The one where Ali sets fire to the kitchen, we travel on Laguna Coaches and we start our deep dive into the Pierrepoint family.

In this episode, we delve into the intriguing and often dark history of the Pierrepoint family, a lineage of executioners in the UK, leading into a broader conversation about the morality of capital punishment and the historical context of executioners' roles. The episode highlights Henry Pierrepoint's journey from a young boy fascinated by execution to becoming an executioner himself, exploring the complexities of his motivations and the societal implications of his work. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the legacy of the Pierrepoint family and the historical significance of their profession.

Scottish phrase of the week: Gie it laldy

Sources:

The Pierrepoints - CLAYTON HISTORY GROUP

Great dynasties of the world: The Pierrepoints | Family | The Guardian

Century-old Pierrepoint journal shows hangman's spiral into alcoholism

YouTube

Britain's Hangmen The Pierrepoint Family

PIERREPOINT: A Family of Executioners PART ONE

PIERREPOINT: A Family of Executioners PART TWO

Books

Pierrepoint: A Family of Executioners,--(Steve Fielding)

The Executioner's Bible,--(Steve Fielding)

Executioner: Pierrepoint,--(Albert Pierrepoint)

The Hangman's tale,--(Syd Dernley and David Newman)