To explore historical documentation of crime and justice in London from 1244 to 1924.
Utilized collections from the London Archives to analyze crime-related materials.
Conducted historical analysis of legal proceedings and societal reactions over time.
Identified significant trends in crime and punishment over nearly seven centuries.
Highlighted changing public perceptions of justice and legal systems during this period.
Abstract
The London Archives (formerly the London Metropolitan Archives), the UK’s second-largest public archive, holds a vast collection of material about crime, justice, and punishment. Adopting a very br...