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Britain’s Final Executioners

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In Peculiar Justice: Britain’s Final Executioners, we journey through the haunting final days of capital punishment in the UK. From wrongful hangings and crimes of passion to political reform and public outrage, we trace how cases like Derek Bentley, Ruth Ellis, and Timothy Evans ignited a national reckoning. This podcast brings together chilling courtroom drama, shifting moral codes, and relentless activism to uncover how Britain transitioned from the noose to human rights. A must-listen for history lovers, legal minds, and anyone curious about how a nation outgrew its darkest punishments.

Want more strange stories from Britain’s shadowy corners?

Follow our podcast and explore the archives at https://peculiarbritain.wordpress.com – where folklore gets fierce.

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In Peculiar Justice: Britain’s Final Executioners, we journey through the haunting final days of capital punishment in the UK. From wrongful hangings and crimes of passion to political reform and public outrage, we trace how cases like Derek Bentley, Ruth Ellis, and Timothy Evans ignited a national reckoning. This podcast brings together chilling courtroom drama, shifting moral codes, and relentless activism to uncover how Britain transitioned from the noose to human rights. A must-listen for history lovers, legal minds, and anyone curious about how a nation outgrew its darkest punishments.

Want more strange stories from Britain’s shadowy corners?

Follow our podcast and explore the archives at https://peculiarbritain.wordpress.com – where folklore gets fierce.

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