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Crime and Punishment 01

The photo shows Metropolitan police offers supervising the World Cup in 2006. The Metropolitan Police Force was created by Robert Peel. (Photo courtesy of Rebelduder69.)

Crime and Punishment 01

In 1800 crimes such as stealing a horse or damaging Westminster Bridge were punishable by hanging! Don't commit the crime of doing badly on the following History quiz all about Crime and Punishment.

Which of these options do you prefer?

  1. From the 14th century onwards where in London did large crowds gather for public hangings?

  2. Some criminals were transported to which country?

  3. After 1861 the only hanging offences were murder and what else?

  4. What was the name of the volunteer thief-catchers set up in the 18th century?

  5. Which magistrate set up the Bow Street Runners?

  6. In the 1800s England's most notorious prison was .......

  7. Who was a leading figure in 19th century prison reform?

  8. In 1829 who created the Metropolitan Police Force?

  9. Robert Peel held what position at the time?

  10. Which group was formed in 1866 to improve prisons?

Quiz written by Jan Crompton

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