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Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1696
Scene at Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1696; showing crowds gathered to watch a hanging. The triple gibbet and cart used for hanging can be seen in the centre, while in the background to the left a drawing and quartering is being undertaken. The image erroneously shows London Bridge, the River Thames and the City to be immediately opposite Tyburn
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Media ID 15171082
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Cart Criminal Gallows Gibbet Hanging London Bridge Paddington Punishment Spectator Tyburn City Of Westminster
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Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1696: A Glimpse into the Dark Side of History". This print takes us back to a chilling scene in Tyburn, Paddington, London in 1696. The image transports us to a time when public executions were not only legal but also served as morbid entertainment for the masses. In the center of the frame stands the haunting triple gibbet and cart used for hangings. Crowds have gathered around it, their faces filled with curiosity and perhaps even a hint of sadistic pleasure. It is a stark reminder of humanity's fascination with death and punishment. To the left of this macabre spectacle lies an even more gruesome sight - a drawing and quartering taking place in the background. This brutal form of execution involved dismembering criminals while they were still alive. The engraving captures this horrifying act with unnerving accuracy. Interestingly, though inaccurately depicted in this image, we catch glimpses of London Bridge spanning over River Thames towards the City on its opposite side. Such historical details add depth to our understanding of life during that era. As we gaze upon this monochrome landscape frozen in time, we are reminded that justice was once delivered publicly without mercy or remorse. It serves as both a testament to human cruelty and an opportunity for reflection on how far society has come since those dark days.
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