Gresham College Lectures
Gresham College has been providing free public lectures since 1597, making us London's oldest higher education institution. This podcast offers our recorded lectures that are free to access from the Gresham College website, or our YouTube channel.
Gresham College Lectures
Protecting London: The work of the Metropolitan Police Marine Support Unit
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The Marine Support Unit plays a major part in keeping London safe and secure. Dating back to 1839 with a small collection of rowing boats, it is considered the first preventative police force in England. Today it controls 35 miles of the Thames, between Hampton Court and Dartford Creek, as well...