News of the Times Short #50 | 1740
Stripped and Robbed
Although not a funny story, it has some comic elements. 
Being stripped of one's clothes in England just one of the funny aspects.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
#94 | 1772 | The Extremely Unlucky Woman
 https://youtu.be/LhMhi-gPV98
#45 | 1801 | Fire at a wine depot
https://youtu.be/kArhJlUuKZw
#117 | 1888 | Horse Thief
https://youtu.be/ZMs5YZAYhC0
#89 | 1739-1741 | The Great Frost / The corresponding impact in Ireland
https://youtu.be/mZONBmJNgGo
#85 | 1830 | The Poisonous Dinner
https://youtu.be/_cPhyBf_nBo
#86 | 1738 | The Violent Murder of a Suspected Witch
https://youtu.be/UW-nCZ35xTM
#91 | 1857 | The Child Devoured by a Bear
https://youtu.be/94QqwOOj19w
#37 | 1849 | Revenge by a discarded mistress
https://youtu.be/vT-KVDR38Kc

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News of the Times Short #94 | 1772
The Extremely Unlucky Woman
Grim humour was the norm in many of the newspaper stories of the time.  She was, indeed, quite quite unlucky for life.

Hosted by Robin Coles.

If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
#39 | 1800 | Intimate Friend Murder Attempt
 https://youtu.be/7gCojuj_6E0
#58 | 1749 | Extortion Attempts from Sodomy Accusations
https://youtu.be/_B_o85a3htc
#59 | 1810 | Boys Plan and Murder of a Young Lad
https://youtu.be/1LwS57Gl5rc
#46 | 1861 | Execution for Murder
https://youtu.be/QIG-vIpi_JE
#77 | 1738 | The Capture and Execution of Dick Turpin
https://youtu.be/20hx3Fsp68M
#86 | 1738 | The Violent Murder of a Suspected Witch
https://youtu.be/UW-nCZ35xTM
#74 | 1831 | Murder and Dismemberment
https://youtu.be/kJgAy0JzpKY
#33 | 1829 | Murder by Arsenic
https://youtu.be/Oug4BRCc--c

Who are News of the Times?
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News of the Times Short #89 | 1739 to 1740
The Great Frost and It's Impact On Ireland
The extreme frost that gripped much of Europe had a corresponding impact on all countries including Ireland.  This is actually 2 news articles we have included together.  In order to appreciate the dire impact on Ireland, we thought it was important to understand just how sever the frost was. 
 
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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#75 | 1889 | Typical weekly death rates and causes  in Victorian England
https://youtu.be/AvWQNia-ZiQ
#43 | 1819 | Industrail accident with young boy
https://youtu.be/2PNFjmjymuo
#91 | 1857 | The Child Devoured by a Bear
https://youtu.be/94QqwOOj19w
#86 | 1738 | Violent Murder of a Suspected Witch
https://youtu.be/UW-nCZ35xTM
#85 | 1830 | The Poisonous Dinner
https://youtu.be/_cPhyBf_nBo
#81 | 1888 | Christmas at the Morgue
https://youtu.be/McXwi5Grrvc
#80 | 1888 | Dinner to East End Poor
https://youtu.be/vEj8DiAFtpQ
#21 | 1920 | Australian Land for British Ex-Servicemen
https://youtu.be/bYX51jhya2c

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News of the Times Short #75 | 1889
Typical weekly death rates and causes  in Victorian England
We all know that mortality rates in Voctorian England were considerably higher than our day and age.

But what DID they die of?
This news article is a standard usual weekly tally given in the papers.
A perspective from a normal weekly death tally of what actually killed the Victorians in their day.
 
