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The Science of Sleuthing: The Hidden History of Victorian and Edwardian Detectives with Angela Buckley

Based on her original research, Angela Buckley will explore how the early police detectives developed their investigative techniques, including covert surveillance, crime scene examination, innovative record keeping and the adoption of forensic science.

This talk is not included in Gold Membership. 

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About the Speaker

Dr Angela Buckley

Angela Buckley is a historian specialising in crime and policing history. Her PhD is in the evolution of Victorian and Edwardian detective practice. Angela has published five books, and her work on crime and detective history has featured in national magazines and newspapers, and on radio and TV. She is a regular contributor to family history podcasts. Angela is associate lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and a former chair of the Society of Genealogists. 

Book your space

16/02/2026

19:00 - 20:00

Online

Talk on Zoom by Angela Buckley, Expert in historical crime

Category
Description
Rate

Members
One Hour Talk
£12.00
Non-Members
One Hour Talk
£15.00

Location

Online