From birching to branding and beheading to burning the strange and curious world of olde time punishments is something to behold. Listen to stories of ducking stools and witches, the pillory and perjurers and many more. We all know of corporal and capital punishment, but how do you punish the dead? And how do you punish a horse and cart or a train? The answers are all here in the Curious World of Olde Time Punishments. Just what is a deodand or a Newcastle cloak, and what about the Branks or the Hand of Glory?
Views: 1162 | Enquiries: 2Ian Morgan was born in Chesterfield and has lived in the locality all his life. From an early age he became captivated by the intrigues and history of England’s colourful past as well as having specialist knowledge of crime and punishment from times past. He is a published author on historical and crime subjects and has made many appearances on radio in that context. These include articles for BBC Sheffield, BBC Lincolnshire, BBC Nottingham and BBC Derby and many more.
As well as giving guided walks around historical locations he also spends much of his time travelling the country giving illustrated talks and lectures to groups. Ian also gives his time to English Heritage to act as a guide at a number of their properties, primarily Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire. His writing goes from strength to strength and he has now quite a following.
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