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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
Description
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
Extent
1 volume
Level
Series
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Derby Borough Council
Organisation Sub-Type
Police
Format
Document
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