Focusing on 50 capital crimes in 20th-century Great Britain, this book delves into cases where the accused received either the death penalty or life imprisonment. It explores the legal and social implications of these crimes, providing insight into the judicial system and the individuals involved. Each case highlights the complexities of guilt, justice, and the moral dilemmas surrounding capital punishment during this period.
The book includes absorbing real life accounts of nearly every reported murder that took place around Birmingham during the twentieth century. It features well-known and lesser known cases but all arey fascinating tales of jealousy, revenge and tragedy. T
Tangmere Airfield had a prominent role in the Air War from 1916 onwards and many local men joined the Royal Sussex Regiment. This book looks at how the experience of war impacted on the town, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German Kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Chichester were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years. The Great War affected everyone. At home there were wounded soldiers in military hospitals, refugees from Belgium and later on German prisoners of war. There were food and fuel shortages and disruption to schooling. The role of women changed dramatically and they undertook a variety of work undreamed of in peacetime. Meanwhile, men serving in the armed forces were scattered far and wide. Extracts from contemporary letters reveal their heroism and give insights into what it was like under battle conditions.
The beautiful county of Derbyshire has some fascinating murder tales to tell and all the cases in this book have one thing in common - the person responsible stood trial in an English court room and heard the terrible words that they would be hanged.
Covers the events and happenings of the whole of Southampton during the Second World War.
This encyclopedia offers an in-depth exploration of Jack the Ripper, delving into the infamous serial killer's history and the myriad theories surrounding his identity. It covers various aspects, including the crime scenes, victims, and the socio-political context of Victorian London. The meticulously researched entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the enduring mystery and impact of these gruesome events on society and culture.
Eddleston tells the story of every murder which took place in Sussex in the 20th century and which ended in the execution of the person responsible. All sorts of weapons are used, and all sorts of motives are recorded.
This fascinating book includes the cases of some of Britain’s most famous criminals, among them the infamous Dr. Crippen, executed in 1910 for poisoning and dismembering his wife; Neville Heath, who was hanged at Pentonville Prison for the brutal murder of Margery Gardner in 1946; and Ruth Ellis, the last woman to hang in Britain after being found guilty of shooting her lover outside a pub in 1955. John J. Eddleston's carefully researched, well-illustrated, and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Britain's capital city.
John Eddleston's latest selection of notorious criminal cases takes the reader through a sequence of sensational episodes that have marred the history of Reading. His book is based on original research and recalls many grisly events and sad or unsavoury individuals whose fate has hitherto been forgotten.