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Month: May 2021

Catherine Wilson serial poisoner

Catherine Wilson serial poisoner

Posted on May 31, 2021 by HarrietP
Catherine Wilson was hanged in London in 1862 after being convicted of one murder. But it’s believed she was a serial killer who poisoned at least another six people, four of them fatally. And at le... Read More
Walker Tunstall – a name lost in time

Walker Tunstall – a name lost in time

Posted on May 23, 2021 by HarrietP
‘Everyone’ knew Walker Tunstall in Penrith, even long after he died – but this Cumbrian Character didn’t leave much trace of his life for modern readers. ‘It could have been… but w... Read More
Cartes de visite – snapshots of history

Cartes de visite – snapshots of history

Posted on May 16, 2021July 25, 2021 by HarrietP
Cartes de visite are both fascinating and sad. Fascinating because they are literally a snapshot of people’s lives (dressed in their ‘Sunday best,’ for the occasion). Sad because you can find th... Read More
William Horsley: victim of love

William Horsley: victim of love

Posted on May 9, 2021 by HarrietP
William Horsley of Penrith fell under the spell of his mother-in-law, Jane Davidson. And Jane Davidson was prepared to use magic, and ultimately murder (and a painful death herself) to keep him. The d... Read More

Port Carlisle – a history built on hope

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