L Aw Collection (#35)

Treadmill / Coldbath Field
Prisoners working at the treadmill and others exercising in the vagrants prison, Coldbath Fields. The first treadmill was installed in Brixton Prison in 1817

An Arrest in New York
A man is arrested in New York and led through the streets by a policeman to the station

Ussr Police / Okhrana 1934
Secrets of the Okhrana - the pre-revolutionary secret police

Spanish Night Watchman
A card given out by a Spanish night watchman, which shows how he helps to keep the public safe. He hopes that this piece of publicity with earn him a Christmas box

Paris Police / Entertainer
The Paris police arrest a group of gypsey street entertainers and quickly regret their action as chaos ensues

Paris Police Raid / 1925
The Paris police raid a cafe near Les Halles and uncover many undesirables

Police / Watchmen / 1804
The night watchmen on his rounds. At the time, the night watchmen were the only public policing body in London

Police / Watchmen / 1819
The night watchmen on his rounds neglets to see two men making their escape over a wall. At the time, the night watchmen were the only public policing body in London

Police / Watchmen / 1808
The watchmen Getting ready for their shift at Marylebone Watch-house, London. At the time, the night watchmen were the only public policing body in London

Police / Traffic Duty
A policeman directs the London traffic

Unemployed Crowd / Downing
The police try to control a crowd of unemployed people in Downing Street

Identification Parade
A fearless little girl picks out a man in an identification parade

Policeman Uses Telephone
A policeman using a telephone pillar

Policeman (Petherick)
London characters: the POLICEMAN, friend to the well- behaved, foe to the miscreant, protector of the peaceful, upholder of law and order

Loitering Boy / Policeman
A policeman approaches a young man in the street and asks him why he is loitering. He claims he is waiting for " the young gal wot I pays my attention to"

Zealous Policeman / C1830
A zealous policeman physically apprehends a suspect right outside the police station

Loitering Woman / Police
A policeman approaches a loitering woman in a pink dress and green bonnet, who declares she is waiting for her fiance

Police / Friendly Copper
A kindly policeman takes care of two young street children. He carries the youngest in his arms

Mother in Law / Moloch
A French bell-mere (mother-in- law) depicted as a knife- wielding old misery surrounded by cactuses

Guides / Guide Law C1918
A demure girl guide sits reading a book

Oakum Shed / Prison / 1874
Inmates are supervised as they pick oakum

Policemen W / Suitcases
A large group of uniformed policemen walk along an unidentified street carrying suitcases, perhaps before a training session

Parrot Lays down Law
The parrot lays down the law to a mixed group of animals

Chaucer, Man of Law
The Man of Law gesturing

Policewomen 1940S
A woman asks two policewomen for assistance

Edward VII and Family
EDWARD VII with his wife, Alexandra, his son George (later George V) and his daughter-in-law Mary. All wear their very best clothes for some state occasion

French Agent De Police
A French agent de police politely encourages a member of the public to move along, there !

Stray Taken in Custody
A stray mongrel is taken into custody by a policeman

Stray Dog on Course
A policeman rescues a dog running loose on a race-course during a racing meeting

French Muzzles
You have a chien whos liable to bite ? eh bien, a museliere is what he must wear by day and by night

Sawing a Tree
A pair of fellers saw into the base of a tree. The law states they must cut not more than 6 inches from the ground so as to get as much timber as possible from each tree

Phrenology / Spurzheim
Dr J C Spurzheim, depicted with a diversity of human types (Bruyeres was Spurzheims son-in-law)

Nightingale & Verney
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE - in later years with her brother-in-law, Lord Verney

Law / Judges / Assize Judges
Assize Judges in Procession in Lincoln Cathedral on Assize Sunday

Charity / Workhouse / Shoes
Shoemaking instruction at a Poor Law Institution

Naval Court Martial
A COURT MARTIAL Captain Thrupp and his officers of the Megaera are exonerated from blame after a court martial on board the Duke of Wellington

Comic Policeman / 6 Am
Till six o clock in the morning - a popular song featuring late-night revellers and a tolerant guardian of the law

Roman Censor
A Roman CENSOR - a public magistrate - adjudicates in a dispute

Roman Lictor
A Roman LICTOR : the fasces - an axe within a bundle of sticks - is the symbol of his authority

Law / Trial by Ordeal / Emma
Emma ( - 1052) aka Aelfgifu, widow of Cnut, proves her innocence by walking over red-hot plow- shares. Tried by Ordeal at Winchester

Samaritans, Book of Law
Samaritans of Nablouse reading the Book of the Law

Prisons / Fleet
Debtors grate

Night Watchman
DER NACHTWACHTER A German night-watch patrols the streets, armed with a pike and carrying a horn with which to summon help if required (his dog is already helping)

Wandsworth Prison / Mayhew
Prisoners turning out after dinner in the Surrey house of correction, part of Wandsworth Prison. Note that the prisoners are wearing masks

Fleet Prison Courtyard
Prisoners in the courtyard exercising and playing racquets

Moses and Tablets
He returns from Mount Sinai, carrying the tables of the law which God has just given him, to find the Israelites worshipping a golden calf

A Debtors Prison
The Primrose family join their father when he is thrown into a debtors prison by the evil Squire Thornhill

No Match for a Gun
An unequal match The truncheon is no match for the gun. A brave policeman attempts to disarm a burgler who threatens him with a gun

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From the historic halls of Middle Temple to the bustling streets of London, 'l aw' encompasses a world of justice and order. Barristers are called to Bar at the prestigious Middle Temple Hall, their dedication shining through in every case they handle. In County Durham, Shotley Bridge General Hospital stands as a symbol of compassion and care within the realm of law enforcement. Even amidst snow-covered streets, a Police Public Call Box remains an iconic sight in London, reminding us that law enforcement is always ready to serve and protect. A stoic police officer patrols these very streets, ensuring safety for all. Step back in time to 1828 with a glimpse into a courtroom scene - where justice was sought and verdicts were delivered. Cid Officers take on yet another role as dockers, showcasing their versatility within the field. The Scales of Justice loom above the Old Bailey Law Courts in Inns of Court, London - an enduring symbol representing fairness and impartiality. H. M Prison in Peterhead serves as a reminder that even those who break the law must face consequences. A barrister swings into action with eloquence and expertise inside courtrooms across England. Meanwhile, echoes from Amsterdam's Night Watch remind us that maintaining order is not limited by borders or boundaries. Inscribed upon Carta Magna (1212), England's ancient manuscript holds principles that still guide our legal system today. And let us not forget the brave suffragette practicing Ju-Jitsu - fighting for equality within society while navigating through legal challenges. 'L aw' weaves together tales from various corners: history collides with modernity; duty intertwines with passion; rights meet responsibilities, and is an intricate tapestry that binds societies together under one common goal – justice.