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Before police arrived on the scene of an open grave at the Oakland Cemetery, off Oxford Street West, London Free Press reporter Gordon Sanderson (Sound Off column) conducted his own probe as to why it was open. It was likely vandalism or grave-robbing. Sanderson lobbied the community to repair the neglected memorial ground, which contained the graves of prominent local pioneers like Rev. William Proudfoot.
Before police arrived on the scene of an open grave at the Oakland Cemetery, off Oxford Street West, London Free Press reporter Gordon Sanderson (Sound Off column) conducted his own probe as to why it was open. It was likely vandalism or grave-robbing. Sanderson lobbied the community to repair ...

Before police arrived on the scene of an open grave at the ...
Cecil Hillier, operator of London's Stripperama, looks on as one of five dancers charged with performing an indecent act at his theatre hams it up for the London Free Press photographer George Blumson, March 13, 1972.
Cecil Hillier, operator of London's Stripperama, looks on as one of five dancers charged with performing an indecent act at his theatre hams it up for the London Free Press photographer George Blumson, March 13, 1972. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: ...

Cecil Hillier, operator of London's Stripperama, looks on as one of five ...
A police officer holds a ransom note that was to hoodwink a bank manager out of $3000, December 18, 1971.
A police officer holds a ransom note that was to hoodwink a bank manager out of $3000, December 18, 1971. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.376 (ill.)...

A police officer holds a ransom note that was to hoodwink a ...
Gary Scoyne heads his motorcycle away from a Brewer's Retail store as his passenger, Pete Gavin clutches a case of beer. They were taking advantage of the lowered provincial drinking age from 21 to 18, July 28, 1971.
Gary Scoyne heads his motorcycle away from a Brewer's Retail store as his passenger, Pete Gavin clutches a case of beer. They were taking advantage of the lowered provincial drinking age from 21 to 18, July 28, 1971. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. ...

Gary Scoyne heads his motorcycle away from a Brewer's Retail store as ...
Herbert Worden George was recaptured in the Oxford Street-Hyde Park area about 8:00 a.m. on November 18, 1971 after escaping from the Middlesex County Jail.
Herbert Worden George was recaptured in the Oxford Street-Hyde Park area about 8:00 a.m. on November 18, 1971 after escaping from the Middlesex County Jail. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.375 (ill.)...

Herbert Worden George was recaptured in the Oxford Street-Hyde Park area about ...
Police search for the escapees from the November 17, 1971 jailbreak in the Trafalgar Heights area, November 18, 1970.
Police search for the escapees from the November 17, 1971 jailbreak in the Trafalgar Heights area, November 18, 1970. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.375 (ill.)...

Police search for the escapees from the November 17, 1971 jailbreak in ...
Five men escaped from Middlesex County Jail, November 17. 1971.
Five men escaped from Middlesex County Jail, November 17. 1971. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.375 (ill.)...

Five men escaped from Middlesex County Jail, November 17. 1971. London Free ...
Police Superintendent Len Elgie shows where the old police gym used to be before the space at police headquarters was filled in with more prison cells, 1950.
Police Superintendent Len Elgie shows where the old police gym used to be before the space at police headquarters was filled in with more prison cells, 1950. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.374 (ill.)...

Police Superintendent Len Elgie shows where the old police gym used to ...
$Reverend Vivian Cohen, an Anglican priest from Jamaica, poses with friends while attending provincial court to argue a traffic infraction, March 2, 1971.$
Reverend Vivian Cohen, an Anglican priest from Jamaica, poses with friends while attending provincial court to argue a traffic infraction, March 2, 1971.
Reverend Vivian Cohen, an Anglican priest from Jamaica, poses with friends while attending provincial court to argue a traffic infraction, March 2, 1971. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.374 (ill.)...

Reverend Vivian Cohen, an Anglican priest from Jamaica, poses with friends while ...
"Love-bugs" were so popular in 1970 even London police had to have one. Image of a bright red Volkswagen that arrived in London on November 18.
"Love-bugs" were so popular in 1970 even London police had to have one. Image of a bright red Volkswagen that arrived in London on November 18. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.374 (ill.)...

"Love-bugs" were so popular in 1970 even London police had to have ...
Police lead Eldon John Ramon Fortey from Hotel London on August 1, 1970, after he fired 39 rifle bullets from a sixth floor window at shoppers and vehicles below.
Police lead Eldon John Ramon Fortey from Hotel London on August 1, 1970, after he fired 39 rifle bullets from a sixth floor window at shoppers and vehicles below. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.373 (ills.)...

Police lead Eldon John Ramon Fortey from Hotel London on August 1, ...
Douglas Washington holds fast to a tree in front of London's new city hall construction site, April 30, 1970.
Douglas Washington holds fast to a tree in front of London's new city hall construction site, April 30, 1970. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.373 (ills.)...

Douglas Washington holds fast to a tree in front of London's new ...
Stolen earlier in Kitchener, this was the getaway car used by two bank thieves, April 27, 1970.
Stolen earlier in Kitchener, this was the getaway car used by two bank thieves, April 27, 1970. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.372 (ill.)...

Stolen earlier in Kitchener, this was the getaway car used by two ...
Traffic safety officers from across Ontario took a teaching course at London Teachers College, early 1970.
Traffic safety officers from across Ontario took a teaching course at London Teachers College, early 1970. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.372 (ill.)...

Traffic safety officers from across Ontario took a teaching course at London ...
Glen Fryer shields his face as he is escorted into the London Courthouse on April 27. 1970.
Glen Fryer shields his face as he is escorted into the London Courthouse on April 27. 1970. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.372 (ill.)...

Glen Fryer shields his face as he is escorted into the London ...
Fireman and police look at damage after a homemade bomb was thrown through the front window at Dutch Laundry and Dry Cleaners, February 12, 1970.
Fireman and police look at damage after a homemade bomb was thrown through the front window at Dutch Laundry and Dry Cleaners, February 12, 1970. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.371 (ills.)...

Fireman and police look at damage after a homemade bomb was thrown ...
The funeral of murder victim Jacqueline English was held October 14, 1969.
The funeral of murder victim Jacqueline English was held October 14, 1969. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.371 (ill.)...

The funeral of murder victim Jacqueline English was held October 14, 1969. ...
Police scour the scene near the location where Jackie English's body was discovered near Otterville, Oxford County.
Police scour the scene near the location where Jackie English's body was discovered near Otterville, Oxford County. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.370 (ills.)...

Police scour the scene near the location where Jackie English's body was ...
Constable Brian Garraway "chases away" a group of "hippies", in the words of the London Free Press, who were lounging on the Boer War Memorial in Victoria Park, July 2, 1969.
Constable Brian Garraway "chases away" a group of "hippies", in the words of the London Free Press, who were lounging on the Boer War Memorial in Victoria Park, July 2, 1969. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 ...

Constable Brian Garraway "chases away" a group of "hippies", in the words ...
Ladies self defence class at the YWCA, February 6, 1969.
Ladies self defence class at the YWCA, February 6, 1969. London Free Press : from the vault : a photo-history of London. Volume II: 1950-1975. REF r971.326 Gra v.2 p.369 (ill.)...

Ladies self defence class at the YWCA, February 6, 1969. London Free ...