Saving the past for the future: The rise and fall of a Welsh Marches house

This is the story of a little known house with a big and forgotten history in the North of Wales. Plas yn Bwl House is a Grade II* building located in a prominent location overlooking the historic Welsh village of Caergwrle in Flintshire. It is adjacent to the medieval castle and has far-reaching views to what were once … Continue reading Saving the past for the future: The rise and fall of a Welsh Marches house

Police records, history and accountability

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This is my blog on the Campaign for Records website which was published in May 2022 Police archive; image by Angie Sutton-Vane My interest in police records began whilst working as the curator of a police force museum. The small and closed facility held a diverse collection including a large archive of general orders, station … Continue reading Police records, history and accountability