The Grisly Murder of Sweet Fanny Adams
by A detailed account of the 19th century murder of eight year-old Fanny Adams. The murder that shocked and appalled a nation, still remains the most vicious and barbaric crime ever perpetrated against a child in British history. Includes the origin of the sayings "Sweet FA" and "Sweet Fanny Adams".
From that time onwards the slang term for anything useless or tasteless passed into everyday English language, and is still used today in its shortened version – “Sweet FA”!
The remains of Fanny Adams, the eight year-old girl robbed of her life in such a savage and brutal way, are buried in Alton Cemetery, Hampshire. Her tasteful and dignified headstone was paid for by public subscription.
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For more information and useful links about another interesting aspect of English History, please visit the English Parish Churches website.
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