Bank Holiday Britain

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

“can you justify paying hundreds of pounds over the odds because a top designer has had his or her name sewn on the label?”
source: ThisIsMoney.co.uk

photo by Tony Black

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“Open retail spaces – where numerous customers move in and out – provide a perfect hunting ground for shoplifters, whether they are professionals or novices.”
source: MW Security

North Bridge, Edinburgh

“There is a feeling among criminals that nothing really happens if you steal from shops.”
source: The Association of Convenience Stores

Cowgate, Edinburgh

“Under the 1981 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act, forging coins carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.”
source: The Independent

Public toilets, Hitchin Market, Hitchin

Winston Churchill, on hearing that a Tory MP had been caught in flagrante with a guardsman in St James’s Park, riposted: “On one of the coldest nights of the year? Makes you proud to be British.”
source: The Times

photo by Sam Oakley

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

“shelters in areas with high levels of anti social behaviour and violence against the person are more susceptible to bus shelter damage … Two key factors in the occurrence of bus shelter damage appear to be lack of capable guardianships and the presence of youths”
source: The Geography of Bus Shelter Damage

Oxford Street, London

“The Special Constabulary is a force of trained volunteers who work with and support their local police … Once they have completed their training, they have the same powers as regular officers and wear a similar uniform.”
source: Could You? Police

Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London

“If you suspect someone of being a benefit thief, please complete as much of this form as you can. Do not worry if you don’t know the answers to some of the questions … Please make sure that you are not being watched while you are filling in this form to keep the information you give as confidential as possible.”
source: Department for Work and Pensions

photo by Sam Oakley

Crimewatch, BBC1

“Register for our newsletter to keep up to date with latest developments. You’ll also be the first to hear about new cases and exclusive footage.”
source: Crimewatch

“Since almost our entire bondage range is handcrafted and made of high quality leather you can always expect to get the very best quality hoods from Bondara.”
source: Bondara

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

“Unlike a windscreen, in most cases, if a rear window is damaged it will need to be replaced.”
source: Autoglass