And may they all in heavenly bliss for ever with him reign.
J. Harkness, Printer, Preston.
THE EXECUTION OF
FRED. GEO. MANNING,
AND
MARIA, HIS WIFE.
At Horsemonger Lane, November 13th, 1849,
For the MURDER and Robbery of PATRICK O’CONNOR.
This morning the last act in the tragedy of the Mannings’ was performed on the roof of Horsemonger Lane Gaol, in the presence of an immense assemblage.
The gardens in front of the houses opposite the prison, and from which the best view could be obtained, commanded high prices, and were occupied by persons of apparent respectability, and amongst them were many well-dressed females.