Description
An original Daily Sketch newspaper dated 14 August 1966, featuring the dramatic headline “DUDDY ARRESTED IN GLASGOW” as police closed in on suspects following the notorious Shepherd’s Bush police shootings. The front page includes a strong period photograph of the arrest scene, alongside classic 1960s crime‑reporting sidebars and a stylish Babycham advert.
Condition:
A fair to good vintage example with clean print, strong contrast and general newspaper ageing. Pages remain intact and readable. A compelling piece of 1960s crime‑era newspaper history.
Ideal for collectors of British newspapers, crime‑history memorabilia, or anyone curating a display of mid‑1960s tabloid journalism.
History of the Daily Sketch – 14 August 1966 Edition
The Daily Sketch was one of Britain’s most popular mid‑century tabloids, known for its bold headlines and fast‑paced crime reporting. The 14 August 1966 edition covered the nationwide manhunt following the Shepherd’s Bush police murders, a case that dominated British news and sparked intense public concern about rising violent crime.
This issue captures the moment when John Duddy was arrested in Glasgow, marking a major development in the investigation. Surviving copies are valued for their raw period reporting, evocative photography and snapshot of 1960s tabloid culture.
Daily Sketch Newspaper – 14 August 1966 – Duddy Arrested Headline
£14.00
Description
An original Daily Sketch newspaper dated 14 August 1966, featuring the dramatic headline “DUDDY ARRESTED IN GLASGOW” as police closed in on suspects following the notorious Shepherd’s Bush police shootings. The front page includes a strong period photograph of the arrest scene, alongside classic 1960s crime‑reporting sidebars and a stylish Babycham advert.
Condition:
A fair to good vintage example with clean print, strong contrast and general newspaper ageing. Pages remain intact and readable. A compelling piece of 1960s crime‑era newspaper history.
Ideal for collectors of British newspapers, crime‑history memorabilia, or anyone curating a display of mid‑1960s tabloid journalism.
History of the Daily Sketch – 14 August 1966 Edition
The Daily Sketch was one of Britain’s most popular mid‑century tabloids, known for its bold headlines and fast‑paced crime reporting. The 14 August 1966 edition covered the nationwide manhunt following the Shepherd’s Bush police murders, a case that dominated British news and sparked intense public concern about rising violent crime.
This issue captures the moment when John Duddy was arrested in Glasgow, marking a major development in the investigation. Surviving copies are valued for their raw period reporting, evocative photography and snapshot of 1960s tabloid culture.