A new book by Petersfield Museum, Policing Petersfield: 1840–2016, was launched last week.

It chronicles the story of police in Petersfield from the early days as one of the original 12 divisions of the newly created Hampshire Constabulary in 1840 to the closure of the town’s police station in September 2016.

Written by historian Diana Syms and including more than 140 photographs, the book shares previously unknown stories of policing in Petersfield.

Diana dropped into the P pod to discuss the book with presenter Claire Vennis.

A new book by Petersfield Museum, Policing Petersfield: 1840&ndash;2016, was launched last week.
It chronicles the story of police in Petersfield from the early days as one of the original 12 divisions of the newly created Hampshire Constabulary in 1840 to the closure of the town&rsquo;s police station in September 2016.
Written by historian Diana Syms and including more than 140 photographs, the book shares previously unknown stories of policing in Petersfield.
Diana dropped into the P pod to discuss the book with presenter Claire Vennis.

The voices and stories of Petersfield people. Our volunteer community radio team covers local arts, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs town of Petersfield in Hampshire.

This feed includes all our audio. You can find more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your podcast app.

You can share your stories or become a volunteer with our community project. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk or email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

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The voices and stories of Petersfield people. Our volunteer community radio team covers local arts, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs town of Petersfield in Hampshire.
This feed includes all our audio. You can find more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your podcast app.
You can share your stories or become a volunteer with our community project. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a> or email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK

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