In 18th century England, one man became both feared and legendary: Dick Turpin.
A daring highwayman, he robbed coaches, outran the law, and inspired countless ballads and stories. Legends say he rode 200 miles overnight to escape capture — though some say it’s just folklore.
Turpin’s life of crime ended in 1739 when he was arrested for horse theft and hanged at York Castle. Yet his legend lives on… as England’s most infamous highwayman.
Would you have dared to cross his path?
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A daring highwayman, he robbed coaches, outran the law, and inspired countless ballads and stories. Legends say he rode 200 miles overnight to escape capture — though some say it’s just folklore.
Turpin’s life of crime ended in 1739 when he was arrested for horse theft and hanged at York Castle. Yet his legend lives on… as England’s most infamous highwayman.
Would you have dared to cross his path?
#DickTurpin #Highwayman #TrueCrimeHistory #EnglandHistory #HistoricalLegends #Folklore #18thCentury #Outlaws #HistoricalShorts #YouTubeShorts #CrimeStories #LegendaryFigures #Highwaymen #BritishHistory #FolkTales
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