Police Collection (page 21)

Frank Swift serving as special constable, WW2
Frank Swift, Manchester City goalkeeper, serving as a Special Constable during the Second World War - he later joined the RAF Date: circa 1940s

London policeman directing traffic Date: 1923

Her Von Jagow, the German Police President, photographed on horseback, in hunting gear. Captioned, The "Hero" of the Recent Berlin Riots

The Motor Picture Book, What, Only Doing Sixty? Date: 1930

The Motor Picture Book, The Speed Merchant Date: 1930

Breda Nardi-Hughes NH-500MC MM80965 - GdiF-63
Guarda di Finanza - Breda Nardi-Hughes NH-500MC MM80965 / GdiF-63 (msn 0235M), at the Paris Airshow, held at Le Bourget airport on 7 June 1975

The First British Postcard
This card was issued exactly one year after Austria invented the idea. It was printed by Messrs De la Rue under an exclusive contract and was an immediate success

Comic Postcard - Surprise at return of sober husband
Comic Postcard - A housewife explaining her surprise to a Policeman that her husband has returned home sober - there MUST be something suspicious...!!! Date: circa 1910

Robert, London Policeman, Rab and His Friends
Robert, a London Policeman, in Rab and His Friends. Date: 1893

Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BDLN (msn 492), at the SBAC Farnborough Air-Show, held between 5-12 September 1976. Operated by the Malawi Police Air Wing as 7Q-YAZ, this aircraft was short-lived

Bertrand Russell, British philosopher and author (1872-1970), sitting on the pavement with other protesters as part of a CND demonstration in London, under a large banner: Committee of 100

Early victims of the Revolution, Russia, March 1917, shot in the street by police. Date: 1917

Children campaigning against cuts in free school milk
Children campaigning against planned cuts in free school milk and other services, October 1970. Date: 1970

Members of DATA campaigning, Tothill Street, London
Members of DATA (Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians Association) from Rolls Royce, Coventry, campaigning in Tothill Street, London, 21 August 1970

Anti-Tory demonstration with Morning Star banner
Anti-Tory demonstration on a London street with a Morning Star banner and Socialist Worker placards. Date: circa 1980

Eviction of squatters, Harrow Road, London, 17 June 1974 -- a policeman stands guard outside the property, from where all the squatters belongings have been put out on the pavement. Date: 1974

Missing children waiting to be reunited. Date: 1887

Flight in St. Martin's Lane between the police and the contingent from Clerkenwell Green. Police meet rioters and dispersed a procession marching from Clerkenwell Green

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). La Patria en peligro llama a su hijo (The Homeland in Danger Calls her Son). Poster with republican border guards (1936)

Anti-riot police, Belgium 1981
An anti-riot officer in attendance outside the Brussels HQ of NATO in Belgium, where anti-nuclear weapons demonstrations were anticipated. Date: 1981

Anti-apartheid demo at Lord's
A street full of people outside Lord's cricket ground on the first day on the England v South Africa Second Test Match

The Battle of Saltley Gate
At Saltley Coke Depot, Birmingham, police struggle to hold back pickets who had gathered to force the closure of the Depot

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher
A political demonstration against Margaret Thatcher, with photographs of her on display bearing the words Not Wanted, and another one saying Stop Thatcher Now

Steve Biko, anti-apartheid activist in South Africa
Steve Biko (Stephen Biko, 1946-1977), anti-apartheid activist in South Africa during the 1960s and 1970s. He founded the Black Consciousness Movement, and died in police custody. Date: circa 1960s

Keir Hardie, socialist politician, giving a speech, London
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish socialist politician and labour leader, a founder of the Independent Labour Party and of the British Labour Party

Photograph looking west towards Trongate. Date: 1900

Photograph showing two Civil Guardsmen cleaning their kit in their barracks, Spain, 1936. The Civil Guard were a cross between a military unit and a police force

A Civil Guard Parade on a tiered building at their barracks, Spain, 1936. This was deemed a necessary alternative to drilling on the middle of the parade ground

A Civil Guardsman having dinner with his family in their private rooms at a Civil Guard Barracks, Spain, 1936. The Civil Guard were a cross between a military unit and a police force

Two members of Gibraltar's police force questioning a Spanish boy on the gang-way of a refugee boat, August 1936. The Spanish Civil War, which started in the summer of 1936

