Talk - A Brief History of Post Mortem Punishment by Dr Patrick Low
Schedule
Sat Nov 09 2024 at 05:15 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Black Gate, Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN
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Join us in the Harbottle Suite of the Black Gate for another talk. This week, we have Dr Patrick Low who will discuss the history of post mortem punishment.Timings
Doors open at 18.00
Talk starts at 18.15
About
Punishment for some prisoners in Newcastle went beyond death. From Dissection to Prison Burial, we will uncover the history of the additional punishments suffered by capitally convicted prisoners in Newcastle.
Bio
Dr Patrick Low is a freelance historian whose research focuses on execution and post-mortem punishment in the North East of England. He is a frequent contributor to the BBC’s award-winning crime series, Murder, Mystery and My Family and has created an online history of Newcastle's Carliol Square Jail.
This event is wheelchair accessible
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Where is it happening?
The Black Gate, Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Improvisation Foundation, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1, United Kingdom,Newcastle upon TyneEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
