Sergeant Stephen White

[Rob Clack]

It does seem a bit early Stephen. Don't know if it was normal or not. Stephen White was 46 when he retired. I think Abberline was 49 so it may have been normal. I think it depends on length of service but I'm not to sure.

Rob

[Stephen Thomas]

Thanks Rob

Was 43 a bit early to retire from the Met back then or something near the norm?

[Rob Clack]

Hi Stephen,

He gave his age as 43 on 1901 census. So he was only about seven years younger than white.

Rob

[Stephen Thomas]

Hi Rob

Would you happen to know how old Boustred was when he retired? In the article White seems to imply that he is being beaten up by a much younger man.

[Rob Clack]

It does sound like, reading between the lines, there was some history between Boustred and White that went on before Boustred reported White for drunkenness.
Boustred himself retired seven months after this incident.

The Times, 25 December 1901



Rob

[Chris]

It seems that Boustred forced White to resign by reporting him for being drunk on duty.

But wasn't White suggesting there was some personal animosity on Bousted's part as well? "Old enemy" in the summing-up seems a bit strong unless the report of drunkenness was made maliciously.

[Rob Clack]

There does seem to be history with Inspector Montgomery as well that happenned in 1898. I'll see if I can find out anything about them.

Rob

[Stephen Thomas]

I wonder why Boustred was White's "old enemy".

Hi Chris

It seems that Boustred forced White to resign by reporting him for being drunk on duty. The interesting thing in this report that Rob found is that Boustred seems to be still pursuing White even after he resigned. The only non-police witness who saw what happened claims that Boustred pushed White to the ground and jumped on him without any prior provocation which is what White himself said happened. There's certainly some funny business going on here with 'wrongful arrests' and 'unusual telegrams'.

[Chris]

It's a very interesting story, by the way. I wonder why Boustred was White's "old enemy".

[Rob Clack]

Thanks Chris your quite right. It's not the first time I've done that (hopefully the last).

Rob

[Stephen Thomas]

Thanks for taking all that trouble there, Rob.

The map and photos really bring this story to life.

All the best

[Chris]

39 Senrad Street is still there

Just a small point - it's Senrab Street, isn't it? ("Barnes" backwards, I assume.)

[Rob Clack]

Hi Stephen,

39 Senrad Street is still there (empty last time I passed). It is quite a nice street, in fact some of the streets next to it are nice to walk through. The next street to it is Dunelm Street and that was originally Fair Street where the pub is.

I've marked in green 39 Senrad Street. In red is The Peacock and I've also marked in blue Thames Police Court and Arbour Square Police Station most of which is still there (there was some rebuilding due to bomb damage). The last time I was past The police buildings there was hoarding around it, so I don't know if it is due for demolition or conversion. Probably demolition. As you can see, everything is pretty close together.



39 Senrad Street 2006 (red car is parked outside number 39)


Senrad Street 2009


Rob

[Stephen Thomas]

Hi Rob

Nice photo of White's pub. Where exactly is it?

I see Senrab Street is still there but I suppose the original houses are gone.

Really like your image stitching on the photo thread by the way

[Rob Clack]

Hi Stephen,

Very harsh wasn't it. The pub is still there. Never been in there it looked a bit rough when I've been passed it.



Rob