{"product_id":"9781787399099","title":"Calling WPC Crockford","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1950s, the Berkshire Constabulary finally opened its ranks to more women. And WPC Crockford was one of those early pioneers... When 21-year-old Gwendoline Crockford signed up to join the Berkshire Constabulary in 1951, she had little idea of what she was getting herself into. Whether carrying a human skeleton out of the woods, finding a missing child, investigating thefts, or chasing an escaped zebra, every day brought fresh adventures.   In this nostalgic, tender and honest account of post-war British society, we follow a bright, determined woman navigating a man's world, serving as many people as she can. From performing traffic duties to unravelling a dark secret at the heart of an impoverished family, WPC Crockford's career was full of joy, thrills - and heartbreak.   Written by her daughter Ruth, this is the story of a real-life woman police constable as she embarks on her police career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45457875140829,"sku":"9781787399099","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/1368\/0730\/files\/9781787399099.jpg?v=1719937639","url":"https:\/\/ryebooks.co.uk\/products\/9781787399099","provider":"Rye Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}