The Hand and Shears


The Hand and Shears

A bar and a place of hanging for prisoners in days of old.

Location: 1 Middle Street, EC1A 7JA

Description: What a history....in times of old prisoners would have their cases heard upstairs and if the judgement went against them, they were allowed a drink at the bar on the way to the gallows....fancy a bloody mary!

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The Hand and Shears

A bar and a place of hanging for prisoners in days of old.

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Credits: The London Companion - Jo Swinnerton

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