Peaked Collection (page 3)

Despatch rider with Douglas motorcycle, WW1
Despatch rider with a Douglas 349cc motorcycle during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

Two women police officers at work in a station, London
Two women police officers at work in a London police station, having a discussion in an office. Date: circa 1950s

Two police officers in SPG van, Met Police, London
Two police officers, one male, one female (WPC McKay), in an SPG (Special Patrol Group) van, Met Police, London. The SPG was set up in 1961 to provide a centrally-based mobile capability for dealing

Woman police officer riding horse, London
Woman police officer (Marion Hatton) riding her horse in a park. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Eight women police officers in new Surrey uniform
Eight women police officers posing in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, trousers were introduced as an option

Male and female police officers on duty in London, walking along a pavement with traffic on the road in the background. The WPC (Siobhan Clark)

Two women police officers in updated uniform, London
Two women police officers posing in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options. The checkered cravat replaced the bow tie, though here the cravat is not patterned

Two women police officers outside a police station. On the left is a sergeant, on the right WPC Daphne Acton in the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Male and female police officers in a London street, with a building called Benson Court behind them (probably in N19). The WPC is wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985

Women police officers at passing out parade, London
Two women police officers in uniform, with medals, at a Cadet School passing out parade, London, in the summer of 1981. Date: 1981

Danish Schoolgirls 1903
Two Danish schoolgirls wear double-breasted coats (one with plaid cuffs), woollie scarves & lace up boots. One wears a peaked cap the other a flat straw hat. Date: 1903

Old man laughing, Balham, SW London
An old man laughing, Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1960s

WWI Poster, If the cap fits you, join the Army today
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, If the Cap fits you, join the Army today. Date: 1915

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- If the Cap Fits You
f the Cap Fits You, Join the Army Today. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 53

WW2 Poster -- Army Officer and other badges
Distinctive Badges of Rank of Officers in the Army, showing corresponding ranks in Royal Navy, Army, & Royal Air Force. Colour lithograph published by Gale and Polden Limited, Aldershot

Silhouette of RAF Observer, WW2
Silhouette of an RAF Observer. Date: circa 1940s

Beard / Louis Coulon 1904
Monsieur Louis Coulon of Montlucon, France, and his 3.3 metre beard

"Thats Mother Carey". Illustration by Warwick Goble. From The Water Babies, published 1922
" Thats Mother Carey". Illustration by Warwick Goble. From The Water Babies, published 1922

Rugged rock formation against a glowing sky
Rugged rock formation with peaks against a dramatic glowing sky, a composite image; Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland

Male Hiker Standing On Top Of Mountain Ridge Overlooking Snow Peaked Mountains And Forest Valley Below With Blue Sky And Clouds; Waterton, Alberta, Canada

Young man of the Royal Fusiliers, WW1
A young man of the 1st City of London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers, seen here in uniform at Peckham Rye, SE London, August 1915. He is Albert Auerbach (1894-1918), commissioned on 20 July 1915

Studio photo, young man in military uniform, WW1
Studio photo, young man in 1st South African Infantry uniform, November 1915. He is Private Clement Tunbridge, who was killed at Warlencourt, Somme, northern France, on 18 October 1916. Date: 1915

Scene at Exeter Airport, with two men and a plane
Scene at Exeter Airport, Devon, with two men standing on the grass near a passenger plane. Date: circa 1960s

Victorian scrap - Salvation Army bulldog
Victorian scrap - Blood and Fire, Salvation Army bulldog. late 19th century

Cartoon, Arthur Coventry, jockey
Cartoon, Arthur Coventry (1852-1925), jockey -- Not the worst sort of Coventry to be sent to under some circumstances! 1884

Group photo, HMS Worcester, swimming team and water polo team. circa 1950s

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - Cat Town Guards
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - Daddy joins the Cat Town Guards. circa 1910s

King Frederick IX of Denmark. Statue by Knud Nellemose, 1981
Frederick IX of Denmark (1899-1972). King of Denmark. Bronze statue by Knud Nellemose (1908-1997), 1981. Copenhagen. Denmark

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Pint the Milkman. circa 1935

Two police officers working in a station, London
Two police officers working in a London police station. The WPC is Maureen (Mo) Dennison. Date: circa 1950s

Two women police officers working in a station, London
Two women police officers working in a London police station, looking in a book. One of them is Maureen (Mo) Dennison (right). Date: circa 1950s

