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Bobby On The Beat
Pamela Rhodes, one of the first British policewomen, tells her fascinating story in Bobby on the Beat.
Back in 1950 Pam became one of the first policewomen in the country. But the force's new female recruits faced a sceptical public in rural Yorkshire and even before they stepped out on the beat there were the prejudices of older male officers to overcome.
Yet from the first Pam was thrust into the front line. From runaway bulls to investigating ladies of the night and cases of vice, her innocent eyes were quickly opened. And soon, spending her days on the streets, she came to know the neighbourhood and the extraordinary characters who lived on the right, as well as wrong, side of the law.
In the charming Bobby on the Beat, Pamela Rhodes's tales of life as a copper provide a fascinating glimpse of country life now long gone - when seeing a bobby on the beat meant all was well.
Pamela Rhodes lives in Scarborough, where she was one of the first WPCs in Britain in the 1960s. Her unique story was picked up when she entered the life-story competition run by Penguin and Saga Magazine, in which she placed as a runner-up. This is her first memoir.
Back in 1950 Pam became one of the first policewomen in the country. But the force's new female recruits faced a sceptical public in rural Yorkshire and even before they stepped out on the beat there were the prejudices of older male officers to overcome.
Yet from the first Pam was thrust into the front line. From runaway bulls to investigating ladies of the night and cases of vice, her innocent eyes were quickly opened. And soon, spending her days on the streets, she came to know the neighbourhood and the extraordinary characters who lived on the right, as well as wrong, side of the law.
In the charming Bobby on the Beat, Pamela Rhodes's tales of life as a copper provide a fascinating glimpse of country life now long gone - when seeing a bobby on the beat meant all was well.
Pamela Rhodes lives in Scarborough, where she was one of the first WPCs in Britain in the 1960s. Her unique story was picked up when she entered the life-story competition run by Penguin and Saga Magazine, in which she placed as a runner-up. This is her first memoir.
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329 pages, Paperback
First published April 25, 2013
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
November 11, 2021
I really enjoyed the insight of days gone by. It’s an eye opener into how much life has changed ‘on the beat’ but in all other aspects of life for both women and men. Thank you Miss Rhodes for sharing your story.
July 1, 2013
An interesting book. Pamela Rhodes was one of the first policewomen in Britain in the 1950s. Her tale of how life was at that time, the difficulties and prejudices that were part of the society, as well as archaic laws which look ridiculous now. An interesting read, but one that left me wishing for more.
November 25, 2013
An interesting book, but not griping. All about a young police woman in the early 1950's and her experiences on the beat in Richmond & Redcar.
The tales she tells about the characters she meets are interesting enough. Not too sure if she made the right choice at the end though.
The tales she tells about the characters she meets are interesting enough. Not too sure if she made the right choice at the end though.
May 27, 2013
Fun quick read! Interesting historical perspective.
August 19, 2013
very Good and enjoyable biography.
October 11, 2015
agree this was interesting but not gripping but an easy read
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews