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When was the last beheading in England. Also, when did being hung, drawn and quartering end in england and who was the last unlucky person to meet such a fate?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.from www.24hourmuseum.org.uk The last beheading at an execution in Britain occurred accidentally at Norwich Castle in 1885 when Robert Goodale was hanged for the murder of his wife. But when the trap-door opened the noose severed his head!
... but the official answer is Lord Lovat, 1747; see here
For some interesting facts see this:- http://www.richard.clark32.btinternet.co.uk/timeline.htm l