Hanged by the Neck - Haunting True Stories from the Tyburn Gallows

In this video Hanged by the Neck - The Tyburn Gallows, Kevin Hicks demonstrates gallows humour literally as he takes viewers on a journey through the dark and haunting history of the Tyburn Gallows, London. With captivating storytelling, detailed research and unique models, Kevin unravels the macabre practices that unfolded at Tyburn and the grim tales of hangings that took place there. He explores the societal norms and the gruesome spectacles that surrounded public hangings as well as the tragic & funny stories of those who met their fate at the gallows. Altogether a fascinating exploration of a morbid chapter in history.
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Catholic martyr's plaque at Tyburn © Bolckow via Flickr
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Cutting down tree: Wellcome Images
Poachers (colour): Courtesy Abe Bailey Trust
Newgate Prison: Falkensteinfoto / Alamy Stock Photo
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  • @tomsneyd1855
    @tomsneyd18554 ай бұрын

    My 8 times Great Grandfather Archibald Cameron of Lochiel was hanged and then beheaded at Tyburn in 1753 for his part in the Jacobite uprising. Thanks for an interesting video!

  • @Dan-mm1yl

    @Dan-mm1yl

    Ай бұрын

    Omg my 8 times removed great grandfather was the executioner on that day Small world

  • @spookrockcity

    @spookrockcity

    12 күн бұрын

    @@Dan-mm1yl What a coincidence. My 8 times Grandaddy was named Jacob.

  • @glorygloryholeallelujah
    @glorygloryholeallelujah4 ай бұрын

    I would like to put forward a petition-for him to do an entire episode talking like a stereotypical pirate. 😂❤

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    🏴‍☠️

  • @smogdanoff7053

    @smogdanoff7053

    4 ай бұрын

    An entire episode about pirates would be great🤩

  • @glorygloryholeallelujah

    @glorygloryholeallelujah

    4 ай бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@smogdanoff7053an episode about pirates-entirely done in his pirate accent. That would be the best video EVER!! 😆❤️

  • @steve-0493

    @steve-0493

    4 ай бұрын

    Hahahaha!! Yo,ho,ho!! And ur mama's a bum!!🦜🥃 💀 Gotta find me Saucy Nancy!!😜🤣✌️🤘

  • @loddude5706

    @loddude5706

    4 ай бұрын

    'Arrrrr!' (Yet somehow avoid over-Newtonising it - through excessive amounts of grog! : )

  • @jonathanleeds4261
    @jonathanleeds42614 ай бұрын

    as a 17 year old, your videos actually made me enjoy learning about history again. I've always loved history and am able to memorize stuff pretty easily, thankfully lol, but highschool has drained my love for it. These videos keep me constantly actually learning things about our great ancestors, and the way that you are able to speak your words and flow the information into the watchers' head is pretty amazing. From the tiny state of New Hampshire, cheers Mr. Hicks:)

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    That's awesome, thanks for letting me know. School wasn't great for me either, good luck with the rest of your studies 👍🏻

  • @paulstrawbridge5687

    @paulstrawbridge5687

    4 ай бұрын

    You need to stay interested...I have been for 30yrs and I'll assure it's made me a more intelligent and mindful adult...I'm 44 now and it's true that we need to understand how we got here before we can begin to proceed forward...plus, it's entertaining and let's you know that life could be far worse.

  • @bettyir4302

    @bettyir4302

    4 ай бұрын

    Would have loved to have Mr. Hicks as our history teacher.

  • @davesheppard8797

    @davesheppard8797

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes! Kevin makes History fascinating for everyone! School for me wasn't great either, though it was a long time ago! Kevin's style is also very addictive....he leaves you wanting more. Being a bowman myself, I love Kev's Longbow shooting video's. He's just so good with his 7 foot 4" bow and "Just get out there and shoot" attitude. A great guy!! Dave.

  • @paulstrawbridge5687

    @paulstrawbridge5687

    4 ай бұрын

    To further this young mans education..I'd refer him to the "pendle witch" and the doc about the supposed Regicides...both very good productions and still on youtube...go watch that stuff and tell me how much you hate your neighbor!

