Murder and Mayhem in Sheffield

Murder and Mayhem in Sheffield
Author :
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Total Pages : 237
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781783035823
ISBN-13 : 178303582X
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Murder and Mayhem in Sheffield by : Geoffrey Howse

Download or read book Murder and Mayhem in Sheffield written by Geoffrey Howse and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheffield born actor and author Geoffrey Howse delves into his files covering over 200 years of Sheffield's criminality. In Murder & Mayhem in Sheffield he takes a look at some of the events that took place during a period of enormous growth within Sheffield; including a failed plot to murder some of Sheffield's officials, take control of the Town Hall and set fire to the homes of prominent citizens; the series of incidents known as the Sheffield Outrages are also mentioned, as are the notorious Sheffield Gang Wars of the 1920's. Murders from the eighteenth century through to 1947 are covered, including he fascinating case of one of Britain's most notorious murderers, Charlie Peace. The gruesome Shelf Street Hatchet Murder of 1881, is also included as are the Woodhouse Murder of 1893 and the Chinese Laundry Murder of 1922. Two Sheffield murderers who bore the same name, William Smedley, and who were both hanged for their crimes, committed murder in 1875 and 1947 respectively, are also featured. Although not for the feint-hearted, this book is sure to capture the curiosity of all individuals with an interest in the social and criminal history of Sheffield.'


Murder and Mayhem in Sheffield Related Books

Murder and Mayhem in Sheffield
Language: en
Pages: 237
Authors: Geoffrey Howse
Categories: True Crime
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-11-05 - Publisher: Casemate Publishers

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sheffield born actor and author Geoffrey Howse delves into his files covering over 200 years of Sheffield's criminality. In Murder & Mayhem in Sheffield he take
Murder & Mayhem in Houston
Language: en
Pages: 176
Authors: Mike Vance
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-10-07 - Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Houston, we have a problem. The largest city in Texas has a wild west past filled with dodgy criminals and murderous madmen. When the Allen brothers sold Housto
Charlie Peace
Language: en
Pages: 151
Authors: Ben W. Johnson
Categories: True Crime
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-10-31 - Publisher: Pen and Sword

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The true crimes of one of nineteenth century England’s most notorious thieves and killers, whose exploits still capture the public’s imagination. Once immor
Murder and Mayhem
Language: en
Pages: 327
Authors: David Nash
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-04-25 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This introductory book offers a coherent history of twentieth century crime and the law in Britain, with chapters on topics ranging from homicide to racial hate
Murder & Mayhem in Chicago's South Side
Language: en
Pages: 145
Authors: Troy Taylor
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-11-11 - Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Lurking below the Loop, behind the industry-driven energy of Chicago, lies the mysterious criminal underworld of the South Side. Recounting criminal exploits of