For those who’d like to learn more about the history of women in policing, this Police History Society publication that tells hair personal stories is available from a variety of outlets #InternationalWomensDay2026
On #InternationalWomensDay2026, for those women who have served policing in a wide variety of roles, from the 'petty constables' of the earliest days, through to attested police officers, Women's Auxiliary Police Service, matrons, police staff and many more.
Wishing all of our followers a merry and peaceful Christmas!
Two wax seal impressions sealing a piece of pink ribbon to a square of brown card. At the top of the card is typed 'SEAL OF THE TRANSVAAL GOVERNMENT WHICH WAS PUT ON THE SAFE IN THIS OFFICE CONTAINING THE CULLINAN DIAMOND PRESENTED TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING BY THE PEOPLE OF THE TRANSVAAL. THE DIAMOND WAS STORED HERE FOR THREE MONTHS. 28/1/8'. This relates to the Cullinan Diamond, discovered by the colonial Transvaal Company in South Africa in 1905 and shipped to London. It is both on show in the in-person #CM150 exhibition in our gallery and on our Bloomberg Connects guide - the only object in the exhibition to relate to crime prevention and not a crime! Having failed to find a buyer for the diamond, the Company gave it to King Edward VII as a birthday gift. When he got it out of the safe at New Scotland Yard, he had it cut down in Amsterdam (with a whole Royal Navy ship sailing there as a decoy). It produced nine major diamonds, of which two are now in the Sovereign's Sceptre and Imperial State Crown in the Crown Jewels.
Available in over 50 other languages besides UK/US English, our new Bloomberg Connects guide (tinyurl.com/mtn6yzrr or via their app) has already been accessed by nearly 400 people. It is due to be in use in our gallery space from January 2026 onwards. #Museum30 #achievement
History in the making - the passing of London’s Royal Parks Police #policehistory
(Screen-grabbed from ‘the other place’ as they don’t seem to have an account on here).
And onto our final presentation of the day. Dr Clare Smith on the history of the Metropolitan Police Crime Museum #PHSConference2025
As the afternoon progresses a talk on the German Volkspolizei (the People’s Police) - given by Dr Christopher Toenjes who is currently in the USA - all via the wonders of technology #PHSConference2025
After a look at policing in the City of London during WWII and the experiences of some of its officers, it’s now time for Professor Rob Green and a look at historic cases and the use of DNA - currently examining the conviction of the A6 murderer, James Hanratty and OJ Simpson #PHSConference2025
Our first speaker is up! Mike Simmons - exploring the link between the murder of J F Kennedy and a murder in Florida #PHSConference2025
And this year’s Police History Society Conference - one that marks the Society’s 40th anniversary- is off.The morning has started with our AGM and distribution of this year’s Journal #PHSConference2025
With delegates gathering this evening at Police Federation headquarters at Leatherhead, this year’s Police History Society Conference is getting underway! We’ll be commenting on tomorrow’s talks during the day so be sure to check in! #PHSConf2025 #policehistory
This year's edition is themed around Police #Museums. We have a story of the Crime Museum, about @mpsheritage.bsky.social, a look in the National Emergency Services Museum, and the Kent Police museum.
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The Police History Society is delighted to preview the front cover of this year's Journal which will be landing slightly earlier than normal this year, due to conference being earlier.
This year marks our 40th anniversary, so we are celebrating our ruby anniversary with a change of cover colour.
Seven Talbot two-seater touring cars introduced to Norfolk in 1939. Stationed through the county they were used for general police duties and mobile patrol #policehistory
Only a month til this year’s Police History Society Conference, so still time to book if you’re quick!Includes talks on policing in America and Germany, the impact of WWII on @citypolice.bsky.social and @mpsheritage.bsky.social on 150 years of the Crime Museum www.policehistorysociety.com/conference
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The Police History Society Conference is taking place this year from 24-26 October at Police Federation HQ in Leatherhead, Surrey. Booking is open. Members and non-members welcome. Full details www.policehistorysociety.com/conference #policehistory #policehistorysociety
A special edition of the journal ‘Policing and Society’ - online and free to access - is now available. Curated by @polhissoc1985.bsky.social member Dr Mary Fraser, it contains lots of interesting articles by PHS members. Get your copy here! #policehistory www.tandfonline.com/toc/gpas20/3...
Calling all Blueskyers! Welcome to the world of #policehistory. To find out more about the Police History Society our website link is in the bio - or come along to our Conference this October at Leatherhead, Surrey. Booking now open! www.policehistorysociety.com/conference #history #conference
