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In late August a rumour circulated that there had been another death in Sneinton that was related to the Saville Hanging. The rumour was confirmed with the printing of newspapers on Friday August 23rd. Yet another inquest had taken place, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 25, 2014 by bakersfieldlad | Leave a comment

Saville’s Spinney Chapter 14 Aftermath

Posted on March 20, 2014 by bakersfieldlad

Sunday 18th August saw Minister William Lindwood return to his chapel at Mansfield to deliver, as promised, his highly popular sermon about the recent events in Nottingham. The venue, also known as the Old Meeting House was packed and again … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 13 Investigations and Recriminations ( Part 3 ) First Draft

Posted on March 10, 2014 by bakersfieldlad

Copyright@ Mike Sheridan 2014 All  Rights Reserved Feelings were running high in Nottingham and the surrounding villages. A church service in Mansfield at the Unitarian Chapel proved so popular that hundreds were turned away, unable to obtain admittance. Inside the … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 13 Investigations and Recriminations ( Part 2 ) First Draft

Posted on February 26, 2014 by bakersfieldlad

The Nottingham Journal carried a detailed account of the events of the week over three columns, with an initial editorial under the heading of Execution of Saville – Fearful Loss of Life Extraordinary and cold blooded atrocity in cutting the … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 13 Investigations and Recriminations ( First Draft)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by bakersfieldlad

 As the new week started on Monday 12th August yet another Coroner’s Inquisition began. Shire Hall was busy once more with many witnesses called and their depositions recorded. A jury was sworn in and the Coroner sought an explanation for … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 12 Is it time? Part 2/2 ( First Draft)

Posted on January 12, 2014 by bakersfieldlad

The Police Watch-House on Long Row was utilised as a temporary morgue. By nightfall it contained eight dead bodies, which had been moved from a warehouse on High Pavement where they were first taken. All the victims were either young … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 12 Is it time? ( First Draft)

Posted on January 5, 2014 by bakersfieldlad

The street outside Shire Hall was completely full of people. Many had been waiting since dawn. A large group of women had taken a position in the nearby St Mary’s graveyard and had been there since the early hours; their … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 11 The Last Days ( First Draft)

Posted on December 30, 2013 by bakersfieldlad

Upon being removed from the dock and entering the room below, Saville placed his hand to his neck to intimate he was to be hanged and made a squeaking noise in bravado. He would not be returning to his old … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 10 Standing Trial Part 4 ( First Draft)

Posted on December 23, 2013 by bakersfieldlad

Two new witnesses appeared briefly in the box. John Fox, a constable and John Freeman, father of Henry Freeman were sworn in and then both asked questions concerning the testimony of Henry Freeman. John Fox agreed that Henry Freeman had … Continue reading →

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Saville’s Spinney Chapter 10 Standing Trial Part 3 ( First Draft)

Posted on December 15, 2013 by bakersfieldlad

The next witness called to the box was Samuel Wilkinson who was an Inspector with the Nottingham Police. He explained how he came to meet then arrest the prisoner. “There was a great disturbance in Wood Street in consequence of … Continue reading →

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