Crime in Worcester. It's not what it used to be.
Welcome To Crime Worcs
Pupils at Bishop Perowne Church of England Performing Arts College have been working with the Worcestershire Record Office and the George Marshall Medical Museum to research case studies of historical crimes.
This website shows young people's interpretations of historical crime and punishment, largely in a video format.
The website shows four cases from the past. Please click on a link below to read more.
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Thomas Hemming
Thomas Hemming was transported for seven years following the theft of livestock in Badsey, near Evesham.
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Mary Ann Dowler
9 year old Mary Ann Dowler was sent to prison for five years for stealing 8 pence from Eleanor Thornton in Claines, just north of Worcester.
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Mary Ann Staight
Robert Pulley was executed at 49 years of age for the murder of Mary Ann Staight in Broughton, Pershore.
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Thomas Slaughter
Thomas Slaughter was 18 years of age when he was sentenced to death for setting fire to a hay rick at Elmley Lovett.
