I didn’t realise it was as bad as it was
Not until I was out
He was so much stronger than me, I couldn’t fight back.
The arguments and the shouting were continuous.
I was concerned about the effect it would have on my children. Continue reading
Stepping into the shoes of my ancestor
Following one of our ‘Throwback Thursday’ posts on social media, Bedfordshire Police was contacted by Tony Ireland, who recognised a man named Frederick Janes (Fred) in one of our photos dating back to 1922.
Tony, who is a Service Manager for Public Protection at Luton Council, also happens to be Fred’s great-great-grandson.
The photo depicts officers from Luton Borough Police decades before it merged with the Bedfordshire Constabulary.
Back then police responsibilities included; licensing of premises, supervising carriages (taxis), stage plays and cinematography. Those responsibilities now belong to local councils. Continue reading
