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Black plaque № 56334

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The High Constables of Edinburgh Instituted 1611 In 1611 the Privy Council of King Hames VI ordered the Burgh to appoint constables to impose law and order on the streets of Edinburgh. This function was taken over by a regular police force in 1805. To this day the Society of High Constables of Edinburgh acts as a ceremonial bodyguard to The Lord Provost and Council of the City. This plaque was erected by the City in celebration of 400 years of service by the High Constables.

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