Metropolitan Police Collection

New courthouse and police station, Bow Street, London, c1880 (coloured engraving)
3638198 New courthouse and police station, Bow Street, London, c1880 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New courthouse and police station)

Mr James Monro (colour litho)
612064 Mr James Monro (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr James Monro, Metropolitan Police, 14 June 1890)

A police car speeding through the streets of London
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A scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616514 A scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving)
3733707 The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel)

Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving)
3733705 Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) a British statesman, former Prime Minister

The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616512 The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

John Townsend
5616174 John Townsend; (add.info.: Portrait of John Townsend, a policeman on the Metropolitan police force. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The new Scotland Yard headquarters
5616164 The new Scotland Yard headquarters; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the new Scotland Yard headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. Dated 19th Century)

Example of police records used for the identification of criminals, 1850
3478412 Example of police records used for the identification of criminals, 1850; (add.info.: Example of police records used for the identification of criminals used by the Metropolitan Police)

The interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616513 The interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616510 The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving)
3733710 The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel)

'The Late Mr William Partridge 1813-1891, Magistrate of the Metropolitan Police Court, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Late Mr William Partridge 1813-1891, Magistrate of the Metropolitan Police Court, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'Mr John Rose, The New Metropolitan Police Magistrate, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Mr John Rose, The New Metropolitan Police Magistrate, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The New Police Offices on the Victoria Embankment, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The New Police Offices on the Victoria Embankment, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The late Sir Robert Peel, Bart. 1850. Creator: Unknown
The late Sir Robert Peel, Bart. 1850. Portrait of British industrialist and politician Robert Peel who founded the Metropolitan Police Service

Index of fingerprints at Scotland Yard, London, c1912, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Index of fingerprints at Scotland Yard, London, c1912, (1935). The vast Scotland Yard index that contains more than 250, 000 finger-print entries

Adolphus Dolly Williamson
3585966 Adolphus Dolly Williamson by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); (add.info.: Cartoon in Punch magazine 1883)

Policeman (b / w photo)
3637513 Policeman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman. Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930)

London policeman on a busy street (litho)
6014419 London policeman on a busy street (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London policeman on a busy street)

Testimonial to Sir Edmund Henderson, late Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police
1624852 Testimonial to Sir Edmund Henderson, late Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, from the Cabmen of London (engraving) by English School

Sir Charles Warren, KCMG, the New Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (engraving)
1623295 Sir Charles Warren, KCMG, the New Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Warren, KCMG)

The Dynamite Outrages in Westminster (engraving)
1622570 The Dynamite Outrages in Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dynamite Outrages in Westminster)

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Metropolitan Police learning the Cutlass Exercise at the Wellington Barracks (engraving)
1620609 Metropolitan Police learning the Cutlass Exercise at the Wellington Barracks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strike among the Metropolitan Police of the E Division at Bow Street (engraving)
1596509 Strike among the Metropolitan Police of the E Division at Bow Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in Scotland-Yard, the Metropolitan and Detective Police (engraving)
1107434 Sketches in Scotland-Yard, the Metropolitan and Detective Police (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Scotland-Yard)

Sketches in Scotland-Yard (engraving)
1107207 Sketches in Scotland-Yard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Scotland-Yard)

Punch cartoon: Adolphus Williamson, British police officer and first head of the Detective Branch of the Metropolitan
6034976 Punch cartoon: Adolphus Williamson, British police officer and first head of the Detective Branch of the Metropolitan Police (engraving) by Sambourne

Metropolitan police learning the cutlass execise (engraving)
614442 Metropolitan police learning the cutlass execise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late Sir Edmund Henderson, KCB (engraving)
1606090 The late Sir Edmund Henderson, KCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Edmund Henderson, KCB)

The Late Sir Richard Mayne (engraving)
1103764 The Late Sir Richard Mayne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Richard Mayne)

The Lost Property Office in Scotland Yard (engraving)
614407 The Lost Property Office in Scotland Yard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Property Office, Metropolitan Police Department)

Thames Police on the night patrol (sepia photo)
STC347503 Thames Police on the night patrol (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

New Headquarters for the Metropolitan Police, Thames Embankment (engraving)
1627109 New Headquarters for the Metropolitan Police, Thames Embankment (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Headquarters for the Metropolitan Police)

Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, trying Bloodhounds in Hyde Park (engraving)
1595735 Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, trying Bloodhounds in Hyde Park (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Warren)

The policemen of London, England (chromolitho)
3105064 The policemen of London, England (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The policemen of London, England)

Wanted - a Strong Master (colour litho)
3648235 Wanted - a Strong Master (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wanted - a Strong Master)

Metropolitan distress (engraving)
614411 Metropolitan distress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan distress - applicants for relief waiting in the yard of the Thames Police)

Punch cartoon: two street urchins expressing a disrespect for the effectiveness of the police (engraving)
6035017 Punch cartoon: two street urchins expressing a disrespect for the effectiveness of the police (engraving) by English School

Police (b / w photo)
6013595 Police (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Album presented to Colonel Henderson, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (engraving)
1099463 Album presented to Colonel Henderson, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant-Colonel Henderson, the New Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (engraving)
1103877 Lieutenant-Colonel Henderson, the New Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant-Colonel Henderson)

The Criminal Museum at the Convict Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving)
1107241 The Criminal Museum at the Convict Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving) by English School

A F Williamson (engraving)
1046822 A F Williamson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A F Williamson, Chief Constable of the Metropolitan Police)

The Lost Property Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving)
1107239 The Lost Property Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Property Office)

Mr C E Howard Vincent, Director of Criminal Investigations, Metropolitan Police Department (engraving)
1107238 Mr C E Howard Vincent, Director of Criminal Investigations, Metropolitan Police Department (engraving) by English School

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The Metropolitan Police: Safeguarding London's Streets Through Time Step back in time to the late 19th century, where a bustling cityscape reveals the evolution of law enforcement. A vividly colored engraving showcases the grandeur of Bow Street, London's new courthouse and police station in c1880. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to progress and order. Meet Mr. James Monro, captured in a vibrant lithograph. As an influential figure within the Metropolitan Police, his leadership helped shape its future endeavors. His commitment to public safety is evident as we witness a police car speeding through London's streets – a symbol of their unwavering dedication. In another scene, amidst heated protests against airport development at Heathrow and the impending destruction of Sipson village for expansion purposes, we find a police photographer capturing history unfold before our eyes. Their lens captures both turmoil and resilience as they document this pivotal moment in time. Delve into Scotland Yard's archives with an index of fingerprints from 1912 – an innovative technique that revolutionized crime-solving forever. Adolphus Dolly Williamson emerges from these records; his name etched alongside countless others who dedicated themselves to upholding justice. Henry Moore takes center stage next – not the renowned sculptor but rather an English policeman who led investigations into Whitechapel Murders during the 1890s. In black and white photography, his stern countenance reflects determination while navigating treacherous paths on behalf of society. Drift further back into history with posters appealing for information leading to Dr. Crippen's arrest in 1910 – infamous for committing heinous crimes that shocked Victorian England. These reward posters serve as reminders that even notorious criminals can be brought down by collaborative efforts between citizens and law enforcement agencies. A chilling notice issued by the Metropolitan Police regarding Jack the Ripper sends shivers down our spines; it transports us directly into September 1888.