Author Event: The Murder of P C Austwick of Lumby and Dodworth

Description

This is the story of a brave and respected man, PC Alfred Austwick, who was murdered by a single gunshot just before midnight on Saturday, 31st July 1886 outside The Traveller's Inn in Dodworth. Author Hilary Robinson is joined by local historian Steven Wyatt to talk about the background of the case, why it became a national sensation at the time and what it shows about society then and now. *Please book a ticket for each person attending. **Please detail any accessibility requirements in the box provided on your booking form.