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Handbill for 'Peel's Police' [Library reference: MS.42523].
Sir Robert Peel established the first modern British police force and the policemen were often known as 'Bobbies' or 'Peelers'.
Handbill for 'Peel's Police' [Library reference: MS.42523].
Sir Robert Peel established the first modern British police force and the policemen were often known as 'Bobbies' or 'Peelers'.