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Introduces us to a host of forgotten Victorian dangers, from rabid dogs and disease epidemics to garrotte-wielding thieves who plied their trade in the ever-present fog. Established in 1836, the Metropolitan Police who patrolled Dublin's dark alleys and streets fought running battles with violent tenement mobs, Fenian rebels and street gangs.
About the author
Barry Kennerk graduated with a PhD in history from St. Patrick's College, Dublin in 2014. He
is the author of five books, including the critically acclaimed Moore Street - The Story of
Dublin's Market District (Mercier Press, 2012). He has occasionally contributed to
newspapers at home and abroad including the Irish Times and New York Times. His work has
also featured in a number of peer-reviewed publications including the Journal of Medical
Biography and Oxford Journal's Social History of Medicine. He currently teaches English and
history at Belvedere College, Dublin.
Summary
Introduces us to a host of forgotten Victorian dangers, from rabid dogs and disease epidemics to garrotte-wielding thieves who plied their trade in the ever-present fog. Established in 1836, the Metropolitan Police who patrolled Dublin's dark alleys and streets fought running battles with violent tenement mobs, Fenian rebels and street gangs.
