92. Public Executions

from London History · host londonguidedwalks.co.uk

London is known for a lot of things: its history, its culture, and its public executions. That's right, for over 700 Londoners have gathered to watch convicted criminals be put to death. While today this may seem barbaric, at the time it was an important way to keep the public safe. or was it? Join Hazel Baker as she talks with City of London tour guide Ian McDiarmid to discuss Museum of London Dockland's latest exhibition: Executions. Show notes: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-92-public-executions

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London is known for a lot of things: its history, its culture, and its public executions. That's right, for over 700 Londoners have gathered to watch convicted criminals be put to death. While today this may seem barbaric, at the time it was an important way to keep the public safe. or was it? Join Hazel Baker as she talks with City of London tour guide Ian McDiarmid to discuss Museum of London Dockland's latest exhibition: Executions. Show notes: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-92-public-executions

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