To raise funds for the Rotherham NHS Trust, we present the 2nd Lockdown Book of Rotherham Criminals. Assist us to show our appreciation to the local NHS workers for the sterling work they are doing during this ‘lockdown’. All royalties from this book will go to the Rotherham NHS Trust, so spread the word. The link to the book is here.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08B4YHVCD
(Note that a hard copy version of this will be available very soon, if you’re a lover of paper-and-ink)
This new book contains such cases as a family of robbers of Rawmarsh, who became a plague on the people of the area. A jewel thief who called himself King Dick who had a charmed life. He took part in a jewel heist, was identified by men who knew him, but still the police could not pin the crime on him and he escaped – yet again.
There are also within these pages a smooth-talking clog dancer, two young children aged 11 and 7 brought before the magistrates, and a man who claimed he was acting like Jack the Ripper. Walk with them through the streets of Victorian Rotherham as they planned and carried out their dastardly deeds.
Enjoy, stay safe and look after each other.
Margaret & Chris
I have just read ‘Rotherham Then and Now’.
This was a present from my son. I was born and bred in Rotherham during the forties and thoroughly enjoyed the book. However, a street map of the town centre would have been a useful inclusion. I now live in Kent and memory has a nasty habit of fading.
A ‘then and now’ street map would have helped my geographical understanding and enhanced my pleasure.
Kind regards,
David Fulcher.
Hi David,
Yes I agree with you, it would have made a difference to people who dont know Rotherham, to be honest I never thought about it. Now you’ve brought it to my attention it is something I will bear in mind for future books. Thank you.
Bet wishes
Margaret