Constables Collection

The Daily Mirror Pop Club tent at the Reading festival was a big hit. So many people wanted to join that the organisers ran out of enrolment forms

Muhammad Ali under friendly arrest of two London Police officers who were at the training camp a head of his fight with Richard Dunn. Circa 9th March 1976

A group of police motorcyclists begin their first days duty in Hampton Middlesex. This patrol is one of fourteen set up by the Metropolitan Police to reduce motoring offences, 4th April 1938

Policemen in station parade room, London
Four policemen stand ready in their uniforms, with notebooks, whistles and truncheons, in the station parade room at Ruislip, north west London, watched by their commanding officer

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando collapses after crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon

First Metropolitan Police-Dogs
Front cover photograph showing two London policemen with the first Metropolitan police-dogs in 1938, thirty years after the first dogs were used by the North Eastern Railway Police to patrol Hull

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598
532716 William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598.; (add.info.: William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c.1598)

High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Jack Warner actor who starred as Dixon of Dock Green dressed as a policeman On this day 24 October British actor Jack Warner

Troopers of Queensland mounted police, Australia -- full dress uniform (left) and khaki bush uniform (right). Date: circa 1900s

Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Keith Moon, drummer of The Who October 1975 could not take off from Glasgow or Prestwick airport because of fog, and as a result landed himself in trouble

November 1953 showing the installation of new traffic lights in Brunswick Square, Torquay. Shops Billboard for Nescafe Vauxhall cars

Comic Postcard - Oxford - A Run with the Man-pursuing Hounds
A Run with the ανθρϖπο θηρϖμενοι Hounds has sketches of the proctors and bulldogs (Oxford University constables)

Henty & Constable's XXX Ale

The repression of rebellion over la Gabelle (chromolitho)
667182 The repression of rebellion over la Gabelle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The repression of rebellion over la Gabelle)

Street scene with two village constables
Street scene with two village police constables who share a joke with a local man. Date: circa 1930s

A temporary wartime policeman in uniform, September 1939
A temporary wartime " bobby" wearing his armband and helmet, and carrying his gas mask in London, a few weeks after the outbreak of World War Two. Date: 1939

Mounted police, HQ Barracks, Perth, West Australia
Mounted police in the yard of Headquarters Barracks, Perth, West Australia. Date: circa 1900s

Mounted police troopers on camels, South Australia
Mounted police troopers on camels in the stony desert of South Australia. circa 1900s

Mounted police, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Police troopers at mounted drill, Redfern Barracks, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Date: circa 1900s

Mounted police, New South Wales, Sydney HQ, Australia. Date: circa 1900s

Swearing in the London Irish Rifle volunteers as special constables (engraving)
614454 Swearing in the London Irish Rifle volunteers as special constables (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The recent rioting in London: The swearing in of special constables (engraving)
584055 The recent rioting in London: The swearing in of special constables (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The recent rioting in London)

Special constables in WW1 propaganda postcard (colour litho)
811390 Special constables in WW1 propaganda postcard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Special constables in WW1 propaganda postcard)

World Lightweight Ken Buchanan is surrounded by exuberant and noisy fans after returning to Edinburgh following his victory over Ismael Laguna Meneses in the USA. 17th September 1971

Damage to Clent school following a German air raid on the city of Birmingham. 28th September 1940

Police Officers inspect the damage to Clent school following a German air raid on the city of Birmingham. 28th September 1940

Policeman on patrol in Mildenhall 15th August 1965

Press photographer chats with the police constable standing guard at the door to Harold Wilsons home on Lord North Street, London

Saracens Head Beaconsfield Circa 1936 Police direct traffic and patrol outside the Saracens Head, Beaconsfield whilst an unknown royal visitor enjoys a drink at the pub

The hole made in the Hull steam trawler St Moulmein by a russian shell after the North Sea fishing fleet was attacked by the Russian Baltic Fleet, who were en route to the Far East

Police cordon off a crater caused by a German bomb outside The Albion Hotel at the junction of Hedon Road and Williamson Street, Hull on the morning 30th August 1940

Taff Street, Pontypridd, 12th July 1963

First bus to Bristol Airport, 1934

Police watch a demonstration of unemployed workers organised by the National Unemployed Workers Movement (NUWM) march down London Road Manchester to protest against cuts to unemployment benefits

New Year revellers chat with the police outside the Hotel Leofric. 31st December 1971

Police share a joke and a kiss with New Year revellers in Broadgate 31st December 1971

New Years revellers seen here celebrating with police in Ratcliffe Place, Birmingham 31st December 1969

New Years revellers seen here singing Auld Lang Syne and celebrating see in 1970 in Ratcliffe Place, Birmingham 31st December 1969

Police outside the Nite Owl Club in Davies Street the morning after a fierce fight at the club left one man in hospital fighting for his life. 16th November 1981

A policeman check the identity papers of a young man, outside a butchers in London. As disappointed shoppers look on the butchers displays a no beef or mutton sign. March 1918

Police directing traffic coming down the Burges in Coventry city centre. 23rd July 1963

Police cordon off part of Corporation Street following the discovery of an unexploded German Second World War bomb during the construction of of the Equity and Law office block. 19th December 1989

Londons first black policeman P. C. Norwell Lionel Gumbs aged 21 from Bromley seen
Londons first black policeman P.C. Norwell Lionel Gumbs aged 21 from Bromley seen here in his second week of training at Hendon Police College. 5th April 1967

Londons first black policeman P. C. Norwell Lionel Gumbs aged 21 from Bromley seen
Londons first black policeman P.C. Norwell Lionel Gumbs aged 21 from Bromley seen here in his second week of training at Hendon Police College. 5th April 1967

World Cup Russia versus Chile 20th July 1966 an over enthusiastic Chileon photographer is removed from the pitch by policemen after Chile scores W7028 11 staff

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"Guardians of the Streets: A Glimpse into the World of Constables" Policemen in station parade room, London: Behind closed doors, these dedicated constables strategize and prepare to keep our city safe. Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett: Witnessing bravery in action as two constables bring down a notorious criminal, reminding us of their unwavering commitment to justice. First Metropolitan Police-Dogs: Meet the four-legged heroes who joined forces with constables to protect London's streets, forging an unbreakable bond between man and canine. London 1908 Olympic Games - One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film: Amidst sporting glory, constables ensured order prevailed during this historic event, showcasing their role beyond traditional law enforcement. Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants: Unveiling a lesser-known chapter where brave female activists clashed with determined constables in their fight for women's rights – a testament to both sides' resilience. Comic Postcard - Oxford - A Run with the Man-pursuing Hounds: Light-hearted humor captures an amusing chase between mischievous individuals and diligent constables amidst picturesque Oxford scenery. Henty & Constable's XXX Ale: Celebrating a longstanding tradition where weary officers found solace in this iconic brew after long days protecting our communities – a toast to their endurance. Group of six women police officers in London, WW2: Breaking barriers during wartime adversity, these pioneering women donned uniforms alongside male colleagues as they fearlessly served their country. Two women police officers in London, WW2: Shattering gender norms further as these trailblazing female officers prove that courage knows no bounds even amidst global turmoil. The Daily Mirror Pop Club tent at Reading festival was a big hit for police officers.