  • @cindys.9688
    @cindys.96883 ай бұрын

    Kevin is a Master Historian and his storytelling is superior! Hello from California, USA.😊

  • @mosthatedhunter

    @mosthatedhunter

    2 ай бұрын

    bro is a socialist who embraces “diversity” he is far from a master historian

  • @WinterInTheForest
    @WinterInTheForest4 ай бұрын

    Wow 40 minutes... guess I'll hang around for a bit

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    🤣 nice one

  • @kaboom4679

    @kaboom4679

    4 ай бұрын

    Perhaps he is stringing us along ?

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    🤣@@kaboom4679

  • @sameaston9587

    @sameaston9587

    4 ай бұрын

    Darn it! That was gonna be my joke. Now I'm all up in knots.

  • @rebelchaplain1

    @rebelchaplain1

    4 ай бұрын

    Don't be a-frayed of it....

  • @rebelchaplain1
    @rebelchaplain14 ай бұрын

    I was an American Civil War reenactor for almost 15 years here in Southern New York. Kevin's films have renewed in me an incredible interest in England's history, especially the medieval period. ❤

  • @robertsupra4511

    @robertsupra4511

    4 ай бұрын

    Riiiight!?!?! His videos have made me research and deep dive into their history so many times!! Im from Pittsburgh pa, so as you well know, they really don't teach us anything about foreign history unless you can afford college to seek your interest! Reenactment is pretty rad! My in laws have done it for like 40 years! I love going to different events and sites ! Take care, my friend!

  • @als3022

    @als3022

    4 ай бұрын

    Reenacting is rather fun. Southerner so Civil War is huge here. But started Revolutionary War reenacting instead. Tons of fun and gets tou outdoors. Kevin makes me glad I picked it up

  • @rebelchaplain1

    @rebelchaplain1

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@als3022 I was a Confederate chaplain for most of those years and then I got heavily involved in Revolutionary War/Colonial Era history here in New York. There is tons of both here, as well as Haudenosaunee (Iroqouis) history.

  • @80srenaissance67

    @80srenaissance67

    4 ай бұрын

    *medieval

  • @TheGreyGhost_of43rd

    @TheGreyGhost_of43rd

    4 ай бұрын

    👉👈

  • @user-bo6rd8vv6e
    @user-bo6rd8vv6e4 ай бұрын

    Mr. Hicks is a superb storyteller covering a very dark, yet fascinating period of English history. I was hanging on every word.

  • @ahnraemenkhera7451

    @ahnraemenkhera7451

    4 ай бұрын

    Mr. Hicks DOES make it bearable, I agree! I admit to a morbid fascination with execution as a practice against people for “crimes,” acts said to be “crimes” anyway. But whenever hypocrisy occurs, it’s just an absurdity, really. They’re not punishing anyone, just destroying someone’s family, & that family’s life. If they wanted to “punish” them, they’d have come out corrected, made to give restitution for the harm-not just dead. Certainly not dead as a form of Entertainment, OMG! I find the Bows Bells (Bowe’s ?) accent so richly authentic to “Great Britain,” & to the masses of “ordinary people” who’ve lived & worked there as its empire grew expansively-into everywhere. I don’t care much for “empires,” themselves, but many UK histories have a certain deeply-touching, stiff-upper-lip factual basis, I can never resist hearing them told!! Furthermore, they’ve got bona-fides, documents, & LIBRARIES, castles, & fortresses, museums, coats of arms, & armor, etc.-backing it all up!! All we’ve got in the USA-concept are usually, some very fishy, very dodgy “records” & “chronicles,” with very little cultural living proof LEFT, whatsoever. People just make stuff UP!! Then compile a little textbook of nothingness, I appreciate Mr. Kevin Hicks’ & Ms. Julie’s research & the perspectives on “hangings!” A grim record, told lovingly. 💐🌸🌻🌼🕯 Thanks! 🙏🏽

  • @anarchy_79

    @anarchy_79

    Ай бұрын

    You can't retell English history without going into some very deep dark territory.

  • @user-bo6rd8vv6e

    @user-bo6rd8vv6e

    Ай бұрын

    @@anarchy_79 True everywhere and throughout time if the history being told is uncensored. Even Madame Tussaud's has an adults only section. When I think a period is on the grim side, I recall that the guillotine, long-drop hanging, and electric chair were all invented to make executions less tortuous.

