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Graffiti of the Richmond Sixteen to be preserved, by Coach on May 14, 2016 15:57:54 GMT 1, The Ricmond Sixteen are probably the most famous conscientious objectors of the First World War. They were held in cells in Richmond Castle before being sent to France for court martial. Sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to ten years hard labour.
The graffiti on the walls of their cells is now to be preserved.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-36279166
Football fans might note that one of the sixteen was a center forward for Sunderland.
The Ricmond Sixteen are probably the most famous conscientious objectors of the First World War. They were held in cells in Richmond Castle before being sent to France for court martial. Sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to ten years hard labour. The graffiti on the walls of their cells is now to be preserved. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-36279166Football fans might note that one of the sixteen was a center forward for Sunderland. |
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