You're such a great storyteller!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

That's really kind, thank you.

@TheGeezzer

Жыл бұрын

Its the way he tells em!

@nassermj7671

Жыл бұрын

Any story in a Brit accent - lay it on me!

@oldcargeezer

6 ай бұрын

True story as well.

@thirdiprodigy3579

3 ай бұрын

Yes I agree :)

Nothing stranger than the truth...

Another Great story yarn 😊 reminds me of the story of Anne Greene who survived a hanging and came back to life when her body was used as a cadaver and the medical studies found she had a light pulse and revive her. She was pardon because judge thought it was a acted of god and she then lived a long and happy life. With research today evidence shows she was really innocent

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, another amazing tale to research, thanks 👍🏻

@Tia-gy1ij

Жыл бұрын

i think she was convicted of infanticide but it was actually a miscarriage.. i read a fantasy version of her story

I had heard of John Lee and the fact that several attempts to hang him failed, but was unaware of the details. Thank you ever so much for filling yet another gap in my knowledge Kevin. Love the model - shame there was such a delay while they tried to fix the trap door - John must have got fed up hanging around so long! 😄

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, oh stop it 🤣🤣🤣

@chrisbrown8640

Жыл бұрын

Being innocent he knew he'd just have to hang in there till they let him go.....

@petehall889

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrown8640 Yes, they probably told him to hang on... 🤣

@spencerkleiman5035

Жыл бұрын

"Hang tight"

@petehall889

Жыл бұрын

You're right, I must move on from this - no point in hanging about 🤪

Albert Pierrepoint was the most professional and well remembered. It took him seconds from the condemned entering the chamber to the drop and death. He choreographed it to perfection with his assistants who were trainee hangmen. He had one assistant who got so flustered he placed the noose around the neck of one of the guards holding the prisoner. Lucky for him Pierrepoint was meticulous and checked everything in the seconds before pulling the lever...I read a book detailing the history of hangmen and it was fascinating ....They were paid very little and would sometimes go for months without being called to perform their duty. Very good video... Thank you so much.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and yes, Pierrepoint is definitely on my list to cover 👍🏻

@bigmanfoamy4589

Жыл бұрын

i wish i could see the look on the guards face

@Re-Todd_Howard

Жыл бұрын

How did the guard not realize he had a noose on his neck? 😂

@zenobiuskondo4200

Жыл бұрын

The book titled The last hang man, i also read the first version of the book.

I had heard this story before, but not told as well as this. I also read that the reason that the gallows did not work was that moisture had seeped into the interlocking leaves of the trapdoor. While they opened normally with no load, or a light load, as soon as a person was stood on the mark, they jammed.

This is marvelous you are a great story teller. Bthank you.

Another intriguing story, Mr Hicks. Fairport Convention was a favorite of mine as well, and I still give their albums/CDs a listen now and then. Cheers!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, there's so much more to it but it gets complex. Sadly I haven't heard FC in eons.

@lemming9984

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Fairport Convention today are a pale shadow of their 70s greatness. Insipid MOR songs, that are instantly forgettable!

@loddude5706

Жыл бұрын

Could this incident be why Jim called his band The Doors? - cue spooky Moog intro . . . : )

@garybrindle6715

Жыл бұрын

@@lemming9984 you are not listening to the newer line ups, they keep the name but are different and still deliver good covers of older material.

I thought I'd heard of this story when I was about ten years old, I'm now 57. Thanx for the the video, interesting!

Your story telling and your KZread channel is amazing and is One of the best and brightest up my day thank you for being here you are a wonderful person Kevin

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

@owenshale8719

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@keithdavies1395

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Any idea what happened to his children? Did he have any children born in America? Wonder if he has any descendants. Enjoyed listening.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

@@keithdavies1395 Thanks Keith, he did have children although I don't know what happened to them. I believe he had another child when he was in America, but I don't think it survived him.

@keithdavies1395

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad 👍 Thanks pal,really enjoyed it,first one I've seen.

Kevin "The Hangman" Hicks was really excited to show off that awesome model! Thank you for this video, sir!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

😜

We love you Kevin! Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world!

Love your channel. The way you explain history is brilliant. I've learnt so much watching your work. Thank you!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Heard this story. We had a lovely holiday in Babbacome Devon .l live in Africa. Thank you. Well done.

Great history lesson sir! Thank you! You're a fantastic story teller. Cheers from New Jersey, US.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening 👍🏻

@jackieniemiera5052

Жыл бұрын

I'm from New Jersey too.

Love watching these on my lunch break, absolutely fantastic as always !

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Another interesting video Kev, not heard about this chap, enjoyed it none the less 🤘🏹

I grew up in Babbacombe and lived next to an old fisherman who worked on the beach and new John Lee . He said when Reginald Templer died , someone that was stood at the graveside remarked " There goes the Babbacombe murderer " .

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I read that as part of my research too, there was definitely something more to that story. 👍🏻

Recently discovered your channel. It’s now my favorite!! Such amazing content and storytelling.

