An account of the citizens of the town through their Misdeeds, Thefts, foul crimes against their Betters, petty Arguments, Breaches of the peace and Tales of Drunkenness in the oldest INNs of the Place.
From the mid 18th century through to the early 20th century, the Gloucestershire town of Northleach has boasted its fair share of criminals.
Drawn from archives and legends, Deri Marshall uncovers their stories. How did a coach driver foil a robbery? What happened on election day in 1845? And who was sentenced to hard labour in the infamous Northleach gaol?
With maps and photographs of the principal locations
Northleach boasts an extraordinarily well-preserved prison, built in 1792 and seeing continual use throughout the Victorian period. This pocketbook history is a fascinating insight into law and order in rural England.
A brilliant pocketbook full of the misdeeds of the citizens of a Victorian town
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Maps of the locations and black and white photographs
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Höhe: 129 mm
Breite: 169 mm
Dicke: 11 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-915067-72-2 (9781915067722)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Deri Marshall is a writer and researcher of Welsh and English heritage, living in the Cotswolds with his wife Caitlin and their Greek rescue dog Echo. He grew up in Snowdonia, and travelled for several years before studying at Aberystwyth University, and spending a career working as a researcher in a variety of fields.
