A Piece Of History.

Von Smallhausen · 22-03-2010, 17:53

At HQ, there are files and information galore in the archives which include unsolved cases from nearly a hundred years ago.

One such file unearthed was an old intelligence file on the Kray twins from the 1960s which included their mugshots from when they did a stint in HMP Durham.

The file was typed but so detailed and was a real gem to find, especially to those with an interest in organised crime such as myself and this file is the best part of 50 years old. Such associates listed were Freddie Foreman, Tony Lambrianou and other faces of the time.

I found out about this file and asked the press office if I could have a read through them which was okayed and I spent the best part of my dinner hour reading it. Other interested readers were the Chief Constable and it has attracted interest from crime writers.

A good home for it was being considered and I suggested the crime museum that the Met have in London. This was agreed by the powers that be and the lass who will be taking it down gets a free day out, guided tour and a free lunch while the person who suggested it gets, you guessed it, nowt. There's gratitude for you.

Anyway, it was a priviledge to read.

22-03-2010, 17:53	#1
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	A Piece Of History. At HQ, there are files and information galore in the archives which include unsolved cases from nearly a hundred years ago. One such file unearthed was an old intelligence file on the Kray twins from the 1960s which included their mugshots from when they did a stint in HMP Durham. The file was typed but so detailed and was a real gem to find, especially to those with an interest in organised crime such as myself and this file is the best part of 50 years old. Such associates listed were Freddie Foreman, Tony Lambrianou and other faces of the time. I found out about this file and asked the press office if I could have a read through them which was okayed and I spent the best part of my dinner hour reading it. Other interested readers were the Chief Constable and it has attracted interest from crime writers. A good home for it was being considered and I suggested the crime museum that the Met have in London. This was agreed by the powers that be and the lass who will be taking it down gets a free day out, guided tour and a free lunch while the person who suggested it gets, you guessed it, nowt. There's gratitude for you. Anyway, it was a priviledge to read. __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.