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Showing posts with label chester. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chester. Show all posts
Wednesday, 2 October 2013

2nd October 1813: The execution of James Renshaw, Simeon Beston & William Beston

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The execution of the 3 men convicted of burglary at the Chester Lammas Assizes, including the convicted Luddite, James Renshaw , took place ...
Friday, 13 September 2013

13th September 1813: The trial of William Beston, at Chester Lammas Assizes, for burglary

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William Beston was the brother of Simeon Beston, who had been convicted 3 days before of Burglary at Chester Lammas Assizes. It was he who t...
Tuesday, 10 September 2013

10th September 1813: The trial of Simeon Beston & James Renshaw at Chester Lammas Assizes, for burglary

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At Chester Lammas Assizes in 1813 two trials took place which have not, up until now at least, been deemed relevant to the chronicles of Lud...
Saturday, 20 April 2013

20th April 1813: Cases of machine-breaking & compensation at the Chester Lent Assizes

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The Chester Lent Assizes of 1813 saw some residual matters from the outbreaks of Luddism of 12 months previously come before it. Two men f...
Friday, 24 August 2012

24th August 1812: The Stockport solicitor, John Lloyd, reports the success of the Oath of Allegiance to the Home Office

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Chester 24t Aug 1812 Sir Mr Hobhouse will inform you of our success here. We have convicted a man for administering an unlawful oath and...

24th August 1812: Convictions at the Chester Summer Assizes

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Some of the less well-known convictions for Luddism took place at the Chester Summer Assizes, on or before Monday 24th August 1812. William ...
Sunday, 8 July 2012

8th July 1812: Further ten day respite awarded to the condemned men at Chester Castle

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On Wednesday 8th July 1812, the three remaining prisoners condemned to death at the Chester Special Commission - Richard Lowndes, William Gr...
Tuesday, 3 July 2012

3rd July 1812: The remaining convicts from the Chester Special Commission leave Chester Castle

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On Friday 3rd July 1812, the remaining prisoners convicted at the Chester Special Commission were removed from Chester Castle and sent to th...
Thursday, 28 June 2012

28th June 1812: Further ten day respite for the three condemned convicts at Chester Castle

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The Lancaster Gazette of 4th July reported that on Sunday 28th June, the three remaining prisoners who were condemned to death at the Cheste...
Tuesday, 19 June 2012

19th June 1812: Judge Dallas asks the Home Secretary's advice on the respited prisoners at Chester Castle

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My Lord I feel that I am going quite out of my province — but a Letter from the Constable of the Castle of Chester, expressed some anxiety...
Friday, 15 June 2012

15th June 1812: The execution of Joseph Thompson & John Temples at Chester Castle

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On Monday, 15th June 1812, the prisoners Joseph Thompson and John Temples, convicted and sentenced to death at the Chester Special Commissio...

15th June 1812: The final declaration of the condemned man, Joseph Thompson

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The prisoner Joseph Thompson was condemned to die, along with John Temples, around noon on Monday the 15th June 1812. In his final hours, th...
Wednesday, 30 May 2012

30th May 1812: Henry Hobhouse writes to the Home Office about the outcome of the Chester Special Commission

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Chester May 30. 1812. Sir, The Proceedings under the special Commission at this Place having closed, I have the Honor of inclosing to y...

30th May 1812: The results & sentencing of the Chester Special Commission

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On Saturday 30th of May 1812, the trials at the Chester Special Commission concluded, and the prisoners received sentenced. Unlike many of...
Saturday, 26 May 2012

26th May 1812: The Chester Special Commission commences

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On Tuesday 26th May 1812, the second special Assize held in the North West commenced in Chester. The purpose of the trials were to try those...
Saturday, 19 May 2012

19th May 1812: More prisoners committed to Chester Castle

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On 19th May 1812, the Chester Courant reported on a number of prisoners who had arrived at Chester Castle to face trial at the forthcoming S...
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

16th May 1812: Dates of Lancaster & Chester Special Commissions confirmed and more prisoners committed

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On Saturday 16th May, the Lancaster Gazette brought more news about the forthcoming Lancaster Special Commission. It revealed that the trial...
Saturday, 28 April 2012

28th April 1812: Prisoners held at Chester Castle

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On Tuesday 28th April 1812, the Chester Courant provided a list of the prisoners arrested after the recent disturbances in the County of Che...