The hangmans tale : memoirs of a public executioner
Dernley, Syd, 1920-1990
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Capital punishment was abolished in 1965, and changes in the secrecy laws now allow a hangman to tell the story of his work, and of the last moments of those who dropped to their deaths on the gallows. Syd Dernley assisted at over 20 executions, including that of Timothy John Evans.
Main title:
The hangmans tale : memoirs of a public executioner / Syd Dernley with David Newman.
Imprint:
London : Pan, 1990, c1989.
Collation:
207p., [8]p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 18cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Roland Hale, 1989.
ISBN:
9780330316330 (pbk)
Dewey class:
364.66
Local class:
364.66092 DERNB
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1299660