On the 126th anniversary of the murder of Detective Sergeant Robert Kidd in the LNWR Goods Yard at Wigan, a plaque was unveiled at Wigan North Western Station by T/Chief Superintendent Glen Alderson, the BTP Divisional Commander. The event was attended by members of the BTPHG, serving officers, railway staff, members of DS Kidd’s family and the Force Chaplain. This was followed by a short commemoration, led by the Chaplain, Phil Bawn, at the cemetery in Salford where the officer is buried. A wreath was laid on behalf of the BTPHG.
These events would have taken place last year but had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.
The arrangements for the installation of the plaque, the ceremony at Wigan North Western and for the commemoration were undertaken by Viv Head and Ed Thompson to whom we are most grateful. All who attended commented on how well organised the events were. We are also grateful for the support given to the project by the Force , the chaplaincy, Salford Council and by Avanti West Coast.
The BTPHG is determined that the sacrifice of RDC officers will not be forgotten.
Philip Trendall
Chair
