Hull/Sculcoates police

[mikecovell]

Here are two images of Sculoates police station.  The first is a drawing from the FS Smith book images of Victorian Hull vol 2.
The second image is an actual photo of the station complete with the entire staff of C division.  Hope this helps

[Wincolmlee]

Thanks, Mike-
I reckon that FS Smith drawing is one of his best!
Dave

[mikecovell]

The Sculcoates inn is next door to the police station and I have a brilliant picture of that , FS Smith missed no detail in his books, I am working my way through both Victorian Hull 1 and Victorian Hull 2.  The first concentrates more on the old town, high street etc.
Were as the second book goes further afield.
Both fantastic reads.

[stuizzy]

That is a beautiful drawing and fabulous photo. Is there a date on the photo?

Isobel

[RockofAges]

Hi Dave,
   Found him James BROWN  entered the force 2nd November 1838 as PC 79. The number was then reissued on 7th April 1844, this will be your man as he was the only James BROWN in the force during the census.
  There was a James BROWN entered the Force on the 19th November 1846 but he had left by 3rd August 1847.
  Hope That helps Davh H

[Wincolmlee]

Many Thanks, Dave-
All the dates tie in so, as you say, it's him!
KRs
Dave

[mikecovell]

The FS Smith drawing dates from 1882, and can be found in his books.  The public house to the left of the building was the Sculcoates arms and was the only pub in hull with a police station next door.
The photo was taken in 1921 and can be found in the excellent images of england: kingston upon hull, the 2nd selection.  The book is by Paul Gibson and contains fantastic images of hull.
If anyone wishes for images of Hull pubs, inns, hotels, landmarks or streets from the Victorian age to the present please get in touch.
Regard Mike

[Duane Dibley]

Any ideas on the date of the group photo??

oops  = hadnt seen the latest posts!!

[mikecovell]

Yes 1921