Traffic Policemen Collection

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

Bloody fight between French gendarmes and Andalusian gypsies, in Lunel (France) (colour litho)
2815576 Bloody fight between French gendarmes and Andalusian gypsies, in Lunel (France) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students and Workers in the Newsky Perspective... (colour litho)
2798420 The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students and Workers in the Newsky Perspective... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho)
2809100 A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of battle)

The Demonstration Of The Parisian Students In Favor Of The Boers, Missing By The Police In Front Of The Sorbonne
2798456 The Demonstration Of The Parisian Students In Favor Of The Boers, Missing By The Police In Front Of The Sorbonne (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Last weeks violent and bloody general strike, an episode in the struggle between... (colour litho)
2815658 Last weeks violent and bloody general strike, an episode in the struggle between... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho)
2783643 The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunger March in London)

The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho)
2809003 The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedies of fanaticism)

The Agitation In The Citeriore Calabria, The Serious Disorders Occured In Cassano-Ionio To Get New Railways
2798527 The Agitation In The Citeriore Calabria, The Serious Disorders Occured In Cassano-Ionio To Get New Railways (colour litho) by Beltrame

In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho)
2777985 In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho)
2815537 Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho) by Beltrame

While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg
2814738 While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

120 miners killed by the fire in a Westphalian mine, the Emperor witnesses the attempts... (colour litho)
2808506 120 miners killed by the fire in a Westphalian mine, the Emperor witnesses the attempts... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho)
2798446 The Dramas Of Smuggling, A Group Of Smugglers Surprised By The Finance Guards... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dramas Of Smuggling)

French law on the Separation of the Churches and the State (1905) : inventory of the goods of churches
1729631 French law on the Separation of the Churches and the State (1905) : inventory of the goods of churches : here in February 1906 a barricade inside church of Saint Pierre du Gros Caillou in

The Zola Affair: Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the Palais de Justice, cover of Le Petit Journal
XIR116002 The Zola Affair: Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the Palais de Justice, cover of Le Petit Journal, 20th February 1898 (engraving) by Meyer

Police Station in Ireland, 1881 (engraving)
1721751 Police Station in Ireland, 1881 (engraving) by Irish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Police station in Ireland, 1881, engraving)

Criminal being arrestedby the police (b / w photo)
7200497 Criminal being arrestedby the police (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Criminal being arrestedby the police)

A police court (litho)
7172977 A police court (litho) by Hammond, Aubrey (1893-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A police court. Illustration from The London Scene, Described by Lewis Melville (Faber and Gwyer)

A Queer Company (colour litho)
7169976 A Queer Company (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queer Company)

A curious episode of the barbers strike in Treviso (colour litho)
2808892 A curious episode of the barbers strike in Treviso (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious episode of the barbers strike in Treviso)

London Types: the Policeman (litho)
7201842 London Types: the Policeman (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Types: the Policeman)

Penny pedlar trading on a street (chromolitho)
7157133 Penny pedlar trading on a street (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penny pedlar trading on a street)

"Sir Andews measure will not meet the views of those who dinners hot on Sunday lose,
7172219 " Sir Andews measure will not meet the views of those who dinners hot on Sunday lose, and, if restricted by this pye-house Saint, the crowd who bake

Guardians of the Night (engraving)
7172197 Guardians of the Night (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guardians of the Night)

Men and women bicycling in London, 1890s (b / w photo)
7193444 Men and women bicycling in London, 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men and women bicycling in London, 1890s)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sergent de ville; Policeman; Polizeisergeant (engraving)
7197546 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sergent de ville; Policeman; Polizeisergeant (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nightwatchman (colour litho)
7157241 Nightwatchman (colour litho) by Claudius, Wilhelm Ludwig Heinrich (1854-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nightwatchman. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Last summons issued to a British motorist for not being preceded by a man with a red flag, 1896 (litho)
7150738 Last summons issued to a British motorist for not being preceded by a man with a red flag, 1896 (litho) by English School

Early photograph of criminals (b / w photo)
7148265 Early photograph of criminals (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early photograph of criminals)

Lost Children waiting to be claimed (colour litho)
7181591 Lost Children waiting to be claimed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost Children waiting to be claimed)

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"Unsung Heroes: The Courageous Traffic Policemen" In the annals of history, there are countless tales of bravery and sacrifice that often go unnoticed. Among these unsung heroes are the traffic policemen, who have stood at the forefront of danger to protect and serve their communities. From tragic events like "The Calthorpe Street Massacre" in May 1833 to heroic acts such as a bulldog's loyalty leading to his demise on his master's body rather than succumbing to poison, these brave men and women have faced unimaginable challenges. Their unwavering dedication is exemplified by stories like that of a police officer buried alive with her body in the rubble of a collapsed house in Milan. After enduring five agonizing hours, she was miraculously rescued by firemen. Similarly, two police officers near Lanzo Torinese became victims of duty when they were brutally attacked and injured while carrying out their responsibilities. These valiant individuals have also played pivotal roles during times of unrest and turmoil across the globe. They were present during uprisings in South Africa, battles between gendarmes and gypsies in Bohemia, as well as bloody fights against Andalusian gypsies in Lunel (France). Their presence brought order amidst chaos. Not all heroism takes place on battlefields or amidst riots; sometimes it occurs within treacherous environments like sulphur mines. Dark heroes emerged from Casteltermini when traffic policemen fearlessly rescued trapped miners from burning depths. Even beyond borders, they have been involved in significant events throughout history. In Cairo (Illinois), they defended prisons during an assault aimed at capturing a guilty Negro individual - showcasing their commitment to justice even under immense pressure. As we reflect upon these extraordinary accounts captured through vivid lithographs depicting scenes such as "The tragedy in the Ricken Tunnel" or "The new Austrian infamy, " let us remember the selflessness and bravery of traffic policemen.