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An article from the Gentleman's Magazine dated 7th April 1739, refering to an execution at the Kennington Common gallows of three highwaymen and a housebreaker. The body of one, a shoemaker, was 'rescued' from surgeons only to be hawked unsuccessfully 'at a very cheap rate' to Apothecaries, before being buried in St George's Fields.

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Image type:	Print
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Ref:	10852
Identifier:	Clipping File
Date:	1739