Tyburn London’s Fatal Tree
Tyburn London’s Fatal Tree by Alan Brooke, published by Magna Large Print Books in 2006, offers a detailed exploration of the infamous site of public hangings in London. Spanning 382 pages, this edition presents a historical account of Tyburn, where over 50,000 individuals met their end between the twelfth century and 1783. The narrative includes notable figures such as Perkin Warbeck, Elizabeth Barton, and Claude Duval, providing insights into the complex interplay of crime, punishment, and social history in Great Britain.
Readers will find a vivid depiction of the various individuals who faced execution at Tyburn, ranging from notorious criminals to those caught in the web of political intrigue. The book delves into the societal implications of these public executions, reflecting on the attitudes towards justice and morality during that era. With a focus on true crime and penology, Tyburn London’s Fatal Tree serves as a significant resource for those interested in the darker aspects of London’s history and the evolution of its legal system.
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Tyburn, close to present-day Marble Arch, is synonymous with public hanging – over 50,000 people died there between the twelfth century and 1783. They include Perkin Warbeck, imposter and pretender to the English throne; Elizabeth Barton, the ‘Maid of Kent’ who denounced Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn; Claude Duval, the handsome, dashing highwayman and the hated Jonathan Wild, London’s first ‘master criminal’. Some who died at Tyburn were knaves, others just fools. They died bravely or in the last transports of terror. This is a vivid picture of crime and punishment, of social history and of London’s murky past.
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