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An expression to describe a small group with pretence to a much greater authority than they have in reality arose from a trio of 19th century Londoners associated with a particular street. What was their employ?

Just a guess, but could it be Bow Street Runners?

Could it be "barrow boy"?

I think the Bow Street Runners were founded in the 18th Century.

Baker Street Irregulars - the kids who gathered information for Sherlock Holmes.

This is a hard question. I don't think any of the answers given is correct but "Baker Street Irregulars" was a good try but it is linked more to fiction. I think it must be an expression still used in real life today!

I am also intrigued to get an answer to this. I have trawled the internet for such an expression but cannot find one. An expression to describe a (self aggrandizing) group originated from a trio of 19th century Londoners associated with a particular street!

Could it be Pearly Kings and Queens originated from Costermongers

Bow st runners were too early, mid 17th century

emf, you made me think as I'd said in post 4 that I thought the Bow Street Runners were 18th century. Just looked them up- founded 1749, so 18th century.