William Merrefield (1797–1893)

Image credit: Bewdley Museum

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William Merrefield was the first police Superintendant of the Borough of Kidderminster. He started his career as a member of the Watch eventually becoming High Constable. Merrefield retired from his position as Superintendant on a pension in 1857.

Bewdley Museum

Bewdley

Title

William Merrefield (1797–1893)

Date

c.1850

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 75 x W 60 cm (E)

Accession number

1960-142 (K)

Acquisition method

gift from Mrs J. M. Teale; on loan to Kiddersminster Town Hall

Work type

Painting

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