The trial of John Tawell at the court house in Aylesbury, for The Illustrated London News, 15 March 1845

From Friends and a fugitive to A little lining

Eye - 14 July 2023

From Friends and a fugitive to A little lining

by Elinor Smallman 14th July 2023

Friends and a fugitive

What do a police officer, a Quaker, and a telegraph operator have in common? They all played a part in a historical true crime case!

The first time telegraph technology performed a vital role in the capture of a suspect, and Quakerism’s unexpected role, saw Eye diving into a podcast-shaped rabbit hole recently.