R.Stokes, the last of the old 'Charleys' or night watchmen, predecessors of the 'Peelers'. Seen dressed in a thick overcoat with attached capes, he wears a sword and carries a constable's staff, rattle and a tin and horn lantern. The brick night watchman's box, behind him, was surmounted by a bell and located outside No.160 Brixton Road.
Details |
Collection: | Warwick |
Image type: | Photograph |
Artist: | |
Ref: | 01801 |
Identifier: | SP19/567/NOR.21 |
Date: | c.1865 |
#1850 - 1875 #BRIXTON #LAW AND ORDER #People #Photograph #Warwick