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The Real Life Criminal Who Inspired Jekyll Hyde, Britains Outlaws, Absolute History
Sam looks at urban crime, fraud, and corruption in the 18th century, uncovering a fascinating rogues gallery of charmers, fraudsters, and villains. Charmers like the thief and serial escapee Jack Sheppard, so notorious that almost a quarter of a million people turned up to witness his hanging. Almost as controversial in her lifetime was Mary Toft, a fraudster who managed to convince no less than King George I and his surgeon that she had given birth to rabbits, making her, perhaps, the original con artist. It s like Netflix for Sign up to History Hit, the world s best history documentary service and get 50 off using the code AbsoluteHistory This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact:
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