Peaked Collection (page 5)

The Postmans Christmas Box by Charles Robinson
Illustration captioned The Postmans Christmas Box. We see a young girl giving her postman some money for Christmas on the doorstep. Date: 1906

Police officers on parade, Albany, USA
Police officers on parade with batons drawn, North Pearl Street, Albany, New York State, USA. circa 1908

Auxiliary coastguard with binoculars, West Country
Auxiliary coastguard looking through binoculars, West Country coast. Date: circa 1980s

Decorated car, Keepings Garage, New Milton, Hampshire
Decorated Renault car at Keepings Garage, New Milton, Hampshire, probably in honour of the Coronation. Date: circa 1911

Victorian scrap - Wanted a nice party
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Wanted a nice party with comfortable business. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - The Eldest Son
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - The Eldest Son. late 19th century

Sailor and small child at the ships wheel. circa 1946

Bergdoll touring car, USA
Bergdoll touring car with chauffeur and young passenger, USA. The registration plate number suggests the location is Pennsylvania. circa 1911

Naval cadet in a group of spectators
Naval cadet with a camera in a group of spectators. Date: circa 1950s

Two young Russian sailors on the deck of a ship
Two young Russian cadet sailors on the deck of a square rigged ship. circa 1968

Portrait of a ships boy in naval uniform, including a peaked cap with badge. circa 1890s

Victorian Scrap -- Salvationist. late 19th century

Victorian Scrap -- Boot Black. late 19th century

The Nose Game - Aggressive Nose C4, Denotes Force of Character. 1927

The Nose Game - Aggressive Nose C10, Denotes Force of Character. 1927

Cow & Gate Snap - Here comes the delivery boy! circa 1930s

Five naval colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Five naval colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

Two RN colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Two RN colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

Two British sailors with oriental guards
Two British sailors with three oriental guards and a pet dog. Date: circa 1900

Forage cap, peaked pillbox, West India Regiment, 189
Forage cap, peaked pillbox, warrant officers? or senior non commissioned officers?, West India Regiment, 1895 (c).Blue cloth crown and sides

Music cover, One Good Tune Deserves Another, words by Douglas Furber, music by Ray Noble, sung by Jack Buchanan in the film Brewsters Millions. 1935

Music cover, Lay Down Your Arms, Anne Shelton
Music cover, Lay Down Your Arms (And Surrender To Mine), recorded by Anne Shelton. 1955

Two men and a dog. The man on the right is Charles Samuel Egerton, fireman with the Metropolitan (London) Fire Brigade (see also 10535448 and 10535449). circa 1880

Studio portrait, Customs officer in uniform (W P Wood). circa 1912

Studio portrait, Customs officer in uniform and wife
Studio portrait, Customs officer in uniform (W P Wood) and his wife. circa 1910s

The Nose Game - Commercial Nose E7, Denotes Shrewdness. 1927

The Nose Game - Commercial Nose E10, Denotes Shrewdness. 1927

The Nose Game - Commercial Nose E1, Denotes Shrewdness. 1927

Occupations 1882 - Post Boy knocking on a door. 1882

Four people on a bench in a garden
Four people sitting on a bench in a garden, probably in Normandy, France, September 1898. Date: 1898

Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria by Velazquez
Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria (1609-1641). Spanish clerical and prince. Portrait by Diego Velazquez. 1632-1636. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Caricatures of Prince Albert Victor and Prince George
Caricatures of Prince Albert Victor (right) and Prince George (left), sons of Edward, Prince of Wales, in sailor suits. This is what the society papers did for the two young princes. 1880

Old Maid card - Milkman. circa 1940s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Jack Tar the Sailors Daughter. late 19th century

Caricature of the actor and playwright Dion Boucicault
Caricature of the Irish actor and playwright Dion Boucicault (1820?-1890), seen here in the role of Conn in a production of his own play The Shaughraun, probably at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Woman police officer at work in a London police station, helping a visitor at the front desk. Date: circa early 1960s

Police officers with woman in police station, London
Three police officers (two women and one man), questioning a woman who has just been escorted into a London police station. Date: circa 1950s

Two police officers working in a police station, London
Two police officers working in a police station, looking after a little boy in school uniform. The WPC is Elly Macon. A male sergeant sits at a desk, making notes in a book. Date: 1950s

Woman police officer undergoing driving training
Woman police officer on a driving course, sitting at the steering wheel with a male officer next to her in the passenger seat

Women police officers in Nijmegen March, Holland
Women police officers of the Met Police, together with a small boy in police uniform and helmet, taking part in a Nijmegen March in Holland. Date: circa 1950s

Woman police officer at the wheel of a car, London
Woman police officer (Evelyn Walker) at the wheel of an open topped car, possibly during a training session, with a male officer in the passenger seat. Date: 1972

Woman police officer taking oath in court, London
Woman police officer taking the oath from the witness box in a magistrates court, London. She is wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Woman police officer giving evidence in court, London
Woman police officer giving evidence from the witness box in a magistrates court, London. She is wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Two women police officers working at Kingston police station. One of them is looking after a little girl, while the other is on the telephone. Date: circa early 1970s

Police officers at work, Hammersmith, London
Male and female police officers at work in Hammersmith Police Station, West London. A sergeant sits at a desk making notes. The woman on the right is Matron Mrs Collins

Assistant Superintendent Betty Barnes, Lagos, Nigeria
Assistant Superintendent Betty Barnes (front row, centre), at the time of her posting to Lagos, Nigeria. She served with the Met Police from 1950 to 1975

Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, in Berlin, Germany
Assistant HMI (His/Her Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary) Barbara Denis de Vitre, on a postwar visit to Berlin, where she was an expert consultant on the employment of women in the German police

Woman police officer at Pembridge Hall Section House
Woman police officer doing her hair in a mirror, sitting in her bedroom at Pembridge Hall Section House, Pembridge Square, Bayswater, London W2

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"Peaked: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Policing and Society" In a bustling city like London, the Metropolitan Police B Division stood tall as they prepared for a football match, ensuring safety prevailed amidst the excitement. With their sturdy BSA motorcycles, these dedicated policemen patrolled the streets, ready to uphold law and order. As World War I raged on, even women stepped up to serve their country. Four brave ladies donned police uniforms, breaking barriers and proving that strength knows no gender. A powerful WWI poster echoed this sentiment - "If the cap fits you, join the Army today" - encouraging all capable individuals to contribute towards victory. Accidents happen in any era, but one woman police officer was there to provide assistance during trying times. Her presence brought comfort and reassurance when it was needed most. Another pioneering policewoman proudly showcased Surrey's new uniform design; an emblem of progress in equality within law enforcement. London continued its march towards change as another female officer adorned herself in a stylish Hartnell uniform - blending fashion with duty seamlessly. Meanwhile, male counterparts gathered in station parade rooms before embarking on their daily patrols; united by purpose and camaraderie. Transportation evolved too; early motor cars became more commonplace thanks to innovators like Karl Benz at age 81 who revolutionized mobility for generations to come. In times of war, despatch riders relied on Douglas motorcycles for swift communication across treacherous terrains - heroes on wheels. Amidst all this progress lay moments of innocence; a little boy playing near garages symbolized hope for a brighter future where children could grow up free from fear or harm. And behind every van stood loyal companions – dogs faithfully supporting Metropolitan police officers through thick and thin. The word "peaked" encapsulates an era marked by transformation – both within policing practices and society itself.