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Call for Contributors:

Documentary on Riots

I am a producer at Doko Films, an independent documentary production company. We are working on film that tries to understand the English riots of 2011 by seeing what we can learn from previous civil disturbances. Our idea is to have a central character or characters with a strong connection to areas in London affected by the current riots speak to people involved in previous disturbances. We will be starting with the 1936 Battle of Cable St and then moving on to other disturbances such as Notting Hill, 1958; Battle of the Boggside, 1969; Brixton, 1981; Millwall vs Luton, Kenilworth Road Riot and subsequent football riots, 1985-; Burnley and Oldham race riots, 2001; and possibly other disturbances in recent history. Through the mirror of history we hope to shed on light on why last years riots happened and what can be done to prevent further disturbances, particularly in these uncertain economic times.

We are keen to present as balanced a representation of these points in history as possible and with that in mind we are looking for ‘expert witnesses’ from all corners of society that have experience of riots and/or disturbances. With that in mind we are very keen to talk to former police officers that may have been involved in such moments in history. If you have been on duty during a riot we are very keen to talk to you, particularly if that was during one of the disturbances described above. If you have a strong perspective on such issues we would love to hear your views. At this stage this would not necessarily involve filming, we are currently in the early stages of research and are just seeking as many perspectives as possible.

If you think you can help shed light on these issues then please get in touch eitherby email – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call on me 07947742043.

Were you on the TSU at Tyldesley from April 1984 to February 1989?

If so Phil Greaves ex North Wales would like to contact you.

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HISTORY OF SPECIAL BRANCH

I have been in SB for almost 13 years and am researching the history of the Branch, covering all stages of its development from the early days in London and Dublin, through the wars, across the Commonwealth,  the Cold War era and thereafter right up to current challenges. I would like to speak to any colleagues, past and present with tales to tell and wisdom to share.

Please contact me on 07967 526866 or by e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I recently acquired a silver match case which says on the front B’ham City Police C Div Athletic Club with a shield on the front and the word FORWARD underneath the shield.

On the reverse it has the initials J.F.S. and D.C.C. (I assume this means Deputy Chief Constable)

It has a fob ring at the top The date of this item is 1927

Any help in identifying the initials would be most helpful , along with any interesting information about this person.

Peter Pearson

Retired Nottingham City Police    Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The New Zealand Police College in Wellington has a little teddy bear in the College reception area.  Its sweater is embroidered with ' Herts Constabulary'.  No one at the College knows how it came to be there, and my enquiries of Hertfordshire have drawn a blank.

I wonder if any of your members might be able to help. Please respond to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it