Peterborough City Police

The Peterborough City/Borough Police force was responsible for law enforcement in Peterborough, England, from 16 June 1874 to 1 April 1947, at which point it was merged with the Liberty of Peterborough Constabulary to form the Peterborough Combined Police. [1]

Peterborough City Police
Agency overview
Formed16 June 1874; 150 years ago (1874-06-16)
Dissolved1 April 1947; 77 years ago (1947-04-01)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionPeterborough, England, UK
Legal jurisdictionEngland & Wales
Constituting instrument
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersMilton Street, Peterborough
Agency executive
  • William Hurst 1874-1889, John William Lawson 1889-1909, John Edward Ker Watson 1909-1915, Thomas Danby 1915-43, Francis George Markin 1943-47., Chief Constables
Area CommandsPeterborough
Queen Victoria Crown Peterborough City Police Badge 1874 - 1901
Kings Crown Peterborough City Police Badge 1943–1947.

Chief Constables of The Peterborough City Police Force

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Sworn in Constables of the Peterborough Parish

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On the Saturday 4 August 1860 at the Peterborough Petty Sessions and before the Rev William Strong (Chairman) and R.Mein, Esq. Nineteen local constables: W.Barber, T.Carnall, H.Gale, J.L.Lovell, W.Green, F.Mason, T.Squires, W.Templeman, S.Brakes, W.Chapman, J.Hobbs, D.Mitchell, R.Mason, C.Partlet, C.Smith, T.Wright, T.Woods, G.Edwards, and R.Arbeur.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ June Bull (17 October 2013). Peterborough Through Time. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-4456-3027-4.
  2. ^ Peterborough Advertiser 11 August 1860 Page 51 Column 2

Booklet Commemorating 100 years of service of THE PETERBOROUGH POLICE 1857 - 1957. And The OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW POLICE HEADQUARTERS Bridge Street Peterborough. Printed by the 'Peterborough Standard' 10/10a Church Street Peterborough. Commemorating Booklet PDF

 
Booklet 100 years of Peterborough Police