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London’s New Police Force

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Sep 29, 202617:18Society & Culture

September 29, 1829. The London Metropolitan Police begin patrols as the city's first modern police force. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship an...

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