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D4538 - Derby Borough Council - 1836-1974
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D4538/9
Title
Watch Committee minutes
Date
1846-1858
Extent
1 volume
Level
Series
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Derby Borough Council
Administrative History
The Municipal Corporations Act 1835 permitted boroughs to establish police forces. Derby Borough was one of the first to do, setting up a force in 1836. It was under the control of the Watch Committee, who appointed policemen and supervised their organisation
Organisation Sub-Type
Police
Format
Document
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