Historia Sanguinum - Bloody History

09/04/2023

In March 1783, two murderers called Barney Farren and James Smith were executed in Chelmsford, Essex.

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The image below depicts Chelmsford Gaol - where both men were held - circa the 18th century.

09/04/2023

In 1300, Cristina Morel was kicked to death in London.

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On Monday 1st November 1300, a woman called Cristina - wife of tailor William Morel - died in her home on Watling Street, in the 'Ward of Co...

09/04/2023

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The Ex*****on of Murderers Barney Farren & James Smith (Chelmsford, Essex, 1783) Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps April 09, 2023 In March 1783, murderers Barney Farren and James Smith were conveyed from Chelmsford Gaol, and hanged at a temporary gallows which had been erected on....

09/04/2023

In 1794, a young girl called Sarah Nichols was murdered by her own father and brother in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

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On 26th March 1794, a father and son called John and Nathan Nichols were executed at the North Gate, Bury St Edmunds, having been found guil...

09/04/2023

In 1884, John William Rose of Witney, Oxfordshire killed his own father, in order to save his mother's life.

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John William Rose was born in Witney, Oxfordshire on 21st February 1862 - the son of John Rose and Hannah (née Jones). On 27th September 188...

09/04/2023

In 1838, a priest called Joseph Jerome Carrick was charged with the murder of 2 year old John Touch in Balscadden, Ireland.

***TRIGGER WARNING: CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND INFANT DEATH***

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In November 1838, a 24 year old monk named Joseph Jerome Carrick stood trial in Dublin, accused of the 'wilful and felonious murder' of a t...