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Policemen Collection (#34)

"Policemen: Guardians of Order and Justice Throughout History" From the intense standoff at Sidney Street Siege in East London

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Picture No. 10899342

Picture No. 10899342
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Background imagePolicemen Collection: Black African Policemen in uniform with police whistles, handcuffs handing from belts

Black African Policemen in uniform with police whistles, handcuffs handing from belts, and carrying sticks, Natal, South Africa between 1890 and 1920

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Chicago Police Department on Parade

Chicago Police Department on Parade
View of chicago policemen marching in formation carrying an American and a department flag

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Kennedy With Albert Gore

Kennedy With Albert Gore
Memphis, Tennessee: 1960 Senator Kennedy is greeted in Memphis by supporters on his arrival at the airport. Senator Albert Gore is seated beside him and Memphis mayor Henry Loeb is at lower left

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Welfare Island Weapons

Welfare Island Weapons
New York, New York: c. 1934. Some of the contraband weapons taken from the cells of the prisoners on Welfare Island in a raid staged by Commissioner MacCormick

Background imagePolicemen Collection: NYC Prohibition Police Boat

NYC Prohibition Police Boat
New York, New York: c. 1921 New York City police and their harbor patrol boat keep on the watch for alcohol smugglers and rumrunners during Prohibition

Background imagePolicemen Collection: NY Armored Motorcycle Squad

NY Armored Motorcycle Squad
New York, New York: c. 1927 A New York City armoured motorcycle squad at the ready in case of trouble due to a rally in Union Square of Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers

Background imagePolicemen Collection: NY Police Boat Patrol

NY Police Boat Patrol
New York, New York: February 16, 1917 A New York city policeman mans the one-pound Hotchkiss 37mm rifle mounted on the deck of the police boat Patrol in NY harbor

Background imagePolicemen Collection: NY Motorcycle Police

NY Motorcycle Police
New York, New York: c. 1929 New York City motorcycle police squads on duty at City Hall on Red Thursday when thousands of unemployed took part in a great demonstration

Background imagePolicemen Collection: NYPD Bicycle Force

NYPD Bicycle Force
New York, New York: c. 1900 New York Citys finest on watch with their bicycles

Background imagePolicemen Collection: NY Cops Wait For Bremen Flyers

NY Cops Wait For Bremen Flyers
Long Island, New York: 1928 NY motorcycle police at MItchel Field in preparation for the landing of the Bremen flyers

Background imagePolicemen Collection: NY Police Fencing On Horseback

NY Police Fencing On Horseback
New York, New York: September 17, 1922 New Yorks expert mounted police showing off some of their fencing on horseback skills at the annual Police Field Day games at Jamiaca, Long Island

Background imagePolicemen Collection: HUAC Protesters Arrested In SF

HUAC Protesters Arrested In SF
San Francisco, California: March 1, 1961. Three wet and defiant protesters of the House Un-American Activities Committee hearing at San Francisco City Hall are taken to the paddy wagon Sixty four

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Bonus Army Vets Battle Cops

Bonus Army Vets Battle Cops
Washington, D.C.: 1932. Bonus Army veterans battle with Washington police officers at one of their camps

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Jews Demonstrate In NY

Jews Demonstrate In NY
New York, New York: September 6, 1972 Jews demonstrate at the Lebanese consulate. Police drag a demonstrator away after they tried to block the intersection of E.76th St. and Madison Ave

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Baseball fans waiting in line to buy World Series tickets

Baseball fans waiting in line to buy World Series tickets
New York, New York: c. 1938. Baseball fans waiting in line to buy World Series tickets

Background imagePolicemen Collection: New Sport Of Motor Surfing

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

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Europe. Italy. Lazio. Rome. Pincio

Europe. Italy. Lazio. Rome. Pincio

Background imagePolicemen Collection: State-controlled science, artwork

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

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Evicted sharecropper farmers, 1939 C014 / 0519

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

Background imagePolicemen Collection: VE Day crowd, London, 1945 C014 / 2066

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

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Military celebrations, Tokyo, Japan, 1905 C016 / 2386

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

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Firefighters and police in London Underground

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

Background imagePolicemen Collection: Engraving of a steamer in action during a fire

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

Background imagePolicemen Collection: London firefighters marching in SE London street, WW2

London firefighters marching in SE London street, WW2
LCC-LFB firefighters and AFS marching along Lewisham High Street, SE London, with policemen controlling traffic

Background imagePolicemen Collection: London Policemen

London Policemen
A line of policemen walk past the railings, while four ladies look up (literally) to them. Date: 1883




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"Policemen: Guardians of Order and Justice Throughout History" From the intense standoff at Sidney Street Siege in East London, where Winston Churchill himself witnessed the bravery facing dangerous criminals, to the aftermath and reportage following The Great Train Robbery in 1963, these men in blue have always been at the forefront of maintaining law and order. Even during seemingly ordinary moments like A Spot of Bother at Ayresome Park Middlesbrough in March 1973, their presence ensures safety for all. Their dedication is not limited to tackling crime; they also play a crucial role in upholding democracy as seen through their encounters with suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst and Lancashire Lass Arrested for fighting for women's rights. Throughout history, police officers have adapted to changing times. From Truro City Police patrolling the streets of Cornwall around 1890 to modern-day multi-service emergency vehicles rushing to save lives they can ever-evolving protectors. But it's not just about serious business - there is room for warmth too. Meet Mr Bobby the Policeman captured by Kay Snap; his friendly demeanor reminds us that behind those uniforms are compassionate individuals who care deeply about their communities. In times when fire threatened Ealing, it was the brave souls from Ealing Fire Brigade with their horse-drawn appliance who worked hand-in-hand with policemen to keep citizens safe from harm. The world of crime would be incomplete without mention of Detective Sergeant George Carter played by Dennis Waterman - an iconic portrayal showcasing both grit and determination that define our perception of these heroes on screen. And amidst all this action-packed narrative lies a momentary pause: an advertisement for Bovril featuring a policeman enjoying a hot cuppa after a long day's work. It serves as a reminder that even superheroes need some comfort too. As we delve into artistry inspired by these valiant figures such as "Deserted.