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Suffragette’s criminal record revealed
This month marks the centenary of suffragette Emily Wilding Davison’s death after her collision with the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby.
After sharing a newspaper article about Emily earlier this month, we’ve also spotted her in our criminal records.
Two years before her death, Emily was found guilty of placing a ‘dangerous substance likely to injure’ in a Post Office letter box – click on the image to see a larger version:
Here we learn:
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This month marks the centenary of suffragette Emily Wilding Davison’s death after her collision with the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby.
After sharing a newspaper article about Emily earlier this month, we’ve also spotted her in our criminal records.
Two years before her death, Emily was found guilty of placing a ‘dangerous substance likely to injure’ in a Post Office letter box – click on the image to see a larger version:
Here we learn:
- Emily’s offence: ‘Unlawfully and maliciously placing in a Post Office letter box a dangerous substance likely to injure the same and its contents and attempt to commit like offence’
- She was received into custody on 14 December 1911 and bailed on 21 December 1911
- Emily was tried before the recorder on 10 January 1912
- She was found guilty and was sentenced to 6 months in Holloway Prison (without hard labour)
- Her previous criminal record: Emily was sentenced to a fine or 2 months in prison on 6 September 1909 for damage. She also had 6 summary convictions for damage, etc.
Come face to face with your criminal ancestors
Our Crime, Prisons & Punishment records hold details of more than half a million criminals and their victims. Many of the records include a mugshot so you’ll come face to face with your criminal ancestors!
Search the Crime, Prisons & Punishment records for your ancestors
More...
Please note: This post has originated from a news feed from an external website.
Family Tree Forum neither endorses nor is responsible for the views of the author or any other content.