Just found your channel. Love it!

@thehistorysquad

8 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

A pleasure to watch as always thank you

Great vid Kevin, i lived in Babbacombe, and the story is still told there.

Just found this channel recently and its an absolute gem

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and welcome. There's plenty to catch up on and lots more to come. 👍🏻

This reminds me of the Alcoa Theater series “One Step Beyond” : The Devil’s Laughter Season 1, Episode 11 back in March 31, 1959. If I recall the ending was much more dramatic than the reality.

Love this channel so much, I dont always comment, but when I do it to praise you ability to tell stories thanks you so much.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Watching quietly is good too, thanks 👍🏻

I just recently subscribed. I'm a big fan of medieval history, and you do an excellent job of telling us about it. Thanks for everything you do!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome to the channel 👍🏻

When I started this channel I was sure I remember Kevin from BBC documentarys. And found some and sure it was. Good to hear as the personal style is enjoyable.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I've done a few 'guest' spots over the years, but that was all a long time ago. It's great to research & share the stories and histories I'm interested in now and doing them in my own style without having to follow someone else's agenda. 👍🏻

@als3022

Жыл бұрын

Glad I found my way here to enjoy them.

Very good. I too heard this story through the l.p from fairport convention Is there a memorial of this in Devon. Great story well done.

This Channel and Kevin are so awesome! I watch the Videos together with my Kids and we just Love them! Keep up the good work and thank you!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

We will! Cheers 👍🏻

Really great video! Glad I found your channel.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome 👍🏻

I'm a bit late to this one Kevin I must admit, I've been working my way through the holiday uploads but once again you deliver a great story, great stuff! Hope you and the Historysquad had a Happy New Year, all the best

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

No worries Liam, glad you enjoyed it!

As always, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Many thanks.

+1 for getting Fairport Convention in. I read about this when I was about nine in a book called Strange But True (no relation to the Michael Aspel show that scared the hell out of me on Friday nights...) - I still have my copy, and it didn't mention FC but it did point out that the band The Men They Couldn't Hang were a reference to the Lee case. EDIT: There must also be a sense of either added fear or indignation (depending on how one responds I guess) when someone's stamping on the trapdoor trying to get it to open, as then someone's personally trying to kill you in that moment rather than the "indirect" method of the trapdoor etc.

@WaterShowsProd

Жыл бұрын

They were another good band. I had their first album, not sure if they made any others. Funny enough they reminded me of Fairport Convention, and I often think of the two in conjunction, but at the time I didn't make the naming connection.

Just found your channel and can't stop watching. You sir are a great storyteller and teacher. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you & welcome aboard 👍🏻

Keep these stories coming.Very fascinating and enjoyable.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Will do 👍🏻

@stephendavies2410

Жыл бұрын

​@@thehistorysquadl89l99l9ll9l9l9l0l08o0

So fascinating. Love your set 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

I did enjoy that, was very interesting. Great work!

I first heard of John Lee during an Esperanto lesson when the word li came, the teacher always said "The man they couldn't hang'. None of us had any idea what he was talking about, but 70 years later I can remember the lesson.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

😂

@StrategicGamesEtc

Жыл бұрын

Oni trovas esperantistojn ĉe la plej variaj lokoj. Mi ne certas ĉu mi aŭdis ĉi tiun rakonton antaŭ de hodiaŭ.

@outfoxthefox

Жыл бұрын

@@StrategicGamesEtc I never continued with Esperanto, the city wanted to be progressive, and we even had a pub called The Green Star (La Verdi Stello) but it all went away. Such a shame.

@StrategicGamesEtc

Жыл бұрын

@@outfoxthefox it's a fun language. Doesn't take too long to get to the point where you can use eo-eo dictionaries and grammar resources.

I've been watching your channel for the last week because I am a history buff. I Enjoy a lot of the content and your storytelling. This story hit home a little bit closer than I ever thought it would as I live about an hour or two away from Milwaukee Wisconsin.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

Always interesting, entertaining and well done. May GOD bless

A great video, and very creative!

I remember reading about this decades ago, possibly while I was still at school. The later theory was that where the padre stood in front of Lee the boards that he stood on were warped, but straightened out under the padre's weight, jamming the doors to the drop.

Great listen thank you

Great video, thanks. I remember the Fairport Convention album as well!

Very interesting Kevin 👍.... thank you .

Great story telling Kevin. I heard you speak at Warwick Castle over the years, always informative and well presented . 👍

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks 👍🏻

@mickharrison9004

Жыл бұрын

What an amazing castle Warwick , absolutely stunning 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I think I heard about this story at school in the 1960’s from my history teacher. Thank you for a great story. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening Scott 👍🏻

I know that record. My father had it; presumably still does. It was a good album.

Fascinating! You're a wonderful teacher, Kev.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks as ever for watching 👍🏻

Awesome story. Thanks so much!

