THE BOOKSHOP SERIES

An Evening with David Wilson:
A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders

Wednesday 17 September 2025
Waterstones, Unit 72, Midsummer Place
Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3GA
Starts: 7pm. £5

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'How good that the stories of these adventurous and wonderful women who made extraordinary journeys around the world have now come to light.'
– Dame Joanna Lumley

 

We're delighted to welcome back leading criminologist and distinguished author, Professor David Wilson, to discus his new book, A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders, which explores what our nation's most lethal murders reveal about us.

A thrilling blend of history and true crime, A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders examines what multiple murders across a range of eras can tell us about our past...and our present. Discussing many crimes and points in history we think we know, Wilson reveals why some cases particularly resonate and reverberate through public consciousness, and how they help us understand Britain's complex, diverse and ongoing history.

David's book will be available to purchase on the night, and he will be staying after his talk to sign and dedicate copies. All ticketholders will receive a complimentary beverage. David's events are always hugely entertaining, sod on't miss your chance to be part of this riveting evening - we look forward to seeing you there!

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About Prof David Wilson
David Wilson is Emeritus Professor of Criminology and the founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology at Birmingham City University. Prior to taking up an academic appointment in 1997, David was a prison governor working at a variety of establishments in a number of different roles.

 

Professor Wilson appears in the print and broadcast media as a commentator and presenter. His publishing includes Hunting Evil, A History of British Serial Killing, Signs of Murder, A Plot to Kill and his professional memoir, My Life with Murderers, which was shortlisted for the Saltire Prize for Non-Fiction.

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