The World Revealed Exhibition : Crime and Punishment

Join our expert tour guide Jack, at The World Revealed Exhibition, as he tells of the chilling history of crime and punishment in the 1800s. In this video, Jack uncovers the dark secrets behind the brutal man traps used on private estates to catch poachers and trespassers. Despite being outlawed in 1826, these fearsome devices continued to be used as a deadly defence against burglars until the ‘Offences against the Person Act’ of 1861 finally made them illegal. Discover the harsh realities of a bygone era where justice was often as ruthless as the crimes it sought to punish. A fascinating glimpse into the past!