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The Notorious Lightfoot Brothers
Season: 5 Episode: 37
Nevell Norway, a well-known and respected timber importer and shipping merchant in Wadebridge, Cornwall, was admired not only for his business acumen but also for his philanthropic work. His prominence in the community would become even more widely recognized due to his tragic murder
CAST
The Royal Cornwall Gazette - Steve Yeo
Dr. Trehane Symons Tickell - Marcus Kepple-Palmer
The Royal Cornwall Gazette - Steve Sheperd
James Lightfoot - Molly Jefferies
William Lightfoot - Joe Wilson
London Evening Standard - Rose Hales
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SOURCES
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Murder of Mr. Nevell Norway, “Murder of Mr. Nevell Norway,” February 21, 1840, p. 2.
Royal Cornwall Gazette, “Dreadful Murder at Wadebridge,” February 14, 1840, p. 2.
Royal Cornwall Gazette, “£260 Reward,” February 14, 1840, p. 5
Royal Cornwall Gazette, “Cornwall Lent Assizes,” April 3, 1840, p. 2.
London Evening Standard, “Execution of James and William Lightfoot for Murder,” April 18, 1840, p. 3.
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