| Author: | Scott Houghton | ISBN: | 9780752487786 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | February 3, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Scott Houghton |
| ISBN: | 9780752487786 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | February 3, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
This absorbing collection delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Buckinghamshire during its history. Cases of robbery, murder, and self-destruction are all examined as the darker side of the county’s past is exposed. From John Owen, who slaughtered seven people, to the case of John Tawell, the last person to be hanged publicly in Aylesbury, this book sheds a new light on Buckinghamshire’s criminal history. Illustrated with a wide range of archive material and modern photographs, Murder & Crime Buckinghamshire is sure to fascinate both residents and visitors alike as these shocking events of the past are revealed for a new generation.
This absorbing collection delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Buckinghamshire during its history. Cases of robbery, murder, and self-destruction are all examined as the darker side of the county’s past is exposed. From John Owen, who slaughtered seven people, to the case of John Tawell, the last person to be hanged publicly in Aylesbury, this book sheds a new light on Buckinghamshire’s criminal history. Illustrated with a wide range of archive material and modern photographs, Murder & Crime Buckinghamshire is sure to fascinate both residents and visitors alike as these shocking events of the past are revealed for a new generation.
