Death By Day

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May 2, 1837

The Old Bailey saw a tremendous amount of activity.  Newgate in England was a favourite spot for public hangings for the “customers” of the Old Bailey.  As such, the county of London & Middlesex saw a lot of action!

On May 2, 1837, 52-year-old James Greenacre was hanged at Newgate for the murder of Mrs. Hannah Brown.  The hangman was William Calcraft.

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