Victorian Crime and Punishment: Links from Court Records (#308)
Court records are among the best for solving problems and building vivid characters from your past. These documents are populated with petty thieves and robbers, murderers and bankrupts, members of juries and anyone granted a license. There are records for the new police force and the management of prisons. This course presents the background and the records, includes illustrations and case studies, and sets forth the best research methods, online and in archives. If your family tree lacks privileged ancestors it may have other well-documented ancestors - those who made their way into records of crime and punishment.
Instructor: Liz Carter
Each lesson includes exercises and activities; a minimum of 1 one-hour chat session per week. See How the Courses Work.
STUDENTS SAID: "Liz has given another first-rate course. I am starting to appreciate how social history can help me understand my ancestors' lives and living conditions."
Relevant Countries: England and Wales