Becke Collection

In the thrilling world of motorsports, Becke, a trailblazing woman police officer

Becke Collection: Cars on the starting grid for the JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, 2 May 1936

Cars on the starting grid for the JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, 2 May 1936
MG R 746S cc. Event Entry No: 44. Centre Riley 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 34. Driver: Von der Becke, A.W. Finished: 8th. Right ERA 1090 cc. Event Entry No: 30. Driver: Fairfield, P.G

Becke Collection: Woman police officer Shirley Jennings, London

Woman police officer Shirley Jennings, London
Woman police officer Shirley Jennings (joined May 1941, later Becke), standing in a park on a sunny day. Date: circa 1940s

Becke Collection: CS Winifred Barker and Superintendent Shirley Becke

CS Winifred Barker and Superintendent Shirley Becke
Winifred Theodora Barker (c1909-1995), third commander of the Met Police A4 (Women s) Branch, rising to the rank of Chief Superintendent in 1960

Becke Collection: Women police officers in athletics event

Women police officers in athletics event
Women police officers, Alice Lusher, Shirley Thomas and Shirley Jennings (Becke), taking part in an athletics running event, watched by spectators. Date: circa 1950s

Becke Collection: Woman police officer Shirley Becke, London, WW2

Woman police officer Shirley Becke, London, WW2
Shirley Cameron Becke (nee Jennings, 1917-2011), later to become Commander of the Met Polices A4 (Women s) Branch from 1966 to 1973

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In the thrilling world of motorsports, Becke, a trailblazing woman police officer, stood proudly among the cars on the starting grid for the JCC International Trophy at Brooklands on 2 May 1936. Her passion for law enforcement and speed knew no bounds. Fast forward to the war years, Becke, now a Chief Superintendent, led a team of courageous women police officers, breaking gender barriers in athletic events and keeping London's streets safe. Shirley Jennings, another inspiring member of the team, also served as a woman police officer, protecting and serving with dedication and determination. In their spare time, they formed a formidable sports team, showcasing their strength and agility. Becke's office was a symbol of authority and inspiration, where she planned strategies and led her team with unwavering commitment. Through the challenges of WW2, Becke and her team of women officers continued to make a difference, leaving a lasting legacy in law enforcement history.