About this episode

The episode discusses the tragic murder of Alice Hole, a significant crime in Victorian Bristol that captivated the public's attention.

The Tragic Murder of Alice Hole Season: 7 Episode: 21 The murder of Alice Hole sent shockwaves through Bristol, becoming one of the city's most talked-about crimes of the Victorian era. As news of the killing spread through the narrow streets of Temple, horror quickly turned to fascination. By morning, crowds had gathered, rumours were rife, and newspapers carried lurid accounts of the tragedy. Behind the headlines lay a story of heartbreak, decline, and a brutal act that left an entire city stunned. CAST William Hole - Guy Pass Alice Hole - Kate Kendell Home Secretary - Steve Sheperd THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic , you’ll find lots of things to choose from. So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other. CONTACT ME Email: info@backtracker.co.uk Facebook: @BackTrackerUK Instagram…

Topics covered

• murder
• Victorian era
• Bristol
• true crime
• society
• history

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