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Title: Bow Street Officers
Post by: Alwina on Monday 20 February 17 13:07 GMT (UK)

Hi
Can any one help please, My 4 . G.Grandfather is described as a retired Bow St Officer who then became a merchant Tailor, his name was James (Thomas) Wheeler 1800-1849 are there any records available regarding the men who where Bow street runners?
Thanks
Valerie

Title: Re: Bow Street Officers
Post by: ShaunJ on Monday 20 February 17 13:43 GMT (UK)

Have you tried the Metropolitan Police Heritage Centre?


https://www.metpolicehistory.co.uk/met-police-heritage-centre.html

Title: Re: Bow Street Officers
Post by: Alwina on Monday 20 February 17 14:08 GMT (UK)

Thanks I'll try that