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Junior police force
After a boy broke her window, Miss Marian Fletcher of Linthwaite, near Huddersfield in Yorkshire, set up a private police force of children aged 7-12 to encourage better behaviour. Before long every child in the village wanted to join. Seen here Miss Fletcher with a large group of children, all of them in some form of police uniform with helmet. Date: 1974
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Dressed Dressing Elderly Fletcher Handcuffs Huddersfield Marian Notepad Notes Policemen Truncheon Jotter Miss
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In this evocative photograph from 1974, Miss Marian Fletcher, an elderly woman with a stern yet kind expression, stands among a large group of enthusiastic children in the quaint village of Linthwaite, near Huddersfield in Yorkshire. The children, all dressed in various makeshift police uniforms complete with helmets, truncheons, and handcuffs, eagerly listen to their leader as she jots down notes in a notepad. The scene unfolds in the spirit of playful community engagement, as Miss Fletcher, in response to a local disturbance involving a broken window, had established a private junior police force for children aged 7-12. The photograph captures the essence of the 1970s, with its authentic costumes, the children's genuine excitement, and the sense of unity and purpose that Miss Fletcher had instilled in her young charges. The image is a testament to her innovative approach to encouraging better behavior and instilling a sense of responsibility and discipline in the children of her community. The photograph's composition, with Miss Fletcher at the center, surrounded by the children, creates a powerful visual narrative that speaks to the transformative power of community involvement and the enduring impact of a dedicated and compassionate leader. The children's faces, filled with determination and pride, reflect their commitment to upholding the peace and order of their village, embodying the spirit of the junior police force.
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