Police Men Collection

Metropolitan Police officers, Battle of Cable Street
Metropolitan Police officers attempt to dismantle a barricade set up by anti-fascist demonstrators in the East End of London

Police Group 1864
Group of police officers wearing combed back helmets, in use between 1864 and 1870. Metropolitan Police

Too Many Cooks by Lawson Wood
A policeman on the beat around a smart London square appears to be blissfully unaware of the cooks emerging from each house to gaze adoringly at him

Police Officer London
Police officer on duty in London with a George Vi helmet plate Metropolitan Police

The Car That Touched a Policeman by H. M. Bateman
An entire queue of traffic, as well as pedestrians stop and look on in horror as a couple driving a small, yellow car accidentally bump an incandescently irate policeman in the middle of the road

Metropolitan Police recruitment poster
A Metropolitan Police recruitment poster, asking for ex-servicemen to apply. There are several hundred vacancies to fill

Police Officer / Children
Police officer giving directions to three boys with a three person bicycle pointing in the opposite direction Transport

Sir Robert Peel, c. 1846
Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism and Free Trade vs Protectionism

Metropolitan Police B Division on duty for football match
Officers of the Metropolitan Police B Division on duty for a football match between Fulham FC and West Ham United FC Reserves, competing for the Combination Cup

Cid Officers as Dockers
C.I.D officers cunningly disguised as dockers during investigations into drug smugglers at Limehouse Docks, London. One man (r) has a hook for a hand!

Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas by Matania
In the centre of London, close to Piccadilly Circus, two children stop a policeman from directing traffic to ask him where Father Christmas is

Silver Cross advertisement
Advertisement for Silver Cross prams (or baby coaches), featuring an immaculately turned out young 1950s mother wearing an off the shoulder pink dress with pearls, heels and long yellow gloves

Police Officers London
Police officers wearing old and new uniforms. On left wearing 1980 uniform, on right the old from the period 1959-1980 Metropolitan Police in London near Houses of Parliament

Police Officer & Triumph
Metropolitan Police officer on a Triumph motorcycle during World War II

Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
Four portly prison officers and policemen force feed a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison. Date: 1912

Catford Police Station with officers posing outside
Catford Police Station in south east London with officers posing outside. Date: 1850

Metropolitan Police officer on traffic duty
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Edward Ridout of Chelsea Police Station, on traffic duty. He is standing by a zebra crossing to help a little boy across the road

Police in London
Police officers on the radio in the street in London. Metropolitan Police

Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs
Two Policeman talk to a Gypsy family by their caravan and wagon on Epsom Downs Date: circa 1920s

Abandoned baby found by police, New York City, 1890s
Policeman bringing in an abandoned infant found in an alley on a winter night, New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Police Motorcycle Team at Crystal Palace
The Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Team at Crystal Palace Centre. Five of the riders are wearing white corker helmets and all are riding White Triumph motorcycles with white legshields

Police Officer Walking
Metropolitan Police officer pounding the beat in London

Fancy Meeting You by George Ranstead
Humorous illustration by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, depicting a rascally little boy wriggling through a fence after stealing apples

Policeman at a police call box
A policeman on the phone at a police public call box on a London street

A young Police Dog
A Police Dog puppy sitting in an upturned MET Police Officers cap

Police Public Call Box, London
A police officer using a Police Public Call Box on a London street. The Metropolitan Police introduced police boxes throughout the London area between 1928 and 1937

To the Public Danger
Humorous scene by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing policemen chasing a gentleman in a futuristic flying machine along a main road. Satire on flying which was in infancy

Police in the Snow
A group of Metropolitan Police Officers stand in a line in the snow

Police Motorcyclist
Metropolitan Police officer on his motorcyle

Metropolitan Police Association Football Team
The Metropolitan Police Association Football Team prior to boarding a KLM four engine Fokker plane to Amsterdam. The visit was arranged following an invitation from the Dutch Police Association to

Police Car Chase 1991
Police officers driving a police car during a car chase, on the radio and wearing seatbelts. Metropolitan Police on an emergency call

Police Inspection
Police Officers line up for inspection with their truncheons and notebooks Metropolitan Police

Police on Duty
Police officers talking to an Asian man in the street. Metropolitan Police

Mounties, Canada, North America

Metropolitan Police officers with hand ambulance
Three Metropolitan Police officers posing for their photograph with a Bischoffsheim hand ambulance at the rear of Uxbridge Police Station

Apres la Guerre No. 3 - WWI postcard by George Ranstead
Humorous postcard drawn by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, who, in a series of illustrations suggesting what life might be like at the end of the war

Lti 20-20 Speed Gun
Metropolitan police officer with LTI 20-20 speed gun checking the speed of cars in the traffic

Emerald Society Police Department, St. Patricks Day celebrations, 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, North America

Cid Officers Sunday Best
C.I.D officers (who can be seen in disguise as dockers in the other picture in this set) sit proudly in their Sunday best, no longer sporting fake hands and eye-patches!

Suffragette to Prison
Go home and wash the kid ! is the advice kindly given to a suffragist as she is led to prison by two policemen

Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Christie (1891-1976) English novelist and crime fiction writer, pictured in caricature as a figure looming over a rather humorous crime scene

Police Officer and Dog
Metropolitan Police dog handler taking his dog out of a police van

Traffic Police Officer
Traffic police officer giving stop signal number 2. Metropolitan police

Mounted Police Officer
Metropolitan Police officer talks to mounted police officer on a police horse

Policemen in station parade room, London
Four policemen stand ready in their uniforms, with notebooks, whistles and truncheons, in the station parade room at Ruislip, north west London, watched by their commanding officer

Traffic Police C. 1900
Three police officers, one in uniform and two in plain clothes working together to catch speeding motorists. The two plain clothed policemen hold stopwatches

Cover design, Popular Aviation Magazine combined with Practical Mechanics, showing two criminals in a red car being pursued by two policemen in a biplane

Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith
Studio photograph of the Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith, wearing the new eight button tunic which replaced the old Peelers tailcoat in 1864. The top hat remains as before. Date: 1864

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"Guardians of the Peace: A Glimpse into the World of Police Men" Step back in time with "Too Many Cooks" by Lawson Wood, a whimsical illustration showcasing the chaotic yet endearing nature of police officers in London. From their iconic uniforms to their unwavering dedication, these men have been serving and protecting our communities for centuries. In "The Car That Touched a Policeman" by H. M. Bateman, we witness the humorous mishaps that can occur during an officer's daily routine. Despite facing unexpected challenges, they remain steadfast in upholding law and order. Let us not forget Sir Robert Peel, whose visionary leadership led to the establishment of modern policing as we know it today. In c. 1846, Peel introduced his principles that emphasized community cooperation and crime prevention - foundations still followed by police forces worldwide. Recruitment posters from the Metropolitan Police capture the essence of bravery and commitment displayed by these dedicated individuals who choose to wear the uniform proudly. Their presence is felt at every corner ensuring public safety day and night. Even amidst festive cheer depicted in "Please Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas?" by Matania, police officers are seen as trusted figures providing reassurance to children everywhere. They embody compassion while maintaining lawfulness within our society. From Silver Cross advertisements featuring police officers interacting with children to snapshots capturing them on traffic duty or even riding Triumph motorcycles – these images showcase their versatility and adaptability across various roles within law enforcement. Whether patrolling bustling city streets or standing guard during football matches like B Division officers from Metropolitan Police did years ago – their vigilance remains unwavering; always ready to protect both citizens' safety and cherished traditions alike. So let us salute those brave souls who dedicate themselves selflessly each day - our beloved police men of London.