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In 1856 a seventy year old tollgate keeper and his nine year old grandson were brutally murdered, the man convicted of this crime would be the last man publicly hanged in Leicestershire , but who was the man who came to be known as Peppermint Billy.

The amazing Joanne Vigor-Mungovin returns to discuss the man, the crime and it's legacy. We also dive a bit into her last project all about Joseph Merrick A.K.A The Elephant Man as well as some other fun ramblings. Be sure to Pre order the new book by this brilliant historian now!!!

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