19th Century Barnsley Murders by Margaret Drinkall

19th Century Barnsley Murders by Margaret Drinkall

19th Century Barnsley Murders is a telling account of crimes in the Barnsley area that have remained unpublished for more than a century. The book reveals the dark heart of the town and reflects not only the poverty and squalor in which many people of the time lived, but also the deep-rooted prejudices and double standards of the period. Crimes include poaching in the local area, a serious poisoning of bread and butter pudding at an eating house and the tragic story of a man who was poisoned for a joke. More sinister happenings include a case of body snatching, which brought the whole town of Barnsley to a state of complete panic, the distressing murder of a child, and a woman who was shot down in the street by her former marine boyfriend. The book also charts cases of attempted murder, including the story of a woman who was saved from death by her stays and a brutal attack on an elderly lady, which might so easily have ended in murder. These macabre tales reveal a side of Barnsley that is not visible in the modern town of today.The intriguing narrative and in-depth coverage of Barnsley's criminal past make this essential reading for both local historians and those interested in true crime.

Margaret Drinkall came late into learning, completing a Master's degree in history in 2006, aged 60. Studying for the degree gave her the confidence to write a book on local history, and soon after she began to write Rotherham Workhouse. Since then Margaret has been fortunate enough to retire to write full time. She has a keen interest in local history and true crime.

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ISBN 13	9781473827356
ISBN 10	1473827353
Title	19th Century Barnsley Murders
Author	Margaret Drinkall
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published	2015-10-01
Number of pages	160
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