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gibbets — gib·bet || dʒɪbɪt n. gallows v. execute by hanging on a gallows; hang on a gallows; expose to ridicule … English contemporary dictionary
gallows — gibbets A number of beliefs and customs clustered around the gallows, the hangman s rope, and even the body of the executed person. The wood of the gallows itself was prized for its curative properties, as it was believed effective against the … A Dictionary of English folklore
Selsey — Coordinates: 50°44′06″N 0°47′23″W / 50.73502°N 0.78977°W / 50.73502; 0.78977 … Wikipedia
Dule Tree — Dule or dool trees in Britain were used as gallows for public hangings.[1] They were also used as gibbets for the display of the corpse for a considerable period of time after such hangings. These Trees of Lamentation or Grief were usually… … Wikipedia
Francis Drake — This article is about the Elizabethan naval commander. For other uses, see Francis Drake (disambiguation). Sir Francis Drake February–March 1540 – 27 January 1596 (aged 55) … Wikipedia
Persecution of Christians — This article is about acts committed against Christians because of their faith. For negative attitudes towards Christians, see Anti Christian sentiment. A Christian Dirce, by Henryk Siemiradzki. A Christian woman is martyred under Nero in this re … Wikipedia
Stonehenge — Infobox World Heritage Site WHS = Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites State Party = flag|United Kingdom Type = Cultural Criteria = i, ii, iii ID = 373 Region = Europe Year = 1986 Session = 10th Link =… … Wikipedia
Peshawar — Urdu: پشاور Pashto: پېښور Hindko: پِشور City District … Wikipedia
Jules Maigret — Maigret redirects here. For other uses, see Maigret (disambiguation). Maigret statue by Pieter d Hont in Delfzijl. The unveiling was made by Simenon himself on September 3, 1966, at the place where he had written the first Maigret novel, and was… … Wikipedia
Hounslow — infobox UK place country = England map type = Greater London region= London population= official name= Hounslow latitude= 51.4668 longitude= 0.3507 os grid reference= TQ145755 london borough= Hounslow post town= HOUNSLOW postcode area= TW… … Wikipedia
