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Notice of Execution

Our final Burke and Hare themed object is this broadside of the Execution of William Burke. A broadside such as this was a way of relaying news to people quickly and effectively. A broadside like Burke’s execution was sold for one penny, as were many other broadsides at this time. Their cheapness allowed them to be sold on street corners and in vast quantities and they usually contained news and information about a single event.