George Burn, arrested for stealing brushes and a box

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    Name: George Burn Arrested for: Larceny Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 10 November 1902 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-9-George Burn The Shields Daily News for 10 November 1902 reveals that: "At North Shields to-day, two young boys named David Lloyd (15) and George Burn (14) were charged with stealing on the 8th inst. from a wash-house in Prudhoe Street brushes and a box worth 3s, the property of Peter Johnson. Chief Constable Huish stated that he desired the lads to be remanded for eight days. Lloyd came fromn Hull. The remand was granted". The Shields Daily News for 17 November 1902 reveals that the boys pleaded guilty and their parents were bound over in the sum of £5 for their good behaviour during the following 6 months. You can see David Lloyd's mugshot by following this link https://www.flickr.com/photos/twm_news/15650432693/">www.flickr.com/photos/twm_news/15650432693/. 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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    Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
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    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29295370@N07/16291940765/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 10 months ago
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