Robert O'Hara Burke (1820 - 1861), Irish explorer, pictured shortly before his death in 1861. Burke had emigrated to Australia in 1853

Bank of England, City of London
Looking down Threadneedle Street at the Bank of England. Date: 1895

ANARCHIST OUTRAGES 4
Anarchist bomb attack on a Paris police station : removing the body of the dead policeman. Date: 1892

POLICE OFFICER AND DOG
A Metropolitan Police officer dog handler and his Weimaraner dog discover the dead body of a missing person Date: June 1974

MARIE-FRANCOIS GORON French police chief, whose memoirs provide valuable documentation. Date: 1847 - 1933

SMITH O'BRIEN TO GAOL
William Smith O'Brien is conveyed back to prison after trial; his death sentence was commuted to transportation for life. 1848

Looking down Threadneedle Street at the Bank of England. Date: 1901

Traffic Policeman directing the traffic at Parliament Street, London. Date: circa 1930

The Scorcher, 1897 (print)
3672903 The Scorcher, 1897 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Nicaraguan Pavilion at the Paris Exposition in 1889 (photo)
679410 Nicaraguan Pavilion at the Paris Exposition in 1889 (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: The country's name means Black Water); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dunstanborough Castle, Northumberland, c. 1829 (w/c on paper)
495772 Dunstanborough Castle, Northumberland, c.1829 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 29x43 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: In the Anglo-Saxon period)

Tranportation of an prisoner "with an tricycle with little house (cell), 1889 (engraving)
UTD4920537 Tranportation of an prisoner "with an tricycle with little house (cell), 1889 (engraving) by Heydel, Paul (1854)

Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest
STC321040 Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst and Flora Drummond being read the warrant for their arrest, 13th October 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Newly introduced dog section of the Paris police making arrests in the Bois de Boulogne, 1907 (print)
538322 Newly introduced dog section of the Paris police making arrests in the Bois de Boulogne, 1907 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris)

Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) speaking in Trafalgar Square, October 1908 (b/w photo)
1765640 Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) speaking in Trafalgar Square, October 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

ATR 42-400MP Surveyor MM62166 / GF-14
Guardia di Finanza - ATR 42-400MP Surveyor MM62166 / GF-14 (msn 502) (Guarda di Finanza - Italian Customs / Border Police). Date: circa 2000

AgustaWestland AW109N MM81703 / GF-315
Guardia di Finanza - AgustaWestland AW109N MM81703 / GF-315 (msn 22527), at Luqa International Airport on 24 September 2011. (Guardia di Finanza - Italian Customs / Border Police) Date: 2011

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"From Suffragette Cat Scratch to the Sidney Street Siege: A Glimpse into the World of Police" Step back in time and witness the evolution of law enforcement through captivating images. In 1928's silent film "Leave Them Laughing, " Laurel and Hardy find themselves caught up in hilarious encounters with a police officer, reminding us that even comedy can't escape the long arm of the law. London's snowy streets are adorned with a peculiar sight - a Police Public Call Box standing tall amidst the winter wonderland. This iconic symbol, made famous by Doctor Who, serves as a reminder of how communication played an essential role in keeping communities safe. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Too Many Cooks, " chaos ensues as mischievous monkeys playfully taunt unsuspecting policemen. It reminds us that even those tasked with maintaining order can face unexpected challenges. Felix Dzerzhinsky, founder of Russia's secret police force, stares intently from his portrait. His image represents both power and controversy surrounding policing methods employed during tumultuous times. A recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police beckons brave souls to join their ranks. The call for dedicated individuals willing to protect their nation resonates throughout history, showcasing the noble aspirations behind wearing a badge. Amidst London's bustling streets stands a stoic police officer embodying authority and vigilance. Their presence is felt as they navigate through crowds ensuring public safety while serving as guardians against potential threats. H. M Bateman's comical illustration "The Car That Touched a Policeman" captures an amusing moment where traffic violations meet humorous consequences. It highlights how even minor infractions can lead to unexpected adventures when dealing with our friendly neighborhood officers. Sir Robert Peel gazes confidently from his portrait; he was instrumental in establishing modern policing principles during his tenure as Home Secretary in 19th-century Britain. His legacy lives on through community-oriented policing approaches still practiced today.