Dover History - Executions at Dover

The Last Execution in Dover - Alexander John Spence

Owing to the finding of a skeleton at the entrance of Bridge Street Charlton which was said to be that of Spence the last Dover murderer executed at that spot. Much discussion has arisen with regard the event. The assertion that Spence was buried at that spot has been disproved by recollections of many old inhabitants, but in addition to those fleeting recollections our readers who are interested in this subject may be glad to read the following account which we copy from a pile of old Kentish newspapers in our possession.. more >>>>

An Execution at Dover - William Turmain

The following handbill faded with age has come into our possession and we give it as a sample of Old Dover. We believe that this was one of the last executions carried out in this town. A particular account of William Turmain who was executed for burglary on Monday March 8th 1813 at Dover. The malefactor was born in North Lane in the city of Canterbury of poor but honest parents... more >>>>

Execution of the Pier Murderer - How Parker Met His Death.

George William Parker the Dover Murderer was executed in the County Prison at Maidstone at 8 o’clock on Tuesday morning. Since his admission to the prison Parker had been “quite a changed man” to quote the remark of one of the warders, and there was no doubt he deeply regretted the crime of which he was found guilty. From the first he gladly received the administration of the Prison Chaplin, and his demure showed unmistakably that he was thoroughly repentant and quite resigned to his fate.. more >>>>

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