Bow Street Runners Flashcards
When was the bow street runners founded and who by
1750 established by Henry fielding however he later died in 1754 so his blind brother John fielding took over.
What year did John fielding forge the horse patrol
1763
What did horse patrol do
Guarded roads
How much were the bow street runners payed
1 Guinea week
What did the bow street runners carry for a symbol of authority
Silver topped staff
What did the foot patrol target
Targeted street crime
What did the horse patrol target
Highwaymen
Which patrols were the first ever to wear uniform
Horse patrol and foot patrol. They had a bright red waistcoat warning them the nickname robin redbreasts.
What were the horse patrol and foot patrol armed with
Armed with pistols a cutlass and truncheon. This indicated policing could be very effective
Was the 1763 horse patrol a success
Ues
What century were bow street runners introduced
17th century
What century was watchmen, JPs and Constables?
15th and 16th century
