British Death Sentences & Capital Cases (1750–1950) – Request Original Articles
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Old British News is an independent historical newspaper archive and research service specialising in genuine British newspaper material from 1750–1950.
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Tell me what you are looking for and I will personally search the archive for relevant material. If suitable material is found, I will provide a high-quality scan of the first identified newspaper article free of charge.
If further relevant articles are identified, you may choose to receive the complete additional set for a single flat-rate payment of £6. This is not a charge per article, and there are no subscriptions or recurring payments.
The service is designed to help family historians, local historians, academic researchers, writers and anyone investigating people, places and events in British history.
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Include anything you know — a name, date, place, offence or newspaper, if known. I will personally search the archive and reply with what I find.
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What This Section Covers
This part of the archive highlights British death sentences from 1750 to 1950 — trials, verdicts, executions, commuted sentences and cases where transportation replaced execution. These contemporary reports capture courtroom exchanges, public reaction and shifting legal attitudes that official registers rarely show.
What You’ll Receive
- A high-quality scan of the first identified newspaper article free of charge, clearly labelled with its publication details.
- A clear account of any further relevant articles identified, with the option to receive the complete additional set for one flat-rate payment of £6.
- A personal reply confirming the results — even if no relevant material is found.