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By the beginning of the 19th century, it was felt that the gallows did not create a good first impression for visitors to the city. The last hanging at
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During the Second World War, parts of the
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Situated in the south-west of the city, some distance outside the historic walls, Knavesmire's low-lying position makes it liable to severe
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in times of heavy rain. As a consequence, it remained undeveloped as the city expanded around it.
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