Hangman Collection

Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London (b/w photo)
8676253 Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London)

Where shall I hang the Kaiser? (colour litho)
8656705 Where shall I hang the Kaiser? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Where shall I hang the Kaiser)

Still going strong at Stoke Newington (colour litho)
8656631 Still going strong at Stoke Newington (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Still going strong at Stoke Newington. Man carrying many children)

Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho)
8669366 Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates decoying an American ship)

Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho)
8666233 Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheke)

The Hanging of the Greek Patriarch at Constantinople (litho)
8670512 The Hanging of the Greek Patriarch at Constantinople (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hanging of the Greek Patriarch at Constantinople)

There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho)
8650482 There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: There's Nae Luck about the House)

A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo)
8676159 A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A court in Shoreditch, London)

The death of Absalom (litho)
8675938 The death of Absalom (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Absalom. 2 Samuel 18:9-10)

The Hangman, Combe Martin, Devon. Date: circa 1920

Burning of Blounts pamphlets by the common hangman (litho)
1074164 Burning of Blounts pamphlets by the common hangman (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

London crime (engraving)
608151 London crime (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London crime; published by the Looking Glass, London Bridge)

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"The Hangman: A Glimpse into the Dark History of Punishment" Step back in time to Combe Martin, Devon, where justice was served by The Hangman. Criminals caught red-handed were swiftly dealt with as they faced their fate hanging from a tree, witnessed by the Schoeffen. Journey further into history and witness the Inquisition in Haarlem during the 16th century through an intriguing engraving. Feel the tension as wrongdoers face their consequences at the hands of those seeking truth and justice. Pierre Bonaparte's cartoon captures a chilling moment - Victor Noir's murderer immortalized forever on paper. Delve into this captivating engraving that tells a tale of crime and revenge. Anaxarete turned to stone in 1615, frozen forever in an engraving that depicts her tragic fate. Explore this haunting image that serves as a reminder of how actions have lasting consequences. In contrast, a boy eating Turkish delight brings lightness amidst these dark tales. This colorful litho reminds us that even amid chaos and punishment, simple pleasures can still be enjoyed. Dinant showcases its disdain for Count de Charolois through an evocative engraving depicting his effigy being hanged. Witness this act of protest against power and oppression. Jacobs Post at Wivelsfield takes us back to another era with its black-and-white photo capturing history frozen in time. Reflect upon what stories lie behind this mysterious image. A vignette reveals a macabre scene - a skeleton hanging from a gibbet alongside an unfortunate man. Dive into this eerie 1827 engraving that sparks curiosity about their untold stories. Belfast mill-hands rise up against Ulster Unionist leaders; see their determination captured vividly in lithographic form as they demand change and fight for their rights. The Martyrdom of St Luke is brought to life through an intricately detailed engraving.