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Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Artist: Unknown

Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Artist: Unknown

1-153-136 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Robert Peel, British statesman, arriving at the House of Commons, London, January, 1846. Peel (1788-1850) receives an enthusiastic welcome from onlookers and is being saluted by a member of the London police force which he reformed, and which became known as 'Peelers' or 'Bobbies'.

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