Oct 23: Robert Snooks Grave

Robert Snooks (about 1761-1802) was the last man to be executed in England for highway robbery, on 11 March 1802.
The grave is in the field next to the Humbug Cows, just outside Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

More details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Snooks
Another angle: http://365project.org/bulldog/365-additions/2013-10-23

[Beryl Lloyd]

What a good find and a piece of history rolled into one !! Love the direct capture portrayed here

[Maggiemae]

This must not be on the tourist trail being away out in the paddock? Poor old Snook!

[Katia]

I really like your composition here! :)

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Poor old Snooks -- what a great distinction to be the last man executed for stagecoach robbery. Is he buried in the field because he was executed-- like suicides being buried at crossroads?

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I like your angle on this. Cool shot for today's word.

[Henri Russell]

Nice capture of interesting history.

[Kathryn Marshall]

great composition.

[Tricia O'Donnell]

A great capture on history

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Oh how fascinating! Must remember him next time we whizz past in the car! Ps I know where there are some humbug pigs and will try to get a shot.

[❀ Lynn]

And so he lives on in notariety (think I spelt that right). Likely not quite what he envisioned.