The History of the London Pollca In 1700 London had no policemen aus. A few men erected the city streets at night, Many people were poor and there were so many thieves who stale money in the streets thatpeople stayed in their homes as much as possiblem 1750. Henry Flelding started to pay a group of people to stop thieves. They were likepolicemen and were called "Bow Street Runners because they worked near Bow Street.Fifty years later, there were 120 Bow Street Runners, but London had become very big andneeded more policemen. In 1829. the first London Police Force was started win 3000 officersMost of the men worked on foot, but a few rode horses.Today, London police are quite wel paid and for the few policie orrcers who s ride horses, the pay is even better than for the othersAnswer the questions1. Why did people stay in their homes as much as possible? [11EEN2 How did Bow Street Runners get their name? 10​