Sheffield has a rich history a sinister
and darker side. Author Geoffrey Howse
will help you discover cases of petty
crime, riots, burglary, robbery, assault,
suicide, unlawful killing, manslaughter
and murder, as well as a host of quirky
and quizzical crimes from the early
Victorian period to modern times. One
sensational case covered is that of
Sheffield-born Charles Peace, considered
by some criminologists to be England’s
most notorious murderer. He was hanged
at Leeds on 25 February 1879 for the
killing of Arthur Dyson at Darnall in
1876. Peace’s criminality seemed to
know no bounds. Several other
sensational and forgotten murders are
featured and a range of cases mentioned
refer to many former landmarks in and
around old Sheffield, from public houses
and hotels to factories, shops and
steelworks. An absorbing read for anyone
interested in our local social history.

Village Publications

'If you are fascinated by crime or just want to learn more about Sheffield's social history, this book should appeal to you.'

Bradway Bugle