Chief Superintendent Winifred Barker in her office

Winifred Theodora Barker (c1909-1995), third commander of the Met Police A4 (Women's) Branch, rising to the rank of Chief Superintendent in 1960. Seen here sitting at her desk, chatting with a woman in civilian clothes. In addition to a map of London, there is one of Cyprus, where Barker served with the British Police Unit

Armchair Barker Chat Chatting Colleagues Cyprus Epaulettes Filing Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Rank Superintendent Theodora Winifred

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