The Newgate Calendar

The Newgate Calendar is a historical publication that compiled stories about criminals and their crimes in 18th and 19th-century England. It aimed to inform and entertain readers with detailed descriptions of criminal acts, executions, and notable offenders, often highlighting moral lessons. The calendar served both as a record of crime and a warning to the public, reflecting societal attitudes toward policing, justice, and morality during that era. Its vivid, sometimes sensational accounts contributed to popular fascination with crime and punishment in Victorian Britain.