Stories
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Dealing with the dead after a nuclear attack
Cold War-era predictions of death on a vast scale became routine. But the British authorities were less prepared to dispose of the bodies.
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Beating the bodysnatchers
When a rise in grave robbing called for strong measures, mortsafes became the unassailable solution. Allison C. Meier explores.
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Laughing at disaster
If joking around can help us cope when the worst happens, could comedy be a useful way to connect on climate change?
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The life, trial, and behaviour of Ralph Smith, who was executed upon Lincoln Gallows, March, 16th. 1792. for the murder of Gentle Sutton.
Smith, Ralph, -1792.Date: 1792?]- Books
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The Lives, trials, and behaviour at the place of execution, of the two unfortunate men who suffered death this day upon Lincoln Gallows; William Campwell for forgery, and John Betts for horse-stealing. ...
Date: [1791]- Books
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An elegy on the death of Mr. Jo. Poe, who unfortunately departed this Life at Kilmainham Gallows, October the 20th. 1725. with a Concise Character of his Life, &c. Written the Day before his Execution.
Date: 1725]- Books
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A garland of new songs. Containing 1. The happy Shepherd. 2. The Maids Resolution to marry a Soldier. 3. The deploring Damsel. 4. The Blooming Damsel. 5. Loose every Sail to the Creeze. 6. The Gallows Whore.
Date: 1780?]- Books
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Some particulars relating to the life of William Dillon Sheppard, Who was executed at St. Michael's Hill Gallows, for sodomy, on Monday the 1st of June, 1761. Published at his own request, and by the authority of the sheriff.
Date: [1761]