Trials & Executions in York
Karen Adams
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £55 + mileage
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 27th October 2022
- Tagged:
- York | Criminals & Executions | History
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The main section of the talk looks at where the prisons and gallows of York once stood, and finding out about some of the criminals who were held in these prisons for their trials until their executions, from as early as the 15th century.
Some you will have heard of, such as Dick Turpin, others, although perhaps know at the time, their fame did not last through history quite so well, such as Elizabeth and Helen Drysdale.
Where possible the talk will finish with a look at some of the criminals from your area, who were also executed in York.
Views: 619 | Enquiries: 3About Karen Adams
Hi I grew up in York and became very interested in the 2000 history of this city. I then became an archaeologist, working in the city and surrounding area, allowing me to make some wonderful discoveries which has added to the understanding of how people lived (and died) in various different historical periods within the Yorkshire and Humberside area.
If you are looking for a talk about York's vast history, interested in archaeology. Please see the talks listed here.
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