Policeman Collection (#9)

A Coaching Club Meet, Hyde Park, London hand coloured photo
A Coaching Club Meet, Hyde Park, London - Victorian period hand coloured photo

Hyde Park, London

Victorian Policeman Date: circa 1900s

Policeman early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Policemen and a queue, Victoria Tower, Houses of Parliament
Policemen and a queue at the Victoria Tower, Houses of Parliament, London, early 1900s

Royal Oak Hotel, Burnley, Lancashire, early 1900s

Guildhall, Norwich

Norwich Guildhall early 1900s

South Street, Romford

Carolgate, Retford

Retford Carolgate early 1900s

Cross Church Street, Huddersfield

Huddersfield Cross Church Street early 1900s

Market Place, Heywood

Tring High Street probably 1920s

High Street, Tring

High Street, Crayford

Silver Street, Bury

Clare Street and Baldwin Street, Bristol

Woodbridge

Woodbridge Crossroads early 1900s

Chertsey Road, Woking

Woking Chertsey Road early 1900s

Bolton Newport Street early 1900s

Dunstable High Street early 1900s

High Street, Dunstable early 1900's

Church Street, Blackburn early 1900's

Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow early 1900's

Mansfield Leeming Street probably 1930s

Didsbury early 1900's

Northgate, Chester early 1900's

Chester probably 1930s

Chester Northgate early 1900s

Selby Market Place probably 1930s

Selby Market Place early 1900's

Manchester Street, Oldham early 1900's

Hanley Miles Bank probably 1920s

Nelson early 1900s

London Policeman probably 1920s

London Bridge, Victorian period

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Mounties) - Rockies
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Mounties) in the Canadian Rockies Date: circa 1920s

WW2 Christmas Card, Home Guard
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with an illustration portraying a Home Guard serviceman speaking with a policeman, he is holding up a dead rabbit. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Elizabeth Anne
This illustration depicts a girl named Elizabeth Anne, providing a delicious pastry for the boy policeman, who is helping with the war effort. Date: circa 1940s

Crowd invading pitch, FA Cup Final, Wembley, 1923
Crowd invading the football pitch at the FA Cup Final, Wembley Date: 1923

Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait, WW1
Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait - George Robinson, Special Constable. Date: circa 1916

The Warrior
A watercolour painting of a samurai warrior in full outfit, with his Katana unsheathed. A policeman can be seen peering through a small gap, with an intimidated look upon his face. Date: circa 1918

Liverpool, Merseyside - Queensway Mersey Tunnel
Liverpool, Merseyside - The Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel - Policeman standing by the roadside close to St. John's Gardens Entrance to the tunnel. Date: circa 1934

A London Policeman Date: 1904

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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.