Pendle and the Ribble Valley
“Pendle and the Ribble Valley” by Jacqueline Davitt, published by History Press Limited in October 2007, offers an engaging exploration of crime and punishment throughout the Ribble Valley. This UK edition spans 128 pages and is illustrated with over 60 archive images, providing a visual context to the historical narratives presented. The book delves into a variety of true tales, starting with the paranoid prisoner of Barnoldswick and concluding at the haunted ruins of Whalley Abbey, where significant historical events unfolded.
Readers will encounter a chilling array of misdeeds, from the dark magic associated with the Pendle Witches to accounts of petty theft and public drunkenness. Each story is accompanied by insights into the unique circumstances surrounding the offences and their subsequent punishments. This collection serves as a comprehensive record for those interested in the history of crime in the Ribble Valley, capturing the essence of the region’s past through its intriguing narratives.
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Illustrated with more than 60 archive images, this collection of true tales from across the Ribble Valley provides a fascinating record of crime and punishment over the centuries. With detailed sections on each of the towns of the Ribble Valley, beginning with the paranoid prisoner of Barnoldswick and passing through a gripping alphabet of place names that ends within the haunted ruins of Whalley Abbey, where the execution of a martyred monk was staged, the book catalogues a chilling range of misdeeds. From terrifying tales of the dark magic of the Pendle Witches, to newspaper reports of petty theft and drunkenness, almost every kind of unlawful activity is included here. Considering the unique circumstances behind each offence, as well as the inevitable consequence of punishment, this book will horrify and captivate anyone interested in the criminal history of the area.
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