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A-Z of London Murders
Even accounting for London's large conurbation, England's capital city has had more than its fair share of murders over the centuries, having more than half of the memorable British murders in more recent years.
A considerable number of London murders have made international headlines and remain important milestones in criminal history. Lesser-known and forgotten murders are also included, from the killing of Edmond Ironside in 1016 to crimes committed in the early years of the 21st century. Such names as Franz Muller, Jack the Ripper, Elenor Pearsey, Dr. Crippen, Louis Voisin, Neville Heath, Ruth Ellis and Dennis Nilsen are known to most people who have an interest in crime history; but The A-Z of London Murders delves more deeply into murders committed in the capital providing a superb gazetteer of murder in London. The author takes us on grim journeys where many of the crime scenes can still be seen on the streets of the capital today.
Author Geoffrey Howse is an experienced researcher on London's criminal history. His other books include two of Wharncliffe's Foul Deeds titles, relating to the East End and West End of the city. He has also written a volume on North London Murder.
A considerable number of London murders have made international headlines and remain important milestones in criminal history. Lesser-known and forgotten murders are also included, from the killing of Edmond Ironside in 1016 to crimes committed in the early years of the 21st century. Such names as Franz Muller, Jack the Ripper, Elenor Pearsey, Dr. Crippen, Louis Voisin, Neville Heath, Ruth Ellis and Dennis Nilsen are known to most people who have an interest in crime history; but The A-Z of London Murders delves more deeply into murders committed in the capital providing a superb gazetteer of murder in London. The author takes us on grim journeys where many of the crime scenes can still be seen on the streets of the capital today.
Author Geoffrey Howse is an experienced researcher on London's criminal history. His other books include two of Wharncliffe's Foul Deeds titles, relating to the East End and West End of the city. He has also written a volume on North London Murder.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2007
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February 1, 2023
Small extracts of various crimes in the city of London. In an A to Z format.
This was an interesting look at the history of London with regards to crime. The cases are mostly just a short synopsis so not too heavy on the detail. It also touched on hangman, prisons, and courts in the city. A good read for any true crime fan.
This was an interesting look at the history of London with regards to crime. The cases are mostly just a short synopsis so not too heavy on the detail. It also touched on hangman, prisons, and courts in the city. A good read for any true crime fan.
March 3, 2019
Whilst the book is choc-a-block full of murderous accounts, some go into no more detail than one small paragraph. A brilliant novel for sourcing cases to investigate and research further, however for many of the cases, the book does little more than bring them to attention, and often gives more attention to cases we already all know too well, as opposed to giving more page space to the less infamous cases, as I hoped it would do.
Overall though, a useful resource for finding lesser-known cases.
Overall though, a useful resource for finding lesser-known cases.
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