Anyone remember Alf Warminger at Swanton Morley,
maybe around 1960 or so ?
Wasn't he a genuine Sheriff of Nottingham ?
Well, he was Sheriff of Norwich. Active until the early 80's. Part of a memorable occasion when about 6 gliders in a competition landed on the beach near Cromer (the sea got in the way of further travel). PC Plod arrived on his bike and proceeded to ask for the names and licences of the pilots.
Pilot 1: "Name's Sir Peter Scott, here's my card, we don't actually have licences".
Only slightly undeterred, next pilot:
Pilot 2: "Alfred Warminger, Sheriff of Norwich - how can I help you officer?"
Plod departs on bike, muttering to himself.