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In the 18th and 19th centuries, children read the lurid tales of felons in the hope that the stories of their gruesome ends would act as an example.

St. Selulchre Church in London has a rich history, most of it a little morbid. It was here where the condemned were blessed on the way to Tyburn.

A woman with an exceptional skill for stealing from wealthy Londoners in the street finally came to a gruesome end.

Except for those subjected to it, execution by hanging has been among the world's most popular methods of ending the lives of criminals.

The dictionary definition states that hanging is the putting to death of a person by suspending the body by the neck. Methods may vary but the end result is the same.

Although Ainsworth adheres to the Victorian feminine ideal with his portrayal of Winifred Wood, he breaks this stereotype with his portrayal of Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Maggot.

Haunted London tours are popular but with a walking guide to London's most haunted houses you meet witches, plague pits and graveyard ghosts in the real London dungeon.

Marble Arch is a well-known London landmark which stands on a dark, distressing part of the capital's history. The gallows were here for nearly four hundred years.

Known as the second lady in Britain, Elizabeth Fry was also a tireless prison reformer and driven by her Quaker principles fought for social change.

From the River Thames to Greenwich and Richmond, from South Kensington's museums to the Tower of London, there are free sightseeing adventures for visitors and locals.

The French Revolution of 1789-99 stirred the passions of English people hoping for a chance to wrest power from privileged elites.

These spots are known to many locals but will delight visitors from outside the capital, offering something historic, something tasty or something fun for curious kids...

During the Jacobean Era, witch persecutions were common. Minister interrogated Sawyer and wrote an account. Three men collaborated writing a play based on this.

The London Wall Walk follows the old line of the Roman wall. There are also many other sites of historical interest along the route for a first time visitor to the city

Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.

The London Newspaper had its beginnings with the simple one-page broadsheet. This is a brief history of the of those London Newspapers.

Fitness bikes provide great cardiovascular workouts in the comfort of your home. A variety of exercise bike designs fit anyone's fitness level and space constraints.

Scandalised for marrying a mere Squire, Owen Tudor, after the death of her husband Henry V, Catherine of Valois went on to found the Tudor dynasty.

James Billington was a member of a family of executioners. His sons followed him into the criminal justice trade, although only one lived into old age.

John Ellis's career as an executioner spanned more than two decades, but his profession took a heavy toll on him.

Covent Garden, St Paul's Cathedral, the Newgate prison and Smithfield market are some of the historic sites that feature in Dickens Great Expectations.

London in the 18th century was a raucous place typified prostitution practiced openly with some ladies servicing their clients in public.

Timberlake Wertenbaker is a fascinating playwright and it begins with her name.

Some of the negotiations for union of scotland took place in Parliament House, now part of Edinburgh High Court. Essential Edinburgh history for those who visit Scotland

Whether by intent or accident, many amazing and significant buildings around the world have been destroyed or simply never made it any further than the drawing board.

John Gay's play The Beggar's Opera forwards the theory that, in the absence of society, one's social merit is not differentiated.

Nowadays, flushing lavatories are a fact of life facilitating the need to remove and treat human waste, hygienically, but this wasn't always the case

A rebellion of working class people following social changes brought about by the Black Death.

In June 1381 a hated poll tax became the catalyst in a conflict in which the Tower of London was breached for the first and last time during the Peasants' Revolt.

York UK offers many museums and historical buildings for all ages to enjoy. Tourism is the city's main industry and it's a must-see when visiting Britain.

The Age of Enlightenment promoted reason and scientific knowledge, but sometimes new medical treatments were suggested by influential patients and not physicians.

Victorian sensibilities were offended by the crime. That didn't stop their fascination with the perpetrators.