Of Queen Victoria's four sons, the eldest married a Danish princess, one a Russian Grand Duchess,...

Princess Alice was born in 1843, the second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She was...

More Somerset Murders

Princess Victoria Melita played a colourful role from her birth in 1876. Using previously unpubli...

This biography of Xenia, sister of Nicholas II gives a new angle on the Romanov story and provide...

Prince Alfred, who was created Duke of Edinburgh in 1866 and became Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gothain 1...

A compendium of fascinating information about Devon past and present, this book contains a pletho...

Upminster and Hornchurch in old photographs

The first book to explore, in depth, the myths and legends surrounding this notorious criminal.

Nineteenth century crime and punishment in Durham.

Queen Victoria's children

Mary (1662-1694), daughter of James, Duke of York, heir to the English throne, then 15, is said t...