Sir Robert Peel
Sir Robert Peel (1788 - 1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism and Free Trade vs Protectionism, but is probably best remembered for organising the London Police Force in the 1820's. For a long time, British policemen were nicknamed Peelers or Bobbies in reference to Robert Peel
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45400076
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3674px x 4770px
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustrated London News. 1800. . By J. W. Cook.. Image digitally colourised using AI
Date
1800
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