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Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why?

Fri 23 Oct · 11:30

Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library

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Join historian Alan Stewart and Sheffield Archives for a talk on Victorian crime in Sheffield. 2026 marks 50 years since the death of the famous crime writer Agatha Christie. Join historian Alan Stewart and Sheffield Archives for a talk on Victorian crime in Sheffield. When a Sheffield criminal is included in a Sherlock Holmes story, and a popular comic strip in children’s comics, there must have been a reason for their fame. When a Sheffield female killer’s trial led to ‘tickets only’ for the public gallery, why was it so popular? You might well ask. When two Sheffield killers’ victims were laid to rest in the same Sheffield graveyard, and when both killers were defended by the same barrister, the plot thickens. These are just a few of the Sheffield crime puzzles we think Agatha would have enjoyed. This illustrated talk will use archives, newspapers and new photographs.

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Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why? takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:30.

Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why? is held at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield (Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ).

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Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why?

📅 Friday, 23 October 2026🕖 11:30📍 Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library💰 Free Entry

About This Event

Join historian Alan Stewart and Sheffield Archives for a talk on Victorian crime in Sheffield.

2026 marks 50 years since the death of the famous crime writer Agatha Christie. Join historian Alan Stewart and Sheffield Archives for a talk on Victorian crime in Sheffield.

When a Sheffield criminal is included in a Sherlock Holmes story, and a popular comic strip in children’s comics, there must have been a reason for their fame. When a Sheffield female killer’s trial led to ‘tickets only’ for the public gallery, why was it so popular? You might well ask. When two Sheffield killers’ victims were laid to rest in the same Sheffield graveyard, and when both killers were defended by the same barrister, the plot thickens. These are just a few of the Sheffield crime puzzles we think Agatha would have enjoyed. This illustrated talk will use archives, newspapers and new photographs.

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Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ

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When is Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why??

Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why? takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:30.

Where is Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why? taking place?

Victorian Crime in Sheffield: What? Where? Why? is held at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield (Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ).