Crime
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The Anarchist Stamp Saboteurs Collection #1
During the Victorian era, patriotism was held in high esteem among polite society. Disrespecting the crown or country could be met with a swift execution. Yet as we have noted elsewhere, the Victorians were exposed to new ideas that challenged the perceived wisdom of the powers that be. During the nineteenth century, a group of…
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The Gangs of Manchester: Rusholme Rascals Collection #2
The Rusholme Rascals, while not the biggest organisation in terms of numbers, were a particularly violent gang. There was an unwritten code in the criminal underworld that assaulting businesses was fair game. However, regular Joes and Janes should never be targeted. The Rascals were the only gang in Manchester we can find who broke this…
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The Gangs of Manchester: Rusholme Rascals Collection #1
Today we are looking at the tattoos you would’ve found in Manchester’s criminal underworld and the rogues who would’ve worn them like war paint. One of the most feared gangs during the latter part of the Victorian era was the Rusholme Rascals. They caused hell for the businesses, citizens and police in South Manchester for…
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Post-mortem Photography (All That Remains) Collection #2
You may remember that when we archived the first collection of post-mortem photography, we promised one more collection centred around widows and their late lovers. A few weeks ago somebody (who wishes to remain anonymous) contacted us with the above images and supporting evidence of their authenticity. It was sometimes the case that the grieving…
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