John Nevison blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: John Nevison (1639-1685), the famous robber and highwayman, seen by some as a latter-day Robin Hood, was reputedly arrested in The Three Houses Inn at Sandal prior to his conviction and execution at York in 1685 Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Civic Society.

John Nevison, active in the late 17th century, was a notorious highwayman known for robbing coaches between London and York; his exploits earned him folk hero status, akin to Robin Hood, despite his execution in 1685.