History of Epping

Epping, High Street 1921
Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection.

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Ispwich Journal 24 May 1879

The Effects of sensational literature

George Wright, 16, described as a clerk, was charged with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Hester Wright, a widow, living next door to where prisoner resided, and stealing therefrom a gold watch.

The prisoner pleaded guilty, and it was stated that he had been ruined by reading boys' literature of a sensational character.

Prisoner sentenced to four months' imprisonement with hard labour.