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Police history. |
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Old Scotland Yard, the site of Metropolitan Police headquarters until 1890 |
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A "Charlie". The "Charlies" were nightwatchmen, chosen by the local authorities, and existed in the 18th and early 19th centuries. |
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The present day London Metropolitan Police dates from 1829 and were formed by Sir Robert Peel. This is a picture of a "Peeler" as they were known, about 1850. |
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Peeler |
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Peeler |
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