The Upper Condemned Cell at Newgate Prison on the Morning of the Execution of Henry Fauntleroy

Henry Fauntleroy, a partner in the banking firm Marsh, Sibbald and Company, was convicted of forgery in 1824 and condemned to death.

In the upper condemned cell at Newgate Prison, Fauntleroy is shown eighth from the left in dark clothes and head bowed with the executioner tying his hands by wrapping the rope around his body. Other condemned prisoners are shown first and third from the right.

Despite pleading guilty, Fauntleroy maintained that the money he raised had been used solely to improve the bank's credit. His case generated a great deal of sympathy and interest. It was reported that over 100,000 people witnessed his execution on the morning of 30 November 1824.

Also depicted in this painting by W. Thomson are members of the clergy the Ordinary of Newgate the Rev Mr Cotton fifth from the left and the Sheriffs of the City of London in blue robes on the right.Harris th eturnkey is ninth from the left.