Episode 64
The First Gun Crime in London
Why was London merchant Robert Pakington shot dead crossing Cheapside as he walked to church on the morning of Sunday 13 November 1536? And who pulled the trigger in London's first gun crime?
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
November 25, 202125m 7s
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Show Notes
<p>Early in the morning of Sunday 13 November 1536, a London merchant named Robert Pakington was shot dead crossing Cheapside as he walked to church. It was the first gun crime in London's history. But who pulled the trigger? In a time of religious turmoil, was Pakington's murder perhaps provoked by his outspoken criticism of the clergy?</p><br><p>In this edition of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb speaks to historian and writer Derek Wilson, whose novel <em>The First Horseman</em> launched a series exploring true, unsolved Tudor crimes.</p><br><p>If you’re enjoying this podcast and looking for more fascinating Tudor content, then subscribe to our Tudor Tuesday newsletter, <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here ></a></p>
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