Author Nick Billingham at Alcester Library
Get ready for some more nasty tales when local author Nick Billingham visits Alcester Library on Thursday 9 November from 7.30pm.
He will be talking about his latest book Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Stratford and South Warwickshire.
Nick Billingham is author of several books about inland waterways and their history including Stratford Canal as well as Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Birmingham.
Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Stratford and South Warwickshire explores the darker history of the area. While ancient superstitions and curious legends provided inspiration for Shakespeare and other authors, real life was punctuated by sudden death, jealousy and ruthlessness. This book examines some of the most dramatic incidents in detail. Drawn from contemporary sources, newspapers, legal documents and coroner’s records, each case provides a glimpse into life and death in its historical setting. Whether you are interested in local history or murder mysteries this is for you.
Tickets cost £2.50 and can be obtained from Alcester Library.