Inspector Harry Glover
This image of Inspector Harry Glover of Oldham Borough Police is dated 1968-69. It comes from a set of several hundred images that seem to record the entire force at that time.
Inspector Glover retired as a chief superintendent in Greater Manchester Police.
About Oldham Borough Police.
Oldham received a Charter of Incorporation in 1849 and the newly-elected town council immediately set about forming the Oldham Borough Police Force.
The new force consisted of a superintendent, a sergeant and 10 constables. The 12 men were to police the local population of 50,000. The superintendent - effectively the chief constable - was paid the princely sum of £100 per year.
Over the years the Oldham force produced several men who went on to be chief constables of larger forces. Perhaps the most famous officer was Robert Peacock who went on to command Manchester City Police for over 28 years.
Oldham Borough Police continued to serve the people of Oldham until 1969 when, along with 12 other forces, it became part of Lancashire Constabulary.
The area became the Oldham Division of Greater Manchester Police in 1974.
See more images from the Oldham Borough Police Collection
From the collection of the Greater Manchester Police Museum.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Inspector Harry Glover
This image of Inspector Harry Glover of Oldham Borough Police is dated 1968-69. It comes from a set of several hundred images that seem to record the entire force at that time.
Inspector Glover retired as a chief superintendent in Greater Manchester Police.
About Oldham Borough Police.
Oldham received a Charter of Incorporation in 1849 and the newly-elected town council immediately set about forming the Oldham Borough Police Force.
The new force consisted of a superintendent, a sergeant and 10 constables. The 12 men were to police the local population of 50,000. The superintendent - effectively the chief constable - was paid the princely sum of £100 per year.
Over the years the Oldham force produced several men who went on to be chief constables of larger forces. Perhaps the most famous officer was Robert Peacock who went on to command Manchester City Police for over 28 years.
Oldham Borough Police continued to serve the people of Oldham until 1969 when, along with 12 other forces, it became part of Lancashire Constabulary.
The area became the Oldham Division of Greater Manchester Police in 1974.
See more images from the Oldham Borough Police Collection
From the collection of the Greater Manchester Police Museum.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk