Regency Villains: A Treacherous Footman
This “unfortunate wretch” and his story appeared in the 4th Volume of the The New Newgate Calendar.
This “unfortunate wretch” and his story appeared in the 4th Volume of the The New Newgate Calendar.
For serious criminal and civil matters, the courts of assize or assizes as they were known were held in country towns. Visiting judges from higher Continue
For over 700 years, Fleet Prison saw its share of criminals and miseries. Built in 1197 along the eastside of the River Fleet, by the Continue
It was a sunny Monday, May 11th, 1812, when the prime minister made his way toward his chambers at the House of Commons. The 49 Continue