Death in the Pillory; John Waller, Seven Dials, 1732
Seven Dials, 1732: a London mob delivered a gruesome death in the pillory, stripping an informer and beating him to death. I tell John Waller's rise as a paid informer, the perjury that sent James Dalton to the scaffold, and the Old Bailey murder trial, coroner's report and eyewitness accounts.
Rolly's Take
This blog whispers to those who are enraptured by the shadows of history, who find meaning in the echoes of long-lost lives and the haunting tales of justice, or the lack thereof. It draws in the curious mind, the kind that seeks to understand the complex interplay of morality and consequence in a world that often feels chaotic and unforgiving. Here, the gruesome fate of John Waller is not just an account of violence; it invites reflection on the human condition, the stories we tell ourselves, and the precarious line between victim and villain. It beckons readers to ponder the weight of truth in a society riddled with betrayal, offering a glimpse into the darker corners of humanity's past.