The Victorian Policeman - From a Beat 'Bobby' to Becoming the Royal Detective (Paperback)

This is the unique and personal story written by the great grandson of a former Victorian beat 'Bobby' who progressed through the ranks to eventually become the very first Royal Detective. James Wood, a former 'sharp shooter' in Queen Victoria's mighty Army of the Empire, joined Manchester City Police force to become the youngest ever Superintendent in their history - and was also a highly acclaimed 'thief taker, ' something of a bounty-hunter. For many years around the turn of the century, he helped protect a number of prominent VIP's and several visiting members of the Royal Family, in particular, the Prince and Princess of Wales, during a time of political unrest and specific threats against the Monarchy from 'Dynamiters, Terrorists, Foreign Agents & Agitators.' James was also involved in a host of other memorable events relating to the development of Manchester United, the daring and dramatic Daily Mail air race, and major social reforms. This book commemorates the 90th anniversary of his death and reveals his secret diary notes, news cuttings and personal photographs from a memorable time long forgotten.

General

Imprint:	Coast and Country Productions Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Don Hale Crime Series
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	December 2013
Authors:	Don Hale
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	196
ISBN-13:	978-1-4947-0294-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > Police & security services Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	1-4947-0294-0
Barcode:	9781494702946

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