  • @xlilsnailx
    @xlilsnailx4 ай бұрын

    Yes please, more long format videos; I can listen to Kevin all day! Thanks to the whole crew for taking the time to put these together.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha, you mean me & Julie - thanks very much 👍🏻

  • @SonofsamSJF
    @SonofsamSJF4 ай бұрын

    I clicked on this video at break neck speed.

  • @keefsmiff

    @keefsmiff

    Ай бұрын

    At least you didn't hang around

  • @SonofsamSJF

    @SonofsamSJF

    Ай бұрын

    @@keefsmiff We’re waiting for the next video on the subject. But he might keep us hanging.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    28 күн бұрын

    @@SonofsamSJF 😂

  • @LOSKOSKI
    @LOSKOSKI4 ай бұрын

    Mr. Hicks, your videos are amazing. You are a wonderful raconteur as folks from my part of the woods would say. (South Carolina). When most people use KZread for useless videos of people doing bizarre dances and crazy stunts your channel is genuinely entertaining and educational. My brother in law is a middle school social studies/history teacher near Charleston and ever since I sent him a few of your videos he tells me he has been showing them to his classes ever chance he gets. And from what he tells me the young ones absolutely love your videos and have even came into class with recommendations to him from videos of yours they have watched at home. Your a real deal English gentleman and all of us young and old thank you for the history lessons. I wish you nothing but the best and I just wanted you to know how much Mr. Sutton's social studies class and myself enjoy all of your content. God bless you sir. 👍👍

  • @kenijonesESQ
    @kenijonesESQ4 ай бұрын

    Such a brutal time to be alive. Cheers Kevin, great episode.

  • @Mike-es2yg

    @Mike-es2yg

    4 ай бұрын

    ....at least the King didn't allow England to be overrun by Africans, Muslims, and others at the expense of White British citizens!!

  • @Ett.Gammalt.Bergtroll
    @Ett.Gammalt.Bergtroll4 ай бұрын

    Where I grew up here in Sweden there’s this playground with a huge oak tree in the middle of it. We’d call the spot “The Frog” because the main attraction if you will was one of those ridable animals with a spring shaped like a frog. When I grew older I learned that the oak was used to hang people back in the day. From executioner’s grounds to playground. Quite the difference some hundred odd years make!

  • @anarchy_79

    @anarchy_79

    Ай бұрын

    Vart då någonstans, om man får be?

  • @totallynotafed8786
    @totallynotafed87864 ай бұрын

    absolutely sterling content as usual. you add such a human element to your subject matter

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍🏻

  • @Ser-Vex131
    @Ser-Vex1314 ай бұрын

    Man. That last story about the 15 year old boy genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Its heart breaking because its an absolutely, brutally true story. Just goes to show how bad it was back then.

  • @poutinedream5066

    @poutinedream5066

    Ай бұрын

    I dont think i was ever tougher than i was at 15

  • @IHWKR
    @IHWKR4 ай бұрын

    Sir, you deserve to be on the history channel in the USA and bring the channel back to its former glory.

  • @evita9284
    @evita92844 ай бұрын

    I think Kevin took my comment last time too seriously. I said Kevin could recite entire lines from memory without rehearsal and do this video without any breaks - a testament to supreme human memory and intelligence. Normally such superhumans have a very high forehead to store a very large brain. But today Kevin is humble and covered his high forehead up to not intimidate people. That earns respect 👍

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @fangslaughter1198

    @fangslaughter1198

    4 ай бұрын

    😅

  • @The_ZeroLine

    @The_ZeroLine

    4 ай бұрын

    They don’t call him Kevin “the headman” Hicks just cause of his strong axe 🪓 hand. And like most proper Brits, Kevin looks like he could deliver a punishing headbutt. NEVER put your face close to an angry, drunk Englishman. You’re liable to get your nose split. 😅

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    😂@@The_ZeroLine

  • @fartingforkeeps
    @fartingforkeeps4 ай бұрын

    As a lifelong lover of history, I truly appreciate all your hard work making this content. In a world where history is revised and used as a political tool, it's refreshing to see somebody who is dedicated to presenting history in a factual, educational way. History is such a broad topic and is usually presented on a grand scale that makes past events seem disconnected from us living in the present. I love the way you present it in such a personal, human manner.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Very kind of you thanks 👍🏻

