This book gathers together the stories of the 123 prisoners who were executed at Gloucester between 1792, when the first prisoner was hanged on the roof over the entrance gate of the newly-built prison, and 1939, when the last convict was executed within the prison's walls. Infamous cases include the Berkeley poachers who shot and killed the Earl of Berkeley's gamekeeper; Rebecca Worlock, who poisoned her husband with arsenic; notorious robbers Matthew and Henry Pinnell; Charlotte Long, the last woman to be hanged for arson in England; and Herbert Rowse Armstrong, the Hay-on-Wye solicitor who was found guilty of poisoning his wife and attempting to murder a fellow solicitor. Famous executioners - including William Calcraft, William Marwood, William Billington and the Pierrepoints - also played their part in the history of the prison. Also included in this volume is an appendix listing all the men and women hanging at Over, near Gloucester, between 1731 and 1790. Fully illustrated, Hanged at Gloucester is sure to appeal to everyone interested in true crime history and the shadier side of Gloucestershire's past.

Hanged at Gloucester

Politics & Social Sciences

Evans, Jill

Social Sciences

History Publishing Group

Taking you through the year day by day, The Gloucester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing, and important events and facts from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of Britain as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Gloucester’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

The Gloucester Book of Days

History

Europe

The History Press

Fast, fun and easy projects to make with recycled materials!Author and designer Jill Evans has created 50 great projects made from recycled containers, all of which are perfect for crafters of any skill level, even children! Ranging from a darling penguin for Christmas and a kooky witch for Halloween to home decor items like lighthouses and candleholders, crafters will find creative ideas for any occasion. And, the best thing is, each project can be completed using common craft tools and materials for less than $5!Full-size patterns are included for each project, and readers will use food cans, potato chip canisters, beverage cups, and cookie tins to make these functional and earth-friendly pieces!

Creative Containers: The Resourceful Crafter's Guide

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Krause Pubns Inc

Meet the early Great Dane breeders! What were those guys thinking? Read "interviews" translated from the earliest German studbooks, with on the-spot descriptions and pictures of their foundation studs. Trace authenticated and illustrated colour-marked pedigrees back to the beginning - some of them a bit strange. See what the early German, British and American Danes looked like - or were some photos retouched? Follow the changes leading to today's dogs. 372 packed pages with indexes of over 700 pictures and 114 pedigrees. Book Review: The Time Traveller is a treat for any serious Great Dane fancier and should be required reading for breeders. The author was a breeder for . . . decades and was very active in the fancy, being a member of (and even establishing) breed clubs and writing for various publications. She knows whereof she speaks. The product of a quarter-century of research, The Time Traveller is a compilation of articles that Jill Evans wrote for now-defunct magazines . . . In essence, it's a study of Dane pedigrees with an emphasis on heredity of coat colour. But the book is so much more - a massive work at 372 pages with more than 700 illustrations and 114 pedigrees. One need only compare this with what passes for breed "history" in most breed books to appreciate the thoroughness that went into this book. One gets two impressions when reading The Time Traveller . The first is that this is undeniably a labour of love. Nobody could have conducted that much research without a pure passion for the breed . . . One is also struck by how much the author seems to care about the reader and how easily he or she might be able to extract information. Names of people and dogs are bolded for quick identification, as are other important pieces of information, such as references to pedigrees. There are two separate indexes, one for pedigrees and one for photographs. She writes very well and, oftentimes, with a sly sense

The Time Traveller

Pets & Animal Care

iUniverse

Gloucester Prison was in continuous existence for nearly 222 years, from 1791, when the first prisoners moved in, until 2013, when it closed. 'A History of Gloucester Prison' covers the period from 1791 to 1950, and discusses the history of the buildings, the separate system which was practised there, the prison staff, the everyday lives of the prisoners, and less routine events, such as escapes and executions. It should be a useful addition to the bookshelves of readers with an interest in Gloucestershire history and crime history, or of anyone who has ever wondered what went on in the past behind the high walls of Gloucester Prison.

A History of Gloucester Prison, 1791-1950

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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