Truly severe punishment

Thanks to Tara Calishain whose writes ResearchBuzz, I learned
about a database available courtesy of the UK which provides
information about the York Castle Prison.

You can simply get information by clicking on various cells
that are shown or do a search using either names or
crimes or occupations. I tried pick-pocket and learned
that one person was hung and 7 were transported to the
colonies including a young woman for 7 years of servitude.

For many who are listed, there is family information provided
as well and this is also quite revealing.

You can get email updates from ResearchBuzz and while many
might not be of interest, some are incredible finds that should
help you when you need to do some research for a paper or
report.