Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
Calling WPC Crockford
- The Story of a 1950s Police Woman
- Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
Calling WPC Crockford
Buy Now for £12.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Summary
In the early 1950s, the Berkshire Constabulary finally opened its ranks to more women. And WPC Crockford was one of those early pioneers...
When 21-year-old Gwendoline Crockford signed up to join the Berkshire Constabulary in 1951, she had little idea of what she was getting herself into. Whether carrying a human skeleton out of the woods, finding a missing child, investigating thefts, or chasing an escaped zebra, every day brought fresh adventures.
In this nostalgic, tender and honest account of post-war British society, we follow a bright, determined woman navigating a man's world, serving as many people as she can. From performing traffic duties to unravelling a dark secret at the heart of an impoverished family, WPC Crockford's career was full of joy, thrills—and heartbreak.
Written by her daughter Ruth, this is the story of a real-life woman police constable as she embarks on her police career.
Listeners also enjoyed...
What listeners say about Calling WPC Crockford
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Pen Name
- 24-04-24
Historical and great stories from the 1950’s
I loved this book. A true story and historical account of policing in the 1950’s. Written with fond and accurate recollections from the daughter of WPC Crockford. I really enjoyed this book. Would recommend as a brilliant novel.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 22-06-23
A great listen
Being a serving police officer working in the same area it has been really interesting to hear how policing was back in the area in the 50’s.
Policing has changed massively in the 20 years I have been in and I wish we could go back to simpler times when policing was more community focused.
I can’t wait to hear the next instalment.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!