Summary of William Andrews's Medieval Punishments

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#1 The English capital punishment used to be hanging, but other means of execution were also used. The church often possessed the right to execute criminals, and the gallows was seen almost everywhere.

#2 In bygone times, the English capital punishment used to be hanging, but other means of execution were also used. The church often possessed the right to execute criminals, and the gallows was seen almost everywhere.

#3 The Peak of Derbyshire was ruled by Sir George Vernon, who from the boundless magnificence of his hospitality at the famous Hall of Haddon was known throughout the country as the King of the Peak. He was also known for his authoritarian style of justice.

#4 The Peak of Derbyshire was ruled by Sir George Vernon, who from the boundless magnificence of his hospitality at the famous Hall of Haddon was known throughout the country as the King of the Peak. He was also known for his authoritarian style of justice.

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