| Murder by Gaslight in Victorian Bradford Contributor(s): Davis, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 1445622815 ISBN-13: 9781445622811 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - True Crime | Murder - General |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The mass migration of folk from the countryside to Bradford at the height of the Industrial Revolution resulted in large numbers of people existing in abject poverty, as thousands were housed in filthy and overcrowded rooms and cellar dwellings. For many, an escape from these conditions was a few hours in the public house, where alcohol and trouble flowed freely. The proverbial 'demon drink' was to fuel much of Victorian crime in the borough, including the most heinous of all - murder. Murder by Gaslight in Victorian Bradford is a fascinating insight into how demoralising and harsh life was for those living and working in this industrial boom town during a period of rapid growth (1857 - 97). Contemporary newspaper accounts were incredibly detailed and graphic in their content. Embark on a trip back in crime to see the lives of people who have quite literally slipped into obscurity. For the most part, their only memorial was an overgrown and unmarked grave, until now. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sheeran, George: - Mark is a keen social historian and has photographed Bradford from the core out for several years, recording the changing history of this great northern city. He is the owner of the Meanwood Park archive. Mark lives in Haworth, Bradford the home of the Bronte sisters.Davis, Mark: - Mark is a keen social historian and has photographed Bradford from the core out for several years, recording the changing history of this great northern city. He is the owner of the Meanwood Park archive. Mark lives in Haworth, Bradford the home of the Bronte sisters. |