The Grim Fate of the Two Marys
Coventry's Last Two Women to Face the Gallows
In the shadowy recesses of Coventry's history lie tales of crime and punishment that evoke both fascination and horror. Among these are the grim stories of the last two women to face the public gallows, their final moments etched into the collective memory of the city.
Executed on Whitley Common and Cuckoo Lane, these events marked the end of an era of public executions, reflecting the harsh realities of justice in a bygone age.
Step back into a time when the streets of Coventry bore witness to the ultimate punishment, and discover the chilling stories of these women whose lives ended under the noose, forever haunting the places where they met their fates.
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The Grim Fate of the Two Marys
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
What's included in The Grim Fate of the Two Marys
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
1849 - female hangings are on the rise. Mary Ball is the last woman in Coventry to be hanged. Join me on-site at Cuckoo Lane where 20,000 people watched the public hanging. Learn about Mary, her tumultuous relationship with her husband Thomas and her executioner on the site of her death.
Inclusions
- Guided Tour
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be able to stand for 90 minutes.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Outside the Herbert Art Museum - the museum is not the organiser
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Ticket Redemption
Please show your booking confirmation on arrival.
