Summary: <p>One of the great events in the early years of Victoria's reign was a public hanging. It was free and in 1849, there were a total of 23 hangings in the UK.<br> While figures vary dramatically, there is no reason to doubt that the number of spectators might range anywhere from 20,000 up to 100,000.</p> <p>So when a beautiful, young servant was condemned to hang at Bristol Goal, there was bound to be a huge turnout to watch the grisly deed. </p> <p>Listen to the crime that led up to this punishment that changed Bristol's view's on hangings forever.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>THIS PODCAST</strong></p> <p>This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment.</p> <p>So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.</p> <p>Sound Effects by zapsplat.com</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>CONTACT ME…</strong></p> <p>Email: info@backtracker.co.uk</p> <p>Facebook: @BackTrackerUK</p> <p>Instagram: @backtrackeruk</p> <p>Twitter: @BackTrackerUK</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>SOURCES</strong><br> Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 07 April 1849</p> <p>Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard - Tuesday 24 April 1849</p> <p>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bristolgaol.jpg</p>
