Historic british police hi-res stock photography and images

Sir Robert Peel by Henry William Pickersgill, (1788 – 1850) British Conservative statesman who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1834–35 and 1841–46) and twice as Home Secretary (1822–27 and 1828–30). He is the father of modern British policing, founder of the Metropolitan Police Service. Stock Photo

RM2A9TGGB–Sir Robert Peel by Henry William Pickersgill, (1788 – 1850) British Conservative statesman who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1834–35 and 1841–46) and twice as Home Secretary (1822–27 and 1828–30). He is the father of modern British policing, founder of the Metropolitan Police Service.

Vintage Photograph of a British Police Officer. Collar Number 805Y Stock Photo

RFPGKJMG–Vintage Photograph of a British Police Officer. Collar Number 805Y

View of the historic British En Tina police station, in the Amud Stream Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee, Northern Israel Stock Photo

RF2H7THTK–View of the historic British En Tina police station, in the Amud Stream Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee, Northern Israel

H R H The Prince of Wales Indian Tour Native police forces , British India . British inspector and native constable 1922 Stock Photo

RM2BWAYKG–H R H The Prince of Wales Indian Tour Native police forces , British India . British inspector and native constable 1922

geography/travel, China, Shanghai, International District, roadblock with police and British military, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2G225TT–geography/travel, China, Shanghai, International District, roadblock with police and British military, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Large Mounted British Police Force Stock Photo

RMCNKARB–Large Mounted British Police Force

1930's a new Road Traffic Act saw motorcycle police appearing regularly on British Roads Stock Photo

RMT7RJA9–1930's a new Road Traffic Act saw motorcycle police appearing regularly on British Roads

The helmet of a British police officer 'Bobby'. Helmet of historical design in 1863. Before that, the Metropolitan police wore high top hats. The embl Stock Photo

RF2AMEW14–The helmet of a British police officer 'Bobby'. Helmet of historical design in 1863. Before that, the Metropolitan police wore high top hats. The embl

Canada, British Columbia, Fort Steele, Kootenay Post, North-West Mounted Police Officer Quarters Stock Photo

RMW40HJK–Canada, British Columbia, Fort Steele, Kootenay Post, North-West Mounted Police Officer Quarters

Early use of photographic forensics in the British police service. 1950 Stock Photo

RM2CWBNEX–Early use of photographic forensics in the British police service. 1950

August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe, Stock Photo

RMRE84GX–August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe,

The ruins of the British Mandate Police Station in Ein Tina at the beginning of the the Amud Stream Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee, Northern Israel. Historic concrete building with Israeli flag on top Stock Photo

RF2K2MC5F–The ruins of the British Mandate Police Station in Ein Tina at the beginning of the the Amud Stream Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee, Northern Israel. Historic concrete building with Israeli flag on top

Feb. 26, 2012 - Tipical British police-man at work in a tipical southern type of street in Gibraltar, The strong mixture of English, Spanish and North African influences is one of the most interesting things of ''The Rock' Stock Photo

RME13330–Feb. 26, 2012 - Tipical British police-man at work in a tipical southern type of street in Gibraltar, The strong mixture of English, Spanish and North African influences is one of the most interesting things of ''The Rock'

Winton, Australia. 29 May, 2022. A Morris Cooper S used by the Queensland Police Force tours the Winton Race Circuit for the historic vehicle parade laps at Historic Winton, Australia's largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting. Credit: Karl Phillipson/Optikal/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JA9F5X–Winton, Australia. 29 May, 2022. A Morris Cooper S used by the Queensland Police Force tours the Winton Race Circuit for the historic vehicle parade laps at Historic Winton, Australia's largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting. Credit: Karl Phillipson/Optikal/Alamy Live News

Notting Hill carnival riot August Bank Holiday Monday 1976. A senior member of the Black British Caribbean community whispers, passes on information to a police officer. Notting Hill, London, England 30th August. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2XAAD0G–Notting Hill carnival riot August Bank Holiday Monday 1976. A senior member of the Black British Caribbean community whispers, passes on information to a police officer. Notting Hill, London, England 30th August. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES

