<p>Famed naturalist Sir David Attenborough found a skull in the garden of an ancient pub he purchased. The skull, found in 2010, renewed interest in a murder from London's Victorian age. The murder of Julia Thomas, by her maid Kate Webster, sent shock waves cross the whole of the British Isles. Get ready for the tale of the Barnes Murderess. </p>

Famed naturalist Sir David Attenborough found a skull in the garden of an ancient pub he purchased. The skull, found in 2010, renewed interest in a murder from London's Victorian age. The murder of Julia Thomas, by her maid Kate Webster, sent shock waves cross the whole of the British Isles. Get ready for the tale of the Barnes Murderess.

Never take free lard from a stranger or The Skull in Sir David Attenborough's garden

Crime is as old as human history. On this podcast we take a look at historic crimes, both infamous and little known. After 30 years as a history teacher and storyteller, Mick Bittick takes his unique historical story telling from the classroom to the wonderful world of the web. Coming out every Wednesday we will look at stories from some of the darker corners of history. Poisoners, regicide, and black widows abound mixed in with the occasional and thief.

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