1827: William Williams
Object number: 2008.0039.0071
1827: William Williams
Object number: 2008.0039.0071
Details
Diameter: 35mm, thickness: 3mm
Front:
Token engraved with stippled text. Around the edge are the words:
DEATH . RECORDED .
In the centre are the words:
AGED
24
Back:
Token engraved with stippled text. Around the edge are the words:
WILLIAM . WILLIAMS .
In the centre are the words:
AUGt
8 . 1827
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Lauren Carter
8th Mar 2014
Could this be William Williams, sentenced to death for stealing, aged 24, April 1827?
http://www.oldbaileyonline....
Sophie_Jensen
11th Mar 2014
Hi Lauren – Yes this token would appear to relate to this
case. The Old Bailey transcripts have been a valuable research base for this collection. The cases are fascinating – they become addictive reading!