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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#85 | 1830 | The Poisonous Dinner
https://youtu.be/_cPhyBf_nBo
#91 | 1857 | The Child Devoured by a Bear
https://youtu.be/94QqwOOj19w
#36| 1829 | Rat Pack Attack
https://youtu.be/UuUKSZKKIm8
#52 | 1840 | Treatment of the Insane - To Chain to not?
https://youtu.be/Zvy3sIiPb8M
#27 | 1870 | Baby Farmer Serial Murderess
https://youtu.be/qMeAHR3ui30
#68 | 1889 | Starvation of a Baby
https://youtu.be/IXwFQvRC9jo
#53 | 1840 | Killing Children with Cordial
https://youtu.be/L5JljjtTU4c
#35 | 1831 | Buried Alive Horror
https://youtu.be/_pnTvHVZTQ4

Who are News of the Times?
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News of the Times Short #43 | 1819
The Machinery Accident of a Boy
In Victorian England and The Industrial Revolution, industrial accidents were very common. 
This story is interesting, in a very sad kind of way, as it occurred to a small boy at play and describes the accompanying impact on his mother

Hosted by Robin Coles.

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#91 | 1857 | The Child Devoured by a Bear
https://youtu.be/94QqwOOj19w
#38 | 1849 \ Revenge of the holly
https://youtu.be/ppdpkknvEyQ
#76 | 1726 | The  Annual Youth Inter-School Beatings with Clubs
https://youtu.be/45LlQH5pcLE
#85 | 1830 | The Poisonous Dinner
https://youtu.be/_cPhyBf_nBo
#45 | 1801 | Fire at a wine depot
https://youtu.be/kArhJlUuKZw
#86 | 1738 | The Violent Murder of a Suspected Witch
https://youtu.be/UW-nCZ35xTM
#47 | 1859 | The Dress Engulfed In Flames
https://youtu.be/Hz-bkbZmzec
#48 | 1859 | smells from the thames
https://youtu.be/KoG6_xusm98

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News of the Times Short #88 | 1844 - 1846
Serial Killer Burke's Confession: Murders and Dissection
Burke and Hare are often remembered as grave robbers when, in reality, they were killers who murdered for bodies to sell for dissection. 
Some of the many many murders are recounted here as well as how much they were paid for each body.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
#62 | 1896 | Baby Murderess Annie Dyer
 https://youtu.be/0Osr9HvxXR0
#93 | 1858 | The Infamous Arsenic Poisoning of a Town
https://youtu.be/A-PW_By6IeY
#59 | 1810 | Boys Plan and Murder of a Young Lad
https://youtu.be/1LwS57Gl5rc
#89 | 1739 - 1741 | Great Frost and Horrendous Impact on Ireland
https://youtu.be/mZONBmJNgGo
#85 | 1830 | The Poisonous Dinner
https://youtu.be/_cPhyBf_nBo
#86 | 1738 | The Violent Murder of a Suspected Witch
https://youtu.be/UW-nCZ35xTM
#74 | 1831 | Murder and Dismemberment
https://youtu.be/kJgAy0JzpKY
#13 | 1896 | A Unique Form of Torture
https://youtu.be/5LKTbpfTYIM

Who are News of the Times?
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THE TIME: 1899 to 1900
Some of the highlights in this edition covering news items between 1899 to 1900 include:  
70 people killed and over 6000 impacted by arsenic poisoned beer,  
The strangulation of a wife in order to collect her money and marry his paramour,  
The murder of her sister in an insane asylum with arsenic laced cake,  
Inquest, murder and suicide during religious mania,  
And so much more!  

Hosted by Robin Coles  
Produced by Wendy Scotchmer  
Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Unsplash  
Stock Music kindly provided by George Pauley, from Pond5  

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News of the Times Short #67 | 1887
Divorce in Victorian England
Divorce in Victorian England was not an easy thing and generally would entail the complete loss of a woman's situation and possibly loss of contact with her children. 
This story is an example of Victorian divorce and the interesting reasons behind it

Hosted by Robin Coles.

