This Day in History – 21 July 1751

Horse-Turnpike Highway Robbery – This Day in History (21 July 1751)
On this day in 1751, William Elkins stood trial at the Old Bailey for highway robbery after allegedly holding up travellers at a turnpike while on horseback.

This Day in History: May 27th

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This Day in History: May 21st

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This Day in History: May 20th

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This Day in History: May 10th

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This Day in History: May 7th

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