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Put together as reading for our members during the 2021 lockdown, this collection of 7 essays gives a unique insight into the trials, tribulations and successes of Sir Robert during his time as Home Secretary and then Prime Minister.

Name Type Size Last Modified
Chapter 1- Robert Peel becomes Home Secretary
Chapter_1_17th_Jan.docx
MS Office Document 18 kb 21/12/25
Chapter 2- Prison and law reform
Chapter_2-_prison_reform.docx
MS Office Document 20 kb 22/12/25
Chapter 3- Did we need a police force?
Chapter_3-Did_we_need_a_Police_Force.docx
MS Office Document 18 kb 21/12/25
Chapter 4- Forming the Metropolitan Police
Chapter_4-Forming_the_Met_Police.docx
MS Office Document 20 kb 21/12/25
Chapter 5- The Roman Catholic problem
Chapter_5-_Roman_Catholic_problem.docx
MS Office Document 19 kb 21/12/25
Chapter 6- Prime Minister at last
Chapter_6-_Prime_minister_at_last.docx
MS Office Document 22 kb 21/12/25
Chapter 7- Prime Minister again, but a sad ending
Chapter_7-_Prime_Minister_again.docx
MS Office Document 24 kb 21/12/25

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