Police Men Collection (page 6)

Come Down - Royal Wedding 1947
An overly enthusiastic spectator at the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947

Boys as Policemen
Erm, excuse me Missus, ain t we supposed to be arresting you? Two boys dressed up as policemen look perturbed when an old lady with a whistle starts to jot in her notepad. Date: 1960s

Policemen & Corsets
Hello, hello, what are these three policemen doing outside a corset shop? Date: 1960s

Police officers patrolling through a pedestrian area

Enthusiasm on the eve of King Faruks wedding
Police keeping the eager populace at bay during one of King Faruks many public appearances in Cairo prior to his marriage to Farida, the daughter of Yussuf Pasha Zulficar

A busy time for the police: King Faruks wedding
Attempting to hold at bay the people that thronged round the Abdin Palace and nearly penetrated the courtyard. The Sphere reports that, " The crowds were good-humoured enough

Car jumpers escort Nahas Pasha to the royal wedding
Cairos youth escort Nahas Pasha, the recently deposed premier, when he returned to the city for the royal wedding of King Faruk to Queen Farida

Uniformed men on horseback in a field
Six uniformed men (soldiers or policemen) on horseback in a field, with other men standing in the background

Old Man arrested - eyes covered
Walter Parsons (aged 63) arrested and walked by two Policemen to Penzance Magistrates Court. One of the coppers partially obscures the photographers view of the felon with a folded sheaf of papers

Policemen in wartime tin helmets
Two policemen in tin helmets worn during the Second World War

Policeman investigating a river barge
A policeman investigating a barge on the River Thames in London

Queen Elizabeth II signing the visitors book at a Metropolitan Police archive

Policemen on horseback
Two policemen on horseback, with a crowd of people in London

Policeman standing guard at a traffic pileup
A policeman standing guard at a traffic pileup of three cars

Metropolitan Police motor cyclists
A group of Metropolitan Police motor cyclists, with the River Thames and Tower Bridge in the background

Policemen with their bicycles
A group of policemen with their bicycles

Policeman with enthusiastic granny
A policeman receives a kiss from an enthusiastic granny brandishing a bunch of mistletoe

Mrs Thatcher visiting the Metropolitan Police
Mrs Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, visiting the Metropolitan Police

Policeman on a bus
A policeman sitting alongside the driver on a London bus

Policeman at a building society premises
A policeman at a London branch of the Halifax Building Society, making notes in his notebook

Policeman and dog by a railway line
A policeman and his alsatian dog by a railway line, next to a freight train transporting mini cars

Policeman at the controls of a riverboat
A policeman at the controls of a boat on the River Thames in London

Policemen on duty in London
Several policemen on duty, trying to control a large but friendly crowd of people on a London street

Metropolitan Police officers with a member of the public
Two Metropolitan Police officers, one male, one female, chatting on a London street with an elderly member of the public

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Policeman, car and light aircraft
A policeman with his car, near a light aircraft on an airfield

Policeman helping schoolgirls cross the road
A policeman helping a group of schoolgirls cross the road

The Declaration of the Poll
Illustration depicting a lively crowd scene in an unidentified town or city during the declaration of the poll in the 1892 General Election

Judges carriage with police escort, Haverfordwest, Wales
A judges horse-drawn carriage with a police escort in New Bridge and Victoria Place, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Dunlop advertisement with policeman
Splendid advert for Dunlop tyres showing a busy London street with a police officer in the road directing traffic and helping pedestrians across the road

Procession of dignitaries, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A special occasion in the High Street and Castle Square area of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, possibly for the unveiling of a memorial to Boer War soldiers

Communications Officer - Metropolitan Police

Policemen on a stake-out
Non-uniformed police officers and detectives on a stake-out sit in a large unmarked car, watching and waiting

Morse Code Operator - Metropolitan Police

A cold reprimand
A young lad faces a reprimand from a tall and imposing-looking London Metropolitan Police Officer after deciding that a naked swim in a London lake was the best idea for a sunny summers day!

Policemen doing synchronised exercises
Policemen doing synchronised gymnastic exercises

Police experts examine stolen property

Police map operator plotting the position of various police units on a large table map of london. Exact positions are found using the table magnifying glass

Policeman with three boys and their bicycles
A policeman chats with three boys, who are out and about with their bicycles on an icy day

Anon. Warne alphabet 1875. PQR
Page from a 19th century alphabet book with P for police man, Q for quail and R for rabbit

The Chief and Officers of the Cretan Police, Greece

Met Police officers at Piccadilly Circus, London
Two Metropolitan Police officers, one male, one female, on duty at Piccadilly Circus in Central London, speaking to a young couple

WW2 policeman dressed for the Blitz
A Metropolitan Police officer dressed for the London Blitz during World War II, with a tin helmet and a canvas bag containing his gas mask

Met Police officer on his radio, London
A Metropolitan Police officer speaking on his radio in Trafalgar Square, Central London, with the church of St Martin in the Fields behind him. A WPC is speaking to a woman in the background. (2 of 2)

Met Police officer on a country lane
A Metropolitan Police officer on the beat, wheeling his bicycle along a country lane in a rural part of London

Met Police officer speaking to tourists
A Metropolitan Police officer speaking to a group of young tourists outside Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, Central London

Met Police officer on a street corner
A Metropolitan Police officer on the beat somewhere in Central London, approaching a street corner

Policemen with gas masks
A group of London policemen kitted up with gas masks and respirators (in canvas bags), prior to the outbreak of World War Two

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"Guardians of the Peace: A Glimpse into the World of Police Men" Step back in time with "Too Many Cooks" by Lawson Wood, a whimsical illustration showcasing the chaotic yet endearing nature of police officers in London. From their iconic uniforms to their unwavering dedication, these men have been serving and protecting our communities for centuries. In "The Car That Touched a Policeman" by H. M. Bateman, we witness the humorous mishaps that can occur during an officer's daily routine. Despite facing unexpected challenges, they remain steadfast in upholding law and order. Let us not forget Sir Robert Peel, whose visionary leadership led to the establishment of modern policing as we know it today. In c. 1846, Peel introduced his principles that emphasized community cooperation and crime prevention - foundations still followed by police forces worldwide. Recruitment posters from the Metropolitan Police capture the essence of bravery and commitment displayed by these dedicated individuals who choose to wear the uniform proudly. Their presence is felt at every corner ensuring public safety day and night. Even amidst festive cheer depicted in "Please Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas?" by Matania, police officers are seen as trusted figures providing reassurance to children everywhere. They embody compassion while maintaining lawfulness within our society. From Silver Cross advertisements featuring police officers interacting with children to snapshots capturing them on traffic duty or even riding Triumph motorcycles – these images showcase their versatility and adaptability across various roles within law enforcement. Whether patrolling bustling city streets or standing guard during football matches like B Division officers from Metropolitan Police did years ago – their vigilance remains unwavering; always ready to protect both citizens' safety and cherished traditions alike. So let us salute those brave souls who dedicate themselves selflessly each day - our beloved police men of London.