  • @koriw1701
    @koriw17013 ай бұрын

    I'm watching for the first time tonight and I love the charisma of our host Kevin Hicks. You are funny, irreverent and sarcastic and I haven't laughed so hard watching history in quite some time. Beau travail, Mssr. Hicks. Mr. Hicks, you may know that the phrase, "not in my backyard," (or NIMBY for short) was first coined by the late, great George Carlin in the 70's. You use it with aplomb here sir. However, as an American I was stunned to silence by your editorial, expressed in all seriousness; "There is one law for the rich, and one law for the rest of us." Truer words have never been spoken, Mr. Hicks, bravo. I would happily exchange your sadness as a Brit for my disgust as an American. I've wanted to expatriate for decades, never more so than now. Pray for us, Britain

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    3 ай бұрын

    Hello & thanks for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and welcome you to the channel. Kevin 👍🏻

  • @alandure
    @alandure4 ай бұрын

    Kevin Hicks, you truly excel as a storyteller. Your presentation of the facts was not only meticulous but also profoundly engaging, guiding us through a spectrum of emotions-from amusement to sorrow to indignation. The caliber of your narrative skill is reminiscent of the legendary David Attenborough-a comparison I do not make lightly. Your exploration of the Tyburn Gallows doesn’t just recount history; it invites deep philosophical contemplation, prompting us to question the very essence of freedom and liberation. Your narrative prowess transforms a morbid chapter of history into a compelling journey of reflection and understanding. Such is the charm of your storytelling that I could listen to you all day long. You are amazing!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you very much for your kind words.

  • @jpflock1078
    @jpflock10784 ай бұрын

    Gotta save this for tonight for sleep. Need that sweet sweet british grandpa voice to soothe me to sleep. Thanks, from a cousin across the pond!

  • @Hardrada88
    @Hardrada884 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. One of my forefathers was hanged at Tyburn for working with a group of highway robbers and house breakers during the early/mid 1700s. He was caught in Lancashire and dragged back to York. Its in record as several were hanged at once and one was a woman.

  • @Laura-Kitty
    @Laura-Kitty4 ай бұрын

    Human behavior can be so horrifying. Back then, they overly punished criminals, but today, criminals aren't punished heavily enough.

  • @Alpha_Q_Up

    @Alpha_Q_Up

    4 ай бұрын

    Completely disagree the problem is that criminals aren't punished equally and people are fully aware of which laws they can break with minimal punishment based on various factors involving sex, religion, race or even immigration status Justice is supposed to be blind what it has become is an actual mockery of real justice.

  • @Mike-es2yg

    @Mike-es2yg

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@Alpha_Q_UpStill, "they" AREN'T punished heavily enough! Blacks, Muslims, sexual deviants....apparently they can do whatever they want with little to no consequences.

  • @drake9634

    @drake9634

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Alpha_Q_Up so, not punished heavily enough ?

  • @PRC533

    @PRC533

    4 ай бұрын

    Every crime in England at that time was punishable by death and they apparently hanged many, many people. Yet crime continued. It is almost as if punishment is not a good deterrent to crime and the real issues may be much more complex than that.

  • @uncletiggermclaren7592

    @uncletiggermclaren7592

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, because places like the worst US and UK prisons have done so much to reduce recidivism . . . OH, WAIT, no, US and UK prisons are OBJECTIVELY worse when measured against prisons in Nations that don't allow brutal treatment of their incarcerated. Gee, it is ALMOST like you are being emotional, and not rational !.

  • @scrappydoo7887
    @scrappydoo78874 ай бұрын

    Its a happy day when we get a history squad vid dropping

  • @FiGee1368
    @FiGee13684 ай бұрын

    Why isn't Kevin presenting history documentaries on terrestrial TV like the BBC or Discovery? He makes history come to life. Another 5-star presentation Kevin. I was just realising the actual swinging time it might have taken before death. Made me shiver, HORRIFYING! 😵‍💫

  • @Mike-es2yg

    @Mike-es2yg

    4 ай бұрын

    Let him stay on youtube where HE controls the content and makes the money for his own work....the (((tv))) producers would insist every show revolved around telling us how Blacks, Muslims, and sexual deviants built Britain, and they would take most of the profit! Screw (((tv))).

