Old Photograph Hangman's House Stirling Scotland

Old photograph of the Hangman's House in Stirling, Scotland. Public execution in Stirling was usually handled by the Hangman or Staffman as he was known. This official had his own house on St John’s Street. In the 17th century, executions took place at the Mailing Gallows where the Black Boy Fountain now stands.



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