iCompSaysNo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi, I am looking at improving the South Yorkshire Police article on Wikipedia. Does anyone know of any books on the history of SYP, or any articles in academic journals, etc? Thanks, iComputerSaysNo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I should imagine a highpoint in the history of the South Yorkshire Police was when they worked over the Hartley brothers back in the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FH89 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Go to the library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curriechick Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Have you tried the Fire and Police Museum on West Bar, they may have some information that you could use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I should imagine a highpoint in the history of the South Yorkshire Police was when they worked over the Hartley brothers back in the 60's. care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechnut Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Go to the libraryYes - the Local Studies Library (Surrey Street, first floor) will surely be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 care to elaborate? Not really, but the case came to light in '63 I believe. It was known as the 'Rhino Whipping' scandal, whereby some small time villains were picked up in a pub and taken to West Bar Green police station, put in a cell with a few of the local constabulary and knocked about. The idea was to make them confess to a spate of burgularies, of which they were innocent, so the police files on petty crime could look a bit better than it did. That is roughly it. retep knows more than I do. It came to light when one of the brothers waited outside Kemsley House until the offices opened where he showed his injuries to the editor or the 'Telegraph and Star'. He had been whipped and clubbed across his back and shoulders. The 'Telegraph & Star' published and the story hit the nationals. Hope this suffices, Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossyrooney Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 It was big news at the time and has been well documented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsbro Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 More details are on this old thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillpig Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I should imagine a highpoint in the history of the South Yorkshire Police was when they worked over the Hartley brothers back in the 60's. That was Sheffield City Police, The officers concerned included Streets and Millicheap. Sheffield City became Sheffield and Rotherham subsequently South Yorkshire. Hate to be pedantic but you are two Police forces out of date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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