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha, indeed. I do like having control over my own content, and just couldn’t see myself working to someone else’s requirements.

  • @sigridbohne

    @sigridbohne

    4 ай бұрын

    Hanging usually leads to death in a very short time

  • @davesheppard8797
    @davesheppard87974 ай бұрын

    Another amazing video Kev!! I remember watching a film many years ago called "Where's Jack?" Starring Tommy steele. I was a young lad so I loved the film. Since then I have met Tommy Steele many times through my work and we get on well. In the end of the film, Jack is taken away and hidden by friends. Someone arrives concerned about what has happened to Jack and they are silenced and told to listen.......from his hiding place although unconscious Jack can be heard breathing. So they gave Jack a sort of happy ending in the film! Again Kev.......fabulous and fascinating!!! Love to Julie, Dave.

  • @matthiasschmatz8101
    @matthiasschmatz81013 ай бұрын

    Good storytelling is better than a film or a book. In my opinion. It brings life into the stories. Even when the stories deal with death. Thank you!

  • @CameronMcCreary
    @CameronMcCreary4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Kevin for presenting us this one about Tyburn. I remember this in English History class in college. A depressing topic but one which needs to be told. With all the hangings in England it's a wonder any original Anglo Saxons still exist.

  • @Master_Blackthorne
    @Master_Blackthorne4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, mate. I can't afford to visit the land of my ancestors but seeing you is the next best thing. Take care.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Bless you, thanks!

  • @TheLadyT23
    @TheLadyT234 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy listening to your stories. A tragic story of the poor 15 year old boy, I can only imagine the suffering of him and his dad. God bless him 😞

  • @joanfreestone1707
    @joanfreestone17074 ай бұрын

    Hello Kevin from Perth, Western Australia. I'm originally from England and have always loved the history. I enjoy your videos so much. They're informative and entertaining. Thank you.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

  • @dganim9196
    @dganim91964 ай бұрын

    Hi Kevin, Really great video. London is so incredible with 1000's of yrs of these stories. Just imagine all the ones we don't know about... Thank you and Julie for all your excellent work sharing this one. I occasionally used to walk by this site en route home from work.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, that one marker it’s in the middle of the road now isn’t it.

  • @micahlanboney7830
    @micahlanboney78304 ай бұрын

    Awesome video and models!! The story of Jack Sheppard was absolutely jaw dropping.

  • @fangslaughter1198

    @fangslaughter1198

    4 ай бұрын

    That little story reminded me of a Monty Python skit. “Jack’s body. Desperately in need of resuscitation” ends up on a bar. Oh Lord🤣

  • @Mark-xh8md
    @Mark-xh8md4 ай бұрын

    I don't often sit and watch a 40 minute video, but you, sir, are a joy to listen to. Even when the topic is as grisly as this. You're a wonderful storyteller. And I hope to see more from you!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Mark 👍🏻

  • @tubefreakmuva
    @tubefreakmuva4 ай бұрын

    Mate this is great. For anyone that loves history and for those that just dont know it yet! Thanks

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    😜

  • @mdh6977
    @mdh69774 ай бұрын

    Time just flies whenever I watch thehistorysquad!! Enjoyable, entertaining and educational

  • @charliebrenton4421
    @charliebrenton4421Ай бұрын

    I am beyond happy to have found this channel! Kevin’s enthusiasm and ability to spin a yarn are infectious! A happy new subscriber is what I am!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    Ай бұрын

    Excellent, thanks Charlie! Welcome to the channel 👍🏻

  • @musk__
    @musk__4 ай бұрын

    Im just taking a moment to appreciate all the models you build for us!!!! Thanks so much for making tragic history... a good listen.

