Hawkclose Ltd, Liverpool, 2008
“Hawkclose Ltd Liverpool” burglar alarm, Liverpool • Really blurry, but it’s the only one of these I ever found, so included for the sake of creature completeness. • Spotted: Town centre, […]
Hawk Limited, Bradford, 2014
“Hawk Limited” burglar alarm, Bradford • Nice hawk! I saw quite a lot of these up North. There’s another version here. • Spotted: Ivegate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1, England, 2014 • […]
Hawk Alarms, Southwark, 2012
“Hawk Alarms” burglar alarm, Southwark • Bah, no picture of a hawk! • Spotted: Bermondsey Street, Southwark, London, SE1, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency of Bermondsey and […]
Owl Alarms, Bristol, 2012
“Owl Alarms” burglar alarm, Bristol • Very popular alarm bird – there’s another version of this firm’s bell box here. • Spotted: Baldwin Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1, England, 2012 • Politics: […]
Phoenix Security Systems, Shrewsbury, 2014
“Phoenix Security Systems” burglar alarm, Shrewsbury • I always like mythological creatures on alarms – there’s another good Phoenix here. • Spotted: Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1, England, 2014 • Politics: […]
Cobra, Southwark, 2012
“Cobra” burglar alarm, Southwark • And another Cobra, just its head this time. • Spotted: Druid Street, Southwark, London, SE1, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency of Bermondsey […]
Cobra, Tower Hamlets, 2007
“Cobra” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • Great snake picture on these Cobra alarms, there are a few more here. • Spotted: Redchurch Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E2, England, 2007 • Politics: […]
Bulldog Alarms, Leeds, 2014
“Bulldog Alarms” burglar alarm, Leeds • Now to revisit a few animals. You’ll find more bulldog alarms here. • Spotted: North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2, England, 2014 • Politics: In […]
Wilson Alarms, Derby, 2010
“Wilson Alarms” burglar alarm, Derby • A nice confident bell box which, judging by the hexagonal shadow behind it, looks like it replaced an ADT or Modern. • Spotted: Town […]
Westinghouse Electronics, Hull, 2013
“Westinghouse Electronics” burglar alarm, Kingston upon Hull • I like this, a 1980s-looking “W” made out of some kind of wiring diagram. Westinghouse are a huge firm, but I’ve ths […]
Thorndon Security, Tower Hamlets, 2011
“Thorndon Security” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • Quite an abundant brand – see more here. • Spotted: Dace Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3, England, 2011 • Politics: In the Labour […]
Seton, Camden, 2012
“Seton Security Solutions for a Safe, Secure Workplace” burglar alarm, Camden • One tiny initial as opposed to one big one – a tiny stylized “S”. I think this may […]
Smiths Security, Oxford, 2012
“Smiths Security” burglar alarm, Oxford • Not named after the group sadly. They used to have a more colourful, stripy look – there are some examples here. • Spotted: Pembroke […]
Smith Services Security, Hull, 2013
“Smith Services Security” burglar alarm, Kingston upon Hull • I like this one, there are some great old burglar alarms in Hull. • Spotted: North Church Side, Kingston upon Hull, […]
Shipman Security, Tower Hamlets, 2005
“Shipman Security” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • Newer than yestarday’s Shimpan, and there’s an even newer one here. • Spotted: Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets, London, E1, England, 2005 • Politics: […]
Shipman Security Systems, Southend-on-Sea, 2007
“Shipman Security Systems” burglar alarm, Southend-on-Sea • Old version of a fairly abundant brand. • Spotted: Town centre, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1, England, 2007 • Politics: In the Conservative constituency of […]
State, Hounslow, 2006
“State” burglar alarm, Hounslow • Meant to read “Estate”, maybe. • Spotted: Chiswick Mall, Hounslow, London, W4, England, 2006 • Politics: In the Conservative constituency of Brentford and Isleworth
Security Systems, Westminster, 2010
“Security Systems” burglar alarm, City of Westminster • Art deco feel for this one, the only example I’ve ever found. • Spotted: Rutland Street, City of Westminster, London, SW7, England, […]
Safe Zone, Derby, 2010
“Safe Zone” burglar alarm, Derby • Looked at one way it’s an S, another it’s a Z. Nice logo! • Spotted: Town centre, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, 2010 • Politics: […]
