The Hope Street Body Snatching Scandal, Liverpool
In 1826 thirty-three cadavers were found stuffed into barrels waiting to be shipped from Liverpool to Leith, Edinburgh. But what happened to the gang responsible for the snatchings?
Exploring the Hidden World of Britain's Graveyards
In 1826 thirty-three cadavers were found stuffed into barrels waiting to be shipped from Liverpool to Leith, Edinburgh. But what happened to the gang responsible for the snatchings?
Bitter Salts & Pickled Herrings: The Pitfalls of Transporting Cadavers As the 19th century progressed and the demand for cadavers from anatomy schools and teaching hospitals across Britain rose, more