  • @fredmarsy5876
    @fredmarsy58764 ай бұрын

    This guy is The best story teller ever. What a great way to learn about history. 👍👍👍

  • @robertsupra4511
    @robertsupra45114 ай бұрын

    Kevin you always teach me so much..im from Pittsburgh Pa and feel like I learned everything about the Tyburn site you could possibly know! Your research and knowledge is always so vast!! Also the let's not hang around pun really got me in the beginning 😂😂😂😂 well executed!!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    🤣 nice one 😜

  • @robertsupra4511

    @robertsupra4511

    4 ай бұрын

    😎✌🏼

  • @badkneesone

    @badkneesone

    4 ай бұрын

    Phillies or Pirates?

  • @robertsupra4511

    @robertsupra4511

    4 ай бұрын

    @badkneesone to be honest I'm a red Sox fan bc of my grandfather!! But living in Pittsburgh if you don't say there teams, your in trouble 😅

  • @robertsupra4511

    @robertsupra4511

    4 ай бұрын

    @@badkneesone how about you!? Whose your team?

  • @brettpaterson8042
    @brettpaterson80422 ай бұрын

    Binge watching everything you have been telling us Kevin, enjoying these history lessons and the way you present them Kevin.👏

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @mara3842
    @mara38424 ай бұрын

    Man, these videos are better than any documentary. Love the longer format on this one.

  • @drex8925
    @drex89254 ай бұрын

    I'm new to the channel, but I really enjoy your teaching method and passion for the subject! Great work, you've gained a subscriber

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Great, thanks very much!

  • @davesheppard8797

    @davesheppard8797

    4 ай бұрын

    @drex8925, Watch his Longbow shooting videos! He is a master Bowman. Dave.

  • @janetbowersox83
    @janetbowersox834 ай бұрын

    What an interesting story about the hanging tree! Thanks for sharing! I love your vids with all the personal stories you tell

  • @D.J.canada
    @D.J.canada4 ай бұрын

    i love the way you tell us about history, thankyou for all the effort you put in. what a horrible violent time.!!!

  • @ExoTorch
    @ExoTorch4 ай бұрын

    Honestly it was a treat to watch a 40 minute long video. Well done, Kevin. Also I've a question. How do you craft those handmade models in your videos with such precision and skill? Much respect.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha, you mean my lovely horse 😜 he was quite a challenge, especially when his leg fell off. I'm lucky enough to have lots of tools in my garage and have always been pretty creative. Thanks for your kind words 👍🏻

  • @fernandoPessoa8
    @fernandoPessoa84 ай бұрын

    My dear, thanks a lot! What a beginning for a weekend. This was a famous episode of a great squad. Love it

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, gallows humour eh? Cheers 👍🏻

  • @burty1968
    @burty19684 ай бұрын

    Great video Kevin. The phrase No more drink ,I'm on the wagon comes from when the poor condemn soul reached his last pub before the tyburn tree. After finishing his last drink. He would step back onto the wagon ,hence when people stop drinking sometimes people still say, not for me I'm on the wagon.

  • @emmajohn1308
    @emmajohn13084 ай бұрын

    I think this the most expressive and horrifying historical video that I have ever watched - which is saying something as a historian that watches lots! I hope that you can travel around the UK more and do similar videos - everywhere needs a Mr.Hicks!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much Emma 😊

  • @alwaysfixingsomething2855
    @alwaysfixingsomething28554 ай бұрын

    I saw this pop up earlier today, figured id watch it later.. The whole day I kept muttering the phrase " He's gonna dance the Tyburn Jig".... Well done history lesson sir!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Excellent 😜

  • @zombie_snax
    @zombie_snax4 ай бұрын

    Kevin is so good at what he does that I legitimately feel high at the end . Took 3 hits of this video and its still 🔥.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Cool, glad you enjoy the vids 👍🏻

  • @fangslaughter1198

    @fangslaughter1198

    4 ай бұрын

    😄👍

  • @comingstorm275
    @comingstorm2754 ай бұрын

    You're so cheery when you discuss these things! Keep it up and thank you for the content

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @dirkechoes1377
    @dirkechoes13774 ай бұрын

    Always a good day when this man uploads. I always love history deep dives, and this channel has some stellar presentation

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @patriciadavison1486
    @patriciadavison14864 ай бұрын

    Just brilliant - as always. Thank You,Kevin xxx

  • @mmcleod8148
    @mmcleod81484 ай бұрын

    Amazing. Thank you. I always look forward to the next video.