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#39 | 1800 | Intimate Friend Murder Attempt
https://youtu.be/7gCojuj_6E0
#26  | 1726 | A Couple's Public Street Fight Tragedy
https://youtu.be/6sgzKihE0Wc
#65 | 1750 | A Very Public Suicide
https://youtu.be/cJkCTywoaOw
#72 | 1713 | Charged: Non support of family
https://youtu.be/GROsNUnSQM0
#69 | 1894 | Stalking obsession leading to murder
https://youtu.be/IR32ikVGDbw
#12 | 1889 | The famous murder case by using flypaper
https://youtu.be/RSCe152-BJ8
#74 | 1831 | Murder and Dismemberment
https://youtu.be/kJgAy0JzpKY
#33 | 1829 | Murder by Arsenic
https://youtu.be/Oug4BRCc--c

Who are News of the Times?
Combining a background in Theatre, Psychology, History and English Literature, The News of the Times Team comb through archives to find stories that reflect the everyday person of the time.  We look for stories that were trending, or reflect what was consuming people of the day.  

We also sometimes go back to specifically look for articles which take on greater meaning from a historical standpoint.  Jack the Ripper Stories, at the time known as The Whitechapel Murders, is one example.
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News of the Times Short #45 | 1801
Fire at the Wine Warehouse
How does one put out a fire in a wine warehouse? 
Why, by using more alcoholic wine to douse the flames of course!
A great New Years story.
Happy New Year everyone! 🎇
From the News of the Times Team

Hosted by Robin Coles.

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#73 | 1790 | Christmas Prison Escape Attempt
https://youtu.be/YP3r5Bzgruk
#85 | 1830 | The Poisonous Dinner
https://youtu.be/_cPhyBf_nBo
#38 | 1849 | Revenge of the Holly
https://youtu.be/ppdpkknvEyQ
Christmas Special 2022
https://youtu.be/McXwi5Grrvc
#77 | 1738 | The Capture and Execution of Dick Turpin
https://youtu.be/20hx3Fsp68M
#86 | 1738 | The Violent Murder of a Suspected Witch
https://youtu.be/UW-nCZ35xTM
#47 | 1859 | Burnt Through Crinoline
https://youtu.be/Hz-bkbZmzec
#70 | 1895 | Trending in 1895 England
https://youtu.be/noak9p4F7t8

Who are News of the Times?
Combining a background in Theatre, Psychology, History and English Literature, The News of the Times Team comb through archives to find stories that reflect the everyday person of the time.  We look for stories that were trending, or reflect what was consuming people of the day.  

We also sometimes go back to specifically look for articles which take on greater meaning from a historical standpoint.  Jack the Ripper Stories, at the time known as The Whitechapel Murders, is one example.
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SERIES 2

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SERIES 1

Headlines and events of the times NOW ARCHIVED
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News of the Times Short #62 | 1896
The Infamous Baby Murderess Annie Dyer
Annie Dyer (aka Amelia Dyer) was considered a prolific baby murderer in her day.  She had been subjected to time in a mental asylum and to some extent claimed that those expereinces had broken her. 

Check the links for the related stories on "treatment" of the insane and the sismilar case of Maragret Waters.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
#52| 1840 | Treatment of the Insane - To chain or not to chain
https://youtu.be/Zvy3sIiPb8M
#27 | 1870 | The Baby Farmer Serial Murderess - Margaret Waters
https://youtu.be/qMeAHR3ui30
#68 | 1889 | The Purposeful Starvation of a Baby
https://youtu.be/IXwFQvRC9jo
#63 | 1896 | The Evils of Child Insurance
https://youtu.be/37FglenUpSw
#53 | 1840 | Killing Children with Cordial
https://youtu.be/L5JljjtTU4c
#86 | 1738 | The Violent Murder of a Suspected Witch
https://youtu.be/UW-nCZ35xTM
#28 | 1871 | The Baronet whipping of street child
https://youtu.be/VzpzSlRBHik
#91 | 1857 | The Child Devoured by a Bear
https://youtu.be/94QqwOOj19w

Who are News of the Times?
Combining a background in Theatre, Psychology, History and English Literature, The News of the Times Team comb through archives to find stories that reflect the everyday person of the time.  We look for stories that were trending, or reflect what was consuming people of the day.  

We also sometimes go back to specifically look for articles which take on greater meaning from a historical standpoint.  Jack the Ripper Stories, at the time known as The Whitechapel Murders, is one example.
***
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SERIES 2

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SERIES 1

Headlines and events of the times NOW ARCHIVED
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