Note 28 — Chapter V
Reading edition
Hutton, in his “History of Derby,” says—“1601. A woman burnt in Windmill Pit, for poisoning her husband.” From this it appears it was the usual place of execution for criminals for many years.
Reading edition
Hutton, in his “History of Derby,” says—“1601. A woman burnt in Windmill Pit, for poisoning her husband.” From this it appears it was the usual place of execution for criminals for many years.