Wigan Special Constabulary

[Super_sweetpea]

Hi, Seeking any information about James Thomas Houghton's time in Wigan Special Constabulary and a member of the water polo team. He was born in 1891 and died 1958. I don't know when he was in the Specials. He lived in Pemberton, Wigan.

[Milliepede]

I don’t know where you could find out but you could check to see if he is mentioned in any local newspaper reports in case it helps.

[CaroleW]

Where did you get the info from about the constabulary & water polo?

[Super_sweetpea]

He was my Grandad.

[phil57]

It would be worth contacting the Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives. No certainty that they will be able to help, but if they can't it's very doubtful that anyone else would have any records, other than anything that may already be in the family.

https://gmpmuseum.co.uk/

[CaroleW]

As he wasn't a full time policeman there may not be any records.   

[phil57]

As he wasn't a full time policeman there may not be any records.   

There may not be even if he was full time. But you won't know unless you ask. Some of these force museums and historical societies can be very helpful, with retired officers who are keen to assist and go the extra mile to try and help. Others less so, and I'm not familiar with GMP, but it has to be worth an enquiry. Where else would you suggest looking?

[Super_sweetpea]

Thank you. I intend to contact Manchester Police Museum and Archives. Apparently a friend remembers a photo of her grandad in the Wigan Specials Water Polo Team but which is now lost. Her Grandad was born 1894. Whether my Grandad is on that photo I don't know.

[phil57]

Worth searching local newspapers for his name as well, just in case there is a mention of the water polo team match results anywhere, or possibly a court report where he gave evidence.