Being from Torquay, I know about this and you told the story well from what I can remember. The Cary Arms is now a restaurant and I used to live right near it, my car almost breaking down as I drove down to it once (it's a steep road). Thanks for another good video.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jason 👍🏻

@paulvickers3800

Жыл бұрын

I went to the manor house in Torquay run for blind and partially sighted people. Loved it there and had some great times, think there was a pub called Stumble inn..

Just find your channel great video going to watch the others now x

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks Sam. Welcome aboard!

My father told me this story, over 70 years ago. Winifred Thompson, Northern Ireland.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, how lovely 👍🏻

Loved that model you made, you clearly enjoyed building it!! Sad & horrible tale, horrible for victim and condemned man.😙

I too learned of this story from Fairport Convention's recording, but you added the final kicker with the detail that Lee ended up in Milwaukee, where I lived when I first heard the album. Thanks!

That was a great story. Brilliant.

Very well told, thanks

Kevin, I just saw your cameo in a video about Robin Hood hosted by Tony Robinson. Huzzah!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Did you notice my Brummie accent? I did

@davidwood351

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Oh, I’m from California, I wouldn’t know a Brummie accent if it fell on me. I do enjoy the various English accents when I watch the Time Team episodes. (Phil Harding)

Thanks for the story .

Great job kev!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter, I appreciate that 👍🏻

Heard this as a young lad never could find the story. Thanks 👍

I loved the story. Thanks!

Another good one!

This is like Townsends, but waaaaay more my style. Dark and dreary, yet informative. I'm so glad I found your channel!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Thank you for that story Uncle Kevin!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening 😜

I love listening to your stories. I love history anyway, but really enjoy these strange historical stories. Thank you for being there!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

hi just found your channel glad i did this was a very interesting story

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you thought so, thanks for watching & welcome to the channel 👍🏻

You are a great orator and I love the models for emphasis, I love history, you are my hero.......🥰🥰🥰

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Awe, thanks Lynda 👍🏻

I enjoy your knowledge and story telling sir.Geat!

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏻

I look forward to these story videos , always brill

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jules, glad you like them!

Love your channel ur a great storyteller 💖🍿 Really appreciate the costumes and props u use. You put a lot of hard work and love in ur videos and it shows

@thehistorysquad

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Enjoyed this story👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

A true story brilliantly told 👍🏻

Amazing story. However you Sir are an absolutely amazing story teller. Great video and channel

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Lily!

I got excited when I saw the model! I love all the demonstrations on this channel!

Fascinating! Thanks

Wonderful presentation thank you.😮

Another AWESOME STORY! You're the Best Brother! MAVERICK from Philly

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers brother 👍🏻

I enjoyed it and the models are looking great!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, it was a devil to set 👍🏻

Fairport Convention. I haven't listened to their tunes in 50 years. Kevin's models and music to revisit, thanks Squad.

Lucky guy. Duplicity to Murder. Abandons his wife. Commits Adultery. Get's to go on to America, and live the life of Riley.

I too remember the album Babbacombe Lee by Fairport Convention. I don’t remember when it first came out, but I guess I was about 14 or 15 at the time. The vinyl album had a printed insert that told pretty much the full story. I will have to dig it out and have another listen. Thank you for reminding us of this incredible tale.

@smythharris2635

Жыл бұрын

I have it in its complete form sticker and all, great album, lovely packaging. I bought it the week it came out.

I am looking forward to watching the next video you are going to come out with and your KZread channel is amazing and enjoy your stories keep up the amazing videos

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I think you'll like the next one Owens 👍🏻

@owenshale8719

Жыл бұрын

I will 😊 you have a wonderful day

@owenshale8719

Жыл бұрын

What you opinion about the movie Zulu

there's nothing like a little light hearted entertainment kevin.

Amazing story told from one of the greatest story tellers on the planet ( and beyond ) nice entertainment before bedtime i must say 😉

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it.

Wow. Great story. Thanks

A great story and video, I shuddered when the figure dropped through

A most splendid leather jerkin and as always epic storytelling

@bostonrailfan2427

Жыл бұрын

it’s a sharp looking outfit!

Brilliant video. I have heard of James Lee and also how the trial changed English Law.

I remember this story being featured on the series In Suspicious Circumstances presented by actor Edward Woodward.

Hey Kevin how you doing today brother. Happy New Year Kevin! Hope 2023 is your year brother.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Same to you brother! Thanks.

Absolutely fascinating,

I knew the story as I'm a fan of my acquaintance the late Colin Wilson's work on criminal history and a true crime buff, but that was an entertaining presentation. You have a great voice and persona for this stuff.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy 👍🏻

@Mistersandyrobertson

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Stewart Evans biography of Berry the hangman in this case, Executioner, is a superb read - but I'm sure you know that already!

Very intresting and told in a clear way

Thanks,I really enjoyed that! It's the kinda story,that would make a good movie 🎥👍

The the story is told is even better than the story itself!

Good story well told. 👍

Thank you

Wow! That was so cool . What a story .

Another great story Kevin. It sounds like this murder/arson may have a team effort. I suppose we may never know for sure.