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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Seeing as I am from Norwich and have a interest in history this book appeared to be the perfect combination, and it did not fail to disappoint. This book gives detailed accounts of all the gruesome murders and crimes that happened throughout Norwich over the years. It also uses accounts from people at the time making the stories come that much more to life. Overall was a thoroughly enjoyable book. ( ) no reviews | add a review
This absorbing collection delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Norwich and its surrounding areas. Cases of murder, robbery, assault and fraud are all examined as the darker side of the city's past is exposed. From cases as famous as the murder of William of Norwich, which led to the expulsion of the Jewish race from England in 1290, to little-known crimes such as the tragic case of a man suffering from depression murdering his fiancée, this book sheds a new light on the city's criminal history.Illustrated with a wide range of archive material and modern photographs, Murder & Crime Norwich is sure to fascinate both residents and visitors alike as these shocking events of the past are revealed for a new generation. No library descriptions found. |
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