Strangeways And Inside Broadmoor 2 Book Set Neil Samworth

Discover a gripping two-book collection that takes you behind the locked doors of Britain's most notorious institutions. This Strangeways & Inside Broadmoor 2 Books Collection Set is perfect for readers who love true-crime, prison memoirs, and authoritative inside accounts. Honest, hard-hitting and vividly observed, these paperback editions offer rare insight into life inside prisons and high-security psychiatric hospitals — ideal for true-crime fans, criminology students, and gift buyers searching for a powerful boxed set. Titles in the Set: Strangeways, Inside Broadmoor Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9789124109226 Strangeways — an insider's prison memoir Strangeways is written by Neil ‘Sam’ Samworth, who spent eleven years working as a prison officer at HMP Manchester (commonly known as Strangeways). This candid memoir recounts day-to-day reality: managing gang tensions, confronting terrorists and violent offenders, and supporting inmates with addiction and severe mental illness. Samworth’s voice is Yorkshire-tough yet compassionate, painting a textured portrait of both the system’s strengths and its failings. Expect accounts of cell fires, self-harm incidents, prisoner attacks, and the modern challenges of radicalization and drugs creeping through the prison estate. Inside Broadmoor — history and human stories from a high-security hospital Inside Broadmoor explores the shadowed corridors and long, complex history of one of the UK's most infamous institutions. Opened in 1863 as an asylum for the criminally insane, Broadmoor has housed some of the most notorious offenders — from alleged Jack the Ripper suspect James Kelly to serial killers and infamous criminals like Peter Sutcliffe (the Yorkshire Ripper), Charles Bronson and Ronnie Kray. This account blends historical context with compelling patient and staff stories to reveal what "Broadmoor time" really means. Authoritative perspective: Firsthand testimony from an experienced prison officer and detailed examinations of a high-security hospital. True-crime & criminal justice appeal: Essential reading for fans of prison memoirs, criminology, and contemporary social issues. Format & condition: Paperback edition, BRAND NEW — easy to read and share. Great value: Two powerful titles in one collection — a compact book collection for readers and students. Informative & reflective: Balances dramatic incidents with thoughtful analysis of systemic problems like radicalization and mental health care. Whether you’re studying criminal justice, curating a bookshelf of compelling memoirs, or searching for a memorable gift, this paperback edition set offers both heart-stopping stories and thoughtful insight. From an authoritative insider’s viewpoint and a historic institutional perspective, the Strangeways & Inside Broadmoor 2 Books Collection Set makes a striking, educational, and hard-to-put-down addition to any collection — perfect for classrooms, book clubs, or as a thoughtful present for the true-crime reader in your life.