The New Newgate Calendar

the police magistrate

tales from the Police courts of the metropolis

19th century, London, police courts

This week I will begin teaching my third year module at Northampton which focuses on the Whitechapel Murders and East End... • posted 13 days ago

The reverend William Ogborne was an unexpected occupant of a police court dock when he appeared before Mr Tyrwhitt in early... • posted 18 days ago

We are now, thanks to Downton Abbey and (previously) Upstairs Downstairs pretty familiar with the dynamics... • posted 20 days ago

Throughout the history of crime the roles of ‘fences’ (receivers of stolen goods), pawnbrokers, and those involved... • posted 24 days ago