THE RIVER BEAT The Story of London's River Police since 1798

Hardback. Foreword by Sir Paul Condon QPM. The history of the River Police, the first modern police force in this country, began with rioting, shots and a death. But it helped reform a chaotic and lawless Port of London, which in its heyday saw thousands of ships in a week. Those days are gone, but the policing has continued, and Thames Division celebrated 200 years in 1998. Part I The Marine Police (1798-1839); Part II Thames Division (1839-1998). Illus., Appendices (Roll of Honour, Divisional Chief Officers, Further Reading) + Index. 144pp. 4to h/back. F. in Nr. F. dw. which has signs of small price label removal to fr. cover. (see image)