George Smith, The Dudley Executioner, a contemporary of W.M. Calcraft, the public executioner, who he assisted on many occasions (1829 - 1874). He died in Rowley, Easter, 1876. The 'Hangman's Tree' public house, Oakham Road, Tividale, is named after him.
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| Reference: | 323 |
| Keywords: | 1900c Hangman George Smith 1800s Executioner MCOL |
| Archive Ref: | 1997/028/2046 EB 1A Ph BCS Coll Box 4 Rowley |
| Updated: | 16/8/2000 11:02:20 |