Diane Janes

Social Historian

Lives in Devon and lectures on crime and social history to a wide variety of audiences, award winning author of five highly regarded crime novels and four respected factual books on real life historical murders. Her first work of non-fiction, Edwardian Murder: Ightham & the Morpeth Train Robbery is actually referenced in academic text books on the history of policing

Diane has personally researched each of the real cases chosen for her 'You the Jury’ course, which is open to anyone who is interested in immersing themselves safely in the world of crime.

Student feedback, You the Jury November 2025:

I would like to thank you all for a very special, unique course and hospitality at Higham Hall last week. Tutor Diane was dedicated to her subject, conveyed her enthusiasm and enormous background interest and knowledge. We all benefitted and were stimulated and enlightened. The social interaction, a special part of Higham of course, was refreshing and memorable.

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