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Bow Street Police Museum

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Bow Street Police Museum is located in the City of Westminster and is housed in a building that dates back to the 18th century, originally associated with the Bow Street Runners, an early form of policing in London. It is important as it provides insight into the origins of modern policing in England and is connected to figures such as Henry Fielding and his brother John, who established the first police force in 1749.

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