bobbies
91Bob — (oder Bobby), Spitzname der Konstabler in London, den sie dem Reorganisator der englischen Polizei, Sir Robert Peel, verdanken. Der Londoner Mob nannte nämlich. nach diesem die Konstabler zuerst Peelers, später Bobbies (B. ist Abkürzung für… …
92bobby — /bob ee/, n., pl. bobbies. Brit. Informal. a policeman. [1835 45; special use of Bobby, for Sir Robert Peel, who set up the Metropolitan Police system of London in 1828] * * * (as used in expressions) Fischer Bobby Hull Bobby Jones Bobby Orr… …
93London — /lun deuhn/, n. 1. Jack, 1876 1916, U.S. short story writer and novelist. 2. a metropolis in SE England, on the Thames: capital of the United Kingdom. 3. City of, an old city in the central part of the former county of London: the ancient nucleus …
94Scotland Yard — 1. a short street in central London, England: formerly the site of the London police headquarters, which were removed 1890 to a Thames embankment (New Scotland Yard). 2. the metropolitan police of London, esp. the branch engaged in crime… …
95United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …
96Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
97police — 1. noun /pəˈliːs/ a) An organisation granted the legal authority to enforce the law. See usage note. b) Members of the police force. Syn: cobblers, fuzz, pigs, 5 0, popo, heat, filth …
98Chris Steele-Perkins — Christopher Horace Steele Perkins (born 28 July 1947) is a British photographer and member of Magnum Photos, best known for his depiction of Africa, Afghanistan, England, and Japan. Contents 1 Life and career 2 Exhibitions 2.1 Solo …
99Cycle Friendly Awards — Trophies for the winners of the five categories of the 2009 Cycle Friendly Awards The New Zealand Cycle Friendly Awards were devised by the Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) in 2003. The purpose of the awards is to acknowledge and celebrate some of …
100Wiltshire Police — Logo of the Wiltshire Police. Motto Primus et Optimus The First and the B …
