'Renwick Williams commonly called the Monster', 1790. Artist: Anon

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'Renwick Williams commonly called the Monster', 1790. A good looking man in cocked hat, holding a knife in his right hand, attacking a woman who is about to enter a house. Renwick Williams had been assaulting women in the streets for several months before his arrest in June 1790. He was tried at the Old Bailey on 7th July 1790.

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Photo credit: © The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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