Tyburn Tree: Its History and Annals

"Tyburn Tree: Its History and Annals" by Alfred Marks is a chilling exploration of Tyburn, the infamous execution site, probably written in the late 1800s. The story vividly resurrects the experiences of people who faced their final moments there, from lords to everyday criminals, with a spotlight beam on the march to the gallows: it probably underscores the misery of the condemned and highlights the culture of justice and punishment during that time. With references to historical accounts, the story creates images of the grand public executions and highlights how crime and punishment are addressed in legal documents, raising questions about the effects of political strength and changes in social views about justice. The estimated fifty thousand people who were executed are accounted for, with the author discussing how the condemned experienced being dragged or led to the gallows.