Edwardian executioner who hanged more than 200 criminals was afraid of killing chickens

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Edwardian executioner who hanged more than 200 criminals was afraid of killing chickens

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John Ellis was an Edwardian executioner who was known for his calm and professional approach as he went about his job as Britain's top hangman for 12 years. The Rochdale-born man executed more than 200 criminals during that time, including one of the most notorious murderers in British history - Dr Crippen. He had no qualms about travelling across the country to hang people, but it appears the animal lover would struggle to kill his chickens, a new book has claimed.
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