Executions were once standard procedure as punishment for the very worst criminals in Britain.
Capital punishment in Britain dates back to as early as the Anglo-Saxon era but it has now been almost 60 years since people were executed in this country. On August 13, 1964, Peter Anthony Allan was hanged at Walton Prison and Gwynne Owen Evans was hanged at Strangeways Prison, having been convicted of the murder of John Alan West. They were the last people to be executed in Britain.
Back in the late 19th century - when executions were common - one of Liverpool's most notable executioners was James Berry. Having joined the Bradford Borough Police Force, Berry became tired of the poor wage and wanted to earn more.