Five police officers, including Inspector Helen Hunt, who is wearing the Norman Hartnell style womens uniform introduced in 1968

Male and female police officers in Nijmegen March, Holland
Male and female police officers of the Met Police taking part in a Nijmegen March in Holland. Date: 1950s

Women police officers at a bowling alley, possibly taking part in a competition. They are, from left to right, Margaret Newbon, Monica Ryan, Jennifer Smith, Alison Blair and WPS Roberta Strickland

Sir George Sinclair inspecting UK policewomen, Cyprus
Sir George Sinclair (1912-2005), Deputy Governor of Cyprus (1955-1960), during an inspection of 53 UK women police officers on their arrival at training school in Cyprus in April 1957

Group photo, women police officers outside KLM offices
Group photo, ten women police officers of the Met Police, outside the KLM (Dutch airline) offices. They were on their way to Nijmegen, to take part in the Marches

Two women police officers mounting horses, London
Two women police officers in the process of mounting their horses in a Central London street. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Woman police officer on bicycle, Met Police
Woman police officer (mobile officer) riding a bicycle along a country road, wearing uniform with a duty armband. Date: circa 1950s

Woman police officer with car and radio, Egham, Surrey
Woman police officer (mobile officer) on duty in Egham, Surrey, standing by a police car and speaking on a handheld radio

Women police dog handlers with drug sniffer dogs, London
Two women police dog handlers with drug sniffer dogs, Met Police, London. They are (left) Sandra Kertzen with Snoopy, and (right) Lyn Nicholson with Barry

Chief Superintendent Winifred Barker in her office
Winifred Theodora Barker (c1909-1995), third commander of the Met Police A4 (Women s) Branch, rising to the rank of Chief Superintendent in 1960

Woman police officer in Bather uniform, London
Woman police officer posing in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968 -- double-breasted overcoat (winter wear), white shirt and tie, peaked cap with badge, and duty armband

Women police officers in new Hartnell uniform, London
Two women police officers (WPS Josie Seed and WPS Marjorie McIntyre) in the newly designed Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968 to try to encourage recruitment. Date: late 1960s

Woman police officer at Piccadilly Circus, London, surrounded by pedestrians on a busy day. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Woman police officer outside police station, London
Woman police officer (Peggy Spalton) standing outside a London police station. Date: circa 1960s

Woman police officer in portrait photo
Woman police officer (Winnie Gould) in a portrait photo, in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968 -- four-buttoned jacket with matching material belt, white shirt and tie

Two women police officers walking along London street
Two women police officers (Sergeant Neale, left, and Constable Cooper, right) walking along a London street. Date: circa 1960s

Woman police officer and woman with handbag, London
Woman police officer talking to a young woman with a handbag outside a shop on a London street, and making notes in a notebook. Date: circa 1960s

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"Peaked: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Policing and Society" In a bustling city like London, the Metropolitan Police B Division stood tall as they prepared for a football match, ensuring safety prevailed amidst the excitement. With their sturdy BSA motorcycles, these dedicated policemen patrolled the streets, ready to uphold law and order. As World War I raged on, even women stepped up to serve their country. Four brave ladies donned police uniforms, breaking barriers and proving that strength knows no gender. A powerful WWI poster echoed this sentiment - "If the cap fits you, join the Army today" - encouraging all capable individuals to contribute towards victory. Accidents happen in any era, but one woman police officer was there to provide assistance during trying times. Her presence brought comfort and reassurance when it was needed most. Another pioneering policewoman proudly showcased Surrey's new uniform design; an emblem of progress in equality within law enforcement. London continued its march towards change as another female officer adorned herself in a stylish Hartnell uniform - blending fashion with duty seamlessly. Meanwhile, male counterparts gathered in station parade rooms before embarking on their daily patrols; united by purpose and camaraderie. Transportation evolved too; early motor cars became more commonplace thanks to innovators like Karl Benz at age 81 who revolutionized mobility for generations to come. In times of war, despatch riders relied on Douglas motorcycles for swift communication across treacherous terrains - heroes on wheels. Amidst all this progress lay moments of innocence; a little boy playing near garages symbolized hope for a brighter future where children could grow up free from fear or harm. And behind every van stood loyal companions – dogs faithfully supporting Metropolitan police officers through thick and thin. The word "peaked" encapsulates an era marked by transformation – both within policing practices and society itself.