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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 14 MIN

Tyburn: London’s Public Hanging Stage

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

From medieval gallows to Victorian reform, this episode traces the history of Tyburn, London’s notorious execution venue. We examine how public hangings became a civic spectacle, the legal procedures behind them, and the social, religious, and political forces that eventually led to their abolition in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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