19th March 2025 30th April 2025 14th May 2025 plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info |
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10am - 2pm | |
Leith Walk Police Box Croall Place, Leith Walk , Edinburgh East EH7 4LT |
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This is a free event | |
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Facebook information can be found here | |
Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders police historical society (ELBPHS) are holding four family friendly drop in events where members of the public can step inside a historic policebox, speak to retired officers about policing in the past and even try some of the equipment that would have been used by the officers.
Wednesday 19th March 10-2 with the theme of women in policing.
Wednesday 30th April 10-2 – The Special Constabulary.
Wednesday 14th May 10-2 – The Memorial Roll of Edinburgh City police.
Wednesday 18th June 10-2 – The bombing of Edinburgh and Leith during WW2.
Booking is not required. Drop in, free and suitable for all ages.
Additional Dates: 30 April 2025, 14 May 2025, 18 June 2025
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