St. Marylebone: Local Police Reform in London, 1755-1829

Historians of London police reform have been unfair in their characterizations of the decentralized parochial watch system that existed before 1829. Examining the situation in St. Marylebone in 1832 shows that the parochial system was not always synonymous with inept, corrupt policing.

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Published in:The Historian (Kingston) 1989-05, Vol.51 (3), p.446-466
Main Author: Reynolds, Elaine A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
England
History
History instruction
House of Hanover, 1714-1901
Larceny
Law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies
Law enforcement officers
Local government
Magistrates
Parishes
Parliaments
Police
Police corruption
Police officers
Police services
Property crimes
Reforms
Urban areas
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Summary:Historians of London police reform have been unfair in their characterizations of the decentralized parochial watch system that existed before 1829. Examining the situation in St. Marylebone in 1832 shows that the parochial system was not always synonymous with inept, corrupt policing.
ISSN:0018-2370
1540-6563
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-6563.1989.tb01271.x