The Cato Street Conspiracy was an attempt to murder all the British cabinet ministers and Prime Minister Lord Liverpool in 1820. The name comes from the meeting place near Edgware Road in London. The police had an informer and the plotters fell into the pictured police trap and 13 were arrested, while one policeman was killed. Five conspirators were executed, and five others were transported to Australia. Stock Photo

RMGFT74F–The Cato Street Conspiracy was an attempt to murder all the British cabinet ministers and Prime Minister Lord Liverpool in 1820. The name comes from the meeting place near Edgware Road in London. The police had an informer and the plotters fell into the pictured police trap and 13 were arrested, while one policeman was killed. Five conspirators were executed, and five others were transported to Australia.

Edinburgh police box telephone Tardis not converted with British red telephone box behind like batman and robin grassmarket Stock Photo

RMJH98E7–Edinburgh police box telephone Tardis not converted with British red telephone box behind like batman and robin grassmarket

c.1890s British Army Regiment uniform sergeant mascot police Stock Photo

RM2RGB1M7–c.1890s British Army Regiment uniform sergeant mascot police

1950s, historical, Central London, a uniformed mounted British policeman outside Buckingham Palace. Stock Photo

RMR99M31–1950s, historical, Central London, a uniformed mounted British policeman outside Buckingham Palace.

British Home Secretary Douglas Hurd visiting injured police officer in hospital following the Tottenham Riots on Broadwater Farm Estate in 1985. On the left is deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Peter Imbert who later became Baron Imbert. Stock Photo

RMM61TNF–British Home Secretary Douglas Hurd visiting injured police officer in hospital following the Tottenham Riots on Broadwater Farm Estate in 1985. On the left is deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Peter Imbert who later became Baron Imbert.

Vintage Photographic Postcard Showing a Group of British Police Officers and Dignitaries Stock Photo

RMT5KEP1–Vintage Photographic Postcard Showing a Group of British Police Officers and Dignitaries

Vintage portrait of a British police constable in the uniform of the Caernarfon constabulary dated June 5th 1926 Stock Photo

RMH61TC3–Vintage portrait of a British police constable in the uniform of the Caernarfon constabulary dated June 5th 1926

The 1200 members of the British Legion who are to police the Czechoslovak plebiscite areas are now encamped at Olympia, London, where they are preparing to leave for Czechoslovakia on Saturday. Photo shows: Members of the force being measured for uniforms at Olympia. 6 October 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW24AD–The 1200 members of the British Legion who are to police the Czechoslovak plebiscite areas are now encamped at Olympia, London, where they are preparing to leave for Czechoslovakia on Saturday. Photo shows: Members of the force being measured for uniforms at Olympia. 6 October 1938

Old Central Police Station. Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory, United Kingdom, Europe Stock Photo

RM2X0K404–Old Central Police Station. Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory, United Kingdom, Europe

RF2J0EKHG–British Police Box

After a new 1930's Road Traffic Act motorcycle police with sidecars appeared on British Roads Stock Photo

RMT7RJF6–After a new 1930's Road Traffic Act motorcycle police with sidecars appeared on British Roads

british metropolitan police office guarding the houses of parliament London England UK Stock Photo

RMDCBRWM–british metropolitan police office guarding the houses of parliament London England UK

WW1 era postcard of a Special Constable (Specials) His police cap badge denotes he was a member of the 'Metropolitan Special Constabulary' He also wears a duty armband with vertical stripes, braided epaulettes. He is a handsome man with a 'handlebar moustache'. From E. Van Trolga's studios, Clapham or Putney area, London, UK . Circa 1916 Stock Photo

RM2HDATC7–WW1 era postcard of a Special Constable (Specials) His police cap badge denotes he was a member of the 'Metropolitan Special Constabulary' He also wears a duty armband with vertical stripes, braided epaulettes. He is a handsome man with a 'handlebar moustache'. From E. Van Trolga's studios, Clapham or Putney area, London, UK . Circa 1916

