William Marwood – England’s Most Innovative Executioner
“If Pa killed Ma who’d kill Pa – Marwood” Early Life and Career William Marwood was born at Goulceby, near […]
British Executioners
British Executioners
British Hangmen 1800-1964
This page contains a detailed list of known British hangmen—executioners who served in England, Scotland, Wales, and, to a limited
British Executioners
English Hangmen 1850 to 1964
The post of hangman became much sought after in the mid 19th century and remained so until capital punishment was
British Executioners
Early English Hangmen
The Role and Origins This article explores the sheriffs, jailers, and hired men who carried out executions in England before
William Calcraft – One of Britain’s Most Prolific Hangmen
Early Life and Career Beginnings William Calcraft was born at Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex on the 11th of October