This Day in History: 24 February 1790 — James East, William Wilson, and the Black Horse Burglary

On 24 February 1790, James East and William Wilson were tried at the Old Bailey for a night burglary at the Black Horse in Kingsland Road. After breaking through a wall and stealing casks of spirits and china bowls, both men were sentenced to death, while two young women were transported to New South Wales.