Greetings Card : Habitual Criminals Bill
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Habitual Criminals Bill
As a result of the Habitual Criminals Bill which has recently passed through the House of Lords, constables were authorised to summarily apprehend, without warrant, ticket-of-leave men, if they suspected they were getting their living dishonestly. Bill Sikes- " Lor, bless yer, I ain t up to nothin ! Why I was jest a-going ome to my tea!!!" (The policemen says nothing but walks him off). Date: 1869
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Media ID 14114624
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1869 Authorised Bill Constables Criminal Criminals Cure Leave Order Policeman Search Stop Suppression Suspected Ticket Torch Torchlight Warrant Habitual
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: "Habitual Criminals Bill" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage illustration brings a touch of historical intrigue to your correspondence. The Habitual Criminals Bill, depicted in this image, was a significant piece of legislation that passed through the House of Lords in the late 19th century. It authorized constables to summarily apprehend, without warrant, men with a history of criminal offenses. Add a dash of nostalgia and a hint of mischief to your greetings with this unique and thought-provoking design. Perfect for those who appreciate history and a good story, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1869, notorious criminal Bill Sikes is being apprehended by a determined constable under the newly passed Habitual Criminals Act. The bill, which had recently cleared the House of Lords, granted constables the authority to summarily arrest, without a warrant, men with a history of criminal convictions who were suspected of living dishonestly. Sikes, with a look of surprise and disbelief on his face, protests his innocence as the policeman makes no comment, only walking him off. The torchlight illuminates their path, adding an air of drama and suspense to the scene. The Habitual Criminals Act was a significant step in the ongoing efforts to suppress crime and maintain law and order in Victorian England. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the impact of the law on individuals and the broader societal implications of criminal justice policies.
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