  • @christyhollis7909
    @christyhollis79094 ай бұрын

    Thank you for that special episode of tyburn and all the history explained. The enthusiasm you show and the way you tell it is the reason why I watch your other films too. It's amazing thank you so much again.

  • @user-tq8uh3hd1m
    @user-tq8uh3hd1m4 ай бұрын

    You have a gift of storytelling ,when I was 5 or 6 yrs old I remember at school we watched a programme called "how we used to live" I was so fascinated with the Victorian period, respect to you and your knowledge, keep them coming.

  • @mitsunori222000
    @mitsunori2220004 ай бұрын

    So well presented I watched all the way through, no skipping. Another new subscriber.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Great to hear, thanks!

  • @brucegilbert7243
    @brucegilbert72434 ай бұрын

    I have read that the term, "on the wagon" derives from the trip on a wagon to the gallows. They would stop at the local public house and allow a drink to the condemned, but just one drink, because they were "on the wagon."

  • @andrewholdaway813

    @andrewholdaway813

    Ай бұрын

    No, it was the water wagon.

  • @LTPottenger
    @LTPottenger4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for everything you do. It is appreciated.

  • @LimelightMCMLXXXI
    @LimelightMCMLXXXI4 ай бұрын

    Thumbs up as always! Love the longer vids!

  • @jollianswinton2542
    @jollianswinton25424 ай бұрын

    Love your work, Things explained in a very interesting way

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @karenboouk531
    @karenboouk5314 ай бұрын

    Hello Kevin another brilliant video as always loved it. Thank you look forward to many more care take sweetheart xxx 🌹🌹🌹

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers Karen

  • @zedgee8101
    @zedgee81012 ай бұрын

    I seen a few of your videos come up in my suggestions, so i thought I'd give them a watch. I'm hooked! You tell the stories of history so incredibly well! They've now become my bedtime listening 😅 thank you so so much for all the great content 😊

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    2 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you and welcome to the channel 👍

  • @knotgood9077
    @knotgood90774 ай бұрын

    TY for all your hard work and content contributions…just appreciating

  • @wolfedoutcats
    @wolfedoutcats4 ай бұрын

    Your videos are getting me through my exams in dental school currently, thank you for these informative and super interesting videos. Your voice is such a nice break for me !

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad! Good luck with your exams 👍🏻

  • @chriscookesuffolk
    @chriscookesuffolk4 ай бұрын

    Wonderful details Kev, things that are often generalised such as the waiting crowd and all their associated festivities. Fantastic storytelling.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers Chris 👍🏻

  • @ronaldhaugen5967
    @ronaldhaugen59674 ай бұрын

    You my friend tell a great story ,exactly the medicine I need to get to sleep. Thank you brother

  • @NinjaNezumi
    @NinjaNezumi4 ай бұрын

    WOOOO! Another fresh set of stories from KZread grandpa that I can binge listen to!

  • @nottiification
    @nottiification4 ай бұрын

    Fantastic content, as ever. Thanks Kev & team History Squad!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @MMA-Mishap
    @MMA-Mishap4 ай бұрын

    Part 2??? I love these 40 minute videos! More crime storytelling !!!

  • @Utubepooperful
    @Utubepooperful4 ай бұрын

    Best start to the weekend possible

  • @Joanna7428
    @Joanna74284 ай бұрын

    I could listen to this man for hours! 👏🏼

  • @tcaprecap1448
    @tcaprecap14484 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate your videos, Kevin! Your passion for history shines through all of your content and I bet it's perfect for high-school teachers to inspire that same passion in their students.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @SurreyBoy500
    @SurreyBoy5004 ай бұрын

    Oh man that was fantastic , very very well done👍 Would love to see more like this. You’re a brilliant storyteller Kevin and for sure my favorite copper of all times 👍👍

  • @becky2235
    @becky22354 ай бұрын

    A new upload! Thank you!

  • @caraadheri5385
    @caraadheri53854 ай бұрын

    I love it when Kevin says, "Have it on their toes."

