Tragic Love Story Unfolds at Blackburn Mill in 1912 News of the Times Episode 481 | 1912 Welcome to today’s episode. We’re going back to the year 1912, in the bustling industrial town of Blackburn, Lancashire — a place known for its weaving mills and working-class spirit. Our story centers on 18-year-old Alice, a young mill worker who has been seeing 22-year-old Arthur, her co-worker, for just over a month. Their courtship seemed innocent enough — until Alice decides she no longer feels the same way. What follows is a devastating turn of events that shook the town to its core. This wasn’t just any breakup. It led to a crime so tragic that it captured national attention, with locals rallying behind young Arthur and even a petition reaching the hands of Queen Mary herself. But would royal intervention be enough? We’ll explore the background, the relationship, the crime, and the shocking aftermath of a love story gone horribly wrong. And stay tuned for our “Further Particulars” segment at the end of the episode, where we head to Wales — also in 1912 — for a light-hearted courtroom tale involving a town crier and some particularly wicked chickens. It’s a case full of Edwardian charm, rural eccentricity, and a good dose of humor. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #history Patreon: patreon.com/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime YouTube Chronicle of the Times: @chronicleofthetimes2024 EPISODE If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos: 1913: Marcel Redureau - Child Mass Murderer |  Ep244 <a href="https://youtu.be/042uBCTnHD8">https://youtu.be/042uBCTnHD8</a> 1871 - 1910: Scorned: Jilted Partners and Vengeance |  Ep264 <a href="https://youtu.be/IyU0PpewCD0">https://youtu.be/IyU0PpewCD0</a> 1911 - 1929: The Village of Assassins - Frau Fazekas |  Ep278 <a href="https://youtu.be/TcWn9EDXebg">https://youtu.be/TcWn9EDXebg</a> 1550s - 1911: Murder and Mysteries |  EP283 <a href="https://youtu.be/V1DBDvjFqPk">https://youtu.be/V1DBDvjFqPk</a> 1917: SYC: The Regent Square Murder |  EP301 <a href="https://youtu.be/7j6QKTA751U">https://youtu.be/7j6QKTA751U</a> 1911: Scotland Yard Casebook: The Seddon Case |  EP331 <a href="https://youtu.be/wkyfr9cgSwY">https://youtu.be/wkyfr9cgSwY</a> 1912: The Reverend and the Sunday School Teacher |  EP341 <a href="https://youtu.be/dJDnwXjKgxE">https://youtu.be/dJDnwXjKgxE</a> 1919: SYC: The Infamouse Rutherford Case |  EP355 <a href="https://youtu.be/M01tNoGPl2A">https://youtu.be/M01tNoGPl2A</a> 1913: The Case of the Discovered Teeth |  EP364 <a href="https://youtu.be/z1jvqgo9dJU">https://youtu.be/z1jvqgo9dJU</a> *** Who are News of the Times? We are an independent group of historians, researchers , and actor with a passion for historical crime!  Unlocking the Vaults of Historical Crime, your gateway to a captivating journey through the darker pages of history. We dive deep into the annals of crime, unea<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd">Support the show</a>Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on Our YouTube Channel: | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5u1vwZO-NkFTHExiifoUQ">https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes</a> Our Facebook Page: | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405">https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405</a> Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com">newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com</a> If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd</a>

Tragic Love Story Unfolds at Blackburn Mill in 1912 News of the Times Episode 481 | 1912 Welcome to today’s episode. We’re going back to the year 1912, in the bustling industrial town of Blackburn, Lancashire — a place known for its weaving mills and working-class spirit. Our story centers on 18-year-old Alice, a young mill worker who has been seeing 22-year-old Arthur, her co-worker, for just over a month. Their courtship seemed innocent enough — until Alice decides she no longer feels the s...