Johnson, Ben W.
Sheffield's Most Notorious Gangs
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526702968
- author:
- Johnson, Ben W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 1.52 centimetres, Nonfiction, Crime, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Sheffield's Most Notorious Gangs by Ben W. Johnson explores the city's turbulent history of street gangs and their impact on society in the aftermath of World War I. In this period, the men who fought in the trenches were forced to return home and find work, leading them to join local gangs as a means of survival. These gangs, such as the Mooney Gang and the Park Brigade, became powerful factions that controlled much of the city's inner-city streets. The authorities struggled to cope with the growing tide of violence, leaving the gangs largely unchecked. The book delves into this dark period in Sheffield's history, shedding light on the lives of those involved and the consequences of their actions.
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