A Book by Neil Berrett
'On a September day in 1905, Peter Robert Head, a beloved father and retired sergeant major in the Royal Artillery, committed what is believed to be the largest mass murder in the county of Wiltshire, shattering his family, shocking the town of Amesbury, and appalling the country. This true story, researched and written by a former police detective, delves into Peter Head’s life from his childhood, military career, and family life to the events of that calamitous day, and looks at the people of Amesbury who were caught up in its consequences. His traumatised daughter and devastated wife quietly left the town afterwards, as they navigated lives suddenly reshaped by this crime. Through the resilience of the surviving women and the ripple effects of their stoic grief, the narrative tells their previously unknown ordeal and reveals how generations of one family endured the impact of a single tragic day'
Message from Neil; Jim Fuller wrote a booklet about the murders, it concluded with more questions, that hopefully my book has answered. I have been in contact with Jim throughout my writing and researching. I also have the blessing and support of the descendants of Peter Head.
Six Little Heads is £12.99, distribution will be by York Publishing Services, Books are also available directly from Neil, and interest can be registered at sixlittleheads@timeunraveller.com
In the ‘Exhibition’ dropdown menu are the pages from an exhibition held in Amesbury parish church in 2005. The exhibition provided an overview of the history and circumstances of the church, the abbey, and their environs. The exhibition proved to be a popular attraction. Now we are considering creating a follow-up to the original exhibition, with some of the ground-work already under way. The purpose of this new exhibition would be to provide a deeper focus on the town’s medieval abbey and priory - particularly through literary works - to consider the extent and the importance of this once-
famous medieval establishment. A new exhibition will be a major undertaking, if you are interested and would like to help, any offers of help will be welcomed and very much appreciated.
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