Scotland Yard's History of Crime in 100 Objects - Hardcover

Moss, Alan; Skinner, Keith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750962879 ISBN 13: 9780750962872

Publisher: The History Press, 2015

Synopsis

Explore Britain's dark criminal history through the fascinating objects that have been hidden away in the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard, a collection that, although world-famous, is so sensitive it has never been opened to the public. Each object tells its own story: the briefcase with a concealed syringe owned by the notorious Kray twins; the gun Ruth Ellis used to murder her lover David Blakely, a burnt-out computer from the Glasgow airport car bomb; a picture from the property of serial killer Dennis Nilsen of the grisly drain that was blocked with human body parts; and the gun that Edward Oxford fired at Queen Victoria on 10 June 1840 in a failed assassination attempt. This is an absorbing, sometimes shocking and often disturbing journey through 100 objects of criminal history, some of which have never before seen the light of day. Peer within to experience a unique insight into the crimes and criminals that have passed through Scotland Yard.A highly detailed illustrated guide to crime history through objects, this fantastic book will appeal to crime and history enthusiasts. This hardback book has 400 pages and measures: 24.5 x 16 x 3cm.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0750962879
• ISBN 13: 9780750962872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400