Meet Robert Cratewell: Executioner and live?
‘Cratewell’, the Executioner in London during the 16th century, is resplendent in black, and equipped with his ‘heading axe’, block ropes, knives, and the other ‘tools’ of his gruesome trade. ‘Cratewell’ recounts the nature of crime and punishment during turbulent years of the Tudors. In the 38 year reign of King Henry VIII, in excess of 72,000 people were executed!
Stories of hanging, mutilation, and decapitation are complimented by accounts of significant executions – those of principle Cour
£5 per child one adult free 1pm to 2.30pm
Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club Spring Street Ewell Surrey KT17 1UF
Sat 10 Oct 2015