Bobby | Definition, History, Duties, & Facts | Britannica
WEBBobby, slang term for a member of London’s Metropolitan Police. The name is derived from that of Sir Robert Peel, who as home secretary established the force in 1829. Bobbies do not carry guns and are tasked with preventing crime.
Why are British police officers called “Bobbies”? - HISTORY
WEBDec 10, 2014 · In London, the policemen were so identified with the politician who created them that they were referred to as “Peelers” or—more memorably—“Bobbies,” after the popular nickname for Robert.
Piano Entertainer London Bobby
WEBJun 14, 2016 · English, Irish and Scottish Music Hall Pub Style music and comedy. What is available now. Tracks for download. Repertoire Dixieland Jazz. Magic Show Grandpa Bobby Magic Act for children or adults. Forty minutes of laughter, music and magic. Pictures. Then... London Bobby gets a Gold Record for sales of "Pub Party".
Robert Peel and the British Bobby: The Original Police Force
WEBFeb 14, 2023 · Sir Robert Peel, Home Secretary in 1829, needed a new way to tackle London crime. His response was the first police force in the world, and the British Bobby.
Custodian helmet - Wikipedia
WEBFirst used by the Metropolitan Police in London in 1863, the BBC labelled the custodian helmet a "symbol of British law enforcement". [2] They are worn by male constables and sergeants on foot patrol. [3] A cultural icon, it has featured in films, TV series and other media involving British police. [2]
Bobby London - Wikipedia
WEBBobby London. Robert London (born June 29, 1950) is an American underground comix and mainstream comics artist. His style evokes the work of early American cartoonists like George Herriman and Elzie Crisler Segar.
Julie London - Wikipedia
WEBLondon and second husband Bobby Troup in character in season one of Emergency! London remained close with ex-husband Jack Webb, and in 1972, he cast her and Troup in his television series Emergency!, of which he was executive producer. London played Dixie McCall, and Troup was cast as emergency-room physician Dr. Joe Early.
LONDON BOBBY - 1215.org
WEBLondon Bobby. A lesson lost in America. In 1829 the Greater London area had big crime problem. The powers-that-be recognized the severity of the problem, which was so bad that an armed cop could not safely enter there. He'd quickly get shot.
BIOGRAPHY, Robert Smith - London Bobby
WEBLondon Bobby was the choice every July for 15 years. When Churchill's opened in Waikiki, London Bobby was the headline act there for three years. At Expo '86 he was selected for a six-month engagement at the British Pavilion where he entertained princes and politicians from everywhere.
Bobby Jain’s hedge fund continues hiring spree as headcount hits …
WEB4 days ago · Bobby Jain’s multi-billion dollar hedge fund Jain Global has continued its hiring spree despite a dip in performance since its July launch. Jain Global, which debuted on 1 July with $5.3bn in capital, now has roughly 250 employees, up from 150 in May, according to people familiar with the matter. Subscribe.
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