Oldham Elections 1950s 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 sets 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 section shows election campaigning and polling in the town during the period.
The main speaker featured may be Anthony Eden MP, who held the office of Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957.
To see more images from the Oldham Borough Police collection please click the link below.
Oldham Borough Police Collection
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.
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.
Oldham Elections 1950s 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 sets 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 section shows election campaigning and polling in the town during the period.
The main speaker featured may be Anthony Eden MP, who held the office of Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957.
To see more images from the Oldham Borough Police collection please click the link below.
Oldham Borough Police Collection
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.
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.