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Special Constables
& Notes from the Newspapers

Rushden Echo, 23rd October 1914, transcribed by Kay Collins

Higham Ferrers
Special Constables for Higham, Rushden, Irthlingborough, and Stanwick district assembled to the number of about 60 in the cricket field on Sunday morning for marching drill. Captain Jackson, of Wellingborough, was in command, and Inspector Bailey was present. Captain Jackson expressed himself as being quite satisfied with the progress shown.
Rushden Echo, 1st January 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins

Special Constables—Firing practice on Wednesday was well attended. Last night, under command of Capt. Jackson, a route march to Higham took place. Before dismissing the Company, Capt. Jackson said that the playing of the Rushden Temps at the church parade last Saturday was highly eulogised by the Wellingborough Company.

Extract from Council Meeting May 1915

Special Constables - An application was received from the Captain of the Special Constables for permission to use Spencer Park on Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 9 for drill, and it was resolved to recommend the Council to accede thereto.

Northamptonshire Special Constables
Rushden Company 1915
Names in alphabetical order
Addison H Chamberlain W W Freeman W Moore W Sparrow J Turner W J
Bates G Cure W J Groome G Martin A P Seckington W Tomlinson W
Bettles J T Chapman S George J Meadows H Seckington H Tilley W
Brown G H Clarke C Green E E Middleton S Snelson C G Tebbutt F H
Bettles G Clarke J Harison J Meakin A H Swannell T W Tinston M
Bailey J Cox A Haigh I Madin W B Swingler G Thompson W A
Brawn H Cockin W Holyoak J Mantle A W Sumpter F Tailby C
Bellamy F Chettle E A Hardwick B Nichols A Scott J T Underwood P
Bates H J Clayton H Hills W Nichols E Sellwood F Underwood G
Baines H C Claridge O Holmes H Newton C J Spicer W H Willmott T
Baker T A Cave A Hanger W B Oberman J H Safford G W Wigginton T
Bailey J S Coulton H Huke E T Parker C Tusting R Waters F
Brazier F D Craddock F Hart J L Philby G Timpson W Wooding C H
Britchford L Clark T Hind J Peat J Tall C F White A E
Brightwell S C Cook J F Harris J Pooton A Tomlin J Woodman O
Barwick G Chamberlain R M Harris F Pashler E K Tailby G Whitworth T J
Bellamy A Darlow F Juggins F W Putnam C Thompson J White G A
Bates J Dickenson H Jeacock W Robinson W Officers
Beeby W Dartnell W J Knight C Robinson G (on chairs 10th - 5th from right)
Bridgement H Dickens B Knight C H Robinson C Col-Sergt. Instructor J W Rogers
Boyce C Durham W Knight W Robinson J Supt. H D Macleod
Brawn H C Endersby A H Lawrence W Robinson R Captian H W Jackson
Booth B Eagles C Marriott R Richardson E Inspector Osborne
Chambers A Fletcher C H Mead H Reynolds J Col-Sergt. R Knight
Photo by J W Rogers - Stanley Studios, Wellingborough Mr J Hyde

Rushden Echo, 11th August 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins

An Accident occurred to a cyclist about 1p.m. on Wednesday, the victim being Miss Minney, of Wellingborough-road, Rushden, who whilst cycling down Skinners-hill had the misfortune to collide with a cart. Fortunately her injuries were confined to bruises, and assistance was rendered her by Special Constable W. L. Sargent, who happened to be passing at the time of the accident.
Rushden Echo, 25th August 1916

Mr. John Glover Perkins ....... He was a special constable until failing health compelled him to give up the work. [Extract from his obituary]
Rushden Echo, 1st September 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins

...... The firemen received valuable aid from Special Constables H. Clayton and T Clark.

[Extract from a longer report - Stack on Fire at Rushden]

Bert Wells - Special Constable
Bert Wells - Special Constable 618 c1920s

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