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Chicago police telephone box, 1886. A Chicago policeman telephoning from a police call box to bring help to an injured pedestrian. From Les Applications de l Electricite by E Hospitalier
Arrest of Gavrilo Princip, assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, 1914. Princip, a Serbian nationalist murdered the Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1863-1914), heir to the Austrian throne, at Sarajevo
Garde Nationale de Paris Artist: Francois CudetHistoire des corps de troupes de la ville de Paris
Explosion at the police station on the Rue des Bons-Enfants, Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerExplosion at the police station on the Rue des Bons-Enfants, Paris, 1892. On 8 November 1892, an anarchist named Emile Henry deposited a bomb at the offices of the Carmaux Mining Company in Paris
Robert Peel, 19th century British statesman. Artist: J CochranRobert Peel, 19th century British statesman. Peel (1788-1850) was Prime Minister from 1834-1835 and 1841-1846. He is probably best remembered for his organisation of a metropolitan police force for
Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Peel (1788-1850) receives an enthusiastic welcome from onlookers
Demonstration against Joseph Chamberlain, Ireland, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniDemonstration against Joseph Chamberlain, Ireland, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st December 1899
A brawl between German soldiers and Bavarian officers, Germany, 1898. Artist: F MeaulleA brawl between German soldiers and Bavarian officers, Germany, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th August 1898
A strike in Paris, 1898. Artist: Henri MeyerA strike in Paris, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd October 1898
The arrest of lieutenant-colonel Picquart, 1898. Artist: F MeaulleThe arrest of lieutenant-colonel Picquart, 1898. Marie Georges Picquart (1854-1914), was a French army officer and Minister of War
Emile Zola affair, being taken to the Palais de Justice, Paris, 1898. Artist: Henri MeyerEmile Zola affair, being taken to the Palais de Justice, Paris, 1898. Emile Zola (1840-1902) was an influential French novelist, the most important example of the literary school of naturalism
Liberation of Paris, 25 August 1944. Gendarmes, soldiers and Resistance fighters escorting German prisoners through crowds of jubilant civilians in front of the Opera
Demobilised French soldiers arriving at the Gare d Austerlitz, Paris, 1945(?)
Gendarmerie Republicaine, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871Gendarmerie Republicaine, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III
The assassination of Alexander I, King of Yugoslavia, Marseilles, France, 9 October 1934. Alexander I (1888-1934) ruled as King of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes from 1921-1929
Edward Richard Henry, British inventor of finger printing, 1905. Artist: SpyEdward Richard Henry, British inventor of finger printing, 1905. Henrys system was adopted by the Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard) in 1901
Mass meeting of Chartists on Kennington Common, London, 10 April 1848. In centre is the wagon carrying Feargus O Connor and the other delegates
Chartists procession from the mass meeting towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, 10 April 1848Chartists procession from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, where the police stopped them crossing the Thames, 10 April 1848
The New French Police Auxiliaries, 1907. The newly introduced dog section of the Paris police making arrests in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris. From Le Petit Journal. (Paris, 28 July 1907)
The Grand Old Janus, 1887. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Grand Old Janus, 1887. Gladstone is the statue of Janus, the Roman god of doorways. Janus is usually depicted with two faces looking in different directions
The Not-At-All-At-Home Secretary, 1887. Artist: Edward Linley SambourneThe Not-At-All-At-Home Secretary, 1887. The Home Secretary on the left is attempting to involve himself in a meeting being held in Trafalgar Square
A satirical look at the chances of the average police constables ability to catch a cold, 1886A satirical look at the chances of the average police constables ability to catch a cold. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 30, 1886
The Police (of the Future), 1886. Artist: CorbouldThe Police (of the Future), 1886. This, according to Punch is what the appropriately equipped police officer will be wearing to go about his day to day duties
The Great Unemployed, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Great Unemployed, 1886. The Chief Commissioner of Police, Sir E Y Henderson, sits dozing in his chair, surrounded by papers detailing the minor events recently in the news
An Unbeliever, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainAn Unbeliever, 1886. A policeman is reluctant to accept that the man he is trying to rouse has died on the streets of London. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 9, 1886
His First!, 1885. Following Irish campaigns of violence, security at public buildings was tight and, in this cartoon, a suspicious policeman questions a barrister carrying his brief
Police Intelligence, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainPolice Intelligence, 1883. The Liberal Home Secretary, Sir William Harcourt, accepts Mr Punchs salute. In the background, a line of brave British policemen stand to attention
Pictures for Posterity, 1883. This little cartoon illustrates the perils faced on a daily basis by the brave British policeman as, armed with his truncheon
Obstructives, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainObstructives, 1870. In the doorway of the school, a variety of Ministers and Nonconformists argue, whilst Mr Punch tells Policeman Bull that this prevents the two working-class children from entering
Silencing The Trumpet (after Aesop. ), 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainSilencing The Trumpet (after Aesop.), 1870. Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, is depicted in the uniform of the chief constable in this cartoon
Great Boon to Our Household Guards, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainGreat Boon to Our Household Guards, 1870. This cartoon refers specifically to the Metropolitan force, set up originally in 1829
Wheres The (Irish) Police?, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainWheres The (Irish) Police?, 1870. This cartoon relates to Irelands recent rise in the levels of agrarian crime and Mr Gladstone muses on whether or not he should take any action
This is an English Detective... 1888. The detective here is dressed as a gentleman. However, his boots are the ultimate giveaway. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 1, 1888
Is Detection a Failure?, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainIs Detection a Failure?, 1888. Punch points out the drawbacks inherent in the footsteps of the policeman being dogged by journalists
The Police and the Public, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel KeeneThe Police and the Public, 1874. A labourer faces the court to make a complaint against the constable standing next to him
Low(e) art and whitewash, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainLow(e) art and whitewash, 1873. Mr Robert Lowe slaps whitewash onto the sturdy figure of a policeman. The British police had been under fire in recent years following various scandals both in London
The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Treason Shop, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill
Bob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainBob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Robert Lowe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, had proposed devaluing the sovereign by one per cent
The Habitual Criminal Cure, 1869. Artist: John TennielThe Habitual Criminal Cure, 1869. This cartoon refers to what might be called an early stop and search. Recently, the Habitual Criminals Act passed through the House of Lords
Prevention Better Than Cure, 1869. Artist: John TennielPrevention Better Than Cure, 1869. The message implicit in this cartoon is that more bobbies on the beat will prevent crime
Pity The Poor Prisoners?, 1868. Artist: Charles Samuel KeenePity The Poor Prisoners?, 1868. A satirical look at the state of the nations prisons in the mid-Victorian period. Here, a group of lower-class prisoners, probably enjoying, (in the view of Mr Punch)
Colonists and Convicts 1864. Artist: John TennielColonists and Convicts, 1864. Australian Colonist says: Now, Mr. Bull! Don t shoot any more of your Rubbish here, or I shall Quarrel
The City Police, 1863. Artist: John TennielThe City Police, 1863. Magog comments: I Say, Brother Gog, They Seem to Think We Ain t No Sort O Use. Here, following the recently highlighted failings of the Citys police force
Might and Mayne, 1858. One of Punchs little illustrations. This one is used to highlight an article telling readers that The country is saved because the police are now going to start drilling
The author of this attack is a delicate little wolf from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47
Portrait of ReneHerault, . n. d. n. d Creator: Pierre DupinPortrait of Rene Herault, .n.d
