrate New Year in Albert Square, Manchester, in the last moments of the swinging 1960s Picture taken 31st December 1969

A Policemans lot! Well its a happy one here as sergeant gets an ear bashing of the vocal kind from a noisy supporter. 20th May 1987

PC Brian Lawrie, Detective Sergeant Peter Wale, Detective Constable Angie Archibald, Detective Inspector Stan Beechey and Detective Constable Douglas Clark. 23rd January 1979

Playtime... community constable PC Adrian Denby tests the slide in Reinwood Infant and Nursery Schools new play area. PC Denby and the friends of the school organised fund-raising events

On your bike These youngsters are putting their summer holidays to good use by getting
On your bike.. These youngsters are putting their summer holidays to good use by getting advice on safe cycling from PC Peter Dyson at a Reinwood infant school

The friendly Police of Hull, East Yorkshire, help twins Margaret and Heather Kelly (aged 3) cross the road. 16th March 1965

PC Roger Cox seen here dressed as a teddy boy. 17th January 1979

Two skinheads are led away by a policeman on 9th May 1971

Eastenders stars Tom Watt and Letitia Dean, aka Lofty and Sharon, were mobbed by thousands of cheering fans as they arrived at Herrington Burn YMCA Gala on Wearside 7 June 1987

Orderly queue of passengers for train to Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 17th July 1948

Humphrey teddy bear of Margaret Thatcher outside number ten Downing Street He has been on display at an exhibition of teddy bears at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life in Lincoln

A busy Kingston upon Thames street scene circa 1939

Rick Wakeman seen here in 1977 after recently rejoined the "Yes"group
Rick Wakeman seen here in 1977 after recently rejoined the " Yes" group. He is at the Old Bailey to promote his album " Criminal Record". October 1977 77 5884

Traffic at Staines Bridge returning from the coast on a hot summer day. June 1960 M4362-004

Bonzo the Policeman - George E. Studdy - Clacton-on-Sea
circa 1920s

New York Police Department car, NYPD, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, New York Police Department car, NYPD

I ll be with you soon - or bust! Young man in a red sports car breaking the 5mph speed limit and incurring the wrath of a nearby policeman Date: 1933

The Narrow Gauge Railway between Hailworth and Southwold, Suffolk, England - Southwold Railway Station. The line operated between 1879 and 1929 Date: circa 1912

The Bolt from the Blue, speeding 1920s couple
A couple in an open top red car, more interested in each other than the road, fail to notice a police officer attempting to stop them for speeding. Date: 1929

Erewash Canal and Sawley Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire. It is unclear if the gentleman in the foreground is going to receive a stern reprimand from the copper approaching from the background....!

NFU Farmwatch, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1991
Lostwithiel Community PC Martin Bennett helps Bill Clarke of Grey Mare Farm fix signs to his farm buildings at the launch of the Farmwatch scheme

RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. A policeman watches from the quay as the ocean liner Queen Mary passes the port of Cowes

Beating the Waterbounds at Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 1st August 1911
Group, including the Mayor and town crier, at Messack Point which is opposite Channels Creek at Trelissick, Feock. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their

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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.