Athy 17 Posted January 3, 2018 What exactly did, or do, these boxes contain? A telephone? A supply of spare truncheons? A chemical bucket-and-chuckit loo? A gas ring and kettle? A chair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boginspro 162 Posted January 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, Athy said: What exactly did, or do, these boxes contain? A telephone? A supply of spare truncheons? A chemical bucket-and-chuckit loo? A gas ring and kettle? A chair? The telephone could be accessed through a small door on the outside so that as well as giving officers contact with the police station, the public could also use it in emergency. There was also a first aid kit similarly accessible. On the inside I think they were quite basic, there was a desk and stool for officers to right up notes and reports, restrain a prisoner, or take a break. The light on the top was controlled from the police station so could be used as a signal to the beat officer. I believe he would report in from there every hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voldy 48 Posted January 3, 2018 Back in the 40's a bicycle was kept in the box at the junction of Moonshine Lane with Raisen Hall Road at Southey Green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boginspro 162 Posted January 3, 2018 35 minutes ago, Voldy said: Back in the 40's a bicycle was kept in the box at the junction of Moonshine Lane with Raisen Hall Road at Southey Green. That's a reminder, thanks, you often saw a bicycle propped up at the side of one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina 19 Posted February 2, 2018 On 12/4/2011 at 17:18, ukelele lady said: Looks like Howard Road / Commonside maybe. it was on common side i remember it very well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
