What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Public hangman 1872-83 William Marwood cobbler's shop. Studied the "long drop"
William Marwood was a public executioner in England known for his methodical approach to executions, particularly for refining the "long drop" technique to ensure swift and humane deaths during hangings.
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Photo: Richard Croft on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0