...not The Police that singer Sting was in of course. I came across this fabulous restored police car in Piccadilly yesterday morning. It's a 1951 Wolsley complete with bell and blue police sign on top. It's a bit of a coincidence really as I was on my way to The Wolsey restaurant for a fathers day breakfast en famille. Interestingly The Wolsey restaurant is housed in the former showroom of Wolsey cars...talk about fate or what..
On a more important and serious note you may know that there has been a television programme about the Metropolitan Police running on BBC television, it's been featuring various parts of London. Coming up shortly it's the turn of Redbridge to be featured. Wanstead resident and Neighbourhood Watch ward co-ordinator Steve Wilks popped into the Gallery the other day to tell me that there is a chance to get a preview on the 24th June between 6 and 8pm at Wanstead Golf Club, do try to get along and support our local police who do such a great job. More details supplied by Steve below..
'The BBC have filmed a documentary on the Metropolitan Police. The film crews were give unparalleled access in the hope of producing an honest and frank portrait of the Metropolitan Police.
Police at Redbridge would like to invite residents to view the films with us. Seniot officers will be present and available for a question and answer session around the content of the film - and other matters that concern you, the residents of the borough.
This invitation is to attend a showing, and a question and answer session afterwards together with how Neighbourhood Watch allies with the Met Police.
There will be a viewing for the new BBC Documentary on the Metropolitan Police (The Redbridge Episode) at Wanstead Golf Club on the 24th June at 6pm until 8pm expected.
If you are interested in attending, please e.mail Alan Winston (Wanstead PCSO) at Alan.Winston@met.pnn.police.uk who will be running the show. The Neighbourhood Watch ward co-ordinators for Wanstead and Snaresbrook - Steve Wilks and Debs Selner will also be in attendance.'
What a wonderfully restored car. The documentary sounds very interesting. Too bad we can't get it here.
ReplyDeleteYes the documentary is part of a series, it's been very good and informative..
Delete1951 was a good year for police vehicles Geoff :) Hope the viewing of the documentary goes well, the police can sometimes get a bad wrap, but they really have a tough job.
ReplyDeleteYes it's a grand old vehicle and it is a very tough job particularly in big cities...
Delete1951 was a good year for police vehicles Geoff :) Hope the viewing of the documentary goes well, the police can sometimes get a bad wrap, but they really have a tough job.
ReplyDeleteQuite a car, Geoff!
ReplyDeleteFantastic condition William it was really gleaming..
DeleteWell you chose the perfect moment to go to Piccadilly!
ReplyDeleteTiming is everything Ciel..
DeleteUne magnifique voiture ancienne..Geoff...
ReplyDeleteUne belle photo qui me fais penser à la série "Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir".
Bonne soirée. Laurie
Oui une belle voiture, vraiment restauré avec précision. La série vous mentionnez sonne très anglais avec la référence melon chapeau!
DeleteLove the car. Great timing to catch this.
ReplyDeleteI was really lucky to be there at that time...
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