Dick Turpin (alias John Palmer), Highwayman and horse thief, deer thief and poacher (butcher by trade) 1705-1739) executed Knavesmire York , 7th April 1739 - (From 'Life on the Road, or Claude Turpin & Jack' published 1800) Here seen escaping capture by jumping over a cart - A member of the 'Essex Gang' aka 'Gregory Gang' -

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