For decades the high walls of Leeds's Armley Gaol have contained many infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s Armley was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all parts of Yorkshire and the east coast, and some of the more notorious cases are collected in this volume.
For decades the walls of Durham Gaol have contained some of the country's most infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s it was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all over the north east. A total of 76 people took the short walk to the gallows here. This book features each of the 76 cases.
Exploring the grim realities of crime, this collection presents true stories that delve into a series of heinous murders in Bolton. Through vivid recreations, it offers a chilling glimpse into the darker aspects of human nature and the impact of these violent acts on the community.
Fornbsp;55 years, generations of the Pierrepoint family served as fearsome hangmen in England. The dynasty began in 1901 with Henry Pierrepoint,nbsp;whonbsp;was followed into the gruesome profession by his brother Thomas, and in time, his eldest son Albert. Between them, they carried out an amazing 900 executions. This book recounts the lives and tales of the Pierrepoint family, their reasons for taking up the profession, and the inside details of the execution cases and the deeds themselves. Insight is shed on the feuds and intense rivalry between fellow hangmen, as well as the notorious cases that kept the family firmly in the spotlight. With extracts from diaries and comments on the family's representation in the media, this book provides a fascinating look at a profession that is long gone, but certainly not forgotten.
Steve Fielding's new book features each of the 40 executions at Birmingham's Winson Green Gaol between 1885 and 1960. It uses photographs, documents, news cuttings and engravings to tell the stories of each of the criminals killed by the state.
The book presents a comprehensive collection of twenty-nine cases, uniquely compiled in one volume for the first time. It includes illustrations such as photographs, news clippings, rare documents, and drawings, enhancing the reader's experience and understanding of each case. Steve Fielding's engaging writing style makes the content accessible and informative.
The history of execution at Walton began with the hanging of an Oldham nurse in 1887.
