NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Archived newspaper articles relating to Liverpool City Police are provided with thanks to Jane Campbell, Webmaster, Old Mersey Times

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Pre decimal currency (1971) is shown as £.s.d.

A Shilling denoted by ‘s’ is the equivelent of 5p today. 240 pennies denoted by ‘d’ made up £1

Police Pay 1873

This article gives an insight into the pay and conditions for officers of Liverpool City Police in 1873.

Appointment of Head Constable 1881

In 1881 Major Greig resigned as Head Constable. Captain Nott-Bower was his replacement………………..

Mounted Police 1891

In 1891 the annual running costs of the Mounted Department was a burden and the Department had to be increased in strength………

BRUTAL ATTACKS ON POLICE OFFICERS