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Rushden
Fire, Police & Crime

A picture of Rushden firemen in 1901 after Cave's fire Picture of a young John Firkins
Rushden firemen in 1901
PC John Firkins

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Background Accidents, Incidents & Emergencies

Traincrash 1898

Blizzard 1916
Crime & punishment - reported crimes

Accident - Drunk Driver - Cadd 1925

Imprisoned for Crimes 1826-1881

Fatal Accident 1925
William Cheney - Vaccination Order 1890 Storm 1925

Manslaughter Case 1900

Motor Cycles Crash 1926

Cruelty Case - 1908

Fatal Collision 1944

William Scroxton - 1928

Bowls Club Theft - 1930

Petty Sessions June 1945
Frank Knight - assault 1928

Police Fire Service

John Firkins

Rules & Regulations 1888

P S Onan arrests a tramp 1890

Fire Brigade Scheme 1899

Police Station 1900

New Fire Station 1902
Arthur Evans New Steam Engine 1907 arrives
New Steam Engine 1907

New Engine - 1927
History of the Fire Service in Rushden
Miscellaneous

Fire Station Visit - 1950s
Jury List 1917

New Fire Station 1985 - site


Northants Quarter Sessions & Assizes Reports of Fires

Quarter Sessions Introduction

Quarter Sessions 1630-1657

 For reports on Fires in Domestic,

Quarter Sessions Cases 1686 - 1834

 Industrial and Commercial properties

Presentment Books 1693 - 1790

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