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The Infamous Burke and Hare - Page 2


© Simon Hill
Page 2

Dec 25, 2001


The Anatomy Act was finally passed in 1832 which allowed for the provision of cadavers from hospitals, work houses and prisons, if the bodies were not claimed.

Mysteriously, a few years later, seventeen miniature coffins were found on Arthur's Seat (a dormant volcano) in Edinburgh, the same number of victims Burke killed. They were possibly supposed to represent the souls of the victims and can now be seen in the National Museum of Scotland.

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1.   Jan 13, 2002 3:58 PM
body snatchers! These two were killing people to provide them. What a nice pair and a fascinating article - thanks Simon. ...

-- posted by thebattwoman



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