British Executioners - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores notorious execution sites in London, such as Tibbon Gallows and Wapping Docks, where infamous figures like Oliver Cromwell and Captain Kidd were executed. It delves into the lives of executioners, including James Catch and Thomas Derrick, highlighting their notoriety and criminal backgrounds. The narrative also covers the Billington and Pierrepoint families, who dominated executions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Albert Pierrepoint executing German spies and British traitors during World War II.

What was the role of James Catch in the history of executions in London?

How did Henry Pierrepoint's family contribute to the history of executioners in England?