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Mounted policeman MCF01_02_0157
Filename: mcf01_02_0157.jpg
Size: 5465 x 4032 (8.0MB)
Date: 14th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Mounted policeman MCF01_02_0157
HYDE PARK, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A mounted policeman on a white horse at a meeting of the Four-in-Hand Club in Hyde Park.
The Four-in-Hand Club are a coaching club founded in 1856 who met twice a year in Hyde Park for carriage driving
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 26935423
© Historic England Archive
1900s People Police Public Park Law And Order Public Event
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in time at Hyde Park, City of Westminster, Greater London. In the midst of a bustling public event, a mounted policeman on a majestic white horse stands tall and proud. The officer represents law and order in this vibrant public park setting. The photograph specifically showcases an extraordinary meeting of the Four-in-Hand Club, founded back in 1856. This esteemed coaching club was known for their passion for carriage driving and would gather twice a year in Hyde Park to indulge in this exhilarating activity. Stepping into the early 1900s through this image by Katherine MacFee, we are transported to an era where people gathered together to witness these remarkable displays of horsemanship. The sight of the mounted policeman amidst the crowd adds an air of authority and security to the scene. As we admire this historic snapshot, it serves as a reminder not only of our rich cultural heritage but also how public spaces like Hyde Park have always played host to diverse events that bring communities together. Through images like these, we can appreciate both the beauty and significance of such gatherings throughout history.
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