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Nell, Thanks anyway for looking for John Noble. It occurred to me that James Leader Bishop had done exactly 25 years when he retired - that may give me a new lead as I might find a newspaper account, so thanks again! Chris

Thanks very much Nell! See you soon!

Can you check for Albert Thomas McPherson warrant nos 94124 of Gipsy Hill Police Station. Many thanks. Roy

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hi helen,could you look up a charles rodaway around 1920 met police he died 1922 ,sorry i have no more info on him ,only two charles rodaways on 1901 census ,regards tony

Roy and Tony I'm having a bit of difficulty accessing the police-orders site this evening, but I will persevere and get back to you as soon as possible. nell

Hi Nell Looks like you've been busy at Kew! I don't suppose the records you've got include Special Constables, do they? My father's half-brother Charles Hitchcock (or Charles Key - not sure if he changed his name after his mother's re-marriage) was a Special Constable. My father last had contact with him in 1939 before the war, and then lost touch. I should be astounded (though delighted) if you had any info., but I thought it was worth a try! Regards Helen

Roy Sorry about the delay. Date Warrant First name Last name Rank Number Station Reason PO Date 24/12/1906 94124 ALBERT McPHERSON PC 484 E JOINED 10/12/1910 94124 ALBERT McPHERSON PC 449 E To 118 1st 12/12/1910 03/10/1914 94124 ALBERT McPHERSON PC 181 1st To 246 P 05/10/1914 24/02/1921 94124 ALBERT McPHERSON PC 480 P To 406 Z 28/02/1921 28/12/1931 94124 McPHERSON PC 406 Z PENSIONED 27/12/1931 nell

Tony Nothing on Charles Rodaway, sorry. Can you confirm that's the right spelling of his surname? nell

Helen I found this on the National Archives pages about the Met: 'The Metropolitan Police force is augmented by the Special Constabulary: private citizens who undertake police duties. Details of the careers of special constables are published in Police Orders (MEPO 7 ). An 1875 nominal roll of officers sworn in to supplement the work of the regular force is held under reference MEPO 2/143 . It gives date of appointment, place of work as a constable and name of sponsor.' So I think you will need to get to Kew to check him out! nell

Hi Nell Thanks very much for that. I didn't think there would be anything online.... I'll have to brave Kew sometime; I'm one of the people putting a trip off as it sounds a bit scary! Regards Helen

Helen It's not scary, but it can be a bit bewildering as it is so vast. Keep your eye on the boards, I believe there are plans afoot for a June trip. nell

hi helen,sorry for not getting back sooner,and yes that is the correct spelling,but have found rellies with roddaway,roderway,rodway,and the best yet rodney,the info i have his from is son,who was only 3 when his father died,he seems to think his father was still in the met about 1922,dont spend to much time searching, as i could find him else where,regards tony

Hello Nel. My GG Grandfather was a policeman in 'T' division, Hammersmith around 1870 to late 1890's. Anything more would be of great help to me. I tried to get onto the Police Orders site a couple of years ago but messed up the registration form on-line. Unfortunately you only get one bash at it! Someone got the details above for me but I would like to getv the information that Kew holds. many thanks inanticipation, Roger GC

Grace I found this on the National Archives pages about the Met: 'The Metropolitan Police force is augmented by the Special Constabulary: private citizens who undertake police duties. Details of the careers of special constables are published in Police Orders (MEPO 7 ). An 1875 nominal roll of officers sworn in to supplement the work of the regular force is held under reference MEPO 2/143 . It gives date of appointment, place of work as a constable and name of sponsor.' nell

Nell - I looked the last time I was at Kew for someone and just couldn't find a number for him. CHARLES GOSLING. He was a constable in 1891 aged 31 and Met police sgt 1901 aged 41 in Islington. He was born in Slimbridge Glos. Could you see if you can find something for my next trip to Kew. Jan

Roger I can't look him up if you don't give me his name!!!! nell

Alan Sorry the only Thomas Bason on police-orders joined in 1910. nell

Hi Helen Only last week I discovered a distant relative of mine was a policeman based at Bow Street Station. His name was Frederick Knights, he was a constable and was there at the time of the 1891 census although I can't find him on the 1901 one.

Janice Sorry, no Charles Gosling. nell