Hull Murders: the Myton Murders
David Alexander Smith
- Regions:
- Yorkshire & Humber, Lincolnshire
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 14th October 2026
Myton was a village in its own right and is first mentioned in 1086. In 1299 it became part of Kingston-Upon-Hull. By the 19th century Myton was described as “one of the lowest slums of the town from which the police derive a great proportion of their drunk and disorderly business. The small houses are occupied by dock labourers and the poorest classes. The resort of the most abandoned women and in the low public houses scenes of violence and disorder are a frequent occurrence”. This talk explores the socio-economic conditions that led to a number of murders in the area.
Views: 6 | Enquiries: 0About David Alexander Smith
I am a local historian and the former Local Studies Librarian for Hull City Council. As a volunteer I assist in the planning/running of the Heritage Open Days on behalf of Hull Bid. In addition to this I am the author of two books: Paull: an Illustrated History and Forgotten Hull 3. In 2020 I was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service to local history in the Birthday Honours List. I can take bookings for talks in advance or at short notice. My talks can be delivered in person or via Zoom/Teams.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by David Alexander Smith
- Paull: an Illustrated History
- The Blood Stained Glove: an East Riding Duel
- Have I got Historic Newspapers for You?
- The Hohenrein Brothers: Surviving the Great War at Home and Abroad
- Hull Murders: the Porter Street Murders
- BOCM: Hull's Forgotten Garden Village
- The A-Z Illustrated History of Hull Part One: A-M
- The Illustrated A-Z History of Hull Part Two N-Z
- Flapping and Babbling: the Story of Ottringham and its Church
- Through Adversity to the Stars: the History of the RAF
- Captain Wilson's Scandalous Life
- The Avenues Illustrated: a Pictorial History of Hull’s Avenues Area
- wicked Crimes in East Yorkshire
- Hull Murders: the George Street Murders
- Wicked Crimes in Lincolnshire
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