by Dr Angela Buckley | Apr 4, 2026 | Detective Caminada's Casebook
When I came across the pioneering detective, Jerome Caminada, whilst researching my family’s roots in Manchester, I immediately bought a copy of the first volume of his memoirs, which was published in 1895 (this was the start of my detective autobiography...
by Dr Angela Buckley | Apr 3, 2026 | Detective Caminada's Casebook
Like Sherlock Holmes, real-life detective Jerome Caminada of the Manchester City Police was a master of disguise. Carrying his clothing in a large bag when travelling by train to other parts of the country, he donned different outfits for undercover work, even using...
by Dr Angela Buckley | Aug 8, 2024 | The Bermondsey Murder
I’m delighted to share the exciting news that my new book, The Bermondsey Murder: Scotland Yard’s First Great Challenge and Dickens’ Inspiration, has now been published! Fifty-year-old Patrick O’Connor was seen for the last time on 9 August....
