News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

THE TIME: 1740 to 1782 and 1888 to 1890 This special includes stories from newspaper archives either happening near the Christmas season or featuring a Christmas related story.  As always, the News of the Times Team strive to focus on the everyday person rather than the many royal balls of the season.   Some of the highlights in this edition of news items between 1740 to 1782 and 1888 to 1890 incl...

News of the Times Short #81 | 1888 The Story of: Christmas at the Morgue Yes indeed.  One intrepid reporter's Christmas Day at the morgue, for fun, (a weird Victorian past time that we currently are working on for the new year), as he hangs out with his mate, the Coronor.  You will never believe who he finds on a slab there.  Don't tell the children. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTime...

News of the Times Short #80 | 1888 The Story of: Christmas Dinner to the East End Poor A lovely story of a great feast put on for several hundred in some of the poorest areas of London during Victorian times. Sometimes you have to break up the brutality with a story that inspires.  Especially in the Christmas season. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeSto...

News of the Times Short #79 | 1888 The Story of: Bizarre Suicide of a Youth We included this story as it reflects the everyday life of those less fortunate in Victorian times with the strange suicide of a youth at Christmas Time. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsoftheti...

News of the Times Short #78 | 1772 The Story of: King's Request Relief of the Distressed King George lll express wish for those who have to help the poor and a rather damning article on how the rich are not supporting the poor as expected, especially during the holiday season. This can also be interpreted as a reprimand towards his son, the notorious libertine and outrageous spendthrift, the...

News of the Times Short #21 | 1920 The Story of: Australian Land for British Ex-Serviceman Possibly forgotten in our day; there was quite a drive from Australia to encourage British labourers, women in service and ex Servicemen to emigrate to Australia with very favourable conditions on offer including large plots of land and loans on good terms. Interesting this was not so long ago in terms of hi...

News of the Times Short #47 | 1840 Burnt By Crinoline This was a normal occurence for women with the large and cumbersome dresses that were the requirement.  So, in essence, the dresses of the day were a fire hazard to women!  A popular fabric used at the time was crinoline - often made out of a combination of horse hair and linen. This story is an example of this common coccurence of its day.   ...

THE TIME: 1738 TO 1740    Some of the highlights in this edition covering news items between 1738 to 1740 include:    Famous Highwayman, Dick Turpin,   The Great Frost and its Impact on Ireland,   The Unparalleled Villainy of their Boy,   Murder of a Suspected Witch,   Whipped Soldier Suicide Attempt Thwarted,   And so much more!   Hosted by Robin Coles   Produced by Wendy Scotchmer   Stock Pictur...

The Time:1738 to 1740 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1738 to 1740    You can find the complete podcast from this time period  in our Series 1 / Episode21.   Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2.    All of our stories come from historical news archives.    Series 1: In depth review of historical times  uploaded Tuesdays    Series 2: Short histori...

News of the Times Short #77 | 1738 The Story of: The Capture and Execution of Dick Turpin For those unfamiliar, Richard "Dick" Turpin was an infamous highwayman of his time. His arrest, under the alias John Palmer, is a story for another time.  This story recounts his execution, his protestations, and finally his admittance of guilt as he swings. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #V...

News of the Times Short #63 |  1896 The Story of: The Evils of Child Insurance We went back and forth on the title of this rather unbelievable story.  In essence without giving too much away: poverty, rent due, unwanted children.  It was a very famous case in its day. and a reall success for the then newly formed NSPCC (The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)  Hosted by Rob...

News of the Times Short #48 | 1859 This was a very big story in its day and was generally referred to as "The Great Stink". This is quite a sarcastic article on what was known as "The Great Stink" of the Thames.  How can The British claim to Rule the Seas if they cannot rule their own rivers? Very funny.    Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #Historic...

News of the Times Short #70 |  1895 What was hot and what was not in 1895 England?  The tips and gossip of 1895 required to know in society.    Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories?  Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.you...

News of the Times Short #37 |  1849 Wooed, used, then discarded.  A stain on a women's reputation could have a catastrophic effect in so many ways including  where a single woman would be allowed to live and any kind of employment opportunities. This story recounts one woman's revenge in 1849.  Quite a fun story this. Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #Historic...

News of the Times Short #44 |  1819 Disturbances at an Inn are not that unusual.  We chose this story because it shows how the law could run and how justice worked at that time. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories?  Our sister chann...

News of the Times Short #72 |  1911 Sounds boring, but this is an interesting news article recounting what would happen when a husband abandonned his family.  An interesting insight into life at the time and something to consider with current times.  Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetime...

Some of the highlights in this edition covering news items between 1789 to 1791 include: Murder by arsenic,   Grave robbers and murderers Burke and Hare,   The last execution for Piracy in Britain,   Buried alive,   Rat pack attack,   And so much more! Hosted by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Unsplash Stock Music kindly provided by George...

News of the Times Short #36 |  1829 The Story of: The Rat Pack Attack Imagine a dark niight, walking home alone, no one else around and meeting a pack of 100 or more rats looking at you and then attacking you en masse. Scary. Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespo...

News of the Times Short #60 |  1810 This occured in Denmark and made international headlines in its day.  The Princess was caught by the Prince Regent in the act of adultery and the resultant aftermath.  Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love s...

News of the Times Short #66  |  1849 The sentence of guilty and and the corresponding punishments were quite harsh in the day.  This is a news story reflecting the crimes and accompanying punishments.  Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love sto...

News of the Times Short #57 |  1886 Women  and families without a male provider and no independent means had  to work to survive.  The job market for women was limited during this time.  This story is further complicated with the local church's involvement and lack of sympathy towards a girl masquerading as a man.  It is interesting to look back in time to see any differences with current day...

News of the Times Short #The30 |  1790 The Story of: The Petticoat Monster Caught! The Petticoat Monster, also the London Monster, was a huge story of its time. A person stabbing beatiful women randomly.  Only beautiful owmen were stabbed. This article is the story of the Petticoat Monster caught. The crimes and the motive. Highly suggested is the previous story: "A Failed Trap to Catch the P...

News of the Times Short #29 |  1790 In its day, the "Petticoat Monster" was the headline story.  A man, disguised as a woman, randomly stabbed passing women.  Women chosen were always beautiful.  This story recounts an attempt and fail to catch the petticoat monster,  Quite funny. Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTub...

 | News of the Times Short 52    | The Time: 1840    | The Story: The Treatment of the Insane      | The treatment of thye insane was a a contentious issue at this time.  This story reports on the discussion as to whether inmates should continue to be manacled or whether they could be released from restraints.    | This is a news story extract from our ongoing full podcasts in Series 1. These news...

Some of the highlights in this edition covering news items between 1789 to 1791 include: The Petticoat Monster terrorising London ladies, The story of Captain Bligh, The King of Spain’s musical requirement, Execution for robbery,  The last living survivor of the Centurion battle, And so much more! Hosted by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from...