In the early 1950s,the Berkshire Constabulary finally opened its ranks to more women. And WPC Crockford was one of those early pioneers...
When 21-year-old Gwendoline Crockford signed up to join the Berkshire Constabulary in 1951,she had little idea of what she was getting herself into. Whether carrying a human skeleton out of the woods,finding a missing child,investigating thefts,or chasing an escaped zebra,every day brought fresh adventures.
In this nostalgic,tender and honest account of post-war British society,we follow a bright,determined woman navigating a man's world,serving as many people as she can. From performing traffic duties to unravelling a dark secret at the heart of an impoverished family,WPC Crockford's career was full of joy,thrills - and heartbreak.
Written by her daughter Ruth,this is the story of a real-life woman police constable as she embarks on her police career.
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing GroupISBN: 9781787399099Number of pages: 352Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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