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Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess'. Richard "Dick" Turpin (bap. 1705 – 7 April 1739) was an English highwayman whose exploits were romanticised following his execution in York for horse theft. He was a poacher, burglar, horse thief and killer. He is also known for a fictional 200-mile (320 km) overnight ride from London to York on his horse Black Bess. Black Bess, or, The Knight of the road : a tale of the good old times / [by Edward Viles]. London : E. Harrison, [1866-1868]. Source: C.140.a.15, volume 2, fold-out.
![Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess'. Richard "Dick" Turpin (bap. 1705 – 7 April 1739) was an English highwayman whose exploits were romanticised following his execution in York for horse theft. He was a poacher, burglar, horse thief and killer. He is also known for a fictional 200-mile (320 km) overnight ride from London to York on his horse Black Bess. Black Bess, or, The Knight of the road : a tale of the good old times / [by Edward Viles]. London : E. Harrison, [1866-1868]. Source: C.140.a.15, volume 2, fold-out.](/photos/prev/ZGEyM2MyMA/album_alb4085947.webp)
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Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess'. Richard "Dick" Turpin (bap. 1705 – 7 April 1739) was an English highwayman whose exploits were romanticised following his execution in York for horse theft. He was a poacher, burglar, horse thief and killer. He is also known for a fictional 200-mile (320 km) overnight ride from London to York on his horse Black Bess. Black Bess, or, The Knight of the road : a tale of the good old times / [by Edward Viles]. London : E. Harrison, [1866-1868]. Source: C.140.a.15, volume 2, fold-out.
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