Calling WPC Crockford.: The Story of a 1950s Police Woman
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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.
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D'Alessandro, R., & Atkins, R. (2022). Calling WPC Crockford. Unabridged. [United States], Lamplight Audiobooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)D'Alessandro, Ruth and Rachel, Atkins. 2022. Calling WPC Crockford. [United States], Lamplight Audiobooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)D'Alessandro, Ruth and Rachel, Atkins, Calling WPC Crockford. [United States], Lamplight Audiobooks, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)D'Alessandro, Ruth, and Rachel Atkins. Calling WPC Crockford. Unabridged. [United States], Lamplight Audiobooks, 2022.
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