The Last Drop- Abolition of Public Execution

April Lewis

Region:: South East
Notice Period:: Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:: Hobby
Fee:: Paid: 70
Category:: Humanities
Updated:: 9^th August 2024
Tagged:: Crime And Punishment | Social History | Law And Order

For hundreds of years public executions was a major part of society and would bring communities together. Its main purpose was to deter society from committing crimes but by 1864 the government abolished this spectacle and moved executions within the prison. But why? This talk explores the reasons behind the abolition of Public Executions.

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About April Lewis

Born and raised in Carshalton Surrey, I have always been interested in history and a big fan of horrible history books. Having studied law at Hertfordshire University and then eventually a master’s in legal history at Reading University I now combine my love of law and history by sharing my love by giving talks and through my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@gavelandthegrave56

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