Manchester murders and misdemeanours
Bridge, Adrian2023
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Manchester in the century between 1850 and 1950 witnessed extraordinary growth and changes. In the mid-nineteenth century, Manchester was the world's first industrialised city, home of the Industrial Revolution and known as 'Cottonopolis'. It was a city of immigrants from the countryside, Ireland, Scotland and further afield, where slums and poverty existed in close proximity to great wealth. The unique conditions in the city made it a breeding ground for crimes of all kinds, from the 'high crimes' of murder and large-scale robberies, frauds and theft, to 'low-level' crimes such as pickpocketing, mugging and other street crimes. This collection of true-life crime stories gives a vivid insight into life in Manchester in years gone by.
Main title:
Manchester murders and misdemeanours / Adrian and Dawn L. Bridge.
Author:
Bridge, Adrian, authorBridge, Dawn L., author
Imprint:
Stroud : Amberley Publishing, 2023.
Collation:
96 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781398114555 (pbk)
Dewey class:
364.10942733364.109427364.109 BRI
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3615526