True Crime Tales In Victorian Leicester

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An afternoon with crime historian Adam Wood. Step into the shadows of Victorian Leicester and uncover the city's most shocking true crime stories in the historic surroundings of Leicester Guildhall. Join crime historian Adam Wood for a fascinating and chilling journey into Leicester's criminal past, exploring real-life murders, violent feuds and notorious cases that once shocked local communities and dominated newspaper headlines. Set within the Guildhall's atmospheric Medieval Hall, a building steeped in more than 600 years of Leicester's history, this captivating talk offers a unique opportunity to discover the darker side of the city's past in one of its most historic settings. Drawing on meticulous research, Adam brings to life a series of extraordinary cases, including a deadly confrontation involving Italian organ grinders, a brutal dispute between quarrymen that ended with a pickaxe embedded in a victim's skull, and a bitter family feud that culminated in murder. You'll also hear the tragic story of a young temperance advocate whose own descent into alcohol-fuelled violence led to one of Leicester's most horrifying crimes. Perfect for anyone with an interest in local history

Event details

Date

Sunday, 21 February 2027

Start time

14:00

Venue

The Guildhall

Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

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