Bloody British History: Chelmsford - Robert Hallmann

Witches, martyrs, bodysnatchers, Zulus and rioting peasants!* The Black Death in Chelmsford!* The horrible true stories of the Moat Farm Murder and the death of Jael Denny!* The terrible tragedy of the Great Flood of 1880!* The incredible histories of Hylands House and Beaulieu!* Nazi bombers over Chelmsford!Chelmsford has one of the darkest histories on record. From the skeletons lying underneath the city - which include a woolly mammoth - to the executions of thieves, witches, martyrs and murderers at Chelmsford's gaol, this book will change the way you see the town forever. Robert the Bruce was most likely born here; Bloody Mary Tudor lived here; infamous murderers Samuel Dougal and Thomas Drory died here. Including more than sixty rare illustrations, plus an eight-page colour section, read it if you dare!