Exeter, September 14. 1685
This is an Account of the Exeter Assize and the those men Martyred on this day across Devonshire
My lord,
This day in the Exeter Assize court 28 men stood accused of waging war on the King and 13 of other offences. The first three of these brave men three pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ and after the now normal rants of Lord Chief Justice Jeffrey, the jury returned verdicts of ‘Guilty’. After this Judge Jeffrey sentenced them to be executed on this day acoss Devon.
These martyrs to the cause of liberty and the Protestant religion are:
John Foweracres, cordwainer of Honiton who was executed at Exeter
Thomas Broughton, who was executed at Axminster
Thomas Hobbes, who pleaded not Guilty to proclaiming the Duke of Monmouth King but was executed at Crediton
One other, Robert Drower, was returned to jail for want of evidence after he offered to pay for more time.
After this all men pleaded ‘Guilty’ to waging war and received the following sentences:
4 shall be executed in Honiton
2 shall be executed in Ottery St Mary
2 shall be executed in Colyton
1 more shall be executed in Axminster
7 shall be transported by the Mr Nipho for the Queen
2 will be whipped and fined
6 may be offer for the King’s pardon
For those guilty of uttering seditious words against the King, all 11 men will be whipped over the coming day through the streets of Exeter. The two men accused of assisting the escape of Mr Bryant were also fined and shall be whipped.
In my next, I shall give an account of those that shall be executed tomorrow at Sherborne.
Your humble and loyal servant to the cause of liberty and freedom,
William Savage
The Bloody Assize Timeline:
Trial of Alice Lisle
A true account of the trial of Alice Lisle in Winchester, given by a witness the justice offered by a tyrant.
A true account of the trial of Alice Lisle in Winchester, given by a witness the justice offered by a tyrant.
A true account of the trial of Alice Lisle in Winchester, given by a witness the justice offered by a tyrant.
Alice Lisle is to Burn
This is a true Account of the Sentencing of Lady Alice Lisle by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys on August 28 in Winchester.
This is a true Account of the Sentencing of Lady Alice Lisle by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys on August 28 in Winchester.
This is a true Account of the Sentencing of Lady Alice Lisle by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys on August 28 in Winchester.
Reprieve for Mrs Lisle
An Account of the letter from the friends of Lady Lisle to the King delivered on August 30. 1685
An Account of the letter from the friends of Lady Lisle to the King delivered on August 30. 1685
An Account of the letter from the friends of Lady Lisle to the King delivered on August 30. 1685
Kings Justice for Lady Lisle
An Account of the tyrant Kings response to the request for the reprieve of Alice Lisle on Monday, August 31, 1685
An Account of the tyrant Kings response to the request for the reprieve of Alice Lisle on Monday, August 31, 1685
An Account of the tyrant Kings response to the request for the reprieve of Alice Lisle on Monday, August 31, 1685
Salisbury, September 1. 1685
An Account of the Western Assize court of Lord Chief Justice Jeffrey at Salisbury.
An Account of the Western Assize court of Lord Chief Justice Jeffrey at Salisbury.
An Account of the Western Assize court of Lord Chief Justice Jeffrey at Salisbury.
Beheading of Lady Lisle
An Account of the last moments and words of Lady Lisle before she executed in Winchester, September 2, 1685
An Account of the last moments and words of Lady Lisle before she executed in Winchester, September 2, 1685
An Account of the last moments and words of Lady Lisle before she executed in Winchester, September 2, 1685
Whitehall, September 3. 1685
The news in London is that Dame Alicia Lisle was beheaded yesterday in Winchester.
The news in London is that Dame Alicia Lisle was beheaded yesterday in Winchester.
The news in London is that Dame Alicia Lisle was beheaded yesterday in Winchester.
Dorchester, September 4. 1685
This being a brief account of the opening of the Dorchester Assize where 337 souls are to be tried.
This being a brief account of the opening of the Dorchester Assize where 337 souls are to be tried.
This being a brief account of the opening of the Dorchester Assize where 337 souls are to be tried.
