Aristocracy: Murder and Scandal | Episode 162 | 1760 and 1825

News of the Times Episode 162 | 1760 and 1825<br/>Aristocracy: Murder and Scandal - Frightful Fridays<br/>Laurence, Earl Ferrer, had a wicked temper. The murder he committed was so premeditated and considered so cruel for its time, there could be no pardon by rank, even as judged by The House of Lords, his peers.  Instead he was doomed to swing at the scaffold of the commoners.<br/><br/>A beautiful heiress worth millions with a wide range of suitors to choose from, including the future king William IV.  The choice she makes for husband has a profound impact on her, her family, her children and her heritage.  The story of the Wiltshire heiress was the topic of its day in Jane Austen’s world.<br/><br/>Todays we look at murder and scandals within the aristocracy.<br/>Hosted by Robin Coles. <br/><br/>#NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurders #Historicalcrimedocumentary #historicaltruecrime #aristocracy #royalscandal <br/><br/>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes<br/> Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com <br/> <br/>News of the Times SERIAL Killer Saturdays<br/> An in depth look at a serial killer, the crimes and the capture, every Saturday<br/>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqu3tysx43UGpKcfXWYoCw1X<br/> <br/> News of the Times ECCENTRIC SUNDAYS<br/> Exploring the vast array of eccentrics, notables and quirky individuals<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqsSuyYX1j1U7q_mzlsG5NSB<br/> <br/> News of the Times MURDEROUS MONDAYS<br/> We look at a famous historical murder case of its day in detail<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqsjz8AEFGWzNvEKXs7xBgm_<br/> <br/> News of the Times TWISTED TALES TUESDAYS<br/> These episodes are usually a collection of stories form history based around a theme<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVquzmeH_24uM2Fgx6_JGGHws<br/> <br/> News of the Times WICKED WEDNESDAYS<br/> The dark side of historical England is explored in this series uploaded every Wednesday<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqvoksKPFZlNgvjt4IcudB9n ***<br/> Who are News of the Times?<br/> Combining a background in Theatre, Psychology, History and English Literature, The News of the Times Team comb through archives to find stories that reflect the everyday person of the time.  We look for stories that were trending, or reflect what was consuming people of the day. <br/><br/><br/>Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on<br/>Our YouTube Channel: | https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes<br/>Our Facebook Page: | https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405<br/>Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com <br/>If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd<br/><br/><br/>