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Public Execution at Horsemonger Lane

When
13 November 1849
Where
Horsemonger Lane Gaol
Part of
Event of 1849: Marie Manning and her husband Frederick are publicly hanged for the murder of he

Marie and Frederick Manning were publicly hanged at Horsemonger Lane Gaol on 13 November 1849.

The couple were reconciled shortly before their execution by William Calcraft at Horsemonger Lane Gaol on 13 November 1849. This was the first time a husband and wife had been executed together in England since 1700. They were subsequently buried at the gaol.

Sources

  1. Marie Manning (née de Roux) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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