William Balmer, arrested for shopbreaking
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Name: William Balmer Arrested for: Shopbreaking Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 17 September 1902 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-7-William Balmer The Shields Daily Gazette for 18 September 1902 reveals that William Balmer was part of a gang of five 15 year old boys charged with breaking and entering into various business premises and stealing property worth between £4 and £5. Balmer pleaded guilty to six charges. For an image of one of his accomplices, Benjamin McMurdo see https://www.flickr.com/photos/twm_news/16323375787/">www.flickr.com/photos/twm_news/16323375787/. These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). This set contains mugshots of boys and girls under the age of 21. This reflects the fact that until 1970 that was the legal age of majority in the UK. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. -
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