Here is a lovely story. I hope someone can help Jim with his quest to find out more about the man. Jim writes... "I have tried to...

HERE IS AN  APPEAL WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM ONE OF OUR BLOG READERS. I wonder if anyone can help? "Hello, my name is Jim Talbot. ...

A large parade consisting of Hyde Police and Fire Brigade on its way down Stockport Road, just passing the Ring-o-Bells pub on the left. ...

 This postcard shows the funeral procession of J W A Danby who was the Chief Constable of Hyde, from its inauguration in 1899 until his deat...

  Hyde Borough Police   commenced their duties on April 1st, 1899. The Police Station was then on Beeley Street.  J.V.A. Danby Hyde...