Linda's Crime Notes
Linda's Crime Notes

 

Prisons and executioners
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Stafford Gaol

 Stafford Goal, 1850s

Maidstone Gaol

 Maidstone Gaol, 19th century

Victorian Gaol Scene

 Victorian gaol scene

William Calcraft

 William Calcraft, official executioner from 1828 to 1871
The Gallows at Newgate The gallows outside Newgate.  These were first used in 1781.

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