On Saturday 6th March 1813, Thomas Shillitoe concluded his visits with Joseph Wood, to the families of executed Luddites, first calling upon...

A contemporary illustration, from York Castle Prison, of an execution at the 'New Drop' after 1802. On Saturday 16th January 181...

Private York Jan. 5. [1813] Dear Sir, The whole day has been occupied with the Trial of one Prosecution, viz. that of John Swallow ...

The first trial of the York Special Commission commenced at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday 5th January 1813. The prisoners John Swallow (aged 37), ...

The remaining 'Luddite' burglars that had been implicated by Earl Parkin in his deposition of 12th September , had been arrested, ex...