admin 21 Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Many years ago when executions in Nottingham were held in public The gallows of Nottingham was situated where the entrance to the Church Cemetery now stands. The condemned person was transported in the back of a cart from the town to Gallows Hill to meet their fate. One man on his way up the hill was offered a last drink at the Nags Head public house on Mansfield Road.(as was the custom for all prisoners). The man who was distraught,declined the offer saying he just wanted the deed over with. Just as the man had stopped swinging on the end of the rope and the crowd had started dispersing, a messenger came galloping up from the town with a reprieve for the unfortunate fellow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 One man on his way up the hill was offered a last drink at the Nags Head public house on Mansfield Road.(as was the custom for all prisonerThe man who was distraught,declined the offer saying he just wanted the deed over with. Just as the man One man on his way up the hill was offered a last drink at the Nags Head public house on Mansfield Road.(as was the custom for all prisoners) The man who was distraught,declined the offer saying he just wanted the deed over with. Just as the man had stopped swinging on the end of the rope and the crowd had started dispersing, a messenger came galloping up from the town with a reprieve for the unfortunate fellow. had stopped swinging on the end of the rope and the crowd had started dispersing, a messenger came galloping up from the town with a reprieve for the unfortunate fellow :D And the moral of the story when they shout last orders get another one in because you never know, that one could save your life :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,678 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Or..."DRINK NOTTINGHAM ALE AND YOU WILL LIVE LONGER. I wonder if it would be a pint of Shippo's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Does anyone know what Year Shippos started? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 1852. thats 100 years before I was born http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/entertainm...hipstones.shtml I can still taste the best bitter ever made in Nottingham. HB was too sweet for my palette as was HH, although I do like the HH Old Trip - sadly no more. The old Shipstones Social Club on Radford Road, now the Horse & Groom is a really nice boozer with excellent beer and great food. http://www.horseandgroombasford.com/ Until recently, (they moved out) I used to look over the Air Conditioning in the offices of Scottish & Newcastle in the old Shippo's factory. Sad day when it all closed. My brother in law, when he was at University years ago (retired now) got a part time job at shippo's during the Christmas period. His job was to be a BEER TASTER ! - pissed every day for a fortnight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 968 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 The last public hanging in Nottingham was on 10th August 1864 outside the Shirehall. I am quite familiar with this case as he murdered his parents very close to where I live. The condemned man Richard Parker's scratched his initials on the wall in the excercise yard at the Shirehall which you can still see today if you go to the galleries of justice. He was also buried beneath the yard there. A judge does an excellent talk on the murder occasionally for local history groups. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Somewhat off-topic but, I think I read somewhere (during my Christmas visit to the UK) that the Shakespeare St. synagogue had closed and was up for sale, is that correct? I went to a couple of weddings there way back in the '60's. Don't know why I remember this but the Rabbi at that time was Rabbi Posen. Anyone have any memories of him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 898 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 It's been obtained by Trent university (Jan 2017) to be altered and used for degree and other award ceremonies. A rebuilt rear extension is planned to be used as a music centre. This from the Nottingham Post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just finished reading "Saville's Spinney: True Story of the Colwick Murders of 1844" by Mike Sheridan, who I believe used to post on here (maybe still does). Very enjoyable, very readable for a history book and well worth the 2 quid or so it costs to download from Amazon Kindle. Quite lengthy and has verbatim witness testimony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Ian, found it, thanks! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Ian I do believe the Basford workhouse eventually became Highbury hospital in 1948 when the NHS came into being. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,547 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 There's an old thread about Saville's Spinney https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/8160-savilles-spinney/? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 10 hours ago, jonab said: Somewhat off-topic but, I think I read somewhere (during my Christmas visit to the UK) that the Shakespeare St. synagogue had closed and was up for sale, is that correct? I went to a couple of weddings there way back in the '60's. Don't know why I remember this but the Rabbi at that time was Rabbi Posen. Anyone have any memories of him? I don't remember the Rabbi, but, like you I went to a wedding there in the 60s. Probably just missed you. The bride was a friend of my late wife's. Interesting experience though I didn't understand most of the symbolism at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Saville never admitted killing his children. Said his wife did it whilst he had gone some distance away to have a pee - she certainly was a desparate lady by this time. He did own up to killing her in a rage when he saw what she’d done and quite accepted his fate. Very little blood on his clothing, just a few small spots on his trousers. Declined to give a speech from the scaffold, as was his right, saying that they wouldn’t believe him. Mmmm... who knows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I heard or read somewhere that Albert Pierrepont stayed on Burlington Road in Sherwood when doing his hangman duties in Nottingham. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Oh ok, someone told me a fib or maybe it was another hangman who popped by now and again, when required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,795 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Albert Pierrepont was noted to have executed 688 condemned men & women during his time as Britain's senior hangman. Hangmen & their assistant had to report to the prison on the afternoon before an execution. Being confined themselves to the prison until the execution was over. They were not allowed to lodge or stay anywhere else. One assistant hangman was Syd Dernley from Mansfield Woodhouse who assisted Pierrepont a number of times. 2 books worth reading are "Executioner Pierrepont" & a "Hangman's Tale" by Syd Dernley which I've just finished reading ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,795 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 So true Ian, prejudice is not a new thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 ^^^^^^^Ah but who was prejudice the Gentiles not wanting Jews on their scaffold or were it the Jews wanting a kosher hanging..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 That's a valid question NBL. I'd be interested to hear the answer if there is one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,398 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 10 hours ago, catfan said: One assistant hangman was Syd Dernley from Mansfield Woodhouse who assisted Pierrepont a number of times. 2 books worth reading are "Executioner Pierrepont" & a "Hangman's Tale" by Syd Dernley which I've just finished reading ! They are indeed worth reading, Catfan! Syd Dernley, I believe, spent time behind bars himself due to his habit of distributing pornography. Something he omits mention of in his book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,795 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Quite correct.he was also a prolific poacher in his time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 16 hours ago, IAN123. said: Indeed,but the boy witness above in a nearby tree saw different? Maybe somebody has more info? Wonder if that famed Pierrepoint fella ever came to Nottm? Apparently, the boy witness story, although widely known, is a myth. There never was a “boy in a tree”, and the reporting and witness statements of the time never mention one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I wonder why, Albert pierrpont never did any hangings at Nottingham!. Although he did at Lincoln and Leicester prisons? Edit I know the answer, Nottingham city council wouldn't spend money on anything that makes sense. They were saving up for some rubbish ideas!!. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Only if your on the council. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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