• A History of Leeds (Yorkshire) - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : One of the fastest growing cities in Europe, Leeds has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a hamlet of thatched buildings at a crossing point of the River Aire. This book tells the story of the people of Leeds and its transformations over the past millennium, in an entertaining and enthusiastic style.
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• A History of Whitby (Yorkshire) - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : Long isolated, except by sea, Whitby developed a very distinctive set of traditions and folklore. Largely derived from its unusual past, the town’s unique character draws thousands of visitors each year; and the first edition of this book, in 1993, was as much welcomed by them as by the locals. The only comprehensive history of Whitby, it rapidly sold out and Dr White, its author, of ancient Whitby stock, has now fully revised and updated his book.
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• Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Leeds (Yorkshire, England) - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : A collection of detailed accounts of foul deeds, usually murders, in the Leeds region during the period 1807-1926. The time period of 'Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Leeds' becomes a constant backdrop to the crimes committed. Many lived in cramped and over populated conditions. These appalling situations influenced some of the most notorious local crimes, which commanded the headlines at the time. 'Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Leeds' captivates crimes of passion in stark contrast to the seemingly calculated murders of Mary Bateman, known as the 'Yorkshire Witch'. The detailed approach to these individual cases tells us much about the people involved and how their lives were dramatically altered.
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• Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Rotherham - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : 'Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Rotherham' explores in detail crimes of passion, brutal murders, grisly deeds and foul misdemeanours. Death in all its guises conjures up a range of human emotions. In 'Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Rotherham' both sides of this emotional roller coaster are examined. From Victorian Street crime, where murder for money was more common place and criminal trials often a lottery, to more modern murder where passion, jealousy, or social depravation brought unexpected violence to those involved. From mysterious death to murder and manslaughter, the book is a fascinating insight into not only those whose lives are forever captured by the suffering they endured, but also into the society that moulded and shaped their lives.
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• Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in York - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : 'Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in York' reveals that behind York's gentile facade hides a dark past. Once England's second city, it is built on a thousand years of bloodshed, from war to noble rebellion, death has tracked the city's footsteps. The foul deeds and suspicious deaths that are included in these pages, start with the details of the early history of punishment in York and close with the city's only unsolved murder. From 1800-1946 covers the period that saw York slide from Georgian splendor to an overpopulated, seething walled slum, before re-emerging after World War Two. 'Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in York' tells the story of some of the city's darkest moments: from Hanging Bishops to Sweet Toothed Poisoners; Insane Arsonists to Murder of the most foul kind. -

• Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths on the Yorkshire Coast - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : Alan Whitworth reviews famous and little known murders which occurred on the Yorkshire coast from 1160, with the untimely end of the Hermit of Eskdale, up to the murder of Mary Comins in Scarborough during World War 2. In all there are over twenty cases of murder and associated mayhem in this fascinating book, written by skilled author and adept researcher Alan Whitworth. The events recorded are scattered all along the Yorkshire coast, from Whitby and Filey, through Scarborough and south to Bridlington. The natures of the people involved and their motives for taking the lives of their so often unsuspecting victims vary greatly, as do the methods and venues chosen. There are frenzied attacks upon erstwhile loved ones and the cold calculation of the poisoner. Murder for money, revenge or in the defence of another. Lovers trysts and doctors of death. They are all here, revealed to us under the glare of historic fact and diligent research. -

• National Index of Parish Registers: Yorkshire, West Riding (A.M.C.Wilcox) - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : Published by the Society of Genealogists Enterprises. -

• The People Along the Sands: The Spurn Peninsula (Yorkshire) - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : Spurn Head is a 3 -mile sand and shingle peninsula stretching between the North Sea and the River Humber. Over the centuries it has changed and breached several times. The emphasis of this beautifully illustrated book is on how people have interacted with the unique landscape over time, showing bravery and resourcefulness. This absorbing book is the first general study of the area and fills an important gap for local historians.
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• York (Horrible Histories) - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : Terry Deary offers a whistle-stop tour of York's foul but fascinating history including details of the deadly diseases that plagued the city, why the vicious Vikings made such an impression and the truth about the criminal characters of Turpin and Fawkes. This title comes complete with a fold-out map that shows all the horrible highlights of the city.
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• Yorkshire Fisherfolk - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : This fascinating book is a history of the inshore fishing communities between the Tees and the Humber. It describes the fishing seasons and boats and gear they employed and the patterns of domestic life that supported these unique societies. For centuries the knowledge which sustained the traditional culture was passed from generation to generation, but following the introduction of the internal combustion engine to fishing local memories began to fade. In the 1970s Professor Frank set about rescuing as much of that knowledge as survived and this much admired book is the result.
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