10 HORRIFIC TUDOR PUNISHMENT METHODS!

The Tudor period was a very brutal and barbaric time to live within, as Kings and Queens such as Henry VIII and Bloody Mary I reigned over England. Henry VIII during his time on the throne would execute an estimated 70,000 people within his kingdom. But besides executions, there were a huge number of Tudor punishments which were administered by the courts and by towns to punish criminals and those guilty of crimes. Some of them were very bloody including cutting off the hands of thieves, and using the ducking stool a device that saw women accused of witchcraft almost drowned to death. Women who were considered riotous or gossips were also forced to wear a metal face mask called the Scold&Bridle which was incredibly painful. Other punishments included whipping, branding and being forced into the stocks or the pillory. The point of punishment during the Tudor period was to publicly shame and embarrass a criminal, but also to ensure that other people stayed within the law and did not commit crimes. But there were a huge number of punishments used during the time. So join us today as we look at, &HORRIFIC TUDOR PUNISHMENT METHODS!&Remember to support our channel, please make sure to subscribe.