Mystery in History

Forthcoming 'Mystery in History' events . . .

The Case of the Greasy Hairspray, March 24th 2012

It is the final of 'Strictly Come Jiving', and all the competitors want to win. But who wants to win so badly that they are prepared to kill?? This is a special production for St Neots Rotary Club, being held at the URC Church.


Recent 'Mystery in History' events . . .

The Sleeping Beauty Assassination (January 2012, Rushden & Steeple Morden)

A number of people helped solve the mystery when young Beauth failed to wake from her 100 years sleep! Photos from this show can be seen on Facebook by clicking on the link for The Sleeping Beauty Assassination

The Case of the Greasy Hairspray (November 2011)

Back in 1959, a number of people correctly managed to identify the murderer of aspiring young dancer, Ellen. Photos from this performance can be seen on Facebook by clicking on the photo link for The Case of the Greasy Hairspray

Sally Saunders' Final Cruise (September 2011)

On board Fred Olsen's MS Braemar, the passengers helped solve the mystery of who killed young cabin maid Sally Saunders . . . and the beautiful Juliet Cowell over 20 years ago. Big thanks to Diana, Barry, Geoff, Beryl, Christine and Mike - members of the Kent ARA group - for helping out with the production.

Summertime . . . and the killing is easy (July 2011)

A great time had by all in front of a full house at the URC Church in St Neots. Over £1000 was raised for the Church redevelopment fund. Photos from this performance can be seen on Facebook by clicking on the photo link for Summertime . . . and the killing is easy

The Bede House Mystery (April 2011)

The Bede House in Higham Ferrers was packed to overflowing back in the 1500s to witness a dastardly scene. Photos from this performance can be seen on Facebook by clicking on the photo link for The Bede House Mystery

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And further back in history . . .

The Sleeping Beauty Assassination (December 2010)

Sleeping Beauty was killed during the "Miss Terry Players" annual pantomime at Berkley St Methodist Church.

Sleeping Beauty . . .  what sort of make-up artist prepares hair like that? What a nasty sister!

What a nice sister! PB the maid . . .  dodgy! Suspicious looking characters?

Ashes to Dust (September 2010)

A packed house at St Marys Church sought to establish the killer of young Emily Lewis. Pictures still awaited!

The unfortunate wedding of Edward Sturridge (December 2009)

90 people sought to identify the killer of bridegroom Edward Sturridge in St Marys Church on New Years Eve.

Vicar and bridesmaids Waiting to give evidence Fight of the rivals St Marys Church
The wedding guests Discussing the evidence Sally the maid . . .  and dinner! Suspicious looking characters?

(Photographs by kind courtesy of David Gill)

The Blunham Murder Mystery (June 2009)

The killer of the hated Timothy Bromsall was sought round the historic village of Blunham by 70 people on a (murky) summers evening.

In the Summer House By the weir Inspecting the body National hero . . or fraud?

The Bushmead Murder Mystery (May 2009)

Young orphan Albert was the victim of a wicked crime at Bushmead Almshouse.

Isabella and Elizabeth Matthew Saunders: Accountant or crook? No way back

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