Policemen Collection (#9)

View of the crowd on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall during the Brooklyn Police Parade
MNY381074 View of the crowd on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall during the Brooklyn Police Parade, 1897 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Le Kosmos (colour litho)
747147 Le Kosmos (colour litho) by Oury, Leon Louis (b.1846); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Kosmos bicycle tires.); Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

Pickpocket captured by police, early 19th century (engraving)
3245439 Pickpocket captured by police, early 19th century (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

An illegal distiller defending his home (colour litho)
2807720 An illegal distiller defending his home (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An illegal distiller defending his home)

Violence against freedom of work, conflict between strikers and workers who want to work... (colour litho)
2815628 Violence against freedom of work, conflict between strikers and workers who want to work... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho)
2809172 The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of the Ruhr)

Old customs that resist the times (Colour Litho)
2808866 Old customs that resist the times (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old customs that stand up to the times)

An English triumph (colour litho)
2809338 An English triumph (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An English triumph)

The Corsican bandit Antoine Bellacoscia surrendering to the police (colour litho)
2818307 The Corsican bandit Antoine Bellacoscia surrendering to the police (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening ceremony of the monument to Patriot G Candiani in the Veterans House, in Turate
2815425 Opening ceremony of the monument to Patriot G Candiani in the Veterans House, in Turate, which he founded (colour litho) by Beltrame

The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho)
2815386 The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A bitter struggle between the mountain cliffs of the Upper Piedmont between the carabinieri and a criminal
2815213 A bitter struggle between the mountain cliffs of the Upper Piedmont between the carabinieri and a criminal, the pursuit (colour litho) by Beltrame

The tramway strike in Milan, strikers trying to prevent the resumption of service with other personnel (colour litho)
2815071 The tramway strike in Milan, strikers trying to prevent the resumption of service with other personnel (colour litho) by Beltrame

The cases of Sicily, the serious turmoil at the Quattro Canti in Palermo over the arrest of Nasi (colour litho)
2815030 The cases of Sicily, the serious turmoil at the Quattro Canti in Palermo over the arrest of Nasi (colour litho) by Beltrame

The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho)
2815027 The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho) by Beltrame

An episode on May 1 in Paris, a Russian who fires from an omnibus on the troops... (colour litho)
2815005 An episode on May 1 in Paris, a Russian who fires from an omnibus on the troops... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emigrants heading to Argentina forced to descend as soon as they embarked, in Genoa
2814962 Emigrants heading to Argentina forced to descend as soon as they embarked, in Genoa, for the crews strike (colour litho) by Beltrame

How aeronauts are welcomed in France (colour litho)
2779665 How aeronauts are welcomed in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How aeronauts are welcomed in France)

Criminals being taken to the police station after a raid in Paris (colour litho)
2779517 Criminals being taken to the police station after a raid in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Speeding motorists being lassoed by mounted police in San Francisco (colour litho)
2779420 Speeding motorists being lassoed by mounted police in San Francisco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Serious Religious Struggle in France, Demonstrations For And Against Condemned Sisters... (colour litho)
2798650 The Serious Religious Struggle in France, Demonstrations For And Against Condemned Sisters... (colour litho) by Beltrame

In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho)
2798614 In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Search Of The Homeless)

The Fight For And Against Religious Congregations In France, The Arrest Of The Poet Coppee And Other Deputies In Paris
2798574 The Fight For And Against Religious Congregations In France, The Arrest Of The Poet Coppee And Other Deputies In Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame

Free Harvesting in Free State, How It Began in Many Italian Campaigns (Colour Litho)
2798568 Free Harvesting in Free State, How It Began in Many Italian Campaigns (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Harvesting in Free State)

The Arrival Of Queen Margherita In Arona From Where She Went On To Stresa On The Afternoon Of The 2nd Corr
2798360 The Arrival Of Queen Margherita In Arona From Where She Went On To Stresa On The Afternoon Of The 2nd Corr (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The heroic feat of two carabinieri (colour litho)
2778549 The heroic feat of two carabinieri (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heroic feat of two carabinieri)

An exceptional joke (colour litho)
2777895 An exceptional joke (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional joke)

The jungle in an English village (colour litho)
2777862 The jungle in an English village (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The jungle in an English village)

Comic postcard, Woman driver and policeman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Policeman and fainting woman Date: 20th century

Iraqi Desert Police, mounted on camels. Date: circa 1920s

Comic postcard, Couple outside police station Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman looking for nearest toilet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunkard and policeman in the street at night Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man looks for toilet in Oxford Street (at that time in the West Central postal area of London) Date: 20th century

Excesses of sports passion (colour litho)
2778517 Excesses of sports passion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excesses of sports passion)

A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho)
2783621 A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Scene in a court of law Date: 20th century

Arrest of a politician for defending the rights of citizens of Alsace-Lorraine by German police at Colmar (engraving)
2789456 Arrest of a politician for defending the rights of citizens of Alsace-Lorraine by German police at Colmar (engraving) by French School

Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris (engraving)
2789337 Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fracas on the Avenue de Wagram, Paris (colour litho)
2818946 Fracas on the Avenue de Wagram, Paris (colour litho) by Michel, P.H.G.V. (fl.1883-1903) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fracas on the Avenue de Wagram, Paris)

Confrontation between police and vagrants in the Bois de Boulogne (colour litho)
2818657 Confrontation between police and vagrants in the Bois de Boulogne (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrest of a criminal gang in a hotel in Reuilly, Paris (colour litho)
2795698 Arrest of a criminal gang in a hotel in Reuilly, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of a criminal gang in a hotel in Reuilly, Paris)

Arrest of a counterfeiter in Puteaux, France (colour litho)
2795638 Arrest of a counterfeiter in Puteaux, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of a counterfeiter in Puteaux, France)

The five senses, Smell (b / w photo)
3095937 The five senses, Smell (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The five senses, Smell. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

New Scotland Yard, London (colour photo)
3094830 New Scotland Yard, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Scotland Yard, London)

What I Saw Of The Coronation (colour litho)
3094682 What I Saw Of The Coronation (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What I Saw Of The Coronation)

A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier (colour litho)
3093788 A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier)

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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.