Policemen Collection (#4)

Police removing suffragettes chained to railings 1908
Police officers removing Edith New and Olivia Smith from the railings of 10. Downing Street. The image is interestingly captioned

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

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

Police Officers standing on street corner, New York, USA, June 1984, also pictured, a USA Today newspaper vending machine

Richard Attenborough with Robert Downey Jnr and extras on station set of film Charlie Chaplin - February 1992

GEORGE BUSH, NORMA MAJOR, JOHN MAJOR AND BARBARA BUSH OUTSIDE 10 DOWNING STREET 15 / 07 / 1991
GEORGE BUSH, NORMA MAJOR, JOHN MAJOR AND BARBARA BUSH OUTSIDE 10 DOWNING STREET 15/07/1991

The Juvenile Police Squad at work in Londons West End. PC Nigel Cooper (aged 21 - the taller of the two policemen) and PC Chris Hirsh (22) on patrol around Soho and Piccadilly Circus

Dora Thewlis and 75 other suffragettes were arrested when the WSPU attempt to storm the Houses of Parliament following the second reading of the Dickinson Bill being talked out out by its opponents

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

Sir William Pryke the Lord Mayor of London addressing City of London special constables, thanking them for their service during the General Strike

Sean Connery, the rest of the cast and crew of the movie "Offence"
Sean Connery, the rest of the cast and crew of the movie " Offence" have a drink during a break in filming in Bracknell. 6th April 1972

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

Skinheads and police at the entrance to platforms of Monkseaton Station on 31st May 1970

Birmingham City supporters queue for tickets for the FA Cup match against Manchester United. March 1957

Muhammad Ali messing around with two policeman in Dublin prior to his fight with Alvin Lewis, aka Blue Lewis. 14 July 1972

A line of policemen and women control the Newcastle United fans at St James Park 21 August 1976 Trouble on the streets of Newcastle when Sunderland arrived in the city during the 1970s

A line of police cars and vans in a Newcastle Street

The Proclamation of King George V at Worthing, West Sussex - May 9th, 1910. Posted 8 days later! Date: 1910

Police "roll call inspection" at the White House, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Police "roll call inspection" at the White House, 1902. Quentin Roosevelt and Archie Roosevelt in the inspection

Archie and Quentin Roosevelt with White House policemen, c1902 June 17. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Archie and Quentin Roosevelt with White House policemen, c1902 June 17. (Sons of President Theodore Roosevelt)

Police dog parade JLP01_08_095438
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Police dog handlers leading their dogs during a demonstration at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Police officers socialising at a Section House, London
Police officers, male and female, socialising in a sitting room at a Met Police Section House in London. By the fireplace on the left is WPC Doreen Lyess

Policemen in Trafalgar Square, London Date: early 1900s

Policemen in Trafalgar Square, London, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

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

Newspaper Boy
This illustration shows a cheeky newspaper boy hollering, with a large bundle of papers tucked under his arm, a pair of policemen are in close pursuit. Date: circa 1901

A London Policeman Date: 1904

Epsom Policemen in the 1860s
A group of officers from the Epsom Police Force in the 1860s. Date: 1860s

Caricature illustration, by Batchelor, showing policemen in top hats and evening dress suits, passing by police station. Captioned

Robert, London Policeman, Rab and His Friends
Robert, a London Policeman, in Rab and His Friends. Date: 1893

Bertrand Russell, British philosopher and author (1872-1970), sitting on the pavement with other protesters as part of a CND demonstration in London, under a large banner: Committee of 100

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

Anti-apartheid demo at Lord's
A street full of people outside Lord's cricket ground on the first day on the England v South Africa Second Test Match

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

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

Rembrandt's The Mill at the National Gallery, London 1911
Large crowd looking at the Rembrandt painting, The Mill, at the National Gallery, London. At that time the painting was to be sold by Lord Lansdowne, either to the British nation for 95

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

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

Policeman and Motorcycles at White House, Washington DC, USA, May 1930 (b/w photo)
5974378 Policeman and Motorcycles at White House, Washington DC, USA, May 1930 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

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

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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.