Young Gentleman Harry

Season: 7 Episode: 10

From petty theft to highway robbery, the life of Henry Simms was a whirlwind of crime, deception, and daring escapes. Schemes, robberies, and a fabricated tales kept him in the spotlight until his dramatic final moments at Tyburn. This article explores the chaotic life and notorious end of one of the eighteenth century’s most audacious criminals.

CAST

Gentleman - Steve Sheperd

Henry Simms - Jon Lock

Ordinary’s Accounts - Guy Pass

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This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.

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SOURCES

The Old Bailey

Caledonian Mercury - Thursday 09 April 1747

British Executions

Ex Classics

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