Maxim, Southwark, 2010
“Maxim Burglar Alarm” burglar alarm, Southwark • Fine vintage alarm previously shown here, but not close up. Actually I think the logo is an A in an M, so technically […]
Metropolitan Alarms, Chelsea, 2012
“Metropolitan Alarms” burglar alarm, Kensington and Chelsea • A basement flat alarm, hence viewed from above. There’s a newer one here. • Spotted: Lennox Gardens, Kensington & Chelsea, London, SW3, England, […]
McDougall Systems, Glasgow, 2012
“McDougall Systems” burglar alarm, Glasgow • A big fat M, I like this one. • Spotted: Park Circus, Glasgow, G3, Scotland, 2012 • Politics: In the Labour constituency of Glasgow Central
E Alarms, Liverpool, 2010
“E Alarms” burglar alarm, Liverpool • As in Ebeneezer Goode? • Spotted: Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Labour constituency of Liverpool Riverside
Dominion Security Systems, Falmouth, 2012
“Dominion Security Systems” burglar alarm, Falmouth • Not a big initial, but a very small and decorative “D” (incorporating an S), above the name. • Spotted: Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11, […]
Chubb, Fowey, 2012
“Chubb” burglar alarm, Fowey • Ah, the rare arched Chubb previously known as Westcountry Security. There’s another here, with a worse takeover label. • Spotted: Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23, England, 2012 […]
Chubb Alarm, Hackney, 2006
“Chubb Alarm” burglar alarm, Hackney • I was surprised to find this is the first non-damaged/ non-rusty example of this big C box I’ve shown, though there are plenty more […]
Control Systems, Southwark, 2010
“Control Systems” burglar alarm, Southwark • The red squares make a “C”, see? • Spotted: Abbey Street, Southwark, London, SE1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency of Bermondsey […]
Classic Security Solutions, Tower Hamlets, 2006
“Classic Security Solutions” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • Green alarms […]
Bulldog, Derby, 2010
“Bulldog” burglar alarm, Derby • Great logo, a similar alarm was one of the very first I published (five years ago, ye gods). • Spotted: Town centre, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, […]
Beta Security, Aylesbury, 2010
“Beta Security” burglar alarm, Aylesbury • It’s all Greek to moi. There’s another here. • Spotted: High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Conservative constituency of Aylesbury
Abacus, Richmond upon Thames, 2005
“Abacus” burglar alarm, Richmond upon Thames • A made of an abacus, great. Probably the oldest Abacus I’ve featured, there are others here. • Spotted: Kew Green area, Richmond upon Thames, […]
Autoguard, Stratford-upon-Avon, 2012
“Autoguard Stourbridge” burglar alarm, Stratford-upon-Avon • Makes me think of car alarms. • Spotted: Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Conservative constituency of Stratford-on-Avon
Angel Security Systems, Lambeth, 2012
“Angel Security Systems” burglar alarm, Lambeth • Starting today, some big initials. This one’s brilliant, makes me think of ancient TV show The Saint. Could also be a reference to […]
TH White, Salisbury, 2007
“TH White” burglar alarm, Salisbury • And finally a classic old-style monogram; there’s more info here. • Spotted: Town centre, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1, England, 2007 • Politics: In the Conservative […]
Smart Construction Security, Westminster, 2011
“Smart Construction Security UK Ltd” burglar alarm, City of Westminster […]
Simply Alarming Security, Camden, 2012
“Simply Alarming Security” burglar alarm, Camden • What a great name, and with a home-made monogram too. There’s a less pristine one here. • Spotted: Percy Street, Camden, London, W1, […]
SGD, Bristol, 2011
“SGD” burglar alarm, Bristol • Not so much a monogram as three initials jammed together, but it’s nice. No clue what it stands for, though. • Spotted: Surrey Street, Bristol, […]
Security & Protection Ltd, Lowestoft, 2007
“Security & Protection Ltd” burglar alarm, Lowestoft • Security and […]
Securi-Plex, Sheffield, 2010
“Securi-Plex Integrated Security Systems” burglar alarm, Sheffield • Yet another monogram (sort of). Zzzzz. • Spotted: Victoria Quays, Wharf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Labour […]
OCS, Leeds, 2014
“OCS” burglar alarm, Leeds • I see this chain-like logo quite often, assume it’s a big firm. • Spotted: Hunslet Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10, England, 2014 • Politics: In […]
