Peaked Collection (page 2)

London chauffeur and car
A London chauffeur stands by his car awaiting instructions. Date: circa 1950s

Headgear on display in the Mall, London
A variety of headgear on display in The Mall, Central London. Date: circa 1960s

Chauffeur standing by his car
A chauffeur stands beside his car. Date: circa 1960s

Forage cap, peaked pillbox, warrant officers or senior non commissioned officers
3037393 Forage cap, peaked pillbox, warrant officers or senior non commissioned officers, West India Regiment, 1895 (textile & leather) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Good Luck postcard, Royal Irish Guards, WW1. Bonne Chance Pour Toi, Mon Garcon. Date: 1914-1918

Comic postcard, Saucy cat and gay dog, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Boy soldier posting a letter, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, Two boys playing at soldiers, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Peaked morion, c. 1580-90 (steel & brass)
490784 Peaked morion, c.1580-90 (steel & brass) by Italian School, (16th century); 35.4x23.7x26.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Sport, motoring
Motoring. Edwardian woman in white dress and peaked cap driving a car. Date: 1903

Arthur Brown of Alcock and Brown, aviator
Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British navigator. Completed the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919 alongside Pilot John William " Jack" Alcock (1892-1919). circa 1919

Poster, Blast them out, WW2. 1940s

Poster, Full Ahead Production, WW2. 1940s

The Devils Peak, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092312 The Devils Peak, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devils Peak, Cape Town)

Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy (1869-1947, reigned 1900-1946). circa 1910s

General Sir Charles Townshend, WW1
General Sir Charles Townshend (1861-1924), during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Joint commanders Hamilton and d Amade, WW1
Joint commanders General Sir Ian Hamilton (left) and General d Amade of France (right). Date: 1914-1918

Roman city of Bath, underfloor heating system

Mounted police, HQ Barracks, Perth, West Australia
Mounted police in the yard of Headquarters Barracks, Perth, West Australia. Date: circa 1900s

Valdemar Psilander, Danish silent film actor
Valdemar Psilander (1884-1917), Danish silent film actor. Date: circa 1910

Beaconsfield Concert Company, South Africa, 1903
Group photo, Beaconsfield Concert Company, South Africa. Date: 1903

Sketch cover - Lady Milbanke by Madame Yevonde
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph of Lady Milbanke, a la Marie Stuart due to her peaked Tudor style hat. Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, daughter of Harry Chisholm of Sydney, NSW

Gift card, A Good Tip -- three bell boys in blue and yellow uniform with an umbrella, a coat and a hat. Date: 20th century

Uniformed men on parade

Sir Ernest Shackleton, polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic

Three winners of the Circuit des Ardennes Race
Early Motor Car Racing - Three winners of the Circuit des Ardennes Race (left to right) George Heath 1904, Baron De Crawhez 1903, Charles Jarrott 1902. circa 1904

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Novelty Party Hats. 1939

Two Knapsacks in the Channel Islands - A Jersey Car Guide. 1897

Young man in uniform in a studio photo -- Felipe de la Concha. Date: circa 1909

LCC-LFB Motor Escape Competition winners 1937, HQ (A Watch), with a vehicle in the background. Date: 1937

LCC-LFB Motor Escape Competition winners 1932, photographed at LFB Headquarters, with a vehicle in the background. Date: 1932

LCC-LFB officers group photo with vehicle (enclosed pump). Date: circa 1930s

LCC-LFB Fire Station firemen, group photo. Back row: As Jasper, W E Hollands, Js E Clark, W G F Reynolds, C H Friend, T Hill, H Hughes

LCC-LFB Whitechapel Fire Station firemen in a group photo, April 1927. Date: 1927

LCC-LFB Greenwich Station firemen, Challenge Cup winners for Smartest Turn Out, 1920. Date: 1920

LFB Fulham Fire Station firemen, SW London
Group photo, LFB Fulham Fire Station firemen, SW London. Date: circa 1900s

Group photo, LFB Officers. Date: circa 1920s

LCC-LFB Shoreditch Fire Station firemen in a group photo. Date: 1927

Recruitment poster, The Army of Todays All Right! 1919

A British pilot of the Royal Flying Corps, photographed in his uniform a couple of months after the end of World War One. Date: 1919

Silhouette of an RAF pilot officer

Retired sailor on the quayside at Kirkcudbright Harbour
Portrait of a retired sailor on the quayside at Kirkcudbright Harbour, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. He wears a sailors cap and sports a white beard Date: 2012

Pittenweem, Fife, harbour master
Harbourmaster of Pittenweem harbour watches boat movements from the harbourmasters office on the quayside. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Harbourmaster, Pittenweem, Scotland
Harbourmaster of Pittenweem harbour, Fife, Scotland, watches from the harbourmasters office on the quayside

Jane May actress and mimic
Jane May French actress known as Mlle Jane May. Wearing peaked cap and uniform. Card signed and dedicated to Phyllis Broughton, herself an actress

Birthday card, girl and postman. circa 1950s

Young Polish woman in WW2 uniform
Young Polish woman (Wanda) in WW2 uniform. Date: circa 1940s

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"Peaked: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Policing and Society" In a bustling city like London, the Metropolitan Police B Division stood tall as they prepared for a football match, ensuring safety prevailed amidst the excitement. With their sturdy BSA motorcycles, these dedicated policemen patrolled the streets, ready to uphold law and order. As World War I raged on, even women stepped up to serve their country. Four brave ladies donned police uniforms, breaking barriers and proving that strength knows no gender. A powerful WWI poster echoed this sentiment - "If the cap fits you, join the Army today" - encouraging all capable individuals to contribute towards victory. Accidents happen in any era, but one woman police officer was there to provide assistance during trying times. Her presence brought comfort and reassurance when it was needed most. Another pioneering policewoman proudly showcased Surrey's new uniform design; an emblem of progress in equality within law enforcement. London continued its march towards change as another female officer adorned herself in a stylish Hartnell uniform - blending fashion with duty seamlessly. Meanwhile, male counterparts gathered in station parade rooms before embarking on their daily patrols; united by purpose and camaraderie. Transportation evolved too; early motor cars became more commonplace thanks to innovators like Karl Benz at age 81 who revolutionized mobility for generations to come. In times of war, despatch riders relied on Douglas motorcycles for swift communication across treacherous terrains - heroes on wheels. Amidst all this progress lay moments of innocence; a little boy playing near garages symbolized hope for a brighter future where children could grow up free from fear or harm. And behind every van stood loyal companions – dogs faithfully supporting Metropolitan police officers through thick and thin. The word "peaked" encapsulates an era marked by transformation – both within policing practices and society itself.