Heritage Talk: Victorian Criminals, Crime, Punishment & the Dark Side of the 19th Century - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

Join us for a fascinating look into the world of Victorian crime, where thieves, swindlers, poachers and murderers lived alongside respectable society. Discover how crime was investigated, how justice was delivered, and the often-harsh punishments faced by those who broke the law. Through real-life stories and historical records, this talk explores the criminals, courts and prisons of Victorian Britain.