Theft and Larceny: The Edwardian Women Forced to Pose in Police Mugshots, 1900s

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Poverty often drives individuals to commit desperate acts out of necessity, like obtaining food, clothing, and sustenance. In their desperation, they may act recklessly. During the Edwardian era in North Shields, England, women were frequently apprehended for “Larceny.” This encompassed a wide array of offenses under common law, defined as the “unlawful taking of personal […]

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