Book description
In the past, the east shore of Lincolnshire's long coastline was
well adapted for smuggling and the rural quality of the county aided
the transport and hiding of contraband goods. In addition to the
pirates, coastal criminals and countryside rogues, there was also
murder and mayhem aplenty in such cities as Lincoln, Grimsby, Boston
and Stamford. Moreover, being near to the north/south routes from
London meant that Lincolnshire was a have for highwaymen and footpads
- even the infamous Dick Turpin had a Lincolnshire connection. With
exciting and dramatic tales featuring the worst of Lincolnshire's
villains, this book is sure to inform and fascinate everyone
interested in Lincolnshire's criminal past.
Douglas Wynn, a retired college lecturer, writes books on true
crime and has given talks to numerous local societies and clubs. For
many years he was chairman of the Grimsby Writers' Circle and now
lives near Louth where he leads a writing group for the Louth U3A.
