Blood and Shadows: England's Darkest Crimes and Tragedies
Robert J Dornan
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Blood and Shadows: England’s Darkest Crimes and Tragedies unveils the hidden, chilling side of England’s history, offering a glimpse into the events that have haunted the nation for centuries. While the world often celebrates England’s conquests, royalty, and triumphs, this gripping book shines a light on the forgotten tragedies, horrific crimes, and catastrophic disasters that shaped its past.
From the horrifying reign of Jack the Ripper to the devastation of the Black Death, the inferno of 1666, and the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic, these dark tales are not just stories—they are sobering lessons in human frailty, suffering, and the resilience of a nation. In Blood and Shadows, history is presented through the lens of its most disturbing and unforgettable moments, where unspeakable crimes and tragedies left indelible scars on both individuals and society.
This book is perfect for history buffs, true crime enthusiasts, and those who seek to understand the hidden layers of England’s past. Each chapter serves as a window into a world where justice failed, lives were shattered, and the echoes of these haunting events still reverberate today. Prepare to be captivated by the grim, unsettling history that shaped the England we know today. This is not just a history book—it's a journey into the shadows where the darkest stories lie.
Duration - 5h 56m.
Author - Robert J Dornan.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Robert J Dornan ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Robert J Dornan
Digital Voice Madison G
Blood and Shadows
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Blood and Shadows: England’s Darkest Crimes and Tragedies unveils the hidden, chilling side of England’s history, offering a glimpse into the events that have haunted the nation for centuries. While the world often celebrates England’s conquests, royalty, and triumphs, this gripping book shines a light on the forgotten tragedies, horrific crimes, and catastrophic disasters that shaped its past. From the horrifying reign of Jack the Ripper to the devastation of the Black Death, the inferno of 1666, and the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic, these dark tales are not just stories—they are sobering lessons in human frailty, suffering, and the resilience of a nation. In Blood and Shadows, history is presented through the lens of its most disturbing and unforgettable moments, where unspeakable crimes and tragedies left indelible scars on both individuals and society. This book is perfect for history buffs, true crime enthusiasts, and those who seek to understand the hidden layers of England’s past. Each chapter serves as a window into a world where justice failed, lives were shattered, and the echoes of these haunting events still reverberate today. Prepare to be captivated by the grim, unsettling history that shaped the England we know today. This is not just a history book—it's a journey into the shadows where the darkest stories lie. Duration - 5h 56m. Author - Robert J Dornan. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Robert J Dornan ©.
Language:
English
Blood and Shadows: England's Darkest Crimes and Tragedies
Duration:00:04:49
Preface
Duration:00:02:21
1.The Great Fire of London
Duration:00:06:37
2.The Jimmy Savile Abuse Scandal: A Predator Hidden in Plain Sight
Duration:00:08:02
3.The Cambridge Spy Ring: Betrayal at the Heart of British Intelligence
Duration:00:07:25
4.The 1918 Influenza Pandemic in England: The Silent Scourge
Duration:00:05:02
5.The Rochdale Grooming Scandal: A Betrayal of Innocence
Duration:00:05:42
6.The Black Death in England
Duration:00:05:12
7.The Profumo Affair: Scandal, Espionage, and the Fall of a Government
Duration:00:06:44
8.The London Beer Flood: Almost too Bizarre to Believe
Duration:00:04:06
9.The Post Office Horizon Scandal
Duration:00:06:41
10.The Muswell Hill Murderer
Duration:00:05:16
11.The Moorgate Tube Crash
Duration:00:06:41
12.The Aberfan Disaster
Duration:00:06:18
13.I Want to be a Serial Killer
Duration:00:06:52
14.The Hillsborough Disaster
Duration:00:06:29
15.The Edwardian Baby Farming Murders
Duration:00:05:56
16.The Bradford City Stadium Fire: A Day of Celebration Turned to Tragedy
Duration:00:06:31
17.The Paddington Rail Crash: A Disaster Foretold
Duration:00:06:20
18.The Lynmouth Flood: A Night of Unstoppable Destruction
Duration:00:04:46
19.The Rotherham Child Exploitation Scandal: Decades of Abuse and Systemic Failure
Duration:00:07:09
20.The Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster
Duration:00:06:39
21.The Buried Alive Scandal (1800s–1900s)
Duration:00:04:12
22.The King's Cross Fire
Duration:00:07:42
23.Jack the Ripper
Duration:00:04:46
24.The Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum Fire
Duration:00:04:26
25.Mary Ann Cotton
Duration:00:05:33
26.The Sweating Sickness
Duration:00:05:11
27.Fred and Rose West
Duration:00:07:43
28.The Great Plague of London
Duration:00:05:16
29.10 Rillington Place
Duration:00:05:26
30.The Piper Alpha Disaster: The Night the North Sea Burned
Duration:00:06:40
31.No Body, No Crime
Duration:00:07:02
32.The Asian Flu Pandemic
Duration:00:04:50
33.Jack the Stripper
Duration:00:06:31
34.The Storegga Slide
Duration:00:04:44
35.The Yorkshire Ripper
Duration:00:05:25
36.When Winter Kills
Duration:00:04:32
37.The Laki Haze
Duration:00:04:35
38.Harold Shipman: The Serial Killer Doctor
Duration:00:05:12
39.The 7/7 Attacks
Duration:00:06:12
40.The Brides in the Bath
Duration:00:06:09
41.The Harrods Bombing (1983) – A Day of Terror in London
Duration:00:06:27
42.The Manchester Arena Bombing
Duration:00:06:03
43.The Hong Kong Flu Pandemic in Britain: A Silent Storm (1968–1970)
Duration:00:04:12
44.The Peterloo Massacre: Blood on St. Peter’s Field (1819)
Duration:00:05:22
45.The Tragedy of Titanic: A Voyage Doomed to the Deep
Duration:00:05:47
46.The Year Without Summer: England’s Darkest Skies and Coldest Days
Duration:00:05:12
47.The Victorian 'Ogre of the Gutter': The Murder of Fanny Adams
Duration:00:04:08
48.Bristol Channel floods of 1607
Duration:00:05:15
49.The Hungerford Massacre: A Day of Terror in a Quiet English Town
Duration:00:05:48
50.The Tainted Blood Scandal
Duration:00:06:35
51.The Babes in the Wood Murders
Duration:00:06:07
52.The Sleepy Sickness
Duration:00:05:07
53.The Telford Murders: A Town’s Darkest Secret
Duration:00:05:04
54.The Mighty Samalas Volcano
Duration:00:05:04
55.Stephen Port: The Grindr Killer
Duration:00:04:35
56.Peasant's Revolt
Duration:00:05:18
57.Harrow and Wealdstone Rail Disaster,
Duration:00:05:44
58.The Cumbria Shootings: A Day of Terror in the English Countryside
Duration:00:06:48
59.The 1889–1890 Flu Pandemic
Duration:00:05:36
60.Bella in the Wych Elm: England’s Most Haunting Mystery
Duration:00:05:39
61.Robert J Dornan Books
Duration:00:03:11