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The Great Train
Robbery
Following an article in Edition 3, 2015 which gave an account of
a visit to Thames Valley Police Museum, ‘Police World’ received an
inquiry about the accuracy of the information stating the place of the
Great Train Robbery.
According to the book The Great Train Robbery and the Flying Squad
(pictured), the train was stopped at Sears Crossing at Ledburn, near
Mentmore in Buckinghamshire. A shortened train was then moved about
half a mile to Bridego Railway Bridge, now known as Mentmore Bridge.
Thanks to Pen and Sword books for
supplying copies of the publication so
we could find out more information.
Two copies are available to the first two
IPA members out of the hat. Please
email:
lib.jones@ipa-uk.orgby 26 November 2015. Head your
email:
‘Robbery’
and provide details
of your full name, membership
number and postal address.
Northamptonshire
Branch
During the summer, members enjoyed a summer BBQ. They also
welcomed new members Marilyn and Fred Oram during a Branch
meeting and pub lunch.
A Branch meeting was combined with a BBQ held at IPA HQ in West
Bridgford.
From the left - Steve Waldram, Roy and Denise Edwards, Clare Gibson,
Simon Ackroyd.
Jenny Alexander and daughters Emily and Molly did a spot of
gardening at IPA HQ prior to the BBQ; they made everything look tidy
and harvested some vegetables in readiness for the BBQ!
Know Your
Onions
Nottinghamshire Branch have enjoyed a series of summer events.
Andre Bak (front right) captured the scene during a meal at Nandos
From the left - Emily, Jenny and Molly
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POLICE WORLD
Vol 60 No. 4, 2015