Truncheons Collection

Police Inspection
Police Officers line up for inspection with their truncheons and notebooks Metropolitan Police

Police Equipment
Selection of Metropolitan Police equipment including truncheons, helmets, notebooks and whistles

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

Suffragettes Arrested
Suffragettes being arrested near Buckingham Palace

The Reform Leaguers in the Hyde Park demonstration of 1866
3062075 The Reform Leaguers in the Hyde Park demonstration of 1866. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Police attacking French workers on board the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama (colour litho)
2795993 Police attacking French workers on board the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A police brigade charges a group of demonstrators, from Crimes and Punishments
BAL366888 A police brigade charges a group of demonstrators, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

The special preparing to start (engraving)
614440 The special preparing to start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The special preparing to start)

Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medeval armour on a London street (litho)
6014138 Policemen confronted by a man wearing a suit of medeval armour on a London street (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

The specials return (coloured engraving)
614441 The specials return (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The specials return)

An official and four agents had gone to a carpet factory in Szeged, Hungary... (colour litho)
2777922 An official and four agents had gone to a carpet factory in Szeged, Hungary... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turncock (coloured engraving)
603427 Turncock (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turncock, depicting a man wearing a top hat and a full-length coat)

Mounted special constables seen here on parade in Hyde Park before patrolling the streets of London, on the 9th day of the General Strike

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. 21 December 1907, Howard & Wyndhams Royal Pantomime. Aladdin being chased by four policemen with truncheons, with Chinese lanterns above. 1907

The General Strike - civil constabulary reserve 1926
A unit of new recruits to the new civil constabulary reserve, equipped with steel helmets, truncheons and armlets, leaving headquarters at Buckingham Gate in London during the General Strike

Distribution of Staves
The Great Chartist Demonstration: Distribution of the Staves Special constables prepare for trouble by handing out truncheons

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"Truncheons: The Powerful Symbol of Authority in Police Inspection" Step into the world of police equipment as we explore the significance of truncheons. In the bustling parade room of London's police station, these sturdy batons stand tall, ready to maintain law and order. From suffragettes arrested for their fight for equality to the Reform Leaguers' spirited demonstration in Hyde Park back in 1866, they have witnessed history unfold. Their presence is not limited to peaceful gatherings alone; they have also been wielded during tense moments. Picture a scene aboard the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama, where French workers faced an aggressive police attack. Even closer to home, a police brigade charges against demonstrators captured vividly in a color lithograph from Crimes and Punishments. Yet they can not only tools used against unruly crowds; they serve as protection for those who uphold justice. During race riots in San Francisco or anti-Japanese riots in 1907, these batons became shields for brave policemen facing adversity head-on. Intriguing encounters are not uncommon either – imagine policemen taken aback by a man donning medieval armor on a London street. Such unexpected situations test both bravery and resourcefulness. Through it all, truncheons remain steadfast symbols of authority and security. As engraved images depict "the specials" preparing to start or returning after duty with vibrant colors highlighting their dedication. Truncheons embody more than just physical strength; they represent the unwavering commitment of those who wear them proudly on their belts. These simple yet powerful objects hold stories that echo through time – tales of courage, resistance, protection, and resilience within our ever-evolving society.