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Calling Sergeant Crockford: The story of a pioneering policewoman in the 1960s
Calling Sergeant Crockford: The story of a pioneering policewoman in the 1960s
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Gwen Crockford is promoted to Woman Police Sergeant in Newbury, Berkshire, at the height of the Swinging Sixties and the Cold War. She faces a serial sex attacker, an attempted murder, and a charismatic heiress with a family secret, forcing her to re-evaluate her plans. Written by her daughter Ruth, the book is a story of a real-life woman police sergeant at the top of her game.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2024
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
It's the dawn of the Swinging Sixties, a time of political and social upheaval. The Cold War is in full swing, and support for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is growing. In Newbury, at the heart of Britain's atomic weapons program, Detective Gwen Crockford is promoted to Woman Police Sergeant. Gwen initially feels that her posting in rural Berkshire will be dull and uneventful, but her expectations are quickly proven wrong.
A serial sex attacker is on the loose, causing panic in the town. An attempted murder at Greenham Common US Airforce Base adds to the tension. Furthermore, a charismatic heiress with a family secret keeps Gwen and her WPCs on their toes. Gwen is laser-focused on her police career and resigned to a single life, but she is forced to re-evaluate her plans when a nature-loving war veteran PC brings an orphaned fox cub into the station. A shocking discovery in a railway station lavatory further complicates the situation.
Written by Gwen's daughter Ruth, the book offers a glimpse into the life of a real-life woman police sergeant at the top of her game. It explores the immense societal changes that took place in the early 1960s, from the rise of feminism to the civil rights movement. Gwen is a strong and capable leader, guiding her WPCs through the challenges and changes that they face.
The book is rich in social history, providing a fascinating insight into the era. It also sheds light on the role of women in the police force during a time when they were often marginalized and underrepresented. Gwen's story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Woman Police Sergeant Gwen Crockford" is a captivating and inspiring read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, women's rights, and the challenges of policing in a changing world.
Weight: 274g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802793703
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