Historedia
Person

Edward Walshe

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1868

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Edward Walshe, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Event of 1868: The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Capital Punishment Amendment Act

    1868

    Role: Victim

    1. 26 May 1868 · Newgate PrisonLast Public Execution

      William Calcraft carried out the last public execution in the UK on 26 May 1868 at Newgate Prison.

    2. 29 May 1868 · United KingdomRoyal Assent

      The Capital Punishment Amendment Act 1868 received royal assent on 29 May 1868, ending public executions for murder in the United Kingdom.

    3. 13 August 1868 · Maidstone GaolFirst Execution Under New Law

      The first execution under the new law was carried out by William Calcraft on 13 August 1868 at Maidstone Gaol.

Sources

  1. Capital Punishment Amendment Act 1868 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20