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An incident at The Yard in the small hours, c1935. Creator: Unknown
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An incident at The Yard in the small hours, c1935. Creator: Unknown
An incident at " The Yard" in the small hours, c1935. A policeman and a plain clothes officer in a peaked cap at Scotland Yard Metropolitan Police headquarters in Whitehall Place, Westminster, central London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by Arthur St John Adcock. [The Fleetway House, London, c1935]
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Accident Adcock Arthur St John Arthur St John Adcock Gate Incident John Adcock Lamp Police Police Officer Policeman Scotland Yard Shadow Street Lamp Street Light Streetlighting Wonderful London City Of Westminster Plain Clothes Whitehall Place
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This photo print, titled "An incident at The Yard in the small hours, c1935" takes us back to a bygone era of law enforcement. Captured by an unknown creator, it showcases two figures standing outside Scotland Yard Metropolitan Police headquarters in Whitehall Place, Westminster, central London. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a distinguished policeman and a plain clothes officer wearing a peaked cap. Their presence exudes authority as they stand near the entrance gate under the glow of a street lamp. The play of light and shadow adds an air of mystery to the scene. The image is reminiscent of Arthur St John Adcock's edited volume "Wonderful London, Volume 3" which beautifully captured various aspects of British life during that period. It transports us to 1930s Britain with its monochrome aesthetic and evocative atmosphere. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Heritage Images, we are left wondering about the nature of the incident that brought these officers together at such late hours. What job or occupation led them here? The image sparks our curiosity while also reminding us of the dedication and vigilance required for maintaining law and order. With its historical significance and timeless appeal, this print serves as both a visual testament to London's past and an intriguing glimpse into one mysterious night at Scotland Yard.
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