Trials and Executions at York

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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.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Where possible the talk will finish with a look at some of the criminals from your area, who were also executed in York.

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