19th century British police officer befriending street children. 1850 Stock Photo

RM2CWBNHB–19th century British police officer befriending street children. 1850

August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, red car, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe, Stock Photo

RMRE84B3–August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, red car, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe,

RF2K2MC5M–The ruins of the British Mandate Police Station in Ein Tina at the beginning of the the Amud Stream Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee, Northern Israel. Historic concrete building with Israeli flag on top

Mar. 03, 1969 - British Police Enroute To Anguilla: Shirt-sleeved British policeman board an Andover transport on Antigua for the short flight to the West Indian rebel island of Anguilla, occupied yesterday by British forces. The police will take over the maintenance of law and order on the island. Stock Photo

RME0Y64X–Mar. 03, 1969 - British Police Enroute To Anguilla: Shirt-sleeved British policeman board an Andover transport on Antigua for the short flight to the West Indian rebel island of Anguilla, occupied yesterday by British forces. The police will take over the maintenance of law and order on the island.

Portrait of Sir Robert Peel, British politician who served two terms as Prime Minister of the United KIngdom. Founder of the Metropolitan Police Service. Illustration from Cassell's History of England, Vol VII. New Edition published Circ 1873-5. Stock Photo

RM2X5EFPP–Portrait of Sir Robert Peel, British politician who served two terms as Prime Minister of the United KIngdom. Founder of the Metropolitan Police Service. Illustration from Cassell's History of England, Vol VII. New Edition published Circ 1873-5.

Notting Hill carnival riot August Bank Holiday Monday 1976. A group of black British Rastafarians chanting and drumming peacefully. The police broke the group up thinking they were rioters. Some police carry dustbin lids to use as shield and have drawn their truncheons. Notting Hill, London, England 30th August. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2XAAD36–Notting Hill carnival riot August Bank Holiday Monday 1976. A group of black British Rastafarians chanting and drumming peacefully. The police broke the group up thinking they were rioters. Some police carry dustbin lids to use as shield and have drawn their truncheons. Notting Hill, London, England 30th August. 1970s UK HOMER SYKES

Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 12 June 2020. Police patrol George Square in the city centre to prevent vandalism to the many historic statues located here. Following the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the UK, many colonial era statues have been targeted by protestors. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2C0PHK6–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 12 June 2020. Police patrol George Square in the city centre to prevent vandalism to the many historic statues located here. Following the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the UK, many colonial era statues have been targeted by protestors. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News

Dr Who tardis police telephone box selling ice creams a large 99 cone on its side site for The Ivy Glasgow World-famous celeb hangout opening 2017 Stock Photo

RMJGE31D–Dr Who tardis police telephone box selling ice creams a large 99 cone on its side site for The Ivy Glasgow World-famous celeb hangout opening 2017

c.1890's British army regiment uniform - Sierra Leone Frontier Police Stock Photo

RM2RGB1NC–c.1890's British army regiment uniform - Sierra Leone Frontier Police

1967, British policeman with helmet and googles sitting on a police motorbike, outside a house, with a home made 'flying saucer' on his lap, England, UK. In the late '60s Britain experienced a 'UFO' craze, encouraged by popular TV shows such as a Dr Who and this saw many DIY mechanics attempt to create their own. Stock Photo

RMRA7PR3–1967, British policeman with helmet and googles sitting on a police motorbike, outside a house, with a home made 'flying saucer' on his lap, England, UK. In the late '60s Britain experienced a 'UFO' craze, encouraged by popular TV shows such as a Dr Who and this saw many DIY mechanics attempt to create their own.

RMM61TP3–British Home Secretary Douglas Hurd visiting injured police officer in hospital following the Tottenham Riots on Broadwater Farm Estate in 1985. On the left is deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Peter Imbert who later became Baron Imbert.

Vintage Early 20th Century Photographic Postcard Showing an Unidentified Police Station. Stock Photo

RM2BFDE31–Vintage Early 20th Century Photographic Postcard Showing an Unidentified Police Station.

