Police-Led Boys' Clubs in England and Wales, 1918-1951

Police-led boys’ clubs were established across England and Wales, in industrial towns and cities, during the interwar and immediate post-war period. They were founded and organised by Chief Constables, and high-ranking police officers. Their activities were reported upon in local, regional and natio...

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Main Author: Wilburn, Elizabeth (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2020
In:Year: 2020
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