Photographers on the Front Line

Arthur Cross and Fred Tibbs were City of London Police Constables and keen amateur photographers during the Second World War. They were given photographic duties alongside their police work. Come along to this Archives in Focus to see the original photographs from this important collection.

This document viewing event complements our current exhibition, London in the Second World War, on show from 24 February 2025 until 19 February 2026.

See our London in the Second World War events collection for more events related to our exhibition.

Please note: this takes place in person only, and is a repeat of an event on 2 May 2025.

The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city. You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station. More details on our Getting to The London Archives.