Directing Traffic Collection

Amidst the bustling chaos of August Bank Holidays past, a dedicated patrolman stands firm, directing traffic outside The Orleans Arms

Directing Traffic Collection: Centenary of the Gardiens de la Paix, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal

Centenary of the Gardiens de la Paix, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal
CHT237107 Centenary of the Gardiens de la Paix, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal, 24th March 1929 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Directing Traffic Collection: A a patrolman directs August Bank Holiday traffic outside The Orleans Arms situated

A a patrolman directs August Bank Holiday traffic outside The Orleans Arms situated on the junction of Portsmouth Road and Station Road, Esher 1st August 1932

First bus to Bristol Airport, 1934

Policeman directing traffic in Bristol Old Market January 1940

Directing Traffic Collection: You spend eight hours on a traffic point and stagger back to the station. You flop

You spend eight hours on a traffic point and stagger back to the station. You flop onto a hard metal backed chair and say - " Guess what came across my traffic point today?"

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Amidst the bustling chaos of August Bank Holidays past, a dedicated patrolman stands firm, directing traffic outside The Orleans Arms. This scene, reminiscent of the Centenary of the Gardiens de la Paix cover illustration in Le Petit Journal, has been a recurring image throughout history. From the first bus to Bristol Airport in 1934 to the icy streets of January 1940 in Old Market, these unsung heroes have spent countless hours at their posts, guiding vehicles and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic. And after eight hours on a traffic point, they stagger back to the station, their tireless dedication to public safety unwavering.