Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Erith
Sketches of the Thames Police (engraving)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
Sketches of the Thames Police (engraving)
1595433 Sketches of the Thames Police (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Thames Police. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1888.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22553752
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Arresting Barge Board Boarding Cabin Chasing Coal Coaling Coming Cutter Duty Erith Forecastle Galley Greenwich Hulk Launch Launches Main Moored Official Peep Police Quarters Rescuing Royalist Spray Station Steam Suicide Superintendent Suspicious Thieves Tide Wapping Waterloo Stowaway Telegraphing Thames Police
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> Henry Charles Seppings Wright
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Waterfall and river artworks
> River artworks
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Greenwich
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Police
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> River Thames
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Erith
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Greenwich
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Wapping
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Waterloo
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> English School
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Henry Charles Seppings Wright
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Sketches of the Thames Police" takes us back to the bustling streets of London in 1888. The image, an engraving by Henry Charles Seppings Wright, showcases a scene filled with suspense and action along the River Thames. In this snapshot, we witness a group of dedicated men from the Thames Police diligently carrying out their duties. With suspicion in their eyes and determination on their faces, they chase after a suspect who seems to be attempting to escape justice. Peeping through windows and rescuing those in need, these brave officers navigate through various vessels moored along the river's edge. The atmosphere is charged as steam rises from nearby boats while coal is being loaded onto others. Amidst all this commotion, we catch glimpses of official police cutters and launches making their way swiftly across the water. The main superintendent can be seen telegraphing updates from his cabin as he coordinates efforts to maintain law and order on the river. From arresting thieves to boarding suspicious barges, these fearless policemen leave no stone unturned in ensuring safety for all who traverse these waters. Whether it's towing away abandoned vessels or preventing suicides, every aspect of duty is covered by this diligent team. As we delve into this historic moment frozen in time, we are reminded of how crucial the work carried out by these unsung heroes was for maintaining peace along one of London's most vital lifelines - the River Thames.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
