Statue of Robert Peel, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Robert Peel founded the Police Force when Home Secretary in 1822-27 and 1828-30; in 1829 he introduced Roman Catholic emancipation and was Prime Minister 1834-35 and 1841-46. He fell from office in 1846 after repealing the Corn Laws and died in 1850.

Location

West Yorkshire Leeds

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

monument remembrance memorial crime social welfare police statue Victorian (1837 - 1901)