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Holding the Rope- The Victorian History of Hanging
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Burning, Boiling and Beheadings, Oh my! The evolution of the Victorian capital punishment system will surely knock your socks off.
So, call a carriage and break out your best cigars, as we navigate the eerily quiet, early morning streets of London to attend a public execution.
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Higgs, Michelle. “Victorian Capitol Punishment: When Hanging Was a Day Out.” A Visitor’s Guide to Victorian England, 17 July 2019, visitvictorianengland.com/2019/07/17/victorian-capital-punishment-when-a-hanging-was-a-day-out/. Accessed 20 Dec. 2023.
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