November 3, 1783: London’s Last Public Hanging at the Tyburn Gallows

On November 3, 1783, highwayman John Austin became the last person to be publicly hanged at London’s Tyburn gallows.

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Author: Dr. Zar

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Voice acting by Major Dan as John Austin


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