Tyborne

This historical sketch takes a look at the notorious Tyburn gallows in London, and the crowds that gathered there to witness public executions during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Drawing on contemporary accounts and anecdotes, it explores the social attitudes and customs of the time, and offers a vivid glimpse into a morbid corner of English history.

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