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Prison Police

Vivienne14

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Were there prison police ? Or were they really warders ? This photo calls them 'prison police'. They are from Winson Green along with their vehicles. Think the photo is about 1920s. Viv.

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If they were warders then I am not sure why they would have vehicles! Unless they took the prisoners to and from court or to other prisons.
 
I thought so too Janice. I also wondered about the uniforms, whether this gives any clues. Viv.
 
They look all dressed up for some sort of parade, medals etc. Wonder if the prison service looked for ex solders to become warders/police?
 
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