Michael Johnson Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I'm sure that a number of us have Metropolitan Police Jubilee/Coronation Medals in our collections. Maybe we've found some paperwork from National Archives, or used the U.K. census reports to get a better picture of Mr. Plod.By accident, I've hit on a new source, where you can actually find testimony given by your policeman.The Old Bailey reports up to 1913. This search screen http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/forms/formPersName.jspis the place to start. Enter your man's name. He will be appearing as a witness. Narrow the date range arond when you know his service was.Some names I've searched don't appear. I've seen an Inspector appear in numerous cases. I think there were some specialists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Nice site - & not just for police officers but for victims of crime & other civilian witnesses too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 What a FANTASTIC resource! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 It's a worrying resource - all kinds of checks, criminal records, phone numbers, loads of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pikemedals Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 what a great site! i just look up 2 insp of the city of london police.insp j collison,insp e truelove i have there 1911 coronatian medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 A fascinating resource indeedIt's interesting reading the crimes of old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Lots of bigamy cases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Great resource ! has assisted me find info on one of my wife's ancestor's who was a Policeman in the City of London in 1840 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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