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Cultural Corner

Section UK Archive Phillip Powell , Section UK Archivist I recently spent three days in the Archive, which is in the attic at Fox Road in Nottingham. We were sorting out all the items of paperwork that will soon be sent for digitalisation, to make the Archive more accessible for members. Copies of the National Newsletter, Police World and Out and About have been our priority, followed by Iconic Events, Study Tours and then Regional Minutes.

I was very disappointed to find several items missing from the Archive. The most important one is the very first National Newsletter Number 1 from 1953, which was written and typed by Arthur Troop. The original disappeared some time ago, but a copy was present in the Archive, which has now also disappeared. In addition, the following Police World folders are missing, 1984 to 1985, 2007 to 2008 and 2014 to 2015. I plead for their return, or appeal to any members who may have copies they are willing to donate to the Archive to contact me. When I was first appointed to this office, the NEC put in place a policy for the preservation of written documents and memorabilia for the future. The objects must be iconic and meaningful to Section UK. Over the years, items have been sent direct to the Archive without any consultation, and consequently there are many items now being stored there that have no IPA

connection or relevance to Section UK. After the decoration and decluttering of Fox Road, we will dispose of any items which are not in line with the policy, as continued storage of them is not possible. Consequently, if any member feels they have items which fall within our Archive criteria, please contact me to discuss it. If items are not suitable, a photograph with a detailed description can be sent for inclusion in one of the relevant Regional Boxes. Very few items will now be on display in Fox Road, so objects will remain in long term storage, but some items will be displayed at special events in Fox Road. I want to thank members for their interest in the Archive, and I am always happy to have discussions about items for inclusion. Phillip Powell, Section UK Archivist. Email: pp@phillip-powell.com

Last Issue’s Cultural Competition Winners David Stamp from Kent Branch wins a signed copy of The Road to Eden is Overgrown , by Paul Addy John Yarrow from Kent Branch wins a signed copy of Our Thomas the Policeman , by Tom Curry 1 “Dan Wheatcroft” is in fact Paul Addy. 2 “Wor Tomis the Polis” means Our Thomas the Policeman. Caption Competition winner… Was Neil Baldwin , Rochdale Branch “I’m tired out looking for that mouse”

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POLICE WORLD Vol 66 No.4, 2021