This website is all about Crime and Punishment in the UK in the 19th Century. We have a prisoner database with actual prisoner records and case studies for a more in-depth view of the crimes and trials of some of the inmates.
Sarah Dazley - Murder
The development of forensic science in the 19th century
A case study for Key Stage 3, Britain 1750 - 1900 and GCSE HistoryThis case study outlines the case...
Sarah Dazley - Murder case study
A case study for Key Stage 3, Britain 1750 - 1900 and GCSE HistoryThis case study outlines the case...
Sarah Dazley - Murder case study
Victorians were worried about the rising crime rate: offences went up from about 5,000 per year in 1800 to about 20,000 per year in 1840. They were firm believers in punishment for criminals.
19th Century Justice
19th Century Justice
Where can I find information about Bedford Gaol buildings 
NAME: William Godfrey
AGE: 51 CRIME: Drunk and riotous at Houghton Regis on the 23rd Sept. 1866 Full record...
AGE: 51 CRIME: Drunk and riotous at Houghton Regis on the 23rd Sept. 1866 Full record...
