The Archives

Recovered photographs, witness statements, police documents and forgotten evidence from the Cryer investigations.

Recovered Evidence

Materials preserved within the Edmund Cryer collection.

Photograph
Prinny Lane

The Prinny Lane Scene

One of the earliest surviving photographs connected to the 1905 Haslingden investigation.

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Journal
Journal

Edmund's Private Journal

Personal notes written during the investigation, containing sketches and observations.

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Police Report
Police Report

Official Constabulary Report

Original typed statements and crime scene documentation from Lancashire Constabulary.

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Evidence
Evidence

Collected Evidence

Physical objects recovered from scenes investigated by Edmund Cryer throughout his career.

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Document Archive

Official files and recovered writings.

Witness Statements

Eyewitness accounts collected during active investigations.

Crime Scene Sketches

Hand-drawn diagrams prepared by Cryer and attending officers.

Newspaper Cuttings

Reports from Lancashire newspapers documenting the murders.

Confidential Files

Restricted material not released to the public at the time.