Watchmen Collection

For Healths Sake
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing two cheeky monkey pilfering fruit from a sleeping orang utan, Gran pop. Title is For Healths Sake Take Things Quietly

Police / Watchmen
A night watchman on his rounds. At the time, the night watchmen were the only public policing body in London

Last of the Charlies -- watchman at Brixton Hill, London
The last of the Charlies (the traditional nickname for watchmen). Seen here is Mr R Stokes at his watchmans box, 160 Brixton Hill, South London, well equipped with a truncheon

Night Watchman, London
A night watchman patrols the London streets accompanied by his dog and carrying his lamp and bell. At the time, this was the only public policing body in London

Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street

one no face
Simone Lombardo

William Anthony, the last of the London night watchmen
William Anthony, the last of the London Charleys or night watchmen. Date: 1880

The Victims Of Duty, Russian Sentinels At The Borders Of Manchuria Killed By The Intense Cold (Colour Litho)
2798756 The Victims Of Duty, Russian Sentinels At The Borders Of Manchuria Killed By The Intense Cold (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel)
3545928 Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 28.5x25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Charlie a London Watchman in the 18th century (engraving)
614424 Charlie a London Watchman in the 18th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlie, a London watchman in the 18th century)

Watchmen of the 18th century (engraving)
614417 Watchmen of the 18th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmen of the 18th century.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Watchmen of the 17th century (engraving)
614416 Watchmen of the 17th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmen of the 17th century.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Rentree des Watchmen (colour litho)
2791470 Rentree des Watchmen (colour litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rentree des Watchmen)

A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822
A jingle or carriage accident on Low Ground Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin. Passengers fall off the bridge into the canal, men with shillelaghs shout. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty, Capt

A Charlie or London Watchman. 1885

A guardroom interior with a cavalier conversing with a mother and child (oil on panel)
931401 A guardroom interior with a cavalier conversing with a mother and child (oil on panel) by Palamedesz, Anthonie (Stevers) (1601-73)

Victorian scrap, an old English watchman. circa 1890

St Giles in the Watch House (engraving)
614470 St Giles in the Watch House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Giles in the Watch House.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

A Copy of Christmas Verses, presented to the Inhabitants of Bungay, by their humble servants... (engraving)
2807976 A Copy of Christmas Verses, presented to the Inhabitants of Bungay, by their humble servants... (engraving) by English School

Londons night watchmen 1616
A night watchman from Dekker on his rounds. At the time, the night watchmen were the only public policing body in London. Date: 1616

Snowballing the Watchmen: A Christmas Frolic in the "Tom and Jerry"Times (colour litho)
2775523 Snowballing the Watchmen: A Christmas Frolic in the " Tom and Jerry" Times (colour litho) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surprised by Watchmen - Reign of Henry IV (gravure)
671698 Surprised by Watchmen - Reign of Henry IV (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surprised by Watchmen - Reign of Henry IV)

The Watchmen (engraving)
614467 The Watchmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmen, a group of men standing with pikestaffs and lanterns)

Natives of Mexico (b / w photo)
PLT238257 Natives of Mexico (b/w photo) by Aubert, Francois (1829-1906); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; French, out of copyright

A guardroom interior with a cavalier conversing with a drummer (oil on panel
931400 A guardroom interior with a cavalier conversing with a drummer (oil on panel) (pair to 931401) by Palamedesz, Anthonie (Stevers) (1601-73)

The Light of Other Days (engraving)
1591634 The Light of Other Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light of Other Days)

The Spanish Campaign in Morocco (litho)
1063205 The Spanish Campaign in Morocco (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish Campaign in Morocco)

Japanese night watchmen (engraving)
967327 Japanese night watchmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese night watchmen)

William Anthony, the last of the Watchmen (engraving)
3634625 William Anthony, the last of the Watchmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Anthony, the last of the Watchmen)

Watchmen searching houses (engraving)
2797855 Watchmen searching houses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmen searching houses)

On the Look out (colour litho)
2813285 On the Look out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Look out. Illustration for Chatterbox (1912).); © Look and Learn

Boutoushniki or Watchmen, illustration from The Manners
708953 Boutoushniki or Watchmen, illustration from The Manners, Customs and Amusements of the Russians by James Walker, published 1803-4 (aquatint etching) by Atkinson

The maize field guards (chromolitho)
735829 The maize field guards (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The maize field guards)

London Watchman of the 17th century (engraving)
PNP427720 London Watchman of the 17th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

The last of the "Charleys, "or Night-watchmen (litho)
6026820 The last of the " Charleys, " or Night-watchmen (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last of the " Charleys, " or Night-watchmen)

Polish watchmen (engraving)
966875 Polish watchmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish watchmen. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

The Guard Of My Secret Dreams
Derek Galon MA FRPS FOPS

Watchman
Alex Malikov

one no face
Simone Lombardo

NIGHT WATCHMEN / LONDON
A constable goes his nightly round, patrolling the streets accompanied by what must surely be one of the first police dogs ! Date: circa 1660

Old London Characters - Night Watchman with lantern

Fred Curd, watchman at Rye, Sussex
Fred Curd looking through his telescope at Rye, Sussex. He was one of two men employed by the Corporation of Winchelsea to maintain the Look Out

Fiery Apparition, 1710
A Fiery Apparition, seen at night in the London sky by two watchmen, seems to show an armed warrior Date: 1710

Carceri (Prison) IX, 1760 (etching)
XKH154893 Carceri (Prison) IX, 1760 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

SAMARKAND: WATCHMEN, c1870. Watchmen on guard at the wholesale warehouse in the Zaravshan district of Samarkand. Photograph, c1870

CANADA: HAIDA TOTEM POLE. Totem pole at the front of a house in the Haida village of Tanu in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada, with representations of three watchmen (top)

Italy - Meran or Merano - Saltners
Since in the earliest paradise on record poor human nature found the plucking of forbidden fruit an irresistible temptation

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"Watchmen: Guardians of the Night, Protectors of Peace" In the bustling city of London, a group known as the Watchmen stood tall as guardians of law and order. Among them was William Anthony, hailed as the last of the Charlies in Brixton Hill. With unwavering dedication, he patrolled the streets, ensuring safety prevailed. The night watchman's duty knew no bounds; even Dublin witnessed Irish gentlemen brawling with these brave souls in 1822. Their commitment to maintaining peace resonated throughout history. Old London Characters came alive through their stories - tales woven around those who safeguarded darkness from encroaching upon light. These enigmatic figures were etched into society's memory like The bishop of Sodom and his fancy Gomorrah. Their sacrifices were not limited to physical confrontations alone; Russian Sentinels at Manchuria's borders succumbed to intense cold while fulfilling their duties. Even then, they remained resolute till their last breaths. From medieval times to modernity, payment for services rendered echoed through centuries - depicted vividly in "Payment of Salaries to Night Watchmen. " This artwork captured both tradition and gratitude towards these unsung heroes. Engravings painted portraits that transcended time itself - Charlie emerged as a symbol representing London's watchful eyes during the 18th century. Their presence brought solace amidst chaos and reassured citizens that someone was always watching over them. These watchmen embodied resilience against adversity, standing firm against all odds. They became beacons illuminating paths shrouded in darkness – reminding us that courage knows no boundaries or limitations. So let us remember those who dedicated themselves selflessly – police officers turned watchmen protecting our cities' very essence. In their silent vigilance lies an unspoken promise: we are never alone when they stand guard over our collective well-being.