This website is all about Crime and Punishment in the UK in the 19th Century. We have a prisoner database with actual prisoner records and case studies for a more in-depth view of the crimes and trials of some of the inmates.
John Walker - Convicted for Stealing Onions
A Typical Crime
This case concerns a market gardener of Beeston, Robert Cooper, an agricultural labourer John...
John Walker - Convicted for Stealing Onions case study
Victorians were worried about the rising crime rate: offences went up from about 5,000 per year in 1800 to about 20,000 per year in 1840. They were firm believers in punishment for criminals.
19th Century Justice
19th Century Justice
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NAME: Amos Fowler
AGE: 25 CRIME: Did burglariously break and enter the dwelling house of one Alfred Fowler and did steal therein one cash box and other articles at Toddington Full record...
AGE: 25 CRIME: Did burglariously break and enter the dwelling house of one Alfred Fowler and did steal therein one cash box and other articles at Toddington Full record...
