H-Division in 1837

[Nurse Sarah]

Hi everyone

I've been doing some research into my ancestors from London and recently discovered one who was a bit naughty, a William Platt (my great x5 grandfather), sentenced for larceny at the Old Bailey in September 1837, he stole some cotton from a shop on Shoreditch High Street. The 'arresting officer' was a Constable John Brooks H64.

I have discovered that the H division was Stepney, but also Whitechapel which of course is connected with the Ripper case.

Can anyone shed any light how I could find out more about H-Division and any possible information on Constable Brooks?

Thanks

Sarah

[Monty]

Hi Sarah,

Interesting.

The Met police museum may be able to help here. They may hold his warrent number which is the key to police research.

I shall have a trawl through my records for him, see what I have. However looking at the date I may not hold anything significant.

Monty

[Nurse Sarah]

Appreciate the help Monty.

I know the date is quite early compared to the 1880's of the Ripper case, and from what little I know, policing was still in its infancy in the 1830's.

Should you come across anything of use, I would be grateful if you could share it with me.

In the meantime, I shall continue to trawl the net for information!

Sarah