Dick Turpin: Fact or Fiction September 18, 2017 Highwayman Dick Turpin is an intriguing figure, however how much of his story is based on fact? Professor James Sharpe, author of Dick Turpin: The Myth of the English Highwayman reveals the history behind some of the popular common myths built up around this dashing highwayman. Myth 1 – Dick Turpin was not a romantic ‘Robin Hood’ type figure … Continued
Dick Turpin: Fact or Fiction September 18, 2017 Highwayman Dick Turpin is an intriguing figure, however how much of his story is based on fact? Professor James Sharpe, author of Dick Turpin: The Myth of the English Highwayman reveals the history behind some of the popular common myths built up around this dashing highwayman. Myth 1 – Dick Turpin was not a romantic ‘Robin Hood’ type figure … Continued