Police records, Audlem/Wybunbury, 1850's

[GalaxyJane]

I have recently found out that an ancestor of mine, a BENJAMIN WOULIDGE was a police constable in either or both these locations in the 1850's and I was wondering whether there are any personnel records existent, andf if so where I might find them.
   Of course if sks has access to same and can give me some help, I would be most grateful as it will be a long time before I can visit the area myself
                           Best wishes
                                            Jane
                                 

[mickgall]

Hi Jane

You could try a direct approach to the Cheshire constabulary and ask if they keep service records or have an archivist, below is a link to their web site.
http://www.cheshire.police.uk/showcontent.php?pageid=204

As your ancestor served in the 1850s its probable that the constabulary no longer have records going back that far and they are kept else where.Below is a link to the Cheshire records office. They may have police service records or if not should be able to put you in touch with the force archivist.

http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recoff/home.htm

Hope this helps
Mick

[GalaxyJane]

Thank you for your help, Mick.  it was most kind of you to take the time to do so
  I will try the avenues you suggest. Meanwhile, does anyone else have any ideas as I am out of the country at the moment and won't be back till next year.
                   thanking you all in advance
                                                  Jane