Extensive research throughout Britain, Europe and North Africa has unearthed the many stories behind the names entered in the Pierrepoint Diaries. Some cases, such as that of Ruth Ellis, are already documented. Others have not received any media attention other than the few inches in the local newspaper at the time of the hanging.

In all cases, however, behind every execution is a story of human tragedy.
Over the coming months, an online searchable database providing details of all the men and women executed by the Pierrepoints will be available for public use for a nominal fee.

Some cases are shocking and some are tragic but they encompass the complete range of human emotions and will provoke rage, pity, disbelief and awe in all who read them. If you would like to be informed when the database can be accessed, please register your interest by clicking here