there was an interesting piece on the telly yesterday on how the derrick/topping lift got its name anyone see it on countdown?/jp
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there was an interesting piece on the telly yesterday on how the derrick/topping lift got its name anyone see it on countdown?/jp
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Originally Posted by JOHN PRUDEN
ivan it was the story{true by the way} of a condemned man I queen elizabeth 1st days he was pardoned by lord Essex if he became hangman anyway cutting a long story short the {the hangman} came up with the idea of the topping lift instead of a gallows he hung 100s including Essex? look the story up very interesting?jp his name was derrick by the way.
Hi John, Just read about this man on Wikepedia as you suggested, you learn something every day. Ironic that he hung the guy who had pardoned him, KT
I should have put that in a quiz I wonder how far it would have got? and keith if you don't learn something every day its a waste of time getting up!!!jp
gday mate what years did ya knock around montys cheers
HI Dave.
Welcome to the site where you will find ex seamen and a few currant, with good tale and memories.
I used to go to Monty's in the late 50s early 60s when i was with the NZ union steam, great pub, last there for a few parties late 90s with the Vindicatrix NSW branch.
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