Researching British press coverage between 1750 and 1950.

Unlock Your UK Family History: Discover Newspaper Stories from 1750 to 1950

Welcome to my free service designed to simplify your journey through UK family history and British historical events.

I specialise in searching, fact-checking, and revealing authentic news stories from the years 1750 to 1950.

Murder Research – British press coverage between 1750 and 1950. Whether you’re seeking minor details or monumental tales about your ancestors, I’m here to assist you every step of the way.

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News Article Searches: I meticulously scour historical news articles for mentions of your ancestors. Whether they were involved in a crime, witnessed an event, or were celebrated for their achievements, I aim to uncover their stories as reported at the time.

Free PDF Delivery: Upon discovering relevant news articles, I’ll compile them into PDF format and deliver them straight to your inbox, free of charge. My goal is to provide you with convenient access to valuable historical resources for your research.

Transparent Communication: If I’m unable to find any information about your ancestors, I’ll promptly inform you. Transparency is a core value, and I believe in keeping you informed throughout the research process.

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Whether your ancestors’ stories are filled with triumphs or trials, my mission is to present you with documented truths from historical archives. Let me help you uncover the rich tapestry of your family’s past and the captivating history of Britain.

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I am driven by a passion for British history, which is why I provide my services completely free of charge. My dedication to this subject fuels my desire to share knowledge and contribute to a deeper understanding of the past. By offering my expertise without any financial constraints, my goal is to inspire others, nurturing a sense of curiosity and appreciation for this captivating field.

To find out what happened you can get the facts, reports, statements and read the court proceedings as events unfolded all those years ago in the newspapers.  If your ancestor was a victim or a perpetrator the old news reports will reveal substantial information about the person and the case.

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Murder and serious criminal cases have always received extensive newspaper coverage – this website investigates 1750 – 1950.

Old British serious crime holds a special fascination for me. I am passionate about delving into its murky depths, uncovering the dark tales that have shaped our history. From notorious murders to gripping criminal conspiracies, I am driven to explore the intricacies of these past crimes. Fact-checking and revealing the truth behind these events are my primary objectives, ensuring that the record is accurate and the stories are brought to light.

Through printed news reports these dramatic time-worn incidents have left behind a fascinating insight, revealing the facts as they came to light at the time. Exposing those involved and the background of the events surrounding it.

I have been researching and writing about British murders for a great many years before and after the development of the internet. Of course no one case is ever the same – each one is distinctive.

Murder Research is a unique investigation service established on-line in 2003. Over the years I have searched, discovered and sometimes written about many old British serious criminal cases covering the period 1750 to 1950.

Much the same as today media coverage of these very serious crimes were at times shrouded in editorial sensationalism that in itself is fascinating to read and decipher.  The lack of current available technologies used today in comparison with murder cases before 1950 is alarming.  Evidence was frequently flimsy and I’m sure that a significant number of the people that were sent to the gallows possibly shouldn’t have received the death sentence.

It’s often said that there is nothing like a good murder to beef up the British press and this was certainly the case during the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times.

The newspapers and the ‘Penny Dreadfuls’ were full of amazing and overblown stories that thrilled and scared its hungry audience.

Dangerous Justice – Flimsy Evidence

Tragically, behind many historic murder cases lie the shadow of the fall guy.  The desperate innocent individual who ultimately died for no reason. A great many people were accused and sent to the gallows on very thin and flimsy evidence – they were quite likely wrongly convicted of murder. Shockingly an equal number could well have escaped trial and the rope as the finger of suspicion was diverted.

Apart from actual witnesses there was, compared to today’s detective work, very little to go by.  It wasn’t until much later on that the police could actually tell the difference between animal blood and human blood.  The fingerprint process was not developed.  As for DNA, that of course that would not appear until well into the future.

In many ways our ancestors lived through what was perhaps a more dangerous and more crime ridden time than today.  Murder, or death in suspicious circumstances, was fairly commonplace.  You can actually see by reading the newspapers how much violent crime there was.  Some of it very well reported to almost iconic status, and some quite under covered.  I am looking into not only the high profile cases but also those that received lesser coverage.