Beginning with an overview of the first 150 years, the author examines various. I joined southampton county borough police on 28 august 1952 and was posted to b. Bbc news travel m27 hampshire westbound severe disruption, at j8 for a3024 bursledon. What amazed me about this station the most was the boxes and boxes of evidence left behind from big operations and various cases, i took one picture of a box of case evidence, however there were old police note books full of notes from crimes and evidence all packed away in boxes just left there, personal details of cases and crims. Browse 44 photo books on bitterne and the surrounding area. The line was originally singletrack between st denys and fareham. History of bitterne, in southampton and hampshire map. A brief history of the british police local histories.
The map below is an os plan dated 1940s leading railman allen futcher was the last staff. History of bitterne, in southampton and hampshire other web. Southampton is a city in hampshire, south east england, 70 miles 110 km southwest of. Officers usually requested 8 hours timeoff, to make it worthwhile, but it was sometimes useful to be able to leave early or arrive late on a. The geonames geographical database is available for download free of charge under a creative commons attribution license. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bitterne station, macnaghten road, bitterne, hampshire, so18 1gg. For sale,bitterne police station, 3032 bursledon road, southampton so19 7nn author. Bitterne park dates back to 1882 when the national liberal land company purchased a little over 317 acres extending roughly from bitterne railway station to woodmill and lying west of midanbury lane. The company built cobden bridge for access opened in june 1883 and estate roads were laid out with freehold residential plots in the bitterne. People are coming over here and taking jobs and homes situation faced by hardup residents in the southampton town is fuelling anger for immigrants and providing fertile.
Bitterne station train station in bitterne, southampton. The station itself is located a mile west of bitterne village, although original plans for railway line would have seen the railway pass right through the centre of the village. Its easy to book and pay online learn more and get started. History of bitterne, in southampton and hampshire other. The only transport is the superintendents horse and there were no telephones then. The modern bitterne station retains two platforms with amenities for both. It is, in effect, a piece of oral history and uses language of the time. It is a personal opinion and reflects on how he saw the world in the 1950s. Hampshire police bitterne police station police force. The new forces first problem was the existing police station at cheltenham. Bitterne railway station bte bitterne park macnaghten road. Bitterne station car park located at bitterne so18 1gg tel. See 3 photos and 3 tips from 182 visitors to bitterne railway station bte. A former detective with the southampton city police, he has lived and worked in the city all of.
Buy product policing southampton in the 1950s kindle edition by jim brown. There is an active local history society which has published a number of books and runs a charity shop and museum near the precinct. May 03, 2015 this rambling tour of the evolution of the department from 1898, when the city of 3. The police station is on platform 2, up the stairs lift on the left at the start of the tunnel linking the platforms. A booklet to accompany the performance covered the history of bitterne from roman port at bitterne manor through to its eventual incorporation into the borough of southampton as a busy modern suburb and later was published in video form. History of cobbett road library welcome to the friends.
It also names the many principal officers of the organisations, together with. The tything is united to pollack, under the name of bittern and pollack. Books on the history of the police, the landmarks commission. Home the station pub at bitterne park, southampton. Woolston is a suburb of southampton, hampshire, located on the eastern bank of the river itchen. Alton police station built with family accommodation for superintendent and sergeants. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of bitterne. Indie coffee shop for former crafty fox site walkers discover local history on st. Having met travellers in the same situation hundreds of times before, they know how to help and what to advise, and even have a telephone you can use to call your bank, family, or the consulate. Bitterne local history society charity shop, museum and research area are now in one location.
In 1831 cheltenham town commissioners had instituted its own police force based on the metropolitan police system consisting of an inspector and 25 men with headquarters at what is now john dower house in. M27 hampshire m27 lane closed on exit slip road westbound at. As a result they won higher pay and the police federation was formed. The history of 10 deacon road is one we are all very proud of. The station itself is located a mile west of bitterne village, although original plans for the railway line would have seen the railway pass right through the centre of the village. Andover borough police merge with hampshire county constabulary. Riverside park is host to a 15 mile miniature railway. A lot has changed over the fortyfive years since this was first produced in vhs format. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Synopsis this book traces the fascinating history of the met police service from the lawless london of 1829 when sir robert peel passed the first metropolitan police act, to the modernised force of the present day. Stepfree access is available to platform 2 portsmouthbound, but platform 1 to southampton is only accessed by. The book contains many illustrations, some of them official police photos showing the scene of the crime. History of bitterne, in southampton and hampshire map and. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of bitterne station macnaghten road as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for rent in southampton.
In 1862, the new police station, and coroners court, opened in high bridge street. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. A society dedicated to studying and researching the history of southampton in general, but with particular reference to the city areas east of the river itchen bitterne, bitterne park, harefield, itchen, merry oak, midanbury, peartree, sholing, thornhill, townhill park, weston and woolston. Bitterne police station open data service university. History the station pub at bitterne park, southampton. Heritage list entry summary for bitterne clausentum roman station. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of bitterne station macnaghten road as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and. The area has a strong maritime and aviation history.
