The Crimes, Trials and Deaths of Three Prisoners
Lunchtime Talk
Lucy Tower Graves
Malcolm Ross
When the Normans built their castle keep at Lincoln in 1068, little did they know that 800 years later it would become the prison graveyard.
Between 1829 and 1877, forty-three burials took place in Lucy Tower including men, women and three children. Twenty of these were executed within the castle walls.
Join our expert as we focus on three of those executed prisoners, find out about their crimes, their trials, their deaths…and more!
Take a look at our series of talks as we delve into the fascinating history of Lincoln Castle —from its Medieval origins to the Victorian Prison.