“MJ Security (UK) Ltd, Tetbury, 2012
“MJ Security (UK) Ltd” burglar alarm, Tetbury • Don’t know if this is the same firm as yesterday’s MJ Security, the logo has similarities. • Spotted: Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, […]
MJ Security System, Southwark, 2010
“MJ Security System Dunstable” burglar alarm, Southwark • This is nice, albeit found in a road some waggish graffiti fiend renamed “Sewer Street”. • Spotted: Arches, Ewer Street, Southwark, London, […]
LAS, Bath, 2011
“LAS” burglar alarm, Bath • AKA Lingfield Alarm Supplies Co Ltd, fact fans. • Spotted: Rivers Street, Bath, Avon, BA1, England, 2011 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency of Bath
JA Security Systems, Bradford, 2014
“JA Security Systems” burglar alarm, Bradford • First and last showing for this home-made looking Bradford monogram. • Spotted: Currer Street, Little Germany, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1, England, 2014 • […]
ISI, Dorking, 2006
“ISI” burglar alarm, Dorking • Because I’m sad, I know this stands for Integrated System Installations, as on the version here. • Spotted: Town centre, Dorking, Surrey, RH4, England, 2006 […]
ID Fire & Security, Bristol, 2012
“ID Fire & Security” burglar alarm, Bristol • Surprise surprise, another burglar alarm from Bristol. About the one millionth on this blog. • Spotted: Union Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1, England, […]
Security Hub UK, Security, 2013
“Security Hub UK Ltd” burglar alarm, Coventry • Monogram combining two Us and a T in the middle. Found in Coventry’s concrete-tastic shopping precinct, the UK’s first such edifice. • […]
Harris & Sandford, Southwark, 2011
“Harris & Sandford Security Limited” burglar alarm, Southwark • This monogram looks like a tyre tread patternl, but peer closely and there’s an H and an S in there. Only […]
Gough & Kelly, Leeds, 2014
“Gough & Kelly” burglar alarm, Leeds • Ah, a proper graphic-designered monogram. Quite nice. • Spotted: Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11, England, 2014 • Politics: In the Labour constituency […]
GC, Old Coulsdon, 2010
“GC” burglar alarm, Old Coulsdon • Think this says CG, though it could be GG. No other info known. • Spotted: Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5, England, 2010 • […]
Gardner Security, Chichester, 2009
“Gardner Security Chichester” burglar alarm, Chichester • Liking the wonky hand-drawn computer font. Don’t know if it’s the same firm as this. • Spotted: Town centre, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19, England, […]
GA Gard Alarm, Derby, 2010
“GA Gard Alarm” burglar alarm, Derby • The logo font’s called Avant Garde, by the way. • Spotted: Town centre, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Labour […]
GA, Westminster, 2004
“GA” burglar alarm, City of Westminster • No name, but thanks to the logo I know it’s Guardian Alarm like this one. • Spotted: Victoria Arcade, City of Westminster, London, SW1, […]
G&B Security Ltd, Southwark, 2011
“G&B Security Ltd” burglar alarm, Southwark • Skinnier version of yesterday’s monogram. • Spotted: Brockham Street, Southwark, London, SE1, England, 2011 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency of Bermondsey […]
G&B Security Ltd, Camden, 2012
“G&B Security Ltd” burglar alarm, Camden • Giant oval monogram, pretty impressive. • Spotted: Branch Hill, Camden, London, NW3, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Labour constituency of Hampstead and […]
DeValiant, Tower Hamlets, 2012
“DeValiant Security Services” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • Sounds like a 1960s TV detective (a la Adam Adamant), or maybe just Div with the “i”missed out. • Spotted: The Oval, […]
CK Group Security, Birmingham, 2013
“CK Group Security” burglar alarm, Birmingham • Another hand-drawn looking monogram: I always like these awkward ones. • Spotted: Branston Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18, England, 2013 • Politics: In the […]
CAS Security Group PLC, Camden, 20004
“CAS Security Group PLC” burglar alarm, Camden • This is really random, I’m not even sure if it’s a monogram: it looks like a beaky face, but also like a […]
Carroll Security Group, Tower Hamlets, 2012
“Carroll Security Group” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • This is actually a clever monogram, the C making part of the S – there are other versions here. • Spotted: Clare Street, […]
Bates Alarms, Camden, 2012
