@nick_kevern

Founder & Editor of @inside__history magazine. Author of The Noose of Samuel Burrows: Tales of a Nineteenth Century Hangman and Those He Condemned

 North West, England
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Joined September 2012
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The Noose of Samuel Burrows: Tales of a 19th Century Hangman and Those He Condemned. Find out more about #Chester's notorious Hangman and those who made their way to his gallows in my debut book released 30th September by @penswordbooks bio.site/TheNooseofSamuelBur… – at Chester, England
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Brilliant write up by Cheshire Life about The White Lion Hankelow which also features The Noose of Samuel Burrows. Once I've recovered from the stroke I will be back there. Lovely pub with a rich history. 👇 👇 👇 greatbritishlife.co.uk/magaz…

The thriving community-owned, dog-friendly pub in Hankelow

Steven Davies and family discover love is all around when they step into this thriving village pub

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Paul Burke@PaulodaburkaMay 20
Watching the Detectives a new crime anthology aspectsofcrime.com/watching-… @RAPriceAuthor @rnmorris @aspectsofcrime @AspectsHistory @David_Jarvis_ @HobeckBooks @MarkEllis15 @for_fi @HaleWrites @CazEngland @jjulieanderson @KJosephAuthor @realVernonSmith @TonyFisherLive @nick_kevern

Watching the Detectives - A New Crime Anthology - Aspects of Crime

For every crime there has to be a detective, and this book is about the crime solvers…” Paul Burke, Editor at Aspects of Crime. It’s a pure pleasure to announce the first Aspects of Crime short story...

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It's nearly that time of year again. The Chalke History Festival kicks off on 22nd June. Here is what you can expect at the festival this year 👇 👇 👇 👇 open.substack.com/pub/inside…
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I am finally home after suffering a stroke on 20th March. I've been in hospital for a month and still a long way to go. The staff at the Countess of Chester have been amazing. Soon I will be banging on about Samuel Burrows again ha ha. thenooseofsamuelburrows.com

The Noose of Samuel Burrows

Published 30th September 2025 by Pen & Sword Books, The Noose of Samuel Burrows reveals more about Cheshire's notorious executioner and those who found their way onto his gallows. Available via...

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Happy #WorldBookDay2026 everyone! Looking for a historical true crime book? Discover #Chester's notorious Georgian Hangman in The Noose of Samuel Burrows. He's waiting to reveal more about his life and the crimes of those who faced him on his gallows. thenooseofsamuelburrows.com
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Go forth and vote for The Noose of Samuel Burrows for this year's Readers' Choice award at this year's True Crime Awards. You know i'd love you forever if you did. Vote 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 truecrimeawards.co.uk/truecr…
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Thank you Debbie.
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Debbie Kilroy@DebbieKilroyFeb 25
A superb book, and well deserving of your vote!
Nick Kevern@nick_kevernFeb 24
Go forth and vote for The Noose of Samuel Burrows for this year's Readers' Choice award at this year's True Crime Awards. You know i'd love you forever if you did. Vote 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 truecrimeawards.co.uk/truecr…
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The Noose of Samuel Burrows An article by @nick_kevern aspectsofhistory.com/the-noo… Read The Noose of Samuel Burrows amazon.co.uk/Noose-Samuel-Bu… @inside__history #truecrime #historybooks #nonfiction
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The Noose of Samuel Burrows An article by @nick_kevern aspectsofhistory.com/the-noo… Read The Noose of Samuel Burrows amazon.co.uk/Noose-Samuel-Bu… @penswordbooks #truecrime #historybooks #nonfiction
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The Noose of Samuel Burrows An article by @nick_kevern aspectsofhistory.com/the-noo… Read The Noose of Samuel Burrows amazon.co.uk/Noose-Samuel-Bu… @penswordbooks #truecrime #historybooks #nonfiction
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Spotted by a friend at @waterstones in #Wrexham. The Noose of Samuel Burrows right next to The Five by @HallieRubenhold. Delighted!!! Thanks you Waterstones Wrexham. thenooseofsamuelburrows.com
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To see your book surrounded by other great true crime books...it really doesn't get any better. The Noose of Samuel Burrows is in excellent company. thenooseofsamuelburrows.com – at Chester, England
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Chilling at @CottageOlde on Brook Street in #Chester with a nice bottle of Burrows Noose. The Hangman's Ale at his old local pub on the street where he lived and died in 1835. thenooseofsamuelburrows.com #supportyourlocal #pub – at Chester, England
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#HighlightsOf2025 ✨ Most popular reads of 2025 📚 📖 The Noose of Samuel Burrows: Tales of a Nineteenth Century Hangman and Those He Condemned by @nick_kevern 🔗 buff.ly/NaRm3R1
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Bargain alert!!!! The Noose of Samuel Burrows is only £13.76 for a limited time over on Amazon. @AspectsHistory @penswordbooks @ShitChester amazon.co.uk/Noose-Samuel-Bu…

The Noose of Samuel Burrows: Tales of a Nineteenth Century Hangman and Those He Condemned

The Noose of Samuel Burrows: Tales of a Nineteenth Century Hangman and Those He Condemned

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Great gift ideas or treat yourself to this fabulous book or the Tour which is led by the actual author. Tickets and book from your visitor Information Centre @nick_kevern @ShitChester @VisitChester_
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Cheapest I've seen out there...only £12.98. Get it before it's gone!!! The Noose of Samuel Burrows :: Nick Kevern books :: BOOKS etc booksetc.co.uk/books/view/-9…
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The Noose of Samuel Burrows is now available in Canada and the USA in paperback and Kindle. Discover #Chester's forgotten Georgian Hangman and those who found their way to his gallows. amazon.com/Noose-Samuel-Burr…
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Give a gift with a difference this year. Read the book, enjoy the ale then take a guided tour of Chester with me to see the locations and hear the stories. Find out more at thenooseofsamuelburrows.com @ShitChester
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