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Jonathan Wild pelted by the mob on his way to Tyburn
Jonathan Wild pelted by the mob on his way to Tyburn
Image: Poverty in London, 18th century Wellcome L0001078
Image: Poverty in London, 18th century Wellcome L0001078
Image: First Marshalsea prison, London, 18th century
Image: First Marshalsea prison, London, 18th century
Image: Portrait of four Aldermen of London 1725
Image: Portrait of four Aldermen of London 1725
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An original gallows ticket for viewing the hanging of one of the most notorious thief-takers Jonathan Wild with his "Thief-Taker General" emblem desig
An original gallows ticket for viewing the hanging of one of the most notorious thief-takers Jonathan Wild with his "Thief-Taker General" emblem design on the top was executed for operating on both sides of the law. Thief taking was a common law enforcement occupation beginning in the 17th century and existed until the mid-19th century when it was replaced by professional modern police forces.
A highwayman, from an old print.
A highwayman, from an old print.
The Old Bailey in the Gordon Riots, 1780
The Old Bailey in the Gordon Riots, 1780
£20 reward offered for information in Kidderminster house burglary, 1816.
£20 reward offered for information in Kidderminster house burglary, 1816.