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How Do You Fix A Town Like Plymouth?
Jill Craigie Cinema, Roland Levinsky Building
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 8AA
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 8AA
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Free admission
About us
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2018. Visit the University of Plymouth website for information about the festival and other events that are taking place.This 50-minute docudrama presented by Professor Kim Stevenson comprises a series of biographical reconstructions and dramatisations with expert analysis from legal historian Dr Judith Rowbotham. Craig Newbery-Jones will then lead an audience discussion with a selected panel to compare-and-contrast modern and historical policing issues to be recorded and transcribed as an additional Timelock production.
Selected to head the Plymouth police force in 1892, Sowerby (29) was one of the youngest ever chief constables appointed nationally. During his tenure at Plymouth, he earned the respect of the local populace by effectively tackling drunkenness, crime and bad behaviour head on. Sowerby's long career with Plymouth was synonymous with several significant and high-profile events including the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst, temperance marches and campaigns.
This broadcast quality biographical production will depict the life and times of uncelebrated Plymouth hero, Chief Constable Joseph Sowerby. Research conducted for previous ESRC festivals (2015, 2016) revealed the importance of Sowerby's contribution to modern policing strategies. Born in Liverpool to the son of a landlord Sowerby was brought up in Leeds where he rapidly rose through the ranks of the Leeds City Police receiving commendations for heroic rescues and arrests. Selected to head the Plymouth police force in 1892, Sowerby (29) was one of the youngest ever chief constables appointed nationally. During his tenure at Plymouth, he earned the respect of the local populace by effectively tackling drunkenness, crime and bad behaviour head on. Sowerby long career with Plymouth was synonymous with several significant and high-profile events including the arrest of Mrs Pankhurst, temperance marches and campaigns.
The film is produced by Rob Giles with contributions from Judith Rowbotham, Craig Newbury-Jones and Iain Channing. It is presented by Professor Kim Stevenson.
This event is free to attend and open to all. Please visit the University website to register your place.
Image caption and credit: Chief Constable Joseph Sowerby, 1892-1917. Photographs with permission Graham Naylor, Plymouth City Library