Historic police cars at the New Year Parade 2010, London, England Stock Photo

RMBGG318–Historic police cars at the New Year Parade 2010, London, England

Special uniform for British Legion plebiscite Police. Each of the thousand members of the British Legion, who are to police. The Czechoslovak plebiscite area is to be equipped with a blue overcoat, P, British Legion badge, an armlet with the Legion colours and a whistle. 4 October 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BTPP03–Special uniform for British Legion plebiscite Police. Each of the thousand members of the British Legion, who are to police. The Czechoslovak plebiscite area is to be equipped with a blue overcoat, P, British Legion badge, an armlet with the Legion colours and a whistle. 4 October 1938

RM2X0K406–Old Central Police Station. Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory, United Kingdom, Europe

The Notting Hill Carnival in the streets of West London in 1976, the largest street festival in Europe. Great history of the Carnival images. Stock Photo

RMMPD2K8–The Notting Hill Carnival in the streets of West London in 1976, the largest street festival in Europe. Great history of the Carnival images.

c1945 A newspaper photograph of young police officers undergoing training at Peel House, the former Metropolitan Police training college in Regency Street, Pimlico, London SW1 Stock Photo

RM2ABGNWK–c1945 A newspaper photograph of young police officers undergoing training at Peel House, the former Metropolitan Police training college in Regency Street, Pimlico, London SW1

RMDCBRTK–british metropolitan police office guarding the houses of parliament London England UK

Original WW1 era postcard of civilian working voluntarily on the home front - he is wearing a Metropolitan Special Constabulary Inspector police lapel badge on his watch fob chain, with regulation armband, otherwise he is wearing civilian clothes of long overcoat and a bowler hat, this could date the image to circa 1914 / 1915. The Special Constabulary was established in August 1914. London, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2K33343–Original WW1 era postcard of civilian working voluntarily on the home front - he is wearing a Metropolitan Special Constabulary Inspector police lapel badge on his watch fob chain, with regulation armband, otherwise he is wearing civilian clothes of long overcoat and a bowler hat, this could date the image to circa 1914 / 1915. The Special Constabulary was established in August 1914. London, U.K.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair lays a wreath at a memorial for PC Phillip John Walters was a police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service who was shot dead while investigating a domestic disturbance in Ilford, Essex, on 18 April 1995 Stock Photo

RM2CWBJ2Y–British Prime Minister Tony Blair lays a wreath at a memorial for PC Phillip John Walters was a police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service who was shot dead while investigating a domestic disturbance in Ilford, Essex, on 18 April 1995

RMFYNEHB–August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe,

RF2K2MC5B–The ruins of the British Mandate Police Station in Ein Tina at the beginning of the the Amud Stream Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee, Northern Israel. Historic concrete building with Israeli flag on top

Feb. 25, 2012 - British woman crook arrested by French police. Mrs. Joan Hazel-Lane, British subject ,wanted by Interpol since two years for swindling in France (230.000 Frs.) has been arrested in Monte Carlo by French police. OPS: Mrs. Joan Hazel-Lane and French policemen. Stock Photo

RME12X88–Feb. 25, 2012 - British woman crook arrested by French police. Mrs. Joan Hazel-Lane, British subject ,wanted by Interpol since two years for swindling in France (230.000 Frs.) has been arrested in Monte Carlo by French police. OPS: Mrs. Joan Hazel-Lane and French policemen.

