Building record 6734/1/4 - Police Station & Holding Cells
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Summary
A police station established at the Kettering Road side of the Racecourse to deal with crime specifically associated with race meetings.
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Full Description
{1} The popularity of the races also attracted rogues and vagabonds, thimbleriggers, card sharps, and pickpockets, as well as the usual crop of drunks and brawlers thanks to the many drinking booths set up round about. To this end a police station and holding cells were established close by the grandstand, next to the Kettering Road. Offenders who were arrested during the meetings were held there until evening when they were marched down the road to the main town H.Q. by a posse of policemen. It was finally demolished in March 1935.
[HER note 16/05/2014: 'Police Office' still marked on modern OS maps.]
<1> Burman A., 2004, County Tales: Races Run, (checked) (Newspaper cuttings). SNN107682.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN107682 Newspaper cuttings: Burman A.. 2004. County Tales: Races Run. The Chronicle & Echo. April 3rd. (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 763 616 (33m by 10m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 8 2025 10:59AM
