'MURDER AND WITCHCRAFT'
'MURDER AND WITCHCRAFT',
an early 19th century broadside, printed by Marshall Gateshead, 'Murder and Witchcraft, an account of the crimes, conduct and behaviour of Joseph Brown and Mary Bateman, Who were executed at the Drop, behind York Castle, on Monday, March 20, 1809',
18 x 31cm
Mary Bateman, a fortune teller and remover of spells, was executed with Joseph Brown for the murder of two women. After the execution, Mary's corpse was put on public display by Leeds General Infirmary where they charged 3d per person, thereby raising more than £30.
Sold for £550
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'MURDER AND WITCHCRAFT',
an early 19th century broadside, printed by Marshall Gateshead, 'Murder and Witchcraft, an account of the crimes, conduct and behaviour of Joseph Brown and Mary Bateman, Who were executed at the Drop, behind York Castle, on Monday, March 20, 1809',
18 x 31cm
Mary Bateman, a fortune teller and remover of spells, was executed with Joseph Brown for the murder of two women. After the execution, Mary's corpse was put on public display by Leeds General Infirmary where they charged 3d per person, thereby raising more than £30.
Sold for £550