Police patrol at Stonehenge prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England United Kingdom UK Stock Photo

RMK4ENKW–Police patrol at Stonehenge prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England United Kingdom UK

SUS Laws,allowed the police to Stop and Search any 'SUSpected person' any where any time. An Afro Caribbean Black British man is stopped and searched by plain clothed detective.The detective has no support he is alone. Notting Hill, London, England 1972 1970s UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RM2XA9HC0–SUS Laws,allowed the police to Stop and Search any 'SUSpected person' any where any time. An Afro Caribbean Black British man is stopped and searched by plain clothed detective.The detective has no support he is alone. Notting Hill, London, England 1972 1970s UK HOMER SYKES

RM2C0PHBN–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 12 June 2020. Police patrol George Square in the city centre to prevent vandalism to the many historic statues located here. Following the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the UK, many colonial era statues have been targeted by protestors. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News

RF2M468Y9–View of the historic British En Tina police station, in the Amud Stream Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee, Northern Israel

geography/travel, Palestine, Arabian Uprising 1936 - 1939, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FN49DA–geography/travel, Palestine, Arabian Uprising 1936 - 1939, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

1973, historical, a British police constable or 'bobbie' standing talking to a man sitting on the pavement slumped with a bottle of drink in his hand, London, England, UK. In this era and previous decades, the local 'Bobbie' would walk or patrol his territory or beat and know the surroundings and local people. This traditional form of policing, which was based on a close relationship with the community, changed in later decades, as the police became a force that operated out of cars and not on foot. Stock Photo

RM2B9N0M9–1973, historical, a British police constable or 'bobbie' standing talking to a man sitting on the pavement slumped with a bottle of drink in his hand, London, England, UK. In this era and previous decades, the local 'Bobbie' would walk or patrol his territory or beat and know the surroundings and local people. This traditional form of policing, which was based on a close relationship with the community, changed in later decades, as the police became a force that operated out of cars and not on foot.

Vintage photograph of British Royal Navy, Naval Police, 1890s Victorian 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2WG2NGB–Vintage photograph of British Royal Navy, Naval Police, 1890s Victorian 19th Century

Real Photographic Postcard of Children Posing Outside a Rural Police Station Stock Photo

RFMG5HW3–Real Photographic Postcard of Children Posing Outside a Rural Police Station

RF2WCHJK2–Wolseley 6/110 police car.

Lieutenant-General Sir James O'Dowda and other leaders of the British Legion force which is to police the Czechoslovak plebiscite areas went to the police outfitting department in Lambeth Road to be equipped with a special uniform. Photo shows:Colonel Murray after being fitted with his new uniform. 6 October 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW2457–Lieutenant-General Sir James O'Dowda and other leaders of the British Legion force which is to police the Czechoslovak plebiscite areas went to the police outfitting department in Lambeth Road to be equipped with a special uniform. Photo shows:Colonel Murray after being fitted with his new uniform. 6 October 1938

Group of policemen, Wolverhampton Borough Police Force, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMCF44BH–Group of policemen, Wolverhampton Borough Police Force, 19th century.

The Notting Hill Carnival in the streets of West London in 1976, the largest street festival in Europe. In this photo are The Iron Men who often play at J'ouvert, a large street party in Trinidad. Great history of the Carnival images. Stock Photo

RMMPD2GP–The Notting Hill Carnival in the streets of West London in 1976, the largest street festival in Europe. In this photo are The Iron Men who often play at J'ouvert, a large street party in Trinidad. Great history of the Carnival images.

An early reproduction of a Victorian ( 2nd June 1841) British Parliament (house of commons) 3 Line Whip to attend a debate about Sir Robert Peel's motion on the Corn Laws. Stock Photo

RM2EWGNA0–An early reproduction of a Victorian ( 2nd June 1841) British Parliament (house of commons) 3 Line Whip to attend a debate about Sir Robert Peel's motion on the Corn Laws.

Many British absentee landlords in 19th Century Ireland, realized they could get a higher income by turning their properties to pasture than to continue with the old practice of collecting rents from tenant farmers. The most common way of getting rid of unwanted tenants was by eviction, a practice aided by the RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) as seen here in Connemara, County Galway. Stock Photo

RM2F26R82–Many British absentee landlords in 19th Century Ireland, realized they could get a higher income by turning their properties to pasture than to continue with the old practice of collecting rents from tenant farmers. The most common way of getting rid of unwanted tenants was by eviction, a practice aided by the RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) as seen here in Connemara, County Galway.