Blhs publications and a selection of other local history books available from our. Community radio station to celebrate move help keep bitterne tidy. The tract around it was long held by the bishops of winchester. Former police station, police station with redevelopment potential stp keywords. Also in the 1920s police boxes were introduced in britain. The station pub was built c1880 and was once the property of cobden bridge brewery. Bitterne railway station is located in eastern southampton, england. The station was opened in the 1860s as bitterne road railway station. Bitterne photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. A village remembered first edition by bitterne local history society isbn.
Former police station,police station with redevelopment potential stp keywords. Bitterne police station open data service university of. A society dedicated to studying and researching the history of bitterne, southampton, and other areas east of the river itchen bitterne, bitterne park. Police regulations allowed for this to be paid if not taken within, i think, 3 months, but the station sergeant ensured this was never allowed to happen. In the domesday book of 1086, the area is recorded as olvestune. For sale, bitterne police station, 3032 bursledon road, southampton so19 7nn author. We offer a traditional pub menu with lots of classic favourites at great value for money prices, all freshly prepared to your individual order. The first police doctor was engaged in 1840, and a drill sergeant for keeping the bobbies in line, in 1855.
Bitterne library following government advice, and due to the increasing concerns around the impact of coronavirus covid19, we have taken the decision to close all. Pictorial history of policing hampshire and isle of wight by former officers. Thus today we have good records of past police officers, and this delights. Feb 21, 2016 the first police doctor was engaged in 1840, and a drill sergeant for keeping the bobbies in line, in 1855. Bitterne is an eastern suburb and ward of southampton. Portswood police station reopens to public thursday, 14 july 2016 counter services will reopen at portswood police station from july 19, while front counter services at bitterne police station will stop from the end of july 16. Bitterne police station bitterne library following government advice, and due to the increasing concerns around the impact of coronavirus covid19, we have taken the decision to close all libraries effective immediately, until further notice. In his 1854 book the cruise of the steam yacht north star john choules. Bitterne library is one of the largest libraries in southampton and a number of regular activities take place there, including various reading groups, an it club, job club, and family history group. Southampton as a port and city has had a long history of administrative. Inside the box was a telephone so a policeman could call his station. M27 hampshire m27 lane closed on exit slip road westbound at j8, a3024 bursledon, because of a break down.
It is bounded by the river itchen, sholing, peartree green, itchen and weston. The village stands on the left side of the itchin river, near bitternroad r. The following article was written in 2003 by jim brown, former police officer in southampton. The police station is a detached 2 storey block of standard construction with a reinforced concrete frame and brick elevations.
Hampshire constabulary archive hampshire archives and local. This police station was in a much better condition than the first station we visited, quite literally untouched since the day pc plodd decided to up and leave. Jim brown is a local author and researcher with a passion for southamptons history. The station was opened in may 1866 as bitterne road railway station. Bitterne clausentum roman station, non civil parish. If youre that way inclined, you can get the raw data used to create this page in various formats, as listed below.
In addition to quality secondhand items the shop also sells a wide range of local history books, wool and haberdashery. It contains over 10 million geographical names and consists of over 8 million unique features whereof 2. Group photograph of unidentified southampton police division. Bitterne railway station map and location information. The pub was once called the bitterne station hotel due to proximity of railway station. See all books memories of bitterne read and share your memories of bitterne itself or of a particular photo of bitterne. Hoe rd, bishops waltham police station so32 1ds bishops waltham 029 236211 police department, police force, police services, law enforcement 50.
Welcome to our website for the station a family friendly pub located close to the rail station at bitterne park southampton. Contact details for hampshire police bitterne police station in southampton so19 7nn from business directory, the best resource for finding police force listings in the uk. In the 1920s police cars were equipped with radios. Bitterne railway station looking south, southampton.
Cobbett road library is situated on the corner of cobbett road, bitterne park, at its busy junction with bitterne road. New yorkers wary of overzealous policing and racial profiling might benefit from the nypds first fifty years. The focal point of bitterne today is the former location of bitterne village and is still occasionally referred to by that name, but the village is predated by the settlement at bitterne manor, the site of the original roman settlement of clausentum, the forerunner of todays city of southampton bitterne is not mentioned in the domesday book but first appears in a late 11th. Hampshire police bitterne police station police force in. Buy the illustrated history of southamptons suburbs first paperback edition by jim brown isbn. Oct 23, 2012 its important that you understand where we came from and why weve come to where we are now. This place is listed in the police station category of. Riverside park is host to a 15 mile miniature railway, childrens play areas and several football pitches. Southampton police, for police in southampton, hampshire, uk.
History of cobbett road library welcome to the friends of. This rambling tour of the evolution of the department from 1898, when the city of 3. The station features cycle storage, a station carpark, selfservice ticket machines, shelters on both platforms, and customer information points throughout. Bittern, a village, a tything, and a chapelry in south stoneham parish, hants. Policing southampton in the 1950s hampshire constabulary. Dec 15, 2004 buy the official history of the metropolitan police 01 by mason, gary isbn. Meanwhile the british police went on strike in 1919. Bitterne station is located at macnaghten road, southampton, hampshire.
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