Rushden Echo, 23rd October 1914, transcribed by Kay Collins
Higham Ferrers
Special Constables for Higham, Rushden, Irthlingborough, and Stanwick district assembled to the number of about 60 in the cricket field on Sunday morning for marching drill. Captain Jackson, of Wellingborough, was in command, and Inspector Bailey was present. Captain Jackson expressed himself as being quite satisfied with the progress shown.
The Mayoress (Mrs T Patenall) has arranged for Belgian Day to be celebrated at Chelveston, Stranwick, Yelden, and Newton Bromshold on the same day as at Higham Ferrers—tomorrow (Saturday).
Rushden Athletic beat Higham Band Club on Tuesday by 29 – 25 in a cribbage league match.
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The Argus, 27th July 1917 - Photo by Woodhead and Linnitt
Higham Ferrers Specials
War Veterans for the preservation of the Peace
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Our photograph, taken last week, of the Higham Ferrers Special Constables, a band of men who, most of them since the start of the war, have devoted a large portion of their time to assisting the regular force in preserving the peace. Fortunately, their “night manoeuvres” are not so frequent now as at one time. They are seen above with Inspector Osborn and P.C. Powell.
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Rushden Echo, 26th October 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Special Constables of Higham Ferrers, at the drill in Spencer Park, Rushden, on Sunday morning, made pleasing presentations to Capt. H W Jackson, of Wellingborough, and to Inspector Osborne, of the Rushden Police Force. Mr W Chamberlain said that a number of the Special Constables were soon joining up, and they did not want to leave the Special Police Force without showing how very much they appreciated the kindness of Capt. Jackson, and his work on their behalf. They had, therefore, had a photograph of the company taken, enlarged, and framed, which they desired to present to the Captain. The men were deeply grateful for the time and trouble Capt. Jackson had expended on their behalf to train them. This experience would greatly assist those who were joining up, and would be of permanent value to the older men. Capt. Jackson had shown all a splendid example, and had won their esteem and respect. He had great pleasure in asking Capt. Jackson to accept.
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