In this video Hanged by the Neck - The Tyburn Gallows, Kevin Hicks demonstrates gallows humour literally as he takes viewers on a journey through the dark and haunting history of the Tyburn Gallows, London. With captivating storytelling, detailed research and unique models, Kevin unravels the macabre practices that unfolded at Tyburn and the grim tales of hangings that took place there. He explores the societal norms and the gruesome spectacles that surrounded public hangings as well as the tragic & funny stories of those who met their fate at the gallows. Altogether a fascinating exploration of a morbid chapter in history.
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IMAGE CREDITS:
Catholic martyr's plaque at Tyburn © Bolckow via Flickr
Poacher: World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo
Cutting down tree: Wellcome Images
Poachers (colour): Courtesy Abe Bailey Trust
Newgate Prison: Falkensteinfoto / Alamy Stock Photo
Jonathan Wild: Welcome Images
If you'd like to support the channel more and help us continue making fun, fascinating videos, please check out our PATREON PAGE for perks. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad
OTHER LINKS:
Website: https://historysquad.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historysquad
Twitter: https://twitter.com/history_hicks
IMAGE CREDITS:
Catholic martyr's plaque at Tyburn © Bolckow via Flickr
Poacher: World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo
Cutting down tree: Wellcome Images
Poachers (colour): Courtesy Abe Bailey Trust
Newgate Prison: Falkensteinfoto / Alamy Stock Photo
Jonathan Wild: Welcome Images
- Category
- Highway Men
- Tags
- Hanged by the Neck, Tyburn gallows, tyburn tree
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