Richard Booth

Richard Booth

Died on 15th December 1870
Police Sergeant Fireman Booth attended at a large fire at Messrs Baxendells, New Bailey Street, Salford, on 26th December 1868. He received injuries causing paralysis of his left arm, and exposure. He died as a result of his injuries and the exposure on 15th December 1870
He was Unkown.

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The Museum was founded in 1981. Funded by Greater Manchester Police, it not only collects and preserves archive material and objects relating to the history of policing in the Greater Manchester area, but acts as an important resource for community engagement, where visitors can talk to staff and volunteers about policing. GMP Museum holds primary and secondary source information about the history and development Greater Manchester policing. Our archive holdings are a mix of records – both official and personal.
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GMP Museum holds primary and secondary source information about the history and development Greater Manchester policing. Our archive holdings are a mix of records – both official and personal.
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