Whats Tha Up To?, Martyn Johnson
Whats Tha Up To?, Martyn Johnson
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What's Tha Up To?
Memories of a Yorkshire Bobby

Author: Martyn Johnson

Narrator: Martyn Johnson

Unabridged: 6 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/19/2012


Synopsis

'I've turned boys into men and policemen into coppers,' said the Sergeant. 'Policemen have got brains, but coppers, they've got brains and common sense.'

No two days were ever the same for bobby-on-the-beat Martyn Johnson. Come rain or come shine, he patrolled his patch with a sharp eye for troublemakers and a kind word for those in need of a friend. Whether he was pursuing unlikely coal thieves, tracking down peacocks gone AWOL or investigating mysterious flying saucers over Sheffield, PC Johnson faced every new challenge with a smile and a healthy dose of his copper's common sense.

In his charming and funny memoir, Martyn Johnson recalls the rogues, cheats and scoundrels - as well as the many friends - who made his life on the beat so unforgettable.

About Martyn Johnson

Martyn Johnson was a 'beat bobby' with Sheffield City Police Force for seven years before he was seconded to CID. After two years, he found that he missed grass-roots policing and returned to the beat for a further seven years. He lives in Wenworth village with his wife Christine.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shirley on November 09, 2017

I absolutely love this book and have read it a few times since I bought it. Really tells how it was for a bobby on the beat in Sheffield when everyone knew the police who safeguarded their area. Really funny at times and I couldn't put this book down. Recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Anne on July 13, 2011

Martyn Johnson joined the Sheffield Police force when he was 19. In this book Martyn tells the tale of a real-life 'bobby on the beat'. Before the days of radio, cars or computers, Martyn patrolled the streets of the Attercliffe district of Sheffield night and day. We hear about his first dead body,......more

Goodreads review by Mary on November 12, 2016

An entertaining look behind the scenes at old style policing.......more

Goodreads review by Rhiannon on July 28, 2022

Loved how Martyn shared his memories of policing when he first joined. Happy, sad, funny, they are all part of what makes the job special and rewarding.......more

Goodreads review by Angie on September 01, 2019

Funny, sad and thought provoking. A fantastic memoir of policing in the good old days of common sense. One of the best books I've read. Martyn shows his kindness and personality throughout.......more