Picture No | 10003077 |
Date | 16th Century |
Description | Ducking Stool punishment |
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A Ducking Stool; this method of punishment was devised in the late 16th century. The culprit was strapped in a chair on the end of a pivoted arm and ducked in water.
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Source | From an old print in The British Museum |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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