British antique police truncheon. Barmer, Norfolk Stock Photo

RMPDDJJR–British antique police truncheon. Barmer, Norfolk

Police close the main entrance to the British parliament sits on the night of its prorogation by the Queen. Prorogation of the Parliament of the United Kingdom was ordered by Queen Elizabeth II upon the advice of the Conservative Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on 28 August 2019. opposition politicians saw this as an unconstitutional attempt to reduce parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's Brexit plan. A decision that the prorogation was unlawful was made by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on 24th September 2019. Stock Photo

RM2CWBAXY–Police close the main entrance to the British parliament sits on the night of its prorogation by the Queen. Prorogation of the Parliament of the United Kingdom was ordered by Queen Elizabeth II upon the advice of the Conservative Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on 28 August 2019. opposition politicians saw this as an unconstitutional attempt to reduce parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's Brexit plan. A decision that the prorogation was unlawful was made by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on 24th September 2019.

RMFYNEH8–August 1986, Allied Checkpoint Charlie, British military police officer, red car, Friedrichstrasse street, Kreuzberg, West Berlin, Germany, Europe,

A historical view of a unit of British Colonial Indian Military Police on parade. Taken from a postcard c. 1912. Stock Photo

RM2H75E6M–A historical view of a unit of British Colonial Indian Military Police on parade. Taken from a postcard c. 1912.

Oct. 10, 1955 - Cyprus Police Stations trasnformed into fortresses. Troops help out the local ''Hobbies'': Following the numerour raids by masked men on isolated Cyprus police stations who have got away with arms and ammunition Governor Field Marshal Sir John Harding has ordered British troops to man them in co-operation with the Cyprus Police. Small village police stations have been transformed into strong-points surrounded by barbed wire and netting and sandbags Stock Photo

RME0MKYT–Oct. 10, 1955 - Cyprus Police Stations trasnformed into fortresses. Troops help out the local ''Hobbies'': Following the numerour raids by masked men on isolated Cyprus police stations who have got away with arms and ammunition Governor Field Marshal Sir John Harding has ordered British troops to man them in co-operation with the Cyprus Police. Small village police stations have been transformed into strong-points surrounded by barbed wire and netting and sandbags

British military police English England UK army uniform dress cap stick 1900 army soldier white glove Stock Photo

RFAMH98J–British military police English England UK army uniform dress cap stick 1900 army soldier white glove

RM2XA9HA8–SUS Laws,allowed the police to Stop and Search any 'SUSpected person' any where any time. An Afro Caribbean Black British man is stopped and searched by plain clothed detective.The detective has no support he is alone. Notting Hill, London, England 1972 1970s UK HOMER SYKES

RM2C0PHAY–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 12 June 2020. Police patrol George Square in the city centre to prevent vandalism to the many historic statues located here. Following the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the UK, many colonial era statues have been targeted by protestors. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News

1932 Wolseley classic police car parked in Chingford, London Stock Photo

RMEMCM43–1932 Wolseley classic police car parked in Chingford, London

geography / travel, India, politics, demonstrations, police is arresting demonstrators, who forces the end of the British occupation, 1940s, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP17FW–geography / travel, India, politics, demonstrations, police is arresting demonstrators, who forces the end of the British occupation, 1940s, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RM2B9N06J–1973, historical, a British police constable or 'bobbie' standing talking to a man sitting on the pavement slumped with a bottle of drink in his hand, London, England, UK. In this era and previous decades, the local 'Bobbie' would walk or patrol his territory or beat and know the surroundings and local people. This traditional form of policing, which was based on a close relationship with the community, changed in later decades, as the police became a force that operated out of cars and not on foot.

Edwardian British postcard, Policeman, talking to servant maid, Familiar Figures of London, Robert Sauber, 1900s Stock Photo

RM2WTHBMD–Edwardian British postcard, Policeman, talking to servant maid, Familiar Figures of London, Robert Sauber, 1900s

Vintage Photographic Postcard of Two British Police Officers. Stock Photo

RMR0DMXH–Vintage Photographic Postcard of Two British Police Officers.