Dorchester, September 5. 1685
An account of the first day at the Dorchester Assize where 29 men have been sentenced to death
An account of the first day at the Dorchester Assize where 29 men have been sentenced to death
An account of the first day at the Dorchester Assize where 29 men have been sentenced to death
Dorchester, September 6. 1685
For some sentenced to die tomorrow there is a reprieve as Mr Ketch can only kill and quarter 13 in one day, even with the help of Pascha Rose
For some sentenced to die tomorrow there is a reprieve as Mr Ketch can only kill and quarter 13 in one day, even with the help of Pascha Rose
For some sentenced to die tomorrow there is a reprieve as Mr Ketch can only kill and quarter 13 in one day, even with the help of Pascha Rose
Dorchester, September 7. 1685
An account of the thirteen Martyrs executed in Dorchester by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the thirteen Martyrs executed in Dorchester by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the thirteen Martyrs executed in Dorchester by Lord Jeffreys
Dorchester, September 10. 1685
A list of the final sentences from the Dorchester Assize as given by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
A list of the final sentences from the Dorchester Assize as given by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
A list of the final sentences from the Dorchester Assize as given by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
Bridport, September 12. 1685
An account of the nine Martyrs executed in Bridport by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the nine Martyrs executed in Bridport by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the nine Martyrs executed in Bridport by Lord Jeffreys
Lyme, September 12. 1685
An account of the twelve Martyrs executed in Lyme Regis by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the twelve Martyrs executed in Lyme Regis by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the twelve Martyrs executed in Lyme Regis by Lord Jeffreys
Exeter, September 13. 1685
An account of the last words of our friend, Sir John Kidd, martyred at Lyme on September 12, 1685.
An account of the last words of our friend, Sir John Kidd, martyred at Lyme on September 12, 1685.
An account of the last words of our friend, Sir John Kidd, martyred at Lyme on September 12, 1685.
Exeter, September 14. 1685
The list of three Martyrs executed in the West after sentencing by Lord Jeffreys
The list of three Martyrs executed in the West after sentencing by Lord Jeffreys
The list of three Martyrs executed in the West after sentencing by Lord Jeffreys
Sherborne, September 15. 1685
An account of the executions and a list of the martyrs at Sherborne on the orders of Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the executions and a list of the martyrs at Sherborne on the orders of Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the executions and a list of the martyrs at Sherborne on the orders of Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
Weymouth, September 15. 1685
Of the twelve Martyrs executed in Weymouth on orders of Lord Jeffreys
Of the twelve Martyrs executed in Weymouth on orders of Lord Jeffreys
Of the twelve Martyrs executed in Weymouth on orders of Lord Jeffreys
Taunton, September 18. 1685
An account of the first day of the Taunton Assize court presided over by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the first day of the Taunton Assize court presided over by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the first day of the Taunton Assize court presided over by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
Taunton, September 19. 1685
A letter from Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys to King James II detailing the value of each rebel.
A letter from Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys to King James II detailing the value of each rebel.
A letter from Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys to King James II detailing the value of each rebel.
Taunton, September 21. 1685
The four martyrs that died at Taunton and the final list of verdicts from the Assize court.
The four martyrs that died at Taunton and the final list of verdicts from the Assize court.
The four martyrs that died at Taunton and the final list of verdicts from the Assize court.
Poole, September 21. 1685
Of the eleven Martyrs executed in Poole on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the eleven Martyrs executed in Poole on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the eleven Martyrs executed in Poole on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Wareham, September 22. 1685
Of the Six Martyrs executed in Wareham and Wells on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Six Martyrs executed in Wareham and Wells on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Six Martyrs executed in Wareham and Wells on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Wells, September 22. 1685
Of the 543 men at Wells awaiting this bloody Assize Court of Judge Jeffreys
Of the 543 men at Wells awaiting this bloody Assize Court of Judge Jeffreys
Of the 543 men at Wells awaiting this bloody Assize Court of Judge Jeffreys
Taunton, September 30. 1685
Of the 18 Martyrs executed in Taunton on the orders of King James II
Of the 18 Martyrs executed in Taunton on the orders of King James II
Of the 18 Martyrs executed in Taunton on the orders of King James II