  • @speedyguy4753
    @speedyguy47534 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insight, but thank you for sharing the story of Joseph Harris 💔

  • @lorettablakeman3335
    @lorettablakeman33354 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed your diorama and great story-telling skills Mr. Hicks,the last story was heart breaking!Thank you so much❤🤍💙

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for listening 👍🏻

  • @Demonmixer
    @Demonmixer4 ай бұрын

    This bloke, I could listen to all day. Fascinating stuff...

  • @bpfahl6176
    @bpfahl61764 ай бұрын

    Mr. Hicks, a great collection, very well presented, as usual. Thank you!

  • @Toukijin2005
    @Toukijin20054 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad i found your channel, you're a freaking awesome storyteller! 😊

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @Shartlemon
    @Shartlemon4 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel the other day. Great films! Great teacher! Great outifts!!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @badkneesone

    @badkneesone

    4 ай бұрын

    Isn’t Kevin great

  • @megret1808
    @megret18084 ай бұрын

    His lighthearted delivery just makes it

  • @MichaelSmith-mc8bd
    @MichaelSmith-mc8bd4 ай бұрын

    Another fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable video Kev, I’m sure I speak for many in thanking you for the time and effort you put into researching your presentations. . As always great models too.

  • @sirflamedrop6165
    @sirflamedrop61654 ай бұрын

    Hooray! Ol' Kev has posted another banger.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    😃

  • @timshepherd4626
    @timshepherd46264 ай бұрын

    "I'm not gonna do it on a real person cause they don't tend to like that" I'm cracking up! I love your channel sir, you got a subscriber/fan here, keep up the great work and British humor 😂

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha, I appreciate that. Thanks & welcome 👍🏻

  • @d.g.n9392
    @d.g.n93924 ай бұрын

    Very much enjoyed these stories. Thanks Kevin

  • @ElizabethH575
    @ElizabethH5754 ай бұрын

    Thank you for another excellent historical video.

  • @KungLao15155
    @KungLao151554 ай бұрын

    I never liked history that much untill I found this channel, cheers to you!

  • @Faceplay2
    @Faceplay24 ай бұрын

    Once again fantastic video!

  • @christophhaupt2520
    @christophhaupt25204 ай бұрын

    Wow, what a narrative! Never imagined that hangings at those times would draw such a crowd out. Jack the escape artist was certainly a character and a thorn in the side of the authorities. No wonder the crowd loved him. Thanks for the shout out! You guessed my roots right on!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers Christoph, glad about that. I hope we get to chat at the next Patreon Google Meet 👍🏻

  • @loddude5706
    @loddude57064 ай бұрын

    Stretched to forty minutes eh?. . . This suspense is indeed well taught & heading twang-worthy! : )

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @dougbryant5417
    @dougbryant54174 ай бұрын

    Such a great storyteller. I think Kevin must have made a top bobby and Military Policeman, I’d have loved to serve alongside him.

  • @ozzydewolfe8956
    @ozzydewolfe89564 ай бұрын

    Keep it coming Kev. Love this stuff

  • @southhams
    @southhams4 ай бұрын

    Always entertaining Kevin. Thank you 😊

  • @friedrichjunzt
    @friedrichjunzt4 ай бұрын

    The silent urge to see someone "dance" on the gallows is present in many of us even today.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    😜

  • @MrTaytersDeep
    @MrTaytersDeep4 ай бұрын

    I also heard the saying "I'm On the Wagon (cart) Meaning I'm not drinking alcohol Was also from the time the condemned would not drink and stay on the cart before being hanged. I'm full of random facts today 😂 Love your channel Kevin keep up the good work. 👍

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    4 ай бұрын

    Very good 👍🏻 thanks

  • @fangslaughter1198

    @fangslaughter1198

    4 ай бұрын

    Here’s another one. Albeit risqué. The saying “Well Hung”, comes from the onlookers judging the manliness of the hanged men. 😮

  • @martha-anastasia

    @martha-anastasia

    4 ай бұрын

    The hanging caused them to be erect....

  • @jamesharden8033
    @jamesharden80334 ай бұрын

    Fascinating ! Thank you

  • @stephencunliffe3879
    @stephencunliffe38794 ай бұрын

    Fascinating history ! Thanks.

  • @leopard36cat
    @leopard36cat4 ай бұрын

    Wish my teachers at school were as good as Kevin hicks, A great storyteller.