Crime & Legislation
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London’s dark public execution history in 5 objects
A look at 700 years of public executions in London through five objects
Crime & Legislation
Crime & Legislation
The history of London's Newgate Prison
London’s longest-running prison was home to high-profile criminals, common thieves and the condemned
Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
Who was publicly executed in London?
Thirteen tales of the cooks, rebels, bankers and king who died in front of a watching crowd
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Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval
Seal for St Katharine's-by-the-Tower and the Royal seal for Ecclesiastical Causes (seal matrix)
1548; 16th century
