Traffic Problems 50s Style
This rare footage, shot by Oldham Borough Police in the 1950s, formed part of a film and photography project that documented the life of the force and the town at this time.
The films set out to explain the principles on which British policing was and remains based and how the Oldham force formed an integral part of the area it policed.
This clip shows that traffic congestion and road safety were issues more than half a century ago. It also contains some wonderful scenes of Oldham town centre.
We will be posting further extracts from this unique production, which features a wide range of policing subjects and images of the people and landmarks of Oldham, over the coming months.
Oldham Borough Police Collection
The Oldham Borough Police area is now policed by Greater Manchester Police.
From the collection of the Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
Traffic Problems 50s Style
This rare footage, shot by Oldham Borough Police in the 1950s, formed part of a film and photography project that documented the life of the force and the town at this time.
The films set out to explain the principles on which British policing was and remains based and how the Oldham force formed an integral part of the area it policed.
This clip shows that traffic congestion and road safety were issues more than half a century ago. It also contains some wonderful scenes of Oldham town centre.
We will be posting further extracts from this unique production, which features a wide range of policing subjects and images of the people and landmarks of Oldham, over the coming months.
Oldham Borough Police Collection
The Oldham Borough Police area is now policed by Greater Manchester Police.
From the collection of the Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.