“Bates Alarms” burglar alarm, Camden • Monogram with a letter B and an A joined together – there’s an older one here. • Spotted: Kings Cross Road, Camden, London, WC1, England, 2012 […]
ADT, Hackney, 2006
“ADT” burglar alarm, Hackney • Now for some monograms, ie the easy logo solution of joining initials together in various arty / random ways. Here’s a pretty famous one – […]
Universal, Westminster, 2012
“Universal” burglar alarm, City of Westminster • And my final geographic alarm encompasses the whole universe. • Spotted: Great Portland Street, City of Westminster, London, W1, England, 2012 • Politics: In […]
Atlas Alarms, Manchester, 2010
“Atlas Alarms” burglar alarm, Manchester • As opposed to Alas Alarms. • Spotted: Canal Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Labour constituency of Manchester Central
TTS Security, Margate, 2012
“TTS Security” burglar alarm, Margate • I think that’s a tiny world globe in the triangle, though it could be an eye, or just some random ovals. • Spotted: Lombard Street, […]
Globe Alarms, Bradford, 2014
“Globe Alarms” burglar alarm, Bradford • Recalling the empire, a giant map of Britain surmounting a tiny world globe. Is it just me, or does that map look like the silhouette of […]
Euro Alarms Ltd, Camden, 2004
“Euro Alarms Ltd” burglar alarm, Camden • Now we’re going international with a bell box unlikely to gain Ukip support. I really like this logo, don’t kow why I never featured it […]
Britannia, Westminster, 2012
“Britannia” burglar alarm, City of Westminster • I prefer Britannia alarms that have union jacks or actual figures of Britannia on, like this one (which combines both). • Spotted: Great Peter […]
UK Security, Glasgow, 2012
“UK Security” burglar alarm, Glasgow • Oh the irony. Not only is this UK alarm in Scotland, it guards the grounds of famed Caledonian football team Celtic FC. The pic […]
National Security Systems, Westminster, 2012
“National Security Systems” burglar alarm, City of Westminster • Now moving from locally named alarms to nationally named ones, in this case literally. • Spotted: Wells Street, City of Westminster, London, […]
HCW Security, Camden, 2004
“HCW Security” burglar alarm, Camden • Here’s another alarm featuring a GB map, in this case excising Wales. • Spotted: Covent Garden area, Camden, London, WC2, England, 2004 • Politics: In […]
CSS, Hackney, 2006
“CSS” burglar alarm, Hackney • I often see these generic alarms featuring a portion of Britain. I guess it’s a standard design people apply their firm’s name to (in this […]
Tamar Security, Exeter, 2013
“Tamar Security” burglar alarm, Exeter • Tamar as in the river, not the biblical matriarch. I prefer the Tamar alarm with a picture of the bridge on, as shown here. • […]
Brook Security, Shrewsbury, 2014
“Brook Security Shrewsbury” burglar alarm, Shrewsbury • I realise Brook refers to a name rather than a babbling stream, but it still sounds geographical. Very odd logo, I have no idea […]
South Coast Security Systems, Brighton, 2010
“South Coast Security Systems” burglar alarm, Brighton • At least this one defines the coast it’s on. • Spotted: Surrey Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Green […]
Coastal Security Thanet, Canterbury, 2013
“Coastal Security Thanet” burglar alarm, Canterbury • Given we live on an island, Coastal’s a popular name. This one’s from Thanet in Kent, and at least shows some water. • Spotted: Palace […]
Coastal Security, York, 2011
“Coastal Security” burglar alarm, York • Now on to bodies of water as opposed to actual places. This object looks like it’s been festering in Davy Jones’ locker for many a […]
Fowey Systems, Fowey, 2012
“Fowey Systems” burglar alarm, Fowey • Yet another example of the boringness of geographic sounders. • Spotted: Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency […]
Property Protection Bodmin, Newquay, 2012
“Property Protection Bodmin” burglar alarm, Newquay • An oldie from Bodmin in Cornwall, home of dubious panther sightings. • Spotted: Central Square, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency […]
Stroud Alarms, Bristol, 2012
“Stroud Alarms” burglar alarm, Bristol • Most of these sounders named after geographical areas seem to have incredibly generic designs. • Spotted: Queen Square, Bristol, Avon, BS1, England, 2012 • Politics: […]
Cirencester Intruder Alarms, Marlborough, 2007
“Cirencester Intruder Alarms” burglar alarm, Marlborough • I’ve already shown […]
Bath & West Security, Bristol, 2011
