John Horwood

Portrait of John Horwood as he stood at the bar, during his trial, 11 April 1821

John Horwood (1803 – 13 April 1821) was a miner's son convicted of murder in Bristol, England, and executed in 1821. He was the first person to be hanged at Bristol New Gaol.[1]

  1. ^ "Bristol Museums Blog, The John Horwood Book". 17 April 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2016.