The Royal Botanic Gardens Constabulary

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The Royal Botanic Gardens Constabulary was established in 1845. The constables were either part-time gardeners or Crimean War pensioners. By 1859 the service officially comprised one policeman, three unifromed constables and two gatekeepers. William Thiselton Dyer is the white-haired officer carrying can in the centre; Director of Kew from 1885-1905
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Media ID 10645320
Date: 12th February 2015
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Job Title: Kew Library
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Associated Categories: History
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