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Illuminated letter to Captain Percy Joseph Sillitoe (Chief Constable of the East Riding of Yorkshire) congratulating him on his appointment as Chief Constable of City of Sheffield, 1926

Illuminated letter to Captain Percy Joseph Sillitoe (Chief Constable of the East Riding of Yorkshire) congratulating him on his appointment as Chief Constable of City of Sheffield, 1926


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Illuminated letter to Captain Percy Joseph Sillitoe (Chief Constable of the East Riding of Yorkshire) congratulating him on his appointment as Chief Constable of City of Sheffield, 1926

Sir Percy (22 May 1888-5 April 1962) was born in London in 1888. He served in the South Africa Police, later becoming Chief Constable of Chesterfield in Derbyshire and then the East Riding of Yorkshire. He was appointed Chief Constable of the City of Sheffield in 1926. He served in Sheffield for 5 years and was well known for dealing with the violent gangs which were active in the city. In 1931 he was appointed Chief Constable of Glasgow. He was appointed CBE in 1936, knighted in 1942 and in 1943 was put in Command of the new joint Kent force. He became Director General of MI5 in 1946.
Original at Sheffield Libraries: arc02603

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This print showcases an exquisite illuminated letter sent to Captain Percy Joseph Sillitoe, the esteemed Chief Constable of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The year was 1926 when this remarkable piece arrived, congratulating him on his appointment as Chief Constable of the City of Sheffield. Born in London in 1888, Sir Percy's illustrious career began with his service in the South Africa Police before rising through the ranks to become Chief Constable of Chesterfield and then East Riding. During his five-year tenure in Sheffield, Sir Percy gained notoriety for fearlessly tackling the violent gangs that plagued the city. His unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of justice earned him widespread respect among both law enforcement officials and citizens alike. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was appointed CBE in 1936 and knighted six years later. Intriguingly, this historic document also sheds light on Sir Percy's subsequent roles as he ascended further within law enforcement circles. Following his time in Sheffield, he assumed leadership as Chief Constable of Glasgow in 1931 before being entrusted with commanding Kent's new joint force three years later. However, it was undoubtedly his appointment as Director General of MI5 in 1946 that solidified his place among Britain's most influential figures. Preserved meticulously by Sheffield Libraries at arc02603, this print serves as a testament to Sir Percy Sillitoe's exceptional career trajectory and enduring legacy within policing history – forever immortal

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