Actually, when I first read the headline I thought it was an article regarding the loss of the bowling green which just goes to show that I should read more slowly.
So, on this day in 1782, between 20,000 and 100,000 people gathered for the execution of David Tyrie who had been convicted of treason. I bet Pompey would be really pleased to draw such a crowd.
And then the hangman forgets to bring a rope !!! Not a problem in a naval town back in 1782. After being hanged, drawn and quartered he was buried. Only to be dug up again and his body further cut up for souvenirs.
Sounds just like the Pompey of today. Nothing changes.
WrAnTz 