Peaked Collection (page 6)

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

Group photo, women police officers, Met Police, Croydon
Group photo, seven women police officers, Met Police, Croydon Police Station. They are WPCs Pamela Allibone, Kay Parrott, Kathryn Neville, Margaret McNab, Jean Goodwin and Marian Sands

Two women police officers at Hammersmith, London
Two women police officers (Sylvia King and Sylvia Humphrey, one of them in plain clothes) at Hammersmith Police Station, West London, with a male sergeant sitting at a desk. Date: 1952

Four police officers on horseback, Central London
Four police officers, two men and two women, on horseback in a Central London street. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Two women police officers with horses, London
Two women police officers standing with their horses in a Central London street. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Two women police officers on horseback, London
Two women police officers on horseback in Central London. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Wedding group with police officers
Group photo of a police wedding, with the happy couple and some of the guests in civilian clothes, and five men in police uniform. Date: circa 1950s

Woman police officer with horse, London
Woman police officer (Ruth Lindley) standing alongside her horse in a field. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Woman police officer on horseback, London
Woman police officer (Ruth Lindley) on horseback in Central London in front of a band of marching guardsmen. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Police officers with dogs, conducting a search, London
A group of police officers, male and female, belonging to the Special Patrol Group, with police dogs, conducting a search. The WPCs are wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968

Police officers preparing to conduct a search, London
A group of police officers (including June Paterson, left), belonging to the Special Patrol Group, preparing to conduct a search with the aid of police dogs

Woman police dog handler with drug sniffer dog, London
Woman police dog handler Sandra Kertzen with drug sniffer dog Snoopy in action, Met Police, London. The yellow labrador was one of the first to be trained by a WPC. (4 of 5) Date: 1971

Woman police dog handler with dog, London
Woman police officer and dog handler (Amanda Reed, nee Longden) with police dog Zircon, Met Police, London. (3 of 4) Date: circa 1978

Male and female police band members, London
Male and female police band members, Met Police, London, both in ceremonial uniform. The WPC in the foreground is holding a clarinet

Woman police officer in updated hat, London
Woman police officer in the new style hat which went with the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options

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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.