Ryan was then charged with being concerned with others in breaking into the Co-operative Stores at Hoddesdon and stealing goods to the value of £43 . John Smithurst , of Rushy Mead , Keyser’s Estate , Broxbourne , manager of the Co-operative clothing and drapery department , stated that on Saturday , December 6 , he locked up ...
Read more ‘Bill’ as he was known, served in Wormley from 1930 and for the next 25 years was a well-known figure as he carried out the job of Village Constable for Wormley and Broxbourne. His work earned him many commendations, including the 1939-45 Defence Medal, Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and in 1953 he was ...
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