Executions

Ordinary of Newgate Prison (1680-1772)

An account of the behavior and confessions of condemned criminals at the Justice Hall of the Old Bailey.

English & Welsh Executions (1735-1799)

Details of over 6,000 executions recommended by assize courts.

Monmouth Rebels from Devon (1685)

A list of Devon men who were executed for taking part in the Monmouth rebellion.

Durham Executions (1732-1909)

A list of people executed in the county, including the date of the execution and details of their crime.

Maidstone Petition (1799)

A petition of 166 residents requesting a man be granted mercy.

Lancashire Convicts (1817-1835)

An index of people convicted of crimes at Lancashire assizes. Some convicts were executed or transported.

British General Court Martial records (1879-1927)

Records of several hundred British and Commonwealth soldiers who were executed for desertion during WWI.

UK Executions (1551-1909)

A database providing brief details of people in the UK who were executed.