Constable Collection

The Hay Wain, 1821. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)
The Hay Wain, 1821. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Salisbury (Constable)
Salisbury cathedral - arguably the finest-ever painting of a church

The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). Artist: John Constable
The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Stratford St Mary from the Coombs, by John Constable RA (1776-1837). Suffolk. Date: circa 1800

Police Public Call Box, London
A police officer using a Police Public Call Box on a London street. The Metropolitan Police introduced police boxes throughout the London area between 1928 and 1937

Parham Mill, Gillingham Mill at Gillingham, Dorset Gillingham Mill, Dorset A Mill in Gillingham, in Dorsetshire, John Constable, 1776-1837, British

Police Box in Use
A police constable using the telephone at a police box

Officer and Unicyclist
Police Constable on point duty directing a member of Bertram Mills Circus to Olympia, Hammersmith, London

A group of police motorcyclists receive a final briefing at Hampton Police Station, Middlesex, UK, before they begin their first days duty

Woman police officer attending an accident where a man appears to have fallen off a ladder. She is speaking into her hand-held radio. Date: circa 1970s

Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform
Woman police officer (Eileen Greenwood) in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, and the hat was in black and white with a checked design

Woman police officer in Hartnell uniform, London
Woman police officer (Margaret Miles) in a London street, wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Two women police officers in gas masks, London, WW2
Two women police officers in gas masks in London during the Second World War. One of them is Florence Bragg (joined November 1936). Date: 1940s

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

Salisbury Cathedral, 1823, (c1915). Artist: John Constable
Salisbury Cathedral, 1823, (c1915). The painting is part of the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

Stonehenge, Wiltshire - John Constable
Stonehenge, Wiltshire - painted by John Constable (1776-1837) - bequeathed to the V&A by Miss Isabel Constable. Date: 1835

Edith Smith, first woman police officer in UK
Edith Smith, first woman police officer in the UK, working in the Grantham area. Date: circa 1915

Willy Lotts Cottage - Flatford, East Bergholt, Suffolk. The cottage features in John Constables painting, The Hay Wain. Date: circa 1910s

Ufos / Constable
ATMOSPHERIC UFO Amoeba no 1 - infra-red photograph of a living UFO taken over the California desert Date: 25 August 1957

Constable in Trouble
A constable, confronted by a mob of roughs in the East End of London, blows his whistle for reinforcements

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

St Giles Church, Stoke Poges, 1833. Artist: John Constable
Stoke Poges Church, Buckinghamshire, 1833. From the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Garden, 1826. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)
Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Garden, 1826. Found in the collection of the Frick Collection, New York

Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1833-1835. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)
Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1833-1835. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Officers and men of The Royal Irish Constabulary in the 19th century, the armed police force of the United Kingdom in
3062120 Officers and men of The Royal Irish Constabulary in the 19th century, the armed police force of the United Kingdom in Ireland until 1922.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sky Study with a Shaft of Sunlight, c.1822 (oil on paper)
8890318 Sky Study with a Shaft of Sunlight, c.1822 (oil on paper) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 13.6x15 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Two police constable
5616162 Two police constable; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two police constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer
532659 The Constable of the Watch with his dog. In Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Sc 3 Dogberry is such a officer. Early 17th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
535857 French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war)

The Cup of the Constable, depicting the martyrdom of St. Agnes. Cup presented by King James I to Philippe III's
2915295 The Cup of the Constable, depicting the martyrdom of St. Agnes. Cup presented by King James I to Philippe III's Constable of Castille in 1610

Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473239 Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, c.1390 - 1453)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
535850 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562)

Two constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey
5310000 Two constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey)

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]

"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Creators
"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Henry VIII's Reign" - by A. Johnston - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1856

The White Horse, 1818-1819. Creator: John Constable
The White Horse, 1818-1819

The Meeting of Jackson and Nansen, c1893-1896, (1897). Frederick George Jackson (1860-1938) was a British Arctic explorer who led the expedition to Franz Josef Land (1894-1897)

Scott-Hansen and Johansen Inspecting the Barometers, 1893-1896, (1897). Sigurd Scott-Hansen (1868-1937) and Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen (1867-1913)

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

Smithford Street, Coventry in blackout 1st December 1939

PC Ralph Ramadhar, 27th June 1968. West Indian born PC Ralph Ramadhar, Birminghams first non caucasian policeman, pictured at home with family, wife Nell and two year old daughter Anne Marie

Children of All Saints School, Gateshead, arriving at Gateshead Station for evacuation to-day. 1st September 1939

Wivenhoe Park, Essex by John Constable (1776-1837) Date: 1816

Woman police officer in updated uniform, London
Woman police officer in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options, and the checkered cravat replacing the bow tie

The Tulip and the Butterfly Appear in gayer Coats than I, 1832, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The Tulip and the Butterfly Appear in gayer Coats than I, 1832, (1947). Two children, one reading and the other wearing a sheer dress. Illustration to a hymn tilted Against Pride In Clothes

NFU Farmwatch, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1991
Lostwithiel Community PC Martin Bennett helps Bill Clarke of Grey Mare Farm fix signs to his farm buildings at the launch of the Farmwatch scheme

Chapel of the Constable of the Cathedral of Burgos

Wivenhoe Park, Essex, 1816. Artist: John Constable
Wivenhoe Park, Essex, 1816. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

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"Capturing the Essence of Constable: From Salisbury to Stratford St Mary" Step into the world of renowned artist John Constable as we explore the various facets of a constable's role throughout history. In his famous painting, "Stratford St Mary from the Coombs, " Constable beautifully depicts the idyllic English countryside where these dedicated officers once patrolled. Transporting us to bustling London, we encounter a symbol synonymous with law enforcement - the iconic Police Public Call Box. These blue boxes served as beacons of safety and assistance for both officers and citizens alike. A glimpse inside reveals a scene that reassures us with its sign proclaiming "Police Box in Use. " But it's not just about maintaining order on foot; our constables were known for their versatility. An intriguing image captures an officer skillfully maneuvering on a unicycle, showcasing their adaptability in unexpected situations. Venturing further into rural landscapes, Parham Mill at Gillingham, Dorset stands tall as a testament to constables' dedication in safeguarding local communities. This historic mill reminds us that their duty extended beyond urban boundaries. During times of adversity like World War II, women stepped up to serve alongside their male counterparts. Two brave female police officers don gas masks while patrolling war-torn streets in London, highlighting their unwavering commitment even amidst chaos. Accidents happen unexpectedly, but our they are always there to lend support and maintain order. A woman police officer attends diligently to an accident scene – her presence providing comfort during moments of distress. The evolution of uniforms reflects changing times and societal norms. We witness the transformation through images capturing women police officers sporting different attire – from Surrey uniform to Hartnell uniform designed by Norman Hartnell himself. In bustling city stations or parade rooms filled with camaraderie and shared experiences, policemen gather before heading out onto the streets they protect day after day.