Did you know this?

Question

Murderer John Horwood was hanged on April 13, 1821. His skin was used to bind a book describing the dissection of his body by surgeon Richard Smith.

Answer 1

I did not know that, thanks for sharing

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Answer 2

I did'nt and now I beleive you:

John Horwood's book, which bears the inscription Cutis Vera Johannis Horwood ("The Skin of John Horwood") in gilded letters on the cover, was part of the Bristol Royal Infirmary's collection for many years. It now resides at the Bristol Records Office. It is too fragile for public use, but the contents are available on microfiche.


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Answer 3

Did you also know:

John Horwood was hanged at the "New" Bristol Gaol. It was Friday the 13th, just three days after Horwood's 18th birthday, and his execution was the prison's first. He hanged for the murder of Eliza Balsum, an older girl who had spurned Horwood's advances; she died of a fractured skull when Horwood threw a rock at her.

Answer 4

I think I saw that on a show on the History channel a while back. I don't remember the name of the show, it isn't on any more. That's pretty gross though!

Answer 5

Wow ! know that's history and if its one think I like its history thumbs up for this question

Answer 6

interesting. still..... i had to throw the ham sandwich that i was eating. now i wish i didn't because I'm hungry.

Answer 7

thanx for the lesson, what else are you going to teach tonight

Answer 8

interesting piece of info

Answer 9

thank u for the trivia

Answer 10

That is something I didn't know. You learn something everyday! Thank you! :)

Answer 11

i do now
wish i didn't
(scrubbing my brain with a wire brush)