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ON this day in 1739, the infamous highwayman Richard “Dick” Turpin was publicly hanged at Knavesmire, York. 

If you’ve heard of only one highwayman, it’s probably Dick Turpin.

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There’s a lot of myths that surround his short life, having been executed at just 33 years old, but the following account of the life and times of Dick Turpin draws from the facts that most sources agree to be true. 

Richard Turpin was most likely born in 1705 at the Blue Bell Inn, Hempstead, Essex. He was the fifth of six children born to John Turpin and Mary Parmenter.

The nickname “Dick” seems to have come from the 1834 novel Rookwood by William Harrison Ainsworth, the source of most of the Dick Turpin legends.

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Turpin became a butcher’s apprentice but he soon took his skillset to the notorious Gregory Gang. They were cattle stealers and smugglers, who usually robbed farmhouses and terrorised the owners.

When the gang was caught, Turpin was able to flee and go into partnership with Tom King, a famous highwayman, in 1735. They primarily held up carriages travelling around the Epping Forest area.

Two years later, there was an incident during an attempted robbery, about which accounts vary, that ended with King being killed and Turpin accused.  

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After fleeing London to avoid arrest, Turpin adopted the alias “John Palmer” and settled in Brough, East Yorkshire. At this point, he started posing as a cattle dealer, stealing horses and sheep in Lincolnshire to sell on. 

So, after years of flaunting the law and evading capture, what was it that finally got Turpin arrested? Shooting a cockerel! 

On 2nd October 1738, Turpin killed his landlord’s gamecock. When a witness, possibly an associate, mentioned getting the authorities involved, ‘Palmer’ threatened to kill him as well.

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This saw the case get passed onto a local magistrate who demanded sureties of Palmer’s good character. Unable to provide them, Palmer was sent to a house of correction to await trial.

During this time, it was discovered that he was wanted for sheep theft in Lincolnshire so he was detained in York Castle. 

This next part sounds so serendipitous, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it was one of the myths of Turpin’s life. However, according to all of the accounts, it is completely true.

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The ex-highwayman wrote to his brother-in-law, Pompr Rivernall, begging him to provide the character witness that would help to exonerate him.

However, he didn’t put a stamp on the envelope. Rivernall refused to pay the postage and the letter was returned to the local post office.

The postal worker was none other than James Smith, a former teacher who had taught Dick Turpin to write. When he recognised Turpin’s handwriting, he reported the letter’s contents to the authorities. Smith went to York Castle, confirmed Turpin’s identity and is said to have collected a £200 reward (worth approximately £38,000 today). 

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Despite the list of charges against Turpin being extensive and severe, the infamous figure was tried only for horse theft.

This is because there were several witnesses that could be called against him, giving the prosecution a strong case. The witnesses and accomplices to his previous crimes were mostly dead, transported or too far away to be called to give evidence in York. 

On 22nd March 1739, Dick Turpin was found guilty of two charges of horse theft and sentenced to death.

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In preparation for his execution, Turpin hired five professional mourners and is said to have bowed to crowds as they gathered to watch the sentence be carried out.

As York had no permanent executioner, a custom developed whereby pardons would be offered to prisoners if they agreed to step into the role. Turpin’s hangman was, ironically, fellow highwayman, Thomas Hadfield. 

Thus, Dick Turpin was hanged on 7th April 1739 at Knavesmire, York. It is said that his remains were removed by body-snatchers but were soon reclaimed when an angry mob seized them from a local surgeon’s rooms.

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Now, there is a grave in St George’s Churchyard, York, that claims to be the resting place of “John Palmer otherwise Richard Turpin the notorious highwayman and horse stealer”.

Fact-checking the story

Here are some of the facts that you might have heard about Dick Turpin, which cannot be corroborated. 

• Dick Turpin was a Rood Hood figure: Actually, he stole from the rich and poor alike, and didn’t distribute his loot among the needy. 
• His horse was called Black Bess: There’s no recorded evidence of the horse’s name. 
• He rode from London to York in a single night to give himself an alibi: This story came about in the early 19th century and has also been associated with other highwaymen of the time, such as John Nevison and Richard Dudley.  
• He wore a scarf or mask to conceal his identity: This was only added in later accounts. However, when he was a housebreaker, he may have disguised himself with black paint or mud. 
• He was devilishly handsome: Contemporary descriptions of his face mention disfigurement due to pox marks. 

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A HEADTEACHER is facing jail after admitting attacking his deputy with a spanner at their secondary school over a love triangle.

Anthony John Felton, 54, appeared at Swansea Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm with intent against Richard Pyke, 51.

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St Joseph’s Catholic School headteacher Dr John Felton arrives at Swansea Magistrates’ Court[/caption]

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Deputy head Richard Pyke was reportedly assaulted after getting entangled in a love triangle[/caption]

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Married dad-of-three Dr Felton was said to have been having an affair with another teacher[/caption]

Felton spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea as he appeared by video-link from prison.

