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County Borough Police 1936, with names
Photo: Dave H.
Photo: Dave H.
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Item #: 20657
Item #: 20657
Probably taken Bull Hey, Parsons Walk. Chief Constable, Senior Officers and Sergeants. Parked in front of pavilion is the Chief Constables car with driver.
Comment by: RON HUNT on 9th May 2012 at 21:54
Great photograph but where are the ordinary Bobbies????
Comment by: Dave H on 10th May 2012 at 09:23
The 1938 'Bobbies' would probably be out and about, walking the streets of Wigan, unlike present day PCs/PCSOs.
Comment by: Mick on 10th May 2012 at 11:24
Remember Percy Carrington in the 1970s, long after he retired. He lived in Ellesmere Rd at Pemberton.
Comment by: Mick on 10th May 2012 at 15:38
Paul Foster, 3rd from left on back row, became Chief Constable of the force in 1946, on the retirement of Tom Pey.
Comment by: ken on 11th May 2012 at 20:20
Inspector Cheetham frt. row lived in Pyke St. Whelley.
Comment by: Albert on 12th May 2012 at 10:23
When Paul Foster was the Chief Constable of Wigan, he was the person responsible for getting legislation introduced in this country,for the provision of "Play Streets". Another interesting item is. The first belisha beacon in this country was erected at the corner of Mesnes Street, on 6th of July, 1935.
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