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Cheshire Constabulary

Est. 1857

For more than one hundred years the insignia of the Cheshire Constabulary incorporated the Prince of Wales' feathers, doing so without proper authority. The three feathers were part of the badges of the Cheshire Constabulary since the Force came into existence on 3rd February 1857. When originally incorporated in the police badge it was said they were "allusive to the title Earl of Chester, borne by the Prince of Wales". From the earliest tender for clothing for the Cheshire Constabulary in February of 1857, it was reflected the men were to be outfitted with

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First Mobile Police Museum

The first mobile police museum was launched in May of 1984 by the Cheshire Constabulary at the Force Training Centre in Crewe. It was officially opened by Chief Constable David Graham.

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A highlighted extract from the pocketbook (17 February 1932) of PC Benson stationed at New Ferry, which then was in the Wirral Division of the Cheshire Constabulary; his fortnightly pay was £7.16.11 (£7.85p). (Submitted by Dave Jones)

A highlighted extract from the pocketbook (17 February 1932) of PC Benson stationed at New Ferry, which then was in the Wirral Division of the Cheshire Constabulary; his fortnightly pay was £7.16.11 (£7.85p). (Submitted by Dave Jones)

A highlighted extract from the pocketbook (17 February 1932) of PC Benson stationed at New Ferry, which then was in the Wirral Division of the Cheshire Constabulary; his fortnightly pay was £7.16.11 (£7.85p). (Submitted by Dave Jones)

Cheshire Constabulary Commendation Parade believed to be at Crew Police Station, c1947 (Submitted by Dave Jones)

Cheshire Constabulary Commendation Parade believed to be at Crew Police Station, c1947 (Submitted by Dave Jones)

Cheshire Constabulary Commendation Parade believed to be at Crew Police Station, c1947 (Submitted by Dave Jones)

Back Row:
PC 652 Harry Fitton (later Sergeant) unknown unknown unknown
Front Row:
unknown unknown Chief Constable Mr G. E. Banwell Sergeant 36 Tom Shone

Wirral Division Unit Beat bobbies with their new Vauxhall Viva outside the main offices of Lever Brothers factory in Port Sunlight c1967. The photo was taken soon after they had paraded at Ellesmere Port Civic Centre to collect the division's new pandas.

Wirral Division Unit Beat bobbies with their new Vauxhall Viva outside the main offices of Lever Brothers factory in Port Sunlight c1967. The photo was taken soon after they had paraded at Ellesmere Port Civic Centre to collect the division's new pandas.

Wirral Division Unit Beat bobbies with their new Vauxhall Viva outside the main offices of Lever Brothers factory in Port Sunlight c1967. The photo was taken soon after they had paraded at Ellesmere Port Civic Centre to collect the division's new pandas.

Officers from left to right: PC Eddie Jarvis, PC Bill (Aberystwyth?), PC Jack Green, PC Craggs (in the helmet) the unit beat officer, Dave Jones, PC Pete Liddell, and the CID officer DC Isherwood.
 
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A Stalybridge Borough Police King's Crown Helmet Plate


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