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Regency Crime and Punishment: Poisoned Cake and Elizabeth Woolterton

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Murder by Poison!! The Trial at large of E. W. for the wilful murder of R. Sparkes, etc (1815) The 49 year old farmer’s widow, Continue →

Regency Crime and Punishment: Hangers On At Inns

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plate of children snatching a regency era ladies purse

The London Guide and Stranger’s Safeguard Against the Cheats, Swindlers, and Pickpockets (1818) describes any manner of criminals and criminal activity a visitor to Town Continue →