The New Newgate Calendar

the police magistrate

tales from the Police courts of the metropolis

19th century, London, police courts

It was midday on 24 April 1883 and the verger to the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral (a Mr Green) was close by the choir... • posted 1 day ago

I am often reminded of how tremendously ignorant I am of some aspects of history. Most of my study has been concerned... • posted 2 days ago

Today we are constantly urged to avoid becoming embroiled in street crime for fear that we might be injured or worse if we... • posted 3 days ago

Elizabeth Collinson was employed as a servant in the household of Mr Morris, a cabinetmaker in Curtain Road, Shoreditch.... • posted 4 days ago