A rare old image of (Yorkshire) 'keepers of the peace' for the 1864 local elections in Whitby, non uniformed ruffians were engaged for their toughness . Their job was to quell riotous behavior and take troublemakers into custody. They were in effect the fore-runners of special constables.

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Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
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