The New Newgate Calendar
Criminal Historian
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delving into the dark side of life
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c18th, c19th, gender
Latest Posts
Murder in the dark: policing in Rotherhithe, 1862
Henry Butler had everything to look forward to that summer. He had a job as a police officer, part of Division M (Southwark)... • posted 28 days ago
What is it about true crime that makes everyone so angry?
The new Crime Monthly magazine: crime porn? There is something about crime that makes people angry. I’m not actually... • posted 42 days ago
A Peculiar Man: The Ratho Murder of 1864
Scottish crime records can reveal fascinating insights not only into horrific events, but also the communities that had to... • posted 49 days ago
New Discover Your Ancestors print edition out now
The latest annual print edition of Discover Your Ancestors is out now, and includes a couple of features by me. If you want... • posted 51 days ago