Photo from the collection of Geoffrey R. Haworth, a member of the British Mandate Police when Britain was in Palestine in 1947 1948 KATHY DEWITT Stock Photo

RME5FXKM–Photo from the collection of Geoffrey R. Haworth, a member of the British Mandate Police when Britain was in Palestine in 1947 1948 KATHY DEWITT

RM2BW2450–Lieutenant-General Sir James O'Dowda and other leaders of the British Legion force which is to police the Czechoslovak plebiscite areas went to the police outfitting department in Lambeth Road to be equipped with a special uniform. Photo shows: Lieutenant-General Sir James O'Dowda inspecting British Legion officials in their new uniform. 6 October 1938

Police wall lamp at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE Stock Photo

RMEPH8CK–Police wall lamp at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE

RMMPD2HC–The Notting Hill Carnival in the streets of West London in 1976, the largest street festival in Europe. In this photo are The Iron Men who often play at J'ouvert, a large street party in Trinidad. Great history of the Carnival images.

An early historic photograph showing a police-box at Ludgate circus, London where police officers controlled traffic lights. Stock Photo

RMT8RR5K–An early historic photograph showing a police-box at Ludgate circus, London where police officers controlled traffic lights.

British Police Box With Lens Flare Against A Red Brick Wall With Copy Space Stock Photo

RFTWWC02–British Police Box With Lens Flare Against A Red Brick Wall With Copy Space

UK England West Midlands Dudley Black Country Museum traditional british bobby police constable Roger Boyling Stock Photo

RMAAEKG6–UK England West Midlands Dudley Black Country Museum traditional british bobby police constable Roger Boyling

Police guard the entrance to the Houses of Parliament London closed during the prorogation ordered by Queen Elizabeth II upon the advice of the Conservative Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on 28 August 2019. opposition politicians saw this as an unconstitutional attempt to reduce parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's Brexit plan. Stock Photo

RM2CWBA2E–Police guard the entrance to the Houses of Parliament London closed during the prorogation ordered by Queen Elizabeth II upon the advice of the Conservative Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on 28 August 2019. opposition politicians saw this as an unconstitutional attempt to reduce parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's Brexit plan.

Mounted police officer on horseback outside Buckingham Palace London in 1995 Stock Photo

RMPPYRJN–Mounted police officer on horseback outside Buckingham Palace London in 1995

Black and white historical photograph showing a parade of police in ceremonial dress on February 7, 1974, Grenada's Independence Day when it became independent from the United Kingdom, Grenada, West Indies Stock Photo

RM2JPB74D–Black and white historical photograph showing a parade of police in ceremonial dress on February 7, 1974, Grenada's Independence Day when it became independent from the United Kingdom, Grenada, West Indies

Jan. 01, 1975 - Happy after skyjack attempt: Members of the crew of the British Airways BAC 1-11 who were held hostage by a skyjacker on a fligh them Manchester to London, pictured all smiles after their ordeal. They are British Airways Steward Alan Bond, who was bitten by a police dog as he overpowered the skyjacker at Stansted Airport, and Stewardesses Barbara Brindley (left) and Heather Ablard. The skyjacker had asked to be flown to Paris - but the plane flew to Stansted Airport from Heathrow Stock Photo

RME111HG–Jan. 01, 1975 - Happy after skyjack attempt: Members of the crew of the British Airways BAC 1-11 who were held hostage by a skyjacker on a fligh them Manchester to London, pictured all smiles after their ordeal. They are British Airways Steward Alan Bond, who was bitten by a police dog as he overpowered the skyjacker at Stansted Airport, and Stewardesses Barbara Brindley (left) and Heather Ablard. The skyjacker had asked to be flown to Paris - but the plane flew to Stansted Airport from Heathrow

Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788 – 1850) was a British statesman and member of the Conservative Party, who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1834–1835 and 1841–1846) and twice served as Home Secretary (1822–1827 and 1828–1830). He is regarded as the father of the modern British police established in 1829 and one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party. Stock Photo

RMGFW762–Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788 – 1850) was a British statesman and member of the Conservative Party, who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1834–1835 and 1841–1846) and twice served as Home Secretary (1822–1827 and 1828–1830). He is regarded as the father of the modern British police established in 1829 and one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party.

