Bow Street

Proper noun

Meaning

A street in London WC2, England, of Bow Street Runner fame (OS grid ref TQ3081).

A village near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales, possibly named after the London street (OS grid ref SN6284).

Examples

Colquhoun's utilitarian approach to the problem – using a cost-benefit argument to obtain support from businesses standing to benefit – allowed him to achieve what Henry and John Fielding failed for their Bow Street detectives. Source: Internet

During the 18th century, London was dogged by crime, and the Bow Street Runners were established in 1750 as a professional police force. Source: Internet

The 59 room hotel The Guardsman opened in Westminster last week while US brand Nomad is planning to launch its first London offshoot in the former Bow Street Magistrates Court before the end of the year. Source: Internet

Models walked the runway in Boston last week in preparation for Memorial Day with patriotic looks and accessories debuted by fashion designer Lyndsey Tia, who manufactures her clothing and accessories in Everett on Bow Street. Source: Internet

John Fielding, despite being blind by then, succeeded his older brother as chief magistrate, becoming known as the "Blind Beak of Bow Street" for his ability to recognise criminals by their voices alone. citation. Source: Internet

Unlike the stipendiary system at Bow Street, the river police were full-time, salaried officers prohibited from taking private fees. Source: Internet

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