In 1867, eight-year-old Fanny Adams was murdered in broad daylight — and her killer wrote about it in his diary like it was nothing more than the weather. “Killed a young girl. It was fine and hot.” A century and a half later, her name is still on the lips of every British sailor — as a joke. That’s the part history doesn’t teach you. Britain’s hidden history, uncovered. New story every week. 👉 Was it gallows humour — or something crueller? Tell me in the comments. #britishhistory #fannyadams #darkhistory #truecrimehistory