RM2XA9HC5–SUS Laws,allowed the police to Stop and Search any 'SUSpected person' any where any time. An Afro Caribbean Black British man is stopped and searched by plain clothed detective.The detective has no support he is alone. Notting Hill, London, England 1972 1970s UK HOMER SYKES

RM2C0PHMH–Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 12 June 2020. Police patrol George Square in the city centre to prevent vandalism to the many historic statues located here. Following the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the UK, many colonial era statues have been targeted by protestors. Iain Masterton/Alamy Live News

RMEMCM4F–1932 Wolseley classic police car parked in Chingford, London

British Airways BAC Concorde G-BOAC being towed across Eastchurch Road at London Heathrow Airport, with the road closed by police. The BA Concorde fleet were parked at their maintenance hangar on the perimeter of the airport and towed across onto the inner airport area when required to operate scheduled flights. Enthusiasts gathered to see Concorde towards the end of its service requiring greater police presence. First flew as G-BOAC in 1975. Delivered to British Airways in 1976. Flew to Manchester for preservation and display on 31 October 2003 Stock Photo

RM2X1WP8T–British Airways BAC Concorde G-BOAC being towed across Eastchurch Road at London Heathrow Airport, with the road closed by police. The BA Concorde fleet were parked at their maintenance hangar on the perimeter of the airport and towed across onto the inner airport area when required to operate scheduled flights. Enthusiasts gathered to see Concorde towards the end of its service requiring greater police presence. First flew as G-BOAC in 1975. Delivered to British Airways in 1976. Flew to Manchester for preservation and display on 31 October 2003

RM2B9N0AM–1973, historical, a British police constable or 'bobbie' standing talking to a man sitting on the pavement slumped with a bottle of drink in his hand, London, England, UK. In this era and previous decades, the local 'Bobbie' would walk or patrol his territory or beat and know the surroundings and local people. This traditional form of policing, which was based on a close relationship with the community, changed in later decades, as the police became a force that operated out of cars and not on foot.

A police box on a foggy night in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh Stock Photo

RMBBTXR4–A police box on a foggy night in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Vintage Photographic Postcard of a British Police Officer. Stock Photo

RMR0DMY4–Vintage Photographic Postcard of a British Police Officer.

Photo of wrecked buses from the collection of Geoffrey R. Haworth, a member of the British Mandate Palestine Police when Britain was in Palestine in 1947 and 1948 KATHY DEWITT Stock Photo

RME5G1WE–Photo of wrecked buses from the collection of Geoffrey R. Haworth, a member of the British Mandate Palestine Police when Britain was in Palestine in 1947 and 1948 KATHY DEWITT

Olympic Champions In The Air Exhibition At Police Sports . Four members of the British Olympic Games team to compete in Berlin next month gave an exibition at the City of London Police Athletic Club annual sports at the White City , London . Photo shows : ( left to right ) I . S . Ivanovic ; J . P . Gabriel ; D . O . Finlay captain of the British team and St . D . Thornton taking a flight of hurdles during their exhibition . 25 Jul 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW3HR3–Olympic Champions In The Air Exhibition At Police Sports . Four members of the British Olympic Games team to compete in Berlin next month gave an exibition at the City of London Police Athletic Club annual sports at the White City , London . Photo shows : ( left to right ) I . S . Ivanovic ; J . P . Gabriel ; D . O . Finlay captain of the British team and St . D . Thornton taking a flight of hurdles during their exhibition . 25 Jul 1936

Police Box like the Tardis in Dr Who at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE Stock Photo

RMEPH80F–Police Box like the Tardis in Dr Who at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE

Historic british police Stock Photos and Images

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