Police Station, Wimborne Minster, Dorset

In 1756 the Chief Magistrate of Westminster, Henry Fielding, set up the first full-time police force. In 1856 the County and Borough Police Act was introduced, which required a police force to be in operation in all districts. This police station dates from about this time.

Location

Dorset Wimborne Minster

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Themes

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police station crime punishment victorian (1837 - 1901)