Execution: 700 Years of Punishment in London
Looking for a darker London history fix? I visited the Executions exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands and review public execution history in London from the 12th to 19th centuries. I highlight Tyburn tree remains, the supposed Charles I vest, William Clift's Execution Dock watercolor and death masks, and how class shaped methods. The show handles the gruesome with care and clear context.
Rolly's Take
For those who find fascination in the shadows of history, where death and spectacle intersect. This blog beckons the curious, inviting them to contemplate the macabre with a discerning eye, revealing how society's layers shaped destinies — and perhaps, our own.