“Bath & West Security” burglar alarm, Bristol • A newer version of yesterday’s boring sounder. • Spotted: Queen’s Road, Bristol, Avon, BS8, England, 2011 • Politics: In the Liberal Democrat constituency […]
Bath & West Security, Bath, 2011
“Bath & West Security” burglar alarm, Bath • Hmm, my entries for these geographical alarms are rather grumpy. Here’s a boring one from Bath. • Spotted: Alfred Street, Bath, Avon, BA1, England, […]
Westcountry Security, Camden, 2012
“Westcountry Security” burglar alarm, Camden • Far from home: Camden isn’t even in West London, let alone the West Country. I also do’t understand what the Omega-type logo has to […]
AW Alarms Erith, Lambeth, 2010
“AW Alarms Erith” burglar alarm, Lambeth • Erith being a rather bleak little town on the Kent side of the Thames estuary. • Spotted: Lower Marsh, Lambeth, London, SE1, England, 2010 […]
London East Security Centre, Newham, 2002
“London East Security Centre” burglar alarm, Newham • This ranged-left logo is either completely random, or a nice bit of Swiss Modernism-influenced typography. I suspect the latter, as it looks quite considered. […]
1st London Security, Southwark, 2012
“1st London Security” burglar alarm, Southwark • A circular alarm with a design that makes it look like a delta, quite odd. • Spotted: Druid Street, Southwark, London, SE1, England, 2012 […]
Sound Alarms Wickford, Tower Hamlets, 2004
“Sound Alarms Wickford” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • Another from Essex, Wicklow being a bit further south than yesterday’s Chelmsford firm. • Spotted: Assam Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1, England, 2004 • […]
Thorndon Chelmsford, Hackney, 2004
“Thorndon Chelmsford” burglar alarm, Hackney • Chelmsford’s in Essex, don’t you know. You see quite a lot of their alarms around in east London. • Spotted: Broadway Market, Hackney, London, E8, […]
Welwyn Garden Alarms, Tower Hamlets, 2012
“Welwyn Garden Alarms” burglar alarm, Tower Hamlets • What a fine and fancy logo! I really like this. • Spotted: Hackney Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2, England, 2012 • Politics: In […]
Herts Security Systems, St Albans, 2010
“Herts Security Systems” burglar alarm, St Albans • Probably pronounced “hearts”. Stupid name for a county, anyway. • Spotted: Town centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the […]
Southern Intruder Systems, East Grinstead, 2004
“Southern Intruder Systems” burglar alarm, East Grinstead • Now heading […]
Felixtowe Alarms, City of Westminster, 2012
“Felixtowe Alarms” burglar alarm, City of Westminster • Suffolk town found in London street. • Spotted: Brewer Street, City of Westminster, London, W1, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Conservative constituency […]
Broadland Security Alarms, Lowestoft, 2007
“Broadland Security Alarms Lowestoft” burglar alarm, Lowestoft • About as far east as you can get in the UK without swimming. (That’s a fact – see Wikipedia.) • Spotted: Town centre, […]
Norwich Union, Westminster, 2007
“Norwich Union” burglar alarm, City of Westminster • Aha, Norwich Union as was, a vast insurer founded in 1797 and based in Norwich (the logo’s a stylised spire). In 2009 became Aviva, […]
Anglian, Thetford, 2006
“Anglian Burglar Alarms” burglar alarm, Thetford • Actually I’ve never been to Thetford, a friend took this photo. I’m reliably informed it’s boring. • Spotted: Town centre, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24, […]
Eastern Security, Southwark, 2012
“Eastern Security” burglar alarm, Southwark • Now for the east. This one’s bonkers, what has Tutankhamen (if it is he) got to do with anything? I guess Egypt’s east of […]
Midland Security Systems, Lowestoft, 2007
“Midland Security Systems” burglar alarm, Lowestoft • And another Midland alarm (though not actually found in the midlands), to make up for having ignored them for so long. • Spotted: Town […]
Midland Security Systems, Rugby, 2011
“Midland Security Systems” burglar alarm, Rugby • These are quite common, but I’ve never featured one before. • Spotted: Market Place, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21, England, 2011 • Politics: In the Conservative […]
Direct Security Systems, Bridgnorth, 2014
“Direct Security Systems (Midlands) Limited” burglar alarm, Bridgnorth • Now into the Midlands, with a square bellbox so typical of the area. • Spotted: West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16, England, […]
Burglar Alarm Britain 