Details of the offence and the circumstances surrounding it were not detailed but the court heard there was a “unique background” to the incident.

Police were called to St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Comprehensive School in Aberavon, South Wales, on the morning of Wednesday March 5.

Felton is accused of assaulting deputy head Mr Pyke in front of shocked pupils causing him head injuries with the metal tool.

He is said to have discovered a woman was also having affairs with other members of staff.

It is understood that the female teacher was not at the school at the time of the alleged spanner attack.

Shortly before the alleged attack Felton emailed colleagues saying: “I’m sorry for the distress which the rest of today will bring.”

Following the incident police said Mr Pyke had been discharged from hospital after suffering minor injuries.

John Hipkin KC, defending, told the court Felton, who is known by his middle name, inflicted “a number of blows” to Mr Pyke, which had all been caught on CCTV.

“The defendant is in the process of obtaining some references, which hasn’t been an easy process from prison,” he said.

“It is a serious matter, obviously, and it is whether the court requires further information about the defendant in the content of a pre-sentence report or not.”

Judge Paul Thomas KC said the offence was so serious that only a prison sentence could be justified.

“In the context of where and how this offence was committed, and in particular, bearing in mind the propensity of violence in schools perpetrated by pupils, it seems to me that my public duty require that only a prison sentence can be passed here,” the judge told Mr Hipkin.

“The application by those instructing you for a pre-sentence report makes reference to ‘unique features’.

“Is there anything particularly unique?”

The barrister replied: “I suppose it is the unique background to it but I can deal with that in terms of my mitigation without a pre-sentence report.

“On any view this is a spectacular fall from grace, to say the least.”

The judge remanded Felton, of Swansea, into custody until he is sentenced on April 25.

“I don’t think I will assisted by a pre-sentence report because I am sure a prison sentence is inevitable,” he said.

“It is simply a question of fixing the length.”

Addressing the defendant, he added: “You will be dealt with on April 25 and I think that will give you enough time to get any references or any other supporting documentation that you want to put before the court.”

Dr Felton was appointed head at the 900-pupil school in 2023 after being head of mathematics there for 17 years.

The email Dr Felton sent to staff at the 900-pupil school praised them for doing an “amazing job” and ended with the word “goodbye”.

It read: “Dear staff, the greatest mistake I made was appointing ******* ******* in various roles.

“She has slept her way to the top, currently engaging in sexual activity with at least 2 current members of the SLT (School Leadership Team) including Richard Pyke.

“I’m sorry for the distress the rest of the day will bring. I am sorry.

“You are good people and do an amazing job for our community.

“Goodbye, John”

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He appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm[/caption]

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The judge remanded Felton, of Swansea, into custody until he is sentenced on April 25[/caption]

JARRELL MILLER has slapped Fabio Wardley at their first press conference.

Big Baby is set to fight huge Ipswich Town fan Wardley at Portman Road on June 7.

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Miller had to be restrained by staff[/caption]

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Wardley, 30, and Miller, 36, met at the home of the Tractor Boys earlier today for their first presser.

The British star arrived decked out in an Ipswich shirt.

American Miller, meanwhile, wore the jersey of Town’s big rivals Norwich City in a bid to wind Wardley up.

As proceedings progressed, however, it was Miller who appeared more and more irate.

Things reached a boiling point when Big Baby accused Wardley of making a song about him.

He said: “We are cut from different cloths. I was being really respectful, then he made a r***** a**** diss song ‘Big Baby Killer’.

“Where I come from, that is a death threat. I’m running you down, I’m coming to your face, plain and simple. I’m going to f*** you up.”

Wearing a confused expression, Wardley replied: “I don’t know what song you’re taking about.”

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Both men were held back as chaos ensued[/caption]

As the Brit continued to deny it, Miller grew more and more frustrated.

He fumed: “Say one time, Big Baby killer, I dare you.

“That’s what fat kids do, they make tracks. I press people. Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, I pressed them.

“I go to people’s gyms and whip their a****. The only person who got over on me was Dubois because I took it on short notice.

“F*** him, you’re making a diss track about Big Baby killer, where I come from, it is a death threat.”

The huge heavyweight appeared to make a gun gesture towards Wardley’s head, before slapping out at him.

At this point chaos descended, with several members of staff keeping the two fighters separated.

The press conference then ended without a customary face-off between the two fighters.

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A marine animal the “size of a small cow” has been tragically killed on the side of a busy highway, in what wildlife experts called a “freak accident”.

Russia is set to hold talks with Iran over its nuclear program in an attempt to avoid an escalation with the United States, the Kremlin says.

A “missing middle” in mental health care is forcing many young people into hospital, but Labor is pledging $1bn it hopes will change that.

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why investors need to ‘look away’, as Trump’s tariff carnage causes global markets to sh*t itself, wiping trillions off stock values.

England batter Harry Brook has been appointed the country's white-ball captain after Jos Buttler stepped down after their dismal Champions Trophy.

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