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PL.777.010
29 Oct 1777:41, 42 (101)
June 28. Further Particulars of the Execution [of Dr. Dodd,
prebend of Beason and Chaplain in Ordinary to his Majesty]
on Friday at Tyburn: . . . [detailed description] The bell
of St. Sepulchre began to toll at seven o'clock, and several
stands were erected in the Church-yard. At eight in the
morning many hundreds were assembled at the place of
execution. The galleries filled apace, at different prices,
from five shillings to two; and shillings were paid for a
standing in carts. By ten o'clock the trees were loaded
with multitudes, and the houses covered. The front of one
wooden building was half taken down to form a gallery; and
the price of admission in a house was half a guinea. . .
[procession described, raining hard, details of hanging]
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