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Portsmouth Murders and Misdemeanours (Paperback)
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Portsmouth Murders and Misdemeanours (Paperback)
Series: Murders & Misdemeanours
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Portsmouth's position on the south coast of England has meant it
has been an important port for centuries, and the heavily fortified
home of the Royal Navy. Industries surrounding the naval docks and
shipbuilding led Portsmouth to become one of the most heavily
industrialised areas in the country during the nineteenth century,
and today this part of Hampshire is Britain's most densely
populated urban area. In Portsmouth Murders and Misdemeanours
author Dean Hollands explores the history of serious crime in
Portsmouth from medieval times to the twentieth century. He looks
at how the punishments for crimes evolved, including the use of
corporal and capital punishment and the sites of these grisly
events. Tales include murder in many guises, crimes of passion,
highwaymen, robbers and motor bandits, a conviction for witchcraft
during the Second World War, arson and terrorism, and mutiny - most
famously the trial of the crew of Captain Bligh's Bounty, as well
as the assassination of George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham,
and the Bishop of Chichester. This collection of true life crime
stories gives a vivid insight into life in historic Portsmouth.
This book will fascinate anyone with an interest in the history of
crime, as well as those who want to know more about the history of
the city.
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