Policeman Collection

PC John Soanes wearing the new helmets which have been issued to officers in Essex, as he takes a last look at the old ones, 1969

Suffragette Suffragists on the WarPath. Four gleeful suffragettes attack policeman lying prostrate on the ground. Captioned, Jump on him. He is only a mere man. Date: circa 1907

10 Downing Street
The entrance to 10 Downing Street as it was in the 1990s before the massive security that followed 9/11. Date: circa 1990s

The Jarrow March. The marchers left Jarrow on 5th October 1936. They reached London on 31st October 1936 and they returned to Jarrow on 5th November 1936

Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London
Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, with a group of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, East London, on 3 January 1911. Date: 1911

Ed Woodward in The Wicker Man (1973)
Edward Woodward as Sergeant Howie in a sequence from Robin Hardys The Wicker Man, based on a script from Anthony Shaffer

Burning crosses at the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

Cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll and George Miller
XJF265588 Cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll and George Miller, from Harpers Weekly, 19th August, 1872 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nast

Multi service emergency vehicles and their personnel

Kay Snap - Mr Bobby the Policeman. 1930s

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Javert, the detective (engraving)
5996966 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Javert, the detective (engraving) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1890
A group of Truro City Police photographed outside against a backdrop of trees. Truro was granted city status in 1877 at which point the force was renamed from Truro Borough Police to Truro City

St Pauls Cathedral and a Sergeant of City of London Police Date: circa 1950

Ealing Fire Brigade with horse-drawn appliance
Firefighters of the Ealing Fire Brigade, West London, with a horse-drawn appliance, and a policeman standing alongside

Aston Villa v Besiktas European Cup match at Villa Park, 15th September 1982. Final Score: Aston Villa 3-1 Besiktas Policemen, photographers

Advertisement for Bovril - nurses must use Bovril in place of beef tea as it is infinitely more nourishing. Date: late 19th century

A London policeman, 1911
3785133 A London policeman, 1911; (add.info.: A London policeman, 1911. Shows a policeman stopping traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the road)

Inspector Alice B Clayden and her brothers, London
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, with her three brothers (together with Sergeant Henry Pegler) in the yard of Crawford Place Police Station, London W1 -- the brothers are

Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
Group of Truro City Police, under Chief Constable Angel (formerly Superintendent Angel), on the roof of City Hall, Boscawen Street. Bill Odgers, the Town Crier, is standing in the centre

Truro Borough Police, Truro, Cornwall. 1870
From left to right: Sergeant Roberts, Constable Coad (collar number 1), Constable Collet (collar number 4), Constable Scown (collar number 2) and Constable Bettinson

The Old Stocks of Dromore - a view of a man in the stocks with a policeman beside, to the right are a crowd of boys. The posters on the wall behind are interesting

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (second from right), outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Suffragette Arrested Black Friday 1910. A scene from the Black Friday deputation, 18 Nov, 1910. Showing Miss. Ada Wright (C1862-1939) pulled off her feet by a policeman

Chimpanzees as policemen
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Flam-flam hippie girls from The Pink Flamingo Club on Wardour Street in Soho are asked to go back to the club as they are causing a disturbance on the streets of London, Friday 25th August 1967

1938 August Bank Holiday Meeting
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 01: Boaters on the River Wey spectate as cars pass on the banking above them during the August Bank Holiday Meeting at Brooklands on August 01, 1938 in Brooklands

Ludgate Hill, London, 1872. A scene of traffic congestion, with a railway viaduct (centre), and the dome of St Pauls visible in the distance

Arrest of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Street, 13th February 1908 (b / w photo)
XJF996613 Arrest of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst in Victoria Street, 13th February 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
A Policeman and two smartly-dressed messanger boys stand in the street at Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The Huddersfield Industrial Society Building is on the left (still standing)

Votes for Women - policemen with a suffragette arrested in Hyde Park about 1912 Colourised photograph

Thumbing ones nose from the motor tricycle, advertisement for the Automobiles de Dion-Bouton, illustration by Wilhio
Posters, France, 20th century. Thumbing ones nose from the motor tricycle, advertisment for the Automobiles de Dion-Bouton, illustration by Wilhio, Paris, 1900

Walton Street Police Station, Knightsbridge, SW London. Date: circa 1900s

Traffic at Staines Bridge returning from the coast on a hot summer day. Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. June 1960 M4362

(The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or, What an Afternoon ) - The Great success of the new ballet L Apres-Midi d un Faune in which the faun, failing to abduct the nymph herself

Jurisprudence by H. M. Bateman is an humorous illustration of a Judge sitting in the courtroom balancing a feather or quill on his nose

Punch and Judy show on the beach, Cornwall
Children watching a Punch and Judy show on the beach, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

LFB major control unit in operation at a fire
LFB firefighters in action, and a major Control Unit vehicle in attendance at a fire, 7 October 1955. The Control Unit had its own dedicated operational staff

Scouts selling Coronation programmes
Boy scouts selling Coronation programmes to people lining the route in a London street for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953

Picture No. 10983323
Dog - German Shepherd - 3 months old wearing police helmet Digital Manipulation Date:

Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at business premises, 81/85 Commercial Road, East London, 18 June 1957. The first floor, a large tailors workshop

Stoke-on-Trent Campbell Monument early 1900s

WW2 - Secret Of The Scarlet Bomber
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Secret Of The Scarlet Bomber, written by Phillip Conde. The image portrays a wartime policeman writing notes

Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas)
2956891 Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas) by Holl, Frank (1845-88); 55.25x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The scene is Bankside, the London docks)

Michael Foot seen here arriving at 10 Downing Street March 1974 following the Labour Partys victory

Victorian Scrap -- Policeman. late 19th century

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"Policeman: Guardians of Order and Justice Through Time" From the iconic 10 Downing Street to the suffragette suffragists on the warpath, policemen have played a vital role in maintaining peace and security. They stood tall during historical events like The Jarrow March, where marchers embarked on their journey for justice in 1936. Even Winston Churchill himself witnessed their bravery at the Sidney Street Siege in East London. These courageous officers faced burning crosses during annual bonfire night parades held in Lewes, East Sussex, reminding us of their unwavering commitment. Cartoons featuring figures like William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll, and George Miller showcased both humorous and serious sides of policing. Meanwhile, Hong Kong street scenes from the 1890s captured their presence amidst bustling city life. In films such as "The Wicker Man" (1973), Ed Woodward portrayed a policeman entangled in a mysterious web of intrigue. And who could forget Aston Villa's European Cup match against Besiktas at Villa Park on September 15th, 1982? Policemen ensured safety amid passionate football rivalries. These dedicated individuals are not limited to one service; they are part of multi-service emergency vehicles that rush to our aid when disaster strikes. Kay Snap's beloved character Mr Bobby the Policeman has warmed hearts with his kindness and dedication to serving communities. Finally, Victor Hugo immortalized them through Javert's character in "Les Miserables, " depicting detectives upholding law and order even amidst personal struggles. Through history and fiction alike, policemen have been pillars of society—protectors who embody courage while ensuring our safety day after day.