Title
A Peeler or Police Officer circa 1845.
Caption
A Peeler or Police Officer circa 1845. The Police Act 1829 of Parliament introduced by Sir Robert Peel established the Metropolitan Police of London; replacing the system of watchmen. The police were called peelers
Date
1845
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A14_103
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,5Mb) / 13,3in x 